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. For more information, see bluebonnettrail.org or visitennis.org.
4/4
Ennis Retired School Personnel Meeting:
Program will be about city transportation for seniors. 11:00 a.m. in the Ennis ISD board room. Lunch after the meeting at Daniel’s Restaurant in Ennis. For more information, email [email protected].
4/4-4/8
Camp Cosmico:
This event includes drag races, a lantern festival and an eclipse festival. Tickets are available for single or multiple events. The Texas Motorplex, 7500 W. Hwy. 287. Call (972) 878-2641 or visit www.texasmotorplex.com for event and ticket information.
4/8
Downtown Solar Eclipse Watch Party:
Enjoy live music, food trucks, kids’ activities and totality! 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Visit eclipseoverennis.com for more information on viewing sites and when the various stages of the eclipse will begin and end.
Ennis Chamber of Commerce Solar Eclipse Watch Party:
Food trucks and entertainment. Various prices. KJT #35, 1216 S. Paris St. Options available for parking spots, tent camping and RV camping. Visit www.ennis-chamber.com for more details or email [email protected].
4/12-4/28
The Secret Garden:
Performances on Fridays and Saturdays: 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 4/28: 2:30 p.m., Theatre Rocks!, 505 NW Main St. For tickets, visit https://www.theatrerocks.com.
4/13
Relay for Life of Ellis County:
Participant, survivor and team registration open at www.relayforlife.org/ennistx. 4:00 p.m.-midnight, Ennis Veterans Memorial Park, 2301 Ennis Pkwy. Contact Angela Jones at [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.
4/19
Bling Bang Bash Designer Bag Bingo & Gun Raffle:
Join CASA of Ellis County and the Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center for our 4th annual event. Note that guests must be at least 21 years old to participate in bingo games. Catered dinner and drinks, silent and live auctions and more. Admission: $100. 6:00 p.m., SOKOL Hall, 1622 TX-34. For more details, visit https://2024BBB.givesmart.com.
4/19-4/21
Bluebonnet Trails Festival:
Enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, tasty food and drinks and kids’ activities on the streets of downtown Ennis. Adults: $5; children under 12: free. Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Purchase tickets at the gate only.
4/26-4/28 and 5/2-5/4:
The Curious Savage:
Recommended for ages 13 plus. Mrs. Savage is sent to a sanitorium by her stepchildren. 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 4/28: 2:30 p.m., Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas Street. For tickets, visit https://ennispublictheatre.com.
Tuesdays
Rotary Club of Ennis Meeting:
Lunch, club business and program. Noon, First United Methodist Church, 300 N. Sherman St.
Second Tuesdays
Ennis Masonic Lodge #369 Meeting:
7:00 p.m., 209 North Dallas St.
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
Ennis Bluebonnet Market:
Come see the variety of fresh produce, handcrafted items and unique products from area farmers, craftsmen, artists and specialty vendors. 8:00 a.m.-noon, downtown on North Dallas Street. For more information, visit https://ennistx.com/choose-ennis/farmers-market.