6/3-6/4
Gingerbread Trail:
Tour several beautiful private homes, as well as the newly renovated Ellis County Museum, the ornate Sims Library and the historic Ellis County Courthouse. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Waxahachie. Purchase tickets at https://elliscountymuseum.org/events/.
6/6
Children’s Summer Reading Program:
Karate Dance Party. 10:00-11:00 a.m., Community Center Park, 301 W. Crockett St. For more information, contact Ennis Public Library at (972) 875-5360 or email [email protected].
6/7
Pre-K Summer Reading Program:
Wild, Wild West Puppet Show. 10:00-11:00 a.m., Community Center Park, 301 W. Crockett St. For more information, contact Ennis Public Library at (972) 875-5360 or email [email protected].
6/10-6/11
Blues on Main:
Presented by Unity in the Community. Saturday: 6:00-10:00 p.m. Enjoy food and beverages (including adult beverages); raffles; engaging activities; and live music. Jay-B & the Zydeco Posse: 6:30 p.m.; Larry Lampkin Band: 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sunday brunch. Pastoral Reflections and gospel jazz artist Mark Turner: 12:10 p.m. G.W. Carver Alumni Scholarship Awards Presentation: 1:15 p.m. Call (864) 894-7227 or email [email protected] for more information.
6/13-6/18
The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition:
The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world! Recommended for all ages. Tuesday-Friday: 7:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday Matinees: 2:00 p.m., Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St. For ticket information, call (972) 878-7529 or visit www.ennispublictheatre.com.
6/24
Red, White & Bike Ride:
Deck out your bike, scooter, wagon, etc., and join us for the parade through downtown Ennis and historic tree-lined neighborhoods. Awards for Best Under 6, Best Family and Most Patriotic. Free! Line up for bike parade judging: 9:30 a.m.; Red, White and Bike Parade begins: 10:00 a.m. Contact the Ennis Welcome Center for more information at (972) 878-4748 or go to www.visitennistexas.com.
Ennis Freedom Fest 2023:
With the most beautiful fireworks display in all of Texas, this year’s Freedom Fest in Ennis will be one to remember. Veteran’s Memorial Park, 2301 Ennis Parkway. For more information, contact the Ennis Welcome Center at (972) 878-4748 or go to www.visitennistexas.com.
Mondays
8 Ball Tournament at The Gameroom:
Food and drink specials all night long. $20 entry fee. Sign in: 7:30 p.m.; tournament begins: 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.
Wednesdays
Ennis Host Lions Club Meeting:
Noon, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1200 Country Club Road.
First Thursdays
Sip, Shop & Stroll:
Come enjoy some sips, bites and special deals with our wonderful downtown merchants. 5:00-8:00 p.m., Downtown Ennis. Call the Ennis Welcome Center at (972) 878-4748 for more information.
Saturdays Through October
Ennis Bluebonnet Market:
Come see the variety of fresh produce, hand-crafted items and unique products from area farmers, craftsmen, artists and specialty vendors. 8:00 a.m.-noon, North Dallas Street. For more information visit https://ennistx.com/choose-ennis/farmers-market.