5/1
Election Day:
Various local elections and bond issues. Check your city websites for times, locations and ballot items.
Mother and Son Dance:
Enjoy two hours of dancing, games, painting and food at this casual event with jerseys and jeans. Masks required. Limit 80 people per time slot. Advanced tickets required. $20 for DeSoto residents, $25 for nonresidents. 4:30-6:30 p.m. or 7:30-9:30 p.m., DeSoto Civic Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
5/1-5/31
Scarborough Renaissance Festival:
Held on Saturdays and Sundays, plus Memorial Day Monday. Adults: $37; kids 5-15: $17. Discounts available online at SRFestival.com. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie. (972) 938-3247, www.srfesival.com.
5/7
First Fridays at Main Station:
Come out for the inaugural night of artists, makers and musicians, and support the local art scene. Free for the public. $20 for vendors. 7:00 p.m.-midnight, 100 S. Main St., Duncanville.
5/8
I Survived:
Celebrate and empower women who have survived the worst. Free, but register through Eventbrite. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Jackie’s Hair Cafe, 1427 Oak Ridge Dr., Ste. A, Duncanville.
Mother’s Day Expo:
Come see what local businesses have to offer Mom. Free. 1:00-5:00 p.m., Forever Swing Event Center, 2021 N. Hampton Rd., #175, DeSoto.
5/14
National Police Memorial Day:
Honor fallen officers. Free. 10:00-11:00 a.m., Duncanville Police Department, 203 E. Wheatland Rd.
5/22
12th Annual Firetruck Pull:
Come watch teams compete in pulling one of Duncanville’s fire engines to benefit Special Olympics. Free. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. To register a team, contact Officer Sisk at (972) 780-5027, [email protected] or www.sotx.org/firetruckpull.
5/23
The Art of Fashion:
Damonte Anderson, fashion guru, hosts this event with cool threads, live music and DJ. $40-55. 6:00-11:00 p.m., Unique Visions, 324 S. Hampton Rd., DeSoto.
5/28-5/30
National Polka Festival:
Celebrate Czech culture. Free-$30. Friday: 6:00-11:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-midnight; Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Downtown Ennis and participating Czech culture halls. See NationalPolkaFestival.com for more information.
5/29
Preschool Prep Workshop:
Learn what you need to know to get yourself and your child ready for the first day of school. Free. 10:00-11:00 a.m., 701 Belt Line Rd., Cedar Hill.
Thursdays
Celebrate Recovery Meeting:
A Christ-centered recovery program designed to help those struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups. 7:00-9:00 p.m., The Lighthouse Church, 1400 N. 9th St., Midlothian. For details, email [email protected].
Fridays
Heroes and Helpers Story Time:
10:30 a.m. on the Zula B. Wylie Library Facebook page.
Last Fridays
Poetry Night:
Join an open mic night, open to all ages, talents and styles. Authors and musicians are welcome. Black and Bitter Coffee, 100 S. Main St., Duncanville.
Saturdays
Food Distribution:
Receive one box of food and 1/2 gallon of milk. Free. 9:00 a.m.-noon, 265 W. Pleasant Run Rd., Cedar Hill. Call Alicia Isang at (469) 774-7764 for more information.
Third Saturdays
Duncan Switch Saturday Street Market:
The event includes vendors, food and fun. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Main and Center streets, Duncanville.