North Ellis County Calendar

Through 1/12 Holiday Grease Roundup: Instead of washing your grease down the drain, recycle it for free! Stop by any day, any time, and drop off your used grease or oils in our outdoor steel drum. Public Works Building, 411 W. Red Oak Rd. 1/2 Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps’ Spring Class Registration: Free […]

12/1-12/2 Live Nativity: Drive through and see the live nativity or park to enjoy other activities for children, such as train rides, hay rides and live animals. Enjoy carolers and hot chocolate. Free admission. Friday: 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 6:00-8:30 p.m., The Lone Star Cowboy Church of Ellis County, 1011 E. Ovilla Rd. 12/2 Christmas […]

11/3-11/5 Ellis County Livestock Show and Rodeo Holiday Market: Friday: 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Ellis County Expo Center, 2300 US-287, Waxahachie. For tickets and more information, visit www.ecyexpo.com. 11/4 ROHS Annual Specialized Learning Christmas Market: Silent auction proceeds benefit the ROHS VIP Prom. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Red Oak […]

10/2 National Night Out Against Crime: Family event featuring emergency vehicles, vendors, games and free refreshments. Free. 6:00-8:30 p.m., Red Oak Government Center, 101 Live Oak St. Learn more on Facebook @ Red Oak Police Department. 10/7 Take-A-Kid Fishing: Red Oak Parks and Recreation Department with Te’Jun The Texas Cajun-Red Oak hosts this youth […]

9/16 Founders Day: Celebrating Red Oak’s 50th anniversary with a parade plus festival featuring music, family activities, food trucks, vendors and more. (Free parking for this event, water, shopping bag and fan available across the street at First United Methodist Church.) 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Watkins Park, 102 North Live Oak St. Learn more at www.redoakchamber.org. […]

8/5 Back to School Bash: Games, spirit wear vendors and free immunizations, plus services/supplies for eligible students. 8:30-11:30 a.m., Red Oak High School, 220 S. SH 342. Call Angela Fitzgerald at (972) 617-2941 for more details. Second Annual Birdie Blast: Shooting clay event benefiting Cherished Impressions Child Placing Agency. 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Old Bison […]

7/1 Red Oak, White and Blue: Family fun including bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, live music and fireworks. Parking begins: 6:30 p.m. Fireworks: 9:15 p.m. (Vehicles will not be allowed to enter parking lots before 6:30 p.m. or after 9:00 p.m.) Oaks Church, 777 S. I-35 East Service Rd. For a map and […]

6/2 Movie in the Park: Family Camp (rated PG), plus free snacks while supplies last. Located indoors, but bring folding chairs or blankets. 7:00 p.m., Red Oak Public Library, 101 S. Live Oak St. 6/10 Take a Kid Fishing: Free fishing event for kids 16 and under. Bait and some fishing gear for those […]

5/4 Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps ROSE Award Luncheon and Fundraiser: Women recognized for commitment to serving others. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Firefly Gardens, 5410 U.S. Hwy. 287, Midlothian. Call (972) 937-6620. 5/20 Taste of Ellis County: Samples from local restaurants. Someone will be crowned Best Bite & Best Cocktail in Ellis County. $30 per […]