**Midlothian – Downtown Trick or Treat** Grab your costumes and candy buckets — downtown Midlothian is hosting its annual Downtown Trick or Treat from 4 to 6 p.m. on North 8th Street. Local merchants will be handing out prepackaged candy, and the street will be closed to traffic for safety. It’s a quick, classic Halloween stop that’s perfect for families with younger kids looking for a simple, safe outing. **Waxahachie – Trunk or Treat and Meatfest** At St. Joseph Catholic School, Halloween gets a big upgrade. Their Trunk or Treat and Meatfest combines trick-or-treating with a full-on cookout competition. Expect bounce houses, a costume contest, face painting, games, food, and adult beverages for purchase. Families can also book a trunk or join the grill competition if they want to show off their spooky style — or their barbecue skills. **Ennis – Trunk or Treat & Block Party** Historic Downtown Ennis is turning into a full-on Halloween wonderland for the city’s Trunk or Treat & Block Party from 6–9 p.m. on Knox St. and N. Dallas St. Expect a night packed with fun — free Kona Ice, costume contests, a pet parade, and rows of decorated trunks ready for trick-or-treaters. **Waxahachie – Fall For ’Hachie: Benny & Boneless Storybook Maze** If you want something a little more magical, check out The Benny & Boneless Storybook Adventure, part of Fall For ’Hachie on the downtown square. This open-air walk follows a ghost boy and his dog through a colorful Halloween mystery — complete with storybook-style sets, lights, and surprises. Tickets are $8, with proceeds supporting local causes like the Waxahachie Oddfellows Lodge, Rebekah’s Lodge 381, and the WISD Theatre Department. **Waxahachie – Reindeer Manor** For those who prefer their Halloween on the scary side, Reindeer Manor delivers. The historic haunted attraction — one of the longest-running in Texas — features immersive sets and live actors. More info and tickets are available at https://www.reindeermanor.com **Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival** And here’s something new for 2025 — a fall festival like no other. The team behind the Scarborough Renaissance Festival launched a brand-new event: Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival, running Saturdays, Oct. 11–Nov. 15, 2025, and a special Halloween Night celebration on Oct. 31 (5 p.m. – midnight). Expect five stages of live entertainment, a Masquerade of Mischief Fun House, haunted hayrides, artisan shoppes, pumpkin patches, and plenty of food and drinks — from giant turkey legs to seasonal mead. You can purchase tickets at https://srfestival.com/hollow/ No matter your Halloween vibe — cute, creepy, or full-on fantasy — Ellis County’s got something for you this year. So grab your costume, plan your route, and get ready for a night full of treats (and maybe a few tricks).