10/1
Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation of Ellis County Fundraiser:
This is a drive-through event. Gifts for each donation as long as they last. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Burger King, 101 N. Kaufman St.
Night Lights Sky Lantern Festival:
A completely new and reimagined sky lantern experience. Follow the link at www.texasmotorplex.com for tickets and more information. Texas Motorplex, 7500 W. Hwy. 287. (972) 878-2641.
10/1-10/31
Hay Maze and Pumpkin Patch:
Free. North Plaza parking lot, 302 N. Dallas St. www.visitennis.org or (972) 878-4748.
10/7-10/16
2022 Stampede of Speed:
“The Fastest Ten Days in Texas!” A 10-day festival of music, drag racing and amazing fan experiences leading up to the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals. Each day is packed with fun for the entire family. Texas Motorplex, 7500 W. Hwy. 287. Get more information and tickets at www.texasmotorplex.com or call (972) 878-2641.
10/8-10/9
Writers in the Field:
Grown-up, hands-on, field trip for writers. Experts in all areas authors write about on hand to demonstrate skills and answer questions. 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Steampunk November Grounds, 492 Cordes, Mansfield, TX 76084. www.writersinthefield.com or www.facebook.com/writersinfield/.
10/8
Walk to End Alzheimer’s:
Join a team or start a team. Register online to help reach this year’s goal of $45,000 at www.act.alz.org, or contact Courtney Raburn at [email protected]. 9:00 a.m., Downtown Ennis. (214) 540-2447.
10/10
Ennis Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic:
Registration begins: 7:30 a.m.; shotgun start: 8:30 a.m., Corsicana Country Club, 4100 Country Club Dr. Corsicana, TX 75110. To register, email [email protected] or visit www.ennis-chamber.com. (972) 878-2625.
10/13-10/23
Clue:
This is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist! PG-13. Thursday-Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m., Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St. Get tickets at https://linktr.ee/EnnisPublicTheatre.
10/22
EHS ’50s Reunion:
Celebrate with your classmates who graduated 1950-1959! There will be a special tour of the old (recently renovated) high school building at 1:00 p.m. $30 per person. 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., EHS Commons, 2301 Ensign Road. Contact Chairman Jackie Walker at [email protected] or (214) 683-9169.
10/28-10/30
Ennis Autumn Daze Festival:
Featured performers include Pate Green and Gary P. Nunn. Enjoy the haymaze, pumpkin patch, cornhole tournament, professional pumpkin carvers, food, shopping, vendors and more! Historic Downtown Ennis. www.visitennis.org. (972) 878-4748.
10/29
26th Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Hosted by Bob and Kelli Phillips. 300-plus craft booths, food courts and Diamond Rio concert. Admission: Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
10/31
Trunk or Treat:
Presented by the Ennis Chamber of Commerce. 5:30-9:00 p.m., Historic Downtown Ennis.
Weekends in October
Every Livin’ Soul:
Show dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30 (matinee). 7:30-9:30 p.m., Theatre Rocks! 505 NW Main. https://www.theatrerocks.com/.
11/12
Ellis County Veterans Celebration Ceremony:
Classic Swing Band: 9:30 a.m.; ceremony with a memorial service and military-style flyover begins: 10:00 a.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Waxahachie, TX 75165.
Ellis County Veteran’s Benefit Concert:
Johnny Cash Experience. 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Waxahachie Fine Arts Center, 1000 N. Hwy. 77, Waxahachie. Tickets: bestcashconcert.com or (888) 937-6258.