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Free and cheap things to do with kids around Ellis County: library storytimes, parks, the downtown squares and the big seasonal draws.

Plan a party

Birthday parties

Jump parks, bowling, art studios, bounce houses

Plan ahead

Sign-ups and deadlines

Leagues, swim lessons, classes, camps

Days off school

No school for Waxahachie ISD students (staff development day)

A day home with the kids. Everything on this page is checked.

No school for Midlothian ISD students (professional learning day)

A day home with the kids. Everything on this page is checked.

Thanksgiving break: no school for Waxahachie ISD students, Nov 23 to 27

A day home with the kids. Everything on this page is checked.

Thanksgiving break: no school for Midlothian ISD students, Nov 23 to 27

A day home with the kids. Everything on this page is checked.

Now and coming up

Fri Oct 30 to Sun Nov 15

Downtown Trick or Treat

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, Midlothian

Event details

Every week

Wednesdays, 10:00a

Baby and Toddler Storytime in Ennis

Ennis Public Library, 501 W. Ennis Ave., Ennis. Weekly storytime for babies and toddlers at the Ennis Public Library.
Library page
First and third Tuesdays, 10:15a

Baby Sign Storytime in Midlothian

Children's Room, Midlothian Public Library, 215 N. 8th St., Midlothian. Interactive storytime that teaches babies basic signs. In the window: Nov 3 and Nov 17.
Event page