4/1-4/30
Ennis Bluebonnet Trails:
Join thousands of visitors and enjoy over 40 miles of trails. Every spring, volunteers will drive all of the roads and report where the bluebonnets are blooming so maps will be available for visitors. Print maps at bluebonnettrail.org or visitennis.org. Check the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ennis-Tx-Bluebonnet-Trails/215158041843785 or call (972) 878-4748 option 1 for a bloom status.
4/3
JV Baseball:
Ennis High School vs. Forney. Ennis JV White is at EHS Baseball Field, while Ennis JV Maroon travels to Forney. Both games begin at 5:00 p.m.
4/7
Easter Bunny Pictures:
The Easter Bunny is coming to ESB! One 6×6 picture is printed on-site. Digital copies can be sent via email. Free! 1:00-3:00 p.m., Ennis State Bank/Trinity Capital Bank of Texas, 815 West Ennis Avenue. Contact Erica, marketing director, at [email protected] or call (972) 330-8508.
4/8
The Big Showdown:
Texas Motorplex, 7500 US-287. Visit www.texasmotorplex.com for event information and tickets.
4/14-4/16
Bluebonnet Festival:
Enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, tasty food and drinks and kids’ activities on the streets of downtown Ennis. There will be fireworks after the last performance Friday and Saturday evening! $5 for adults; children under 12 are free. Purchase at gate only.
4/21
Bling, Bang, Bash Designer Bag Bingo and Gun Raffle:
CASA of Ellis County and Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center fundraiser. 6:00-9:00 p.m., SOKOL Hall, 2622 TX-34, Ennis.
4/22
Relay for Life of Ellis County-Ennis:
Team members are encouraged to raise at least $100. Opening ceremony: 4:00 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, 2301 Ennis Pkwy. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/ennistx.
4/29
Lifeway Women’s Simulcast Event:
Join us for a women’s conference with the theme, Pursuing Christ Together in Truth. Continental breakfast and lunch are included. $15. Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.; conference: 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Baylor Baptist Church, 210 N. Preston Street. Register at https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/6856491. For more information, call Vicki at (972) 875-2521.
Ellis County Homeless Coalition Walkathon:
Fundraiser event featuring food trucks, live music and family fun. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St., Waxahachie. Email [email protected] for more details.
Mondays
8 Ball Tournament at The Gameroom:
Food and drink specials all night long. $20 entry fee. Sign in: 7:30 p.m.; tournament: 8:00 p.m., 807 W. Lake Bardwell Dr. For more information, visit www.ennisgameroom.com or call (469) 881-1022.
Tuesdays
Men’s Brown Bag Bible Study:
Bring your Bible and a sack lunch and join other men of the community for a brief time of Bible study during the noon hour. Noon-1:00 p.m., Baylor Baptist Church, 210 N. Preston St. (Use the Knox Street entrance.) For more information, call (972) 875-2521.
Rotary Club of Ennis Meeting:
Lunch, club business and program. Noon, The Vine at 119, 119 South Dallas Street.
Wednesdays
Ennis Host Lions Club Meeting:
Noon, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1200 Country Club Road. Please call Bob Taylor at (972) 875-3546 or email [email protected] if you plan to attend so your lunch can be ordered.
Thursdays
Cornhole:
The event is run by South Dallas Cornhole Region and is open to anyone. Please follow South Dallas Cornhole for all their event schedules. Sign up before 7:00 p.m., SPJST Lodge, 1901 E. Ennis Avenue. (972) 875-8381.
Fourth Saturdays
The Bristol Opry:
Open mic. Admission is free and donations are accepted. Concessions available for purchase. 6:00-7:00 p.m., Old Bristol School, 100 Church Street, Bristol. For more information, call (972) 351-2043.