10/3-10/12
Texas Fall Nationals Stampede of Speed:
The Stampede of Speed is a 10-day festival of music, drag racing and amazing fan experiences leading up to the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals. Events include a cattle drive in Downtown Waxahachie, Fan Fest in Railyard Park, Stars of Texas Music featuring Pat Green, Bull Riding, Barbecue and the Sunday Spectacular featuring several country legends. Much, much more! Visit www.stampedeofspeed.com for event locations, tickets and more information. The Texas Motorplex, 7500 W. Hwy. 287, Ennis, TX 75119. support@texasmotorplex.com.
10/4
Ennis High School Choir Concert:
Come see this performance by EHS Choirs. Free! 10:30 a.m., Hay Maze Amphitheatre, 302 N. Dallas St.
Build a Board Fall Workshop:
For beginners — boards, laughs and community! All supplies are included. Make your own 10-inch bamboo board, includes specialty cheeses and meats, fresh fruit and assorted nuts, gherkin pickles and specialty olives, maple-flavored cookies, toasted pumpkin seeds and fall-flavored coffee and tea bar. $40. 6:00-8:00 p.m., event by Blessed Boards by Betsy and Betsy Perez Segura, 2003 E. Ennis Ave. Contact Betsy Secura at blessedboards117@gmail.com or call (972) 515-0617.
10/18
3rd Annual Fundraiser for Cara Caters:
Live music, live/silent auctions, raffle, cash bar and food catered by Cotton Patch. Join us for an evening of inspiring stories. With each dollar raised, we move one step closer to putting an end to childhood hunger in small communities. Individual tickets: $30; table for 8: $300. Other sponsorships available. 6:00-10:00 p.m., State Farm House, 500 W. Ennis Ave. For information go to www.caracaters.org.
10/25
Crossroads of Texas GO TEXAN Country Festival:
Find Texas-made art, crafts and culinary favorites at the largest one-day event in the state! 200-plus booths and live music on 10-plus stages, including country artist Randall King. Free admission. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
10/31
Trunk or Treat:
Bring the little children to the parking lot of Baylor Baptist Church for candy and games just their size! Free! 6:00 p.m., 210 N. Preston St.
Tuesdays
Rotary Club of Ennis Meeting:
Lunch, club business and program. Noon, The First United Methodist Church, 300 N. Sherman St.
Second Tuesdays
Ennis Masonic Lodge #369 Meeting:
Supper: 6:30 p.m.; meeting: 7:30 p.m., 209 North Dallas St.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1191 Meeting:
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., rotating between Corsicana, Ennis and Waxahachie. For more information, contact (972) 775-2463 or rjcarey1@gmail.com.
First Thursdays
Sip, Shop & Stroll:
Join us in charming Downtown Ennis. Come enjoy some sips, bites and special deals with our wonderful downtown merchants. 5:00-8:00 p.m. Call the Ennis Welcome Center for more information at (972) 878-4748.
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 blazek2@sbcglobal.net.
Second Thursdays
The Ennis Sewing Circle Quilting Club Meeting:
Hand quilting: 9:00 a.m.-noon, followed by a potluck lunch, Sokol Ennis, 2622 East Hwy. 34. Follow us on Facebook: Ennis Sewing Circle. For more information, contact Liz Moucka by text or phone at (972) 765-3733.
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 in Bristol. For more information, contact James Gatlin at (972) 351-2043.