10/1-10/31
Hay Maze and Pumpkin Patch in the North Plaza:
For more information, contact the Ennis Welcome Center, 201 NW Main Street. (972) 878-4748.
10/5
Ennis ISD Choirs Perform:
Come enjoy our local vocalists as they present several choral groups. Free. 10:00-11:00 a.m., downtown near the Bluebonnet Market. Free. For more information, contact the Ennis Welcome Center, 201 NW Main St., or call (972) 878-4748.
10/12
The Rescue Haven Graduation Ceremony:
Come celebrate recovery with our most recent graduates. 9:00 a.m.-noon, Eastside Church of Christ, 607 Martin Luther King. For more information, visit www.therescuehaven.com or email [email protected].
10/14
Ennis Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic:
Individual players: $185. Sponsor opportunities at various levels. Check-in: 11:30 a.m.; shotgun start: 1:00 p.m., Old Brickyard Golf Course, 605 North Interstate 45, Ferris. To register, email [email protected] or visit www.ennis-chamber.com.
10/26
Crossroads of Texas Country Festival:
This new and improved arts and music festival includes 10-time Grammy Award winner Asleep at the Wheel, 200-plus artists/craftspeople, music on 10-plus stages, food and more. Free admission. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie. www.texascountryfestival.com.
10/31
Halloween Trunk or Treat and Block Party:
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. 6:00-9:00 p.m., two locations, downtown Ennis and Bluebonnet Park. For our merchants, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business while providing a safe and fun environment for families. Get creative and decorate your trunk, hand out treats and connect with potential customers in a fun, festive atmosphere. For more details, visit our website or contact us by phone at (972) 878-2625 or email, [email protected].
Tuesdays
Rotary Club of Ennis Meeting:
Lunch, club business and program. Noon, The First United Methodist Church, 300 N. Sherman St.
Wednesdays
Bingo at The Backyard:
Cash prizes! 7:00 p.m., 115 SW Main St. For more information, call (972) 268-4629, email [email protected] or visit our Facebook page.
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 for more information at (972) 878-4748.
Second Thursdays
Traditional Hand Quilting:
The Ennis Sewing Circle meets 9:00 a.m.-noon, followed by a potluck lunch. Enter on the west side. SOKOL Hall, 2622 East Hwy. 34. For more information, call or text Liz Moucka at (972) 765-3733.
First Thursdays, Every Other Month
Ennis Retired School Personnel (ERSPA) Meeting: Meets on even numbered months at the new EISD Transportation Building, 3105 Ensign Rd. For more information, contact BettyAnn Blazek at [email protected].
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.
Fourth Saturdays
Bristol Opry:
This is a two-hour country music show with a six-piece band, featuring mainly local singers, concessions and free admission (donations accepted). 6:00 p.m., Old Bristol Schoolhouse, Union Hill Rd. at Church Street, just off FM 660. For more information, contact James Gatlin at(972) 351-2043.