https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#eventsEvents newly added to our Ennis calendar. Checked on the 1st and 15th of each month.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-truck-invasion-2027enn-truck-invasion-2027Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000The diesel truck event at the Texas Motorplex.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-arbor-day-2027enn-arbor-day-2027Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Keep Ennis Beautiful's Shade Ennis morning at Bluebonnet Park.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-ladies-day-2027enn-ladies-day-2027Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000The yearly fall afternoon with vendors and wine, 353 Sugar Ridge Rd.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-small-biz-2027enn-small-biz-2027Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Shopping, Santa, and carolers downtown.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-stars-of-texas-2027enn-stars-of-texas-2027Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Music, lanterns, and racing at the Texas Motorplex, part of the Stampede of Speed (Oct. 8 to 17, 2027).https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-barn-dance-2026enn-barn-dance-2026Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Wranglers youth dance troupe's fundraiser at Sokol Hall, 2622 Hwy 34, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.: dinner, performances by the Lil' Wranglers and Elite Wranglers, a silent auction, and a DJ. $39, or $15 for the dance only (5:45 p.m.).https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-cuevas-car-show-2026enn-cuevas-car-show-2026Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000A benefit car, truck, and motorcycle show with trophies at 1303 W. Ennis Ave., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $20 to register a vehicle; proceeds go to an Army veteran's recovery.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-veterans-gala-2026enn-veterans-gala-2026Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000Serenity Veterans Village's evening at 1901 W. Ennis Ave., 3:30 to 9 p.m. (doors 3 p.m.): social hour, speakers, dinner, and entertainment. $55, kids free, all ages.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-bluebonnet-run-2027enn-bluebonnet-run-2027Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000A 10K at 7 a.m., a 5K and kids' 5K at 7:15, and a 1-mile fun run or walk at 7:20 during bluebonnet season, from 2300 W. Ennis Ave.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-wonderland-2027enn-wonderland-2027Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Sokol Hall, 2622 E. Hwy 34, becomes Wonderland for its yearly building benefit. Doors at 5:30 p.m., dinner and music from 6. $150 admits two; tickets go on sale Nov. 1.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-santa-workshop-2026enn-santa-workshop-2026Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Kids build a Christmas stuffed animal and visit with Santa at 108 S. McKinney St., 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-mug-exchange-2026enn-mug-exchange-2026Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The coffee shop's third yearly mug swap with live music, 108 S. McKinney St., 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bring a wrapped mug.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-lucky-cc-2026enn-lucky-cc-2026Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Cars, trucks, hot rods, lowriders, and motorcycles downtown at 201 NW Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring an unwrapped toy.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-pageant-2026enn-pageant-2026Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The holiday comedy at the Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St.: Dec. 4, 5, 10, and 11 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 6, 12, and 13 at 2:30 p.m.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-small-biz-2026enn-small-biz-2026Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Shopping, Santa, live reindeer, and carolers, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check in at the Ennis Welcome Center, 201 NW Main St.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-ornament-wine-2026enn-ornament-wine-2026Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Paint your own ornament at Sugar Ridge Winery, 1 to 3 p.m.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-jewelry-wine-2026enn-jewelry-wine-2026Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Make two sets of earrings or a necklace at Sugar Ridge Winery, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. $45 a person.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-prairie-night-2026enn-prairie-night-2026Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000An evening at Kachina Prairie Park, 1816 W. Baldridge St., with the Indian Trail Master Naturalists and Keep Ennis Beautiful, 6 to 9 p.m. Wear closed-toe shoes.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-arbor-day-2026enn-arbor-day-2026Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Keep Ennis Beautiful's fifth Shade Ennis morning at Bluebonnet Park, 201 US-287, 9 to 11 a.m.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-ladies-day-2026enn-ladies-day-2026Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000An afternoon on the winery patio with vendors and wine, 353 Sugar Ridge Rd.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-monte-carlo-2026enn-monte-carlo-2026Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000A first-time casino night at Sokol Hall, 2622 E. Hwy 34, from 6 p.m.: blackjack, roulette, craps, raffle prizes, dinner, drinks, and music. Cocktail attire. Tickets are $75; see the listing for details.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-trunk-block-party-2026enn-trunk-block-party-2026Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Greater Ennis Chamber of Commerce's Halloween night in Historic Downtown Ennis, 4 to 7 p.m.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-haunted-maze-2026enn-haunted-maze-2026Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Ennis Arts Commission turns the downtown hay maze at 302 N. Dallas St. spooky after dark: Thursday 7:30 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7:30 to 10. $5.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-music-bingo-2026enn-music-bingo-2026Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Costumes welcome at Ashleigh's Downtown Kitchen and Bar, 119 S. Dallas St., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-fallnationals-2027enn-fallnationals-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The biggest race weekend of the year at the Texas Motorplex. See our Motorplex guide.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-autumn-daze-2027enn-autumn-daze-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The free fall festival downtown, plus a pumpkin patch and hay maze Thursday to Sunday all month.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-sept-racing-2027enn-sept-racing-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000LeTexan Lasso, the NHRA Division 4 Bracket Finals, the Hood 2 Hood Picnic, and the NHRDA Diesel World Finals filled September 2026.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-viva-herencia-2027enn-viva-herencia-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000An evening celebration at Minnie McDowal Park, 5 to 9 p.m., with ballet folklórico and food, organized by Destination Ennis.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-blues-on-main-2027enn-blues-on-main-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000A weekend of blues downtown.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-jazz-market-2027enn-jazz-market-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The downtown market after dark, with jazz.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-jr-drag-2027enn-jr-drag-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Junior racers and their families at the Motorplex for about nine days.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-juneteenth-2027enn-juneteenth-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The county parade through Ennis at 9 a.m.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-freedom-fest-2027enn-freedom-fest-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Bluebonnet Market in the morning, the Red, White and Bike Parade at 10, then an evening festival at Veterans Park with a flyover, live music, and fireworks at dark. A free shuttle ran from Lions Memorial Stadium in 2026.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-may-racing-2027enn-may-racing-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Street Madness, the NHRA Lucas Oil Double Divisional, the Spring Stampede, and the Street Car Takeover all ran in May 2026.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-polka-2027enn-polka-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Ennis's biggest weekend: a Saturday parade downtown, free activities at 302 N. Dallas St., and dances at three halls. 2026 was the 60th.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-bluebonnets-2027enn-bluebonnets-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000More than 40 miles of mapped bluebonnet drives all April, usually peaking the second to third week, with the festival one weekend. See our bluebonnet guide.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-april-racing-2027enn-april-racing-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Funny Car Chaos Classic, Street Car Rise of the Beast, and RaceWars ran back to back in April 2026.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-tx2k-2027enn-tx2k-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Called "the super bowl of street car events," with drag and roll racing all week at the Texas Motorplex.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-pro-mod-2027enn-pro-mod-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000New to the Texas Motorplex in 2027. Tickets aren't on sale yet.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-truck-convoy-2027enn-truck-convoy-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000A truck event at the Motorplex. (The spring Import Face Off isn't on its 2027 Ennis schedule.)https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-czech-fest-2027enn-czech-fest-2027Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Four polka bands from 1 to 10:30 p.m. at Sokol Hall, with klobase and sauerkraut all day and a pork schnitzel dinner. $10, kids 12 and under free (2026 prices).https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-subiefest-2026enn-subiefest-2026Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Billed as the biggest Subaru enthusiast festival in Texas, at the Texas Motorplex.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-santa-pics-2026enn-santa-pics-2026Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000At Trinity Capital Bank of Texas, 4 to 6 p.m.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-street-car-2026enn-street-car-2026Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Nitro Dave's Clash of the Titans: street car drag racing at the Texas Motorplex.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-lights-of-ennis-2026enn-lights-of-ennis-2026Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The town's Christmas night downtown. Times weren't posted yet. The Mach Christmas Display, seen on ABC's The Great Christmas Light Fight, opens select nights; check @mach_christmas_display on Instagram.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-gtr-2026enn-gtr-2026Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000A Nissan GT-R gathering at the Texas Motorplex.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-import-faceoff-nov-2026enn-import-faceoff-nov-2026Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000An import car show and drag racing at the Texas Motorplex, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-truck-invasion-2026enn-truck-invasion-2026Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000One of the largest diesel enthusiast events in Texas, at the Texas Motorplex.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-dia-market-2026enn-dia-market-2026Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The downtown market's Day of the Dead night, starting at 6 p.m.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-radial-2026enn-radial-2026Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Radial-tire drag racing at the Texas Motorplex, 7500 US-287.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-autumn-daze-2026enn-autumn-daze-2026Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000A free fall festival downtown, Saturday noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Courtney Prater plays Sunday at 6:45 p.m.https://waxahachietinyhome.com/things-to-do-in-ennis-tx/#ev-enn-pumpkin-2026enn-pumpkin-2026Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Downtown Ennis, Thursdays to Sundays through October.