10/1-10/29
Downtown Haymaze and Pumpkin Patch:
The haymaze and pumpkin patch are being re-imagined by a professional design firm to feature an elevated look, including themed rooms inside the maze. We are adding professionally carved pumpkins along with live carving demonstrations during the festival. The haymaze and pumpkin patch will be free until the transition into the Autumn Daze Fall Festival on October 30-31. Historic Downtown Ennis. For more information, visit www.visitennis.org.
10/1-10/31
2021 North Texas Community Cleanup:
This region-wide litter cleanup challenge will have cities and counties competing to see who can cumulatively pick up the most litter until the end of October. Create your own litter cleanup event with friends, family or co-workers, or follow Keep Ennis Beautiful on Facebook for upcoming community litter cleanup events. Let’s bring the trophy home to Ennis! For more information, visit www.KeepEnnisBeautiful.com.
10/4
Toys for Tots Classic Golf Tournament:
Presented by Marine Corps League of Ellis County Detachment 1452. Format is a four-man scramble. Great prizes for hole-in-one contest and putting contest. There will be a silent auction and awards reception. $100 individual registration or $400 for foursome. Shotgun start: 1:00 p.m., Old Brickyards Golf Course, Ferris. For more information, contact Stephanie Bell at [email protected] or www.toysfortotsclassic.com.
10/7, 10/13, 10/19 and 10/24
Foster Care and Adoption Webinars:
Adults interested in fostering and/or adopting children of all ages are invited to a free online session with Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS), a partner with the Department of Family and Protective Services. Each information session explains how fostering works in Texas, whether or not the goal is adoption. For a link including session times on the dates shown call (512) 212-5700 or write to [email protected].
10/8
Varsity Football:
Ennis at North Forney. 7:30 p.m., Forney City Bank Stadium.
10/10
Christians Rise Up In Prayer, an Ellis County Event:
Waxahachie Lumpkins Stadium, 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact [email protected] or visit www.ChristiansRiseUp.net.
10/15
Varsity Football:
Ennis vs. Crandall. 7:30 p.m., Lion Memorial Stadium.
10/16
Walk-a-thon:
Benefiting Ellis County Homeless Coalition, the event features area nonprofit booths, food trucks and live music, along with walking on nearby trails. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St., Waxahachie. Email [email protected] for details or call (469) 428-7320.
10/19
7th Annual Oktoberfest:
In order to better serve our growing city and county, the proceeds for the event will go to our continued expansion and improvement of our facility. Oktoberfest is an all-day, fun-filled family entertainment event featuring live music, exceptional food, kids games, a car show, bingo, raffle and much more. 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 E. Marvin, Waxahachie. For more information, please contact Kevin Smolka at (214) 213-9714.
10/22
Varsity Football:
Ennis at Forney. 7:30 p.m., Forney City Bank Stadium.
10/23
Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Enjoy arts, crafts and music from far and wide at the 25th annual festival with more than 250 booths and two food courts. Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Courthouse Square, Waxahachie.
10/29
Varsity Football:
Ennis at Royce City. 7:30 p.m., Royce City Stadium.
10/30-10/31
19th Annual Ennis Autumn Daze:
The event is now expanding to a two-day event and features national headliners. Saturday: Don Felder, former lead guitarist of the Eagles, will perform. Sunday: The Bellamy Brothers will perform. Lots more! Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sunday: Noon-8:00 p.m., historic Downtown Ennis. For more information, visit www.visitennis.org.