10/3-10/31
Pumpkin Patch:
This event will be held Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church Red Oak, 600 Daubitz Drive. Learn more at www.fumcro.org or call (972) 617-9100.
10/10
Rise Up In Prayer:
Featuring pastors and prayer warriors, this free Ellis County event promotes unity and reconciliation, encouraging healing in the hearts and minds of everyone regardless of race, faith or politics. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Lumpkins Stadium, 200 Indian Dr., Waxahachie. Learn more at ChristiansRiseUp.net.
10/16
Walk-a-thon:
Benefiting Ellis County Homeless Coalition, the event features booths, food trucks and live music, along with walking on nearby trails. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St., Waxahachie. Email [email protected] for more information or call (469) 428-7320.
The Great Gatsby Gala:
Red Oak Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and auction. 6:00-9:00 p.m., 200 Lakeview Pkwy. Email
[email protected] or call (972) 617-0906 for more details.
10/23
Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Enjoy arts, crafts and music from far and wide at the 25th annual festival with more than 250 booths and two food courts. Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Courthouse Square, Waxahachie.
Tuesdays
Children’s Virtual Story Time:
The library may be closed, but stories, songs and more are still happening on Facebook @redoaktx.org. 10:00-10:30 a.m. For more details, message [email protected].
Third Saturdays
Mobile Food Pantry:
Drive-through food distribution for local families in need. 9:00-11:00 a.m. (while supplies last), First Red Oak Church, 320 E. Ovilla Rd. Email [email protected] to learn more.