7/3
Flobinna Presents:
Red, White & Hot Fashion Show: Come see the newest looks from five designers. $20-$150. 8:00-11:00 p.m., Grow DeSoto Market Place, 324 E. Belt Line Rd., DeSoto. Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Independence Day Celebration:
Join the Best Southwest cities for food, fun and fireworks. Required wristbands and lists of all restrictions and prohibitions available at the Duncanville Rec Center. Free. 6:00-10:00 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m., Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
7/5
Virtual Drum Circle:
Join Johann Quilitz for this virtual event. See the Duncanville Public Library website for YouTube links.
7/9
Kids Night Out Parents Night In:
Drop the kids off for a night of games, arts crafts and more. Live DJ with kid-friendly music. 6:00-11:00 p.m., DeSoto Rec Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
7/12
Adventures of the Wild, Wild Wolf:
Join Rob Thomas and Tanya Gerard to learn about these fascinating creatures. See the Duncanville Public Library website for YouTube links.
7/12-7/23
Junior Players Theater Camp:
Students learn about acting from a professional theater instructor. Free T-shirt and certificate for those who attend. Free. Monday-Friday only: 10:00 a.m.-noon, DeSoto Rec Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
7/13-7/15
Youth Summit:
Cedar Hill PD and CHISD co-host a positive interaction event for police and youth ages 11-18, with lunch provided. Free. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Collegiate Prep Elementary, 975 Pickard Dr., Cedar Hill.
7/14-7/17
Oh Taste and See That the Lord Is Good:
Vacation Bible School at Restored Life Fellowship Church. Free. 3:00-5:00 p.m., 209 Executive Way, DeSoto.
7/18
A Sweet Communion Sand Renewal Ceremony:
St. John AME Church hosts a time to refresh, renew and revitalize your marriage in the Spirit of God. Bring a glass vase, the sands of your choice and come wearing all white. Food and beverage provided. $50. 3:00-6:00 p.m., Lakeside Park, 515 Hill City Dr., Duncanville.
7/19
Monkeying Around:
Join Shana Banana for some musical fun. See the Duncanville Public Library website for YouTube links.
6/21
Animal Safari Stories:
Check the Duncanville Public Library website for details and links to this virtual event.
6/28
Reptile Discovery — Alligators vs. Crocodiles:
Check the Duncanville Public Library website for details and links to this virtual event.
Mondays
Tween Mondays:
Find out what’s happening in the tween scene. Free. 4:00 p.m. On the Zula B. Wylie Public Library Facebook page.
Tuesdays
Drop-In Tech Help:
Get help making your tech behave. Free. By appointment. (972) 291-5100.
Thursdays
Youth Tellers:
Learn the art of storytelling. For teens. Free. 5:00 p.m. On the Zula B. Wylie Public Library Facebook page.
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].
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.