Through 5/30
Scarborough Renaissance Festival:
Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day Monday: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie. For more information, visit https://www.srfestival.com.
5/1
Cinco de Mayo Cultural Celebration:
Join us for a celebration like no other. 12 and under are free; 13 and up: $5 at the gate. 2:00-9:00 p.m., downtown Ennis. For more information, contact the Ennis Welcome Center at (972) 878-4748.
Much Ado About Nothing:
Presented by the Ennis High School Theare. 2:30-4:30 p.m., EHS Auditorium. For more information, call the high school at (972) 872-3500.
5/1, 5/6-5/7
Sense & Sensibility:
Theatre Rocks! presents this drama/comedy by Avery Wildwood and adapted from the novel by Jane Austen. Elinor Dashwood is a model of composure, while her younger sister Marianne cannot begin to keep her emotions in check. This is a well-loved story for all ages. Contact the box office for tickets and showtimes. 505 NW Main Street. www.theatrerocks.com, (972) 878-5126.
5/5
National Day of Prayer:
Please join us at Minnie McDowal Park as we join with others across the country for this event. 119 North Dallas Street. 6:00-7:00 p.m.
5/6
Ennis ISD Education Foundation Fundraiser:
8th annual dinner and auction. 6:00-10:00 p.m., SPJST Lodge, 1901 East Ennis Avenue. For more information, contact www.ennisisdfoundation.org.
5/10
Helping Hands Open House:
Come-and-go event that includes refreshments. Director Korey McCrady will give tours of the facility. 5:00-7:00 p.m., 604 NE Main Street.
5/12-5/22
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner:
Ennis Public Theatre presents this fresh adaptation of the iconic film. It’s 1967 and a progressive white couple’s proud liberal sensibilities are tested when their daughter brings her black fiancé home to meet them. With humor and insight, this play begins a conversation sure to continue at dinner tables long after the curtain comes down. Visit www.ennispublictheatre.com for ticket information. Showtimes are Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m., 113 North Dallas Street. For additional information, call (972) 878-7529.
5/27-5/29
National Polka Festival:
Come help celebrate the Ennis Czech heritage and traditions. The festival kicks off with an opening dance on Friday featuring polka music and the King and Queen Dance Contest. The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning, followed by food, arts and crafts booths and live music and dancing downtown. The halls will host food and dancing Saturday and Sunday. For more information, go to nationalpolkafestival.com or visitennis.org, or go to the Ennis Welcome Center 201 NW Main St. (972) 878-4748.
5/28
22nd Annual Polkafest Run-Walk/5K/10K: Presented by the Ennis Rotary Club. The event begins in front of Lonestar Fitness Center, 2405 Yorkstown Drive. Cost: $0-$30, depending on age and event. Registration: 5:45-6:45 a.m.; 10K Race: 7:00 a.m.; 1-mile Fun Run/Walk: 7:10 a.m.; 5K Race: 7:30 a.m. Awards: 8:30 a.m. For more information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/TX/Ennis/22ndAnnualPolkafestRunWalk5K10K.
6/4
Pancake Breakfast & Fly-In:
Classic airplanes and fighters, helicopter and airplanes rides, classic cars and motorcycles, live music, children’s activities and more. Breakfast Tickets: Adults and children 8 and over: $6; children under 8: $3. Free entrance and parking. 8:00-11:00 a.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr., Midlothian. (972) 923-0080.
Saturdays
Ennis Bluebonnet Market: Our farmers market includes fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and other activities. 8:00 a.m.-noon, North Dallas Street. For more information, contact the Welcome Center at (972) 878-4747.