10/2
National Night Out Against Crime:
Family event featuring emergency vehicles, vendors, games and free refreshments. Free. 6:00-8:30 p.m., Red Oak Government Center, 101 Live Oak St. Learn more on Facebook @ Red Oak Police Department.
10/7
Take-A-Kid Fishing:
Red Oak Parks and Recreation Department with Te’Jun The Texas Cajun-Red Oak hosts this youth fishing event. Pre-registration not required, free rods and reels on a first-come-first-served basis. Trophies will be awarded to the top three anglers under and over 8 years old. 8:30-10:30 a.m., Pearson Park, 200 Lakeview Pkwy. For more information, visit www.redoaktx.org/parks.
10/13
Ellis County Homeless Coalition Benefit Concert:
Free, but donations support continuing efforts to help those facing eviction or experiencing homelessness in Ellis County. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St., Waxahachie.
10/14
50th Anniversary Gala:
Red Oak Chamber of Commerce hosts dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions. 6:00-10:00 p.m., Red Oak Municipal Center, 200 Lakeview Pkwy. Learn more at redoakareachamber.org or email [email protected].
10/14-11/18
The Miracle League of Ellis County Fall Ball:
Volunteers and participants sought for inclusive baseball league. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m.-noon, Waxahachie Family YMCA, 100 YMCA Dr., Waxahachie.
10/21
Red Oak Fall Festival:
Family event including rides, crafts, a petting zoo, fall decor and gift shopping, delicious food vendors and more. Free. 3:00-6:00 p.m., Pearson Park, 200 Lakeview Pkwy. Visit www.redoaktx.org/fallfestival.
10/28
27th Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Join Kelli and Bob Phillips, hosts of the weekly TV show, for this one-day arts and music festival, including a free concert with Neal McCoy. More than 350 booths and three food courts. Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.