Venues & Things to Do in
Ennis
Event spaces, museums, golf, fitness, bowling, and family entertainment in Ennis, Texas.
Major Venues & Attractions
The anchor venues of Ennis — researched and verified with official links.
Motorsports Venue
Texas Motorplex
A drag-racing complex on U.S. 287 that hosts the NHRA Texas FallNationals and events most weekends from February to November, drawing hundreds of thousands of fans a year.
Official site ↗Drive-In Theater
Galaxy Drive-In Theatre
One of the last remaining drive-in movie theaters in the South, showing double features on multiple screens along Interstate 45.
Official site ↗More Venues & Recreation
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Event & Performance Venues (1)
- Ennis Public Theatre community theater staging productions in historic downtown
Wedding & Event Venues (6)
- Winding Brooks ↗ banquet hall and garden wedding venue at 153 Mesquite Rd, up to 250
- BM Hall Event Center wedding and event venue at 1108 NE Main St
- The Greenhouse Venue at Hi-Berger Ranch modern pavilion wedding venue at 500 Mosley Rd
- KJT Hall ↗ 22,000 sq ft Czech-heritage event hall for weddings and celebrations at 1216 S Paris St
- SPJST Hall ↗ Czech fraternal event hall for rent at 1901 E Ennis Ave
- Sokol Hall ↗ Czech fraternal event hall for rent at 2622 E SH-34
Other Recreation (1)
- Sugar Ridge Winery Texas winery with tastings and live acoustic music
Golf & Country Clubs (1)
- Eagle Rock Golf Club public golf club
Bowling & Skating (1)
- Lion Lanes Bowling bowling alley
Family Fun & Games (2)
- Retro Society Arcade retro arcade with classic games
- The Gameroom arcade and game room
Directory researched & verified by East Texas Online, 2026-07-06.
Venues Near Ennis
More spots within about 10 miles, in neighboring East Texas towns — worth the short drive.
Festival Grounds
Scarborough Renaissance Festival
A 35-acre renaissance festival held on spring weekends since 1981, with more than 20 stages, jousting, artisan booths, and 200-plus daily performances.
in Waxahachie · ~7 mi away · Official site ↗
Event & Performance Venues (2)
- Waxahachie Civic Center in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · city civic center hosting live performances on Civic Center Lane
- Chautauqua Auditorium in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · historic auditorium in Getzendaner Park hosting concerts and theater
Wedding & Event Venues (5)
- The Springs in Waxahachie ↗ in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · Tuscan-style wedding venue with a ballroom at 2220 Bells Chapel Rd
- The Graily ↗ in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · restored 1911 schoolhouse event venue at 716 Dunaway St, 2,500-sq-ft ballroom
- The Abbey Estate ↗ in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · wedding venue on 5 acres with four event spaces at 3314 FM 1446
- T&C Venues & Events ↗ in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · wedding venue with The Mansion and Salon 11 at 2251 FM 876
- Faire La Fête Manor ↗ in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · manor wedding and event venue at 1212 Broadhead Rd
Museums & Attractions (1)
- Ellis County Museum in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · local history museum in a restored building on the courthouse square
Family Fun & Games (3)
- Urban Air Adventure Park in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · trampoline and adventure park
- Battle Axes in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · axe-throwing venue
- The Side Pocket Billiards in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · billiards hall
Bowling & Skating (2)
- Hilltop Lanes in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · bowling alley
- Waxahachie Bowl in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · bowling alley
Other Recreation (4)
- Madddogz Paintball Park in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · paintball park
- 878 Airsoft in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · indoor airsoft arena
- The Soccer Spot in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · indoor soccer
- Extreme Tactics & Training Solutions in Waxahachie · ~7 mi · indoor shooting range
Nearby venues are drawn from neighboring towns within 10 miles of Ennis.
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