Fri Oct 30 · Ellis County
Good morning, Ellis County.
17 things this week, 7 of them free.
Made for families planning their week. Every listing links to its source and is checked every morning.
On the rundown
The next 7 days in Ellis County
Candy Crawl at the Waxahachie Farmers Market
Waxahachie Farmers Market, Waxahachie
All 17 in the next 7 daysEvery link goes to the official page.
Announcements
Election Day is Tue Nov 3
Early voting has ended.
- Tue Nov 3, Election Day: 7:00a to 7:00p at any Ellis County vote center
School calendar
- Mon Nov 2: No school for Waxahachie ISD students (staff development day)
- Fri Nov 20: No school for Midlothian ISD students (professional learning day)
- Mon Nov 23: Thanksgiving break: no school for Waxahachie ISD students, Nov 23 to 27
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Best breakfast or brunch in Ellis County?
Voting closes Sun Nov 1. One vote per person a week.
Votes can't be bought. Businesses that ask for votes are removed. Options are listed A to Z.
Kids
Kids, the next 7 days
Live music
Who is playing
After Thu Nov 5
Coming up
Sign-ups closing soon
Closes Nov 5Youth winter season 2026 to 2027 Midlothian Basketball League
Open nowMidlothian Holiday Camp (Thanksgiving and winter break) YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
Open nowKindergarten registration, 2027 to 2028 Waxahachie ISD
Open nowFree full-day pre-K registration, 2027 to 2028 Waxahachie ISD
Holidays
Sat Nov 7Waxahachie Holiday Farmers Market Waxahachie
Fri Nov 13Festival of Trees Waxahachie
Tue Dec 1Christmas Parade and Community Tree Lighting Waxahachie
Fri Dec 4Waxahachie Junior Service League Christmas Market Waxahachie
New in town? Start here
Your first month in Ellis County
The questions every new family asks, with the official page for each.
Trash and recycling dayBy town
Water and city utilitiesBy town
Which school is yoursBy town
Register your carEllis County Tax Assessor-Collector
Register to voteEllis County Elections
Thinking about moving here? Living in Waxahachie · Living in Midlothian · Living in Red Oak · Living in Ennis
The short version
Quick answers
What is there to do in Ellis County this weekend?
13 things Fri Oct 30 to Sun Nov 1, 7 free. First up:
- Downtown Trick or TreatFri 4:00p · Thanks to Midlothian's generous merchants, Downtown Trick or Treat will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Downtown Midlothian. For safety, N. 8th Street will be closed to through traffic during the event. Participating merchants are reminded to provide prepackaged candy only and no other food or drinks. In case of severe weather, the event will be cancelled. In the event of light rain, the festivities will continue
- Calvary Church Harvest FestivalFri 6:00p · 504 Overlook Dr Midlothian
- Candy Crawl at the Waxahachie Farmers MarketSat 9:00a · Waxahachie Farmers Market
- Midlothian Heritage DaySat 10:00a · Downtown Midlothian
What is free to do in Ellis County this weekend?
- Midlothian Heritage DaySat 10:00a · Downtown Midlothian
- Midway Church Trunk or Treat at DieterichSat 10:00a · Dieterich Middle School
- Boo-Ling Bash at Hooky EntertainmentSat 11:00a · Hooky Entertainment
- Pathway Baptist Church Fall FestivalSat 5:00p · Pathway Baptist Church
- Day of the Dead with Made in Tejas at Railport BrewingSat 6:00p · Railport Brewing Co.
What is there to do with kids in Ellis County this weekend?
- Downtown Trick or TreatFri 4:00p · Thanks to Midlothian's generous merchants, Downtown Trick or Treat will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Downtown Midlothian. For safety, N. 8th Street will be closed to through traffic during the event. Participating merchants are reminded to provide prepackaged candy only and no other food or drinks. In case of severe weather, the event will be cancelled. In the event of light rain, the festivities will continue
- Candy Crawl at the Waxahachie Farmers MarketSat 9:00a · Waxahachie Farmers Market
- Midlothian Heritage DaySat 10:00a · Downtown Midlothian
- Midway Church Trunk or Treat at DieterichSat 10:00a · Dieterich Middle School
- Boo-Ling Bash at Hooky EntertainmentSat 11:00a · Hooky Entertainment
Is there high school football in Ellis County this week?
- Midlothian Heritage at EnnisFri 7:00p · Lion Memorial Stadium
- Lancaster at MidlothianFri 7:00p · MISD Multi-Purpose Stadium
- Dallas Skyline at Red OakFri 7:00p · Beverly Humphrey Tiger Stadium
- Waxahachie at CrowleyFri 7:00p · Crowley High School
- Mabank at FerrisFri 7:00p · Yellowjacket Stadium
- Arlington Seguin at Midlothian HeritageThu 7:00p · MISD Multi-Purpose Stadium
- Midlothian at Mansfield SummitThu 7:00p · Vernon Newsom Stadium
- Mansfield at WaxahachieThu 7:00p · Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium
When is early voting in Ellis County?
Early voting ended Friday, Oct 30.
- Tue Nov 3, Election Day7:00a to 7:00p at any Ellis County vote center
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