9/3
Varsity football:
Ennis vs. Fossil Ridge, Senior Night. 7:30 p.m., Lion Memorial Stadium.
9/4
Picnic in the Park & Open Mic Talent Show:
Pack up the family and bring your picnic for some family fun and local entertainment! Chairs, coolers, grills and small leashed pets are welcome. No weapons, alcohol or glass containers allowed in the park. Free. 4:00-8:00 p.m., Bluebonnet Park, 201 S. US 287. For more information, contact [email protected] or (972) 878-4748.
9/9-10/7
Youth Acting Classes:
Ellis County Children’s Theater classes will be held on Thursdays culminating in an original play. Classes are divided by grade level/theme. Sessions are $160-$175. First United Methodist Church, 505 W. Marvin St., Waxahachie. E-mail Gail Harrell at [email protected], for class times and to register.
9/18
Wings-N-Wheels Fly-In/Drive-In:
Classic airplanes and fighters, car and motorcycle clubs, helicopter and airplane rides, children’s activities, food vendors and more! No parking or entrance fees. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr., Midlothian. (972) 923-0080; www.mid-wayregional.com.
9/19
17th Annual Bridal Extravaganza Market: Admission: $5. Noon-4:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln., Waxahachie. (469) 309-4040; waxahachieciviccenter.org.
9/23
Annual Taste of Ennis benefiting Helping Hands:
$10 per person. 6:00-7:00 p.m., Tabernacle Baptist Church Family Life Center, 1200 Country Club Road. For more information, call (972) 875-0218 or visit http://www.helpinghandsofennis.org.
9/24
Ellis County College Fair:
Free. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Lane, Waxahachie.
9/25
35th Annual Telico Volunteer Fire Department Barn Dance:
Barbecue dinner with all the trimmings, raffle, craft booth, kids’ activities, live and silent auctions, music by Lost Money Band and much more. 4:30 p.m., Sokol Hall, 2622 TX-34. For more information, contact Mary Ann Trojacek at (972) 875-6655.
Fourth Mondays through November
Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County:
Social time, business meeting, show and tell program. 6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Avenue, Waxahachie. Learn more at elliscountyquilters.com.
Wednesdays
Ennis Host Lions Club Meeting:
They are meeting in person again. Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1200 Country Club Road. Please call Bob Taylor at (972) 875-3546 or email [email protected] if you plan to attend, so your lunch can be ordered.
Chess Classes:
4:00-5:00 p.m., Ennis Public Library, 501 W. Ennis Ave. For more information, call the library at (972) 875-5360.
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. For more information, call the Ennis Visitors Center at (972) 878-4748.
Fourth Thursdays
Bookworms Reading Group:
Like to read and discuss books? Join the Bookworms at the library! 5:00 p.m., Ennis Public Library, 501 W. Ennis Avenue.(972) 875-5360.
Saturdays
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 through October, downtown on North Dallas Street. For more information, visit https://ennistx.com/choose-ennis/farmers-market.