10/4
National Night Out:
Annual community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. 6:00-8:00 p.m. in locations throughout the city. Check for an event in your neighborhood: www.midlothian.tx.us/182/National-Night-Out.
10/6
Deadline for Scarecrow Contest Entry Form:
Festival entry is free of charge and open to anyone in Midlothian (individuals, families, groups and businesses). Scarecrows may be set up in Heritage Park between 4:00-8:00 p.m. October 7-12. Cash prize winners announced November 4. Learn more at www.midlothiantxdba.com/scarecrow-festival.
10/8
Sardis United Methodist Church Lord’s Acre:
Country Store with lots of baked goods and homemade items opens: 9:00 a.m.; live auction of quilts wreaths and other crafts: 1:00 p.m. Turkey and dressing dinner (adults $10; children $8): 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 640 Sardis St.
Heroes of Midlothian Oktoberfest:
Featuring a family-friendly environment including bounce houses, games, live band, silent auction, Oktoberfest beer and wine selection and more. 3:00-10:00 p.m., Ellis County Expo Center, 2300 US-287, Waxahachie. For more information, visit www.heroesofmidlothian.org/oktoberfest?srh=Heroes+of+Midlothian+Oktoberfest.
Autumn Beats:
Bring chairs and blankets to sit on, but be ready to dance during this free concert by Red Iron Push, a Texas red dirt band. Food available for purchase. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Community Park Amphitheater, 3601 S. 14th St. Next concert is November 5 in conjunction with Arbor Day events.
10/15
Big Dog Music Festival:
Food truck, inflatables, face painting, balloon art, giveaways and more. Free event. Donations benefit Straight Street. Other nonprofits present will be Mira Missions, Mana House and Succeed Forever. 1:00-9:00 p.m., Lighthouse Coffee Bar, 1404 N. 9th St. For more information, visit www.lighthousecoffeebar.com.
Chamber Auction:
Dinner and auction supporting business education and advocacy programs. 5:30-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Dr.
10/17
MISD Education Foundation Golf Tournament:
Support the Education Foundation to give back to local teachers. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Walnut Creek Country Club, 1151 Country Club Dr., Mansfield. Learn more at www.misd.gs/mef.
10/29
26th Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Hosted by Bob and Kelli Phillips. 300-plus craft booths, two food courts and live entertainment, including Diamond Rio in concert. Admission: Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
10/31
Downtown Trick Or Treat:
Participating merchants share pre-packaged candy with costumed visitors. 8th Street will be closed to through traffic during the event. 4:00-6:00 p.m., Downtown.
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.
Through 11/17
Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps’ Fall Class Registration:
Free courses include computer training, Bible study, money management, setting boundaries, résumé writing and interviewing. Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:00-9:00 p.m., 100 Chamber Circle, Ste. 1008, Waxahachie. Learn more at http://elliscwjc.life/ or by calling Lauri Henderson at (972) 937-6620.
Fourth Mondays through November
Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County:
Social time, business meeting, show and tell program. Sign-in begins: 6:00 p.m.; meeting: 6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Avenue, Waxahachie. www.elliscountyquilters.com.