Kids' Events & Family Activities
Discover upcoming kids' events, family activities, and hands-on learning experiences at Wandering Bookstall in Waxahachie, Texas! From STEM activities and creative workshops to literacy events, seasonal celebrations, and community gatherings, we're bringing families together through books, science, creativity, and play. Explore our upcoming children's events in Waxahachie and find something new to discover with your family.
Wednesday, December 23, 2026 |. 10:00 AM 2:00 PM | 510 W Main Street
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! 🎄 Santa is making a special stop at Wandering Bookstall, and we’d love for you to join us. Each session is one hour and limited to 17 children to ensure every child has the opportunity for an individual moment and photo with Santa. Come in your Christmas pajamas or sweater, bring your wish list, and enjoy a cozy holiday visit with the jolliest guy around!
Each $20 ticket includes:
🍪 Cookies & milk with Santa
📖 A special storytime with Santa
📸 Pictures with Santa
Proceeds from this event will help fund our Private Christmas Book Fair for children in need throughout Ellis County, while also supporting our year-round programming and community initiatives, including free and affordable/subsidized events, STEAM activities, literacy programs, and the sustainability of our community play areas.
December 9, 2026
@ Wandering Bookstall on Main Street
PRIVATE Class only 8 spots to maximize time with music therapist
Welcome to Music for Littles, an interactive and inclusive early childhood music experience brought to you by A Suite Sound! Designed for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers, this program blends play, development, and the joy of sound into a memorable experience for growing minds.
Led by a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), every session uses intentional, research-backed musical activities to support your child’s development. Through creative themes—ranging from farm adventures to dinosaur discoveries—your little one will explore beginner instruments, practice social communication, and develop fine motor skills in a warm, welcoming environment.
Why Join Us?
Expert-Led Fun: Facilitated by a certified music therapist to ensure every song and activity supports early milestones.
Completely Inclusive: Open and adapted to children of all abilities, including typically-developing little ones and those with neurodivergent or special needs.
Bonding & Community: A wonderful space for caregivers to connect, share experiences, and make music alongside their children.
Grab your tickets and get ready to sing, clap, play, and grow together!
SHHHH… Something special is happening at Wandering Bookstall this Christmas.
On December 21, we're opening our doors for the Christmas Secret Chapter, a private holiday book-shopping experience for children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to choose books of their own. Children will receive a $25 giftcard & have private access to Wandering Bookstall at 50% off.
We're looking to partner with with TBHC, Children’s Community Center, Salvation Army, Local libraries Churches, Food pantries, and Social Workers, to make sure these invitations reach the children they're intended for.
This event is not open for public registration. If you are a professional or organization working directly with children who may benefit from an invitation, please contact us for more information.
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STEM Day
Next STEM Weekday:
November 13 2:00p
December 11 10a
510 W Main Street Waxahachie, TxSTEM Day is an hour of hands-on discovery led by community volunteers, local organizations, and student groups like Palmer NJHS. Each STEM Day features a new activity designed to spark curiosity, encourage questions, and make learning fun!
Activities are generally geared toward ages 4+, but younger learners are welcome to participate with the help of an adult. Depending on the theme, STEM Days may include story time, crafts, experiments, building challenges, and plenty of hands-on exploration.
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Seeds & Stories
Saturday November 21, 2026 | 10:30a | Ms. Kate from Seedschool
Saturday December 19 |10-11a | Ms. Stephanie from Whypsy Jagon Apothecary
Seeds & Stories is a learning experience where children are invited to step outside, slow down, and discover the magic hiding in the world around them.Each Seeds & Stories program blends nature, storytelling, and hands-on discovery, often led by a local expert, educator, gardener, naturalist, or storyteller. Children might listen to a story beneath the trees, search for tiny treasures in the garden, learn about the creatures that call our backyard home, or explore the natural world through playful activities and imagination.
For more info on Ms. Kate’s Seedschool visit https://www.seedschoolbus.org
For more info on Ms. Stephanie’s Apothecary visit https://thewhypsyjaghon.com/ -
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Cuentos & Play
Cuentos & Play is a tradition story time in Spanish/Bilingual. We encourage families to play together afterward in one of our many play area and get to know each other! This program will resume some time in late November/December.
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Paint & Play
Little artists are invited to get messy, get creative, and let their imaginations take the lead.
These hands-on art workshops give children the chance to explore different materials, techniques, and creative ideas while learning from local artists, makers, and educators. From painting and drawing to playful process art and imaginative projects, each workshop is designed to make creativity feel magical, approachable, and fun.
There are no perfect masterpieces here just curious minds, colorful messes, and plenty of room to imagine, experiment, and create.
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Discovery Saturdays
Discovery Saturdays invite curious kids to dig a little deeper, ask big questions, and discover something new!
Each Saturday workshop offers a hands-on opportunity to explore the world around us through science, nature, history, and the fascinating things we find along the way. From fossils and rocks to experiments, collections, and curious discoveries, these programs encourage children to wonder, investigate, and learn through doing.
Because there’s always something new to discover!
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Author Visit
November 28, 2026
10:30a
Come meet Rachel Más Davidson, listen to the beautiful bilingual story I Love You Mucho Mucho, and get your copy signed!Follow Rosie as she visits her abuela and discovers that even when you don’t speak the same language, love has a way of bringing us together.
We’re so excited to welcome Rachel and share this special story of family, language, and love with our community!
