10/2
A Fit Squad Domestic Violence 3-Mile Walk:
Better your health while honoring victims of domestic violence by walking 1-3 miles. Free. 7:00-9:00 a.m., Les Zeigler Park, 405 Eagle Dr., DeSoto.
Sister to Sister Fitness Festival:
Walk for better fitness, live or virtual event. $30. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd., Cedar Hill. Register at celebratinglife.org.
A Duncanville Fall Bazaar:
Quilts, crafts, candles and more. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Recreation Center, 201 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
Zoe’s Women Arts and Crafts:
Learn to make a bracelet using leather, beads, wire and more. $5. 2:30-4:00 p.m., Point of Light Church, 1599 Kingswood Dr., Cedar Hill.
10/5
National Night Out:
Get to know your neighbors and public servants. 5:00-8:00 p.m. in various neighborhoods throughout Cedar Hill.
Viva Frida!:
Storyteller Blanca Reyna performs as Fedal Kahlo, the famous artist. Free. 6:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
10/9
Operation Clean Duncanville:
Bring your shredding, bulk, brush and electronics trash. Stay for litter pick-up and get a free lunch. For residents only. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
Duncanville Police Department Open House:
Tour the police station, photo ops, bounce houses and more. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 pm., 203 E. Wheatland Rd., Duncanville.
Chat With a Purpose:
An uplifting event for both men and women. $10. 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Civic Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
10/14
State of the City:
Mayor Mason will highlight Cedar Hill’s resilience, update on strategic priorities and outline ways to work together. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd., Cedar Hill.
10/23
Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Enjoy arts, crafts and music from far and wide at the 25th annual festival with more than 250 booths and two food courts. Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Courthouse Square, Waxahachie.
More Than Pink:
Show up for this Susan G. Komen event hosted by the Pink Diamonds. Walk to support research to cure breast cancer. 11:00 a.m., Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville. Contact Linda Lydia at [email protected], (214) 674-5887.
Bloom Girl Bloom:
A ladies-only event with luncheon and candid conversation about all things female. $20. 11:00 a.m., The Playhouse, 101 Kenya St., Ste. 118, Cedar Hill. See Eventbrite for tickets before Oct. 3.
10/30
Scare on the Square:
Trunk-or-treat and more. Free. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Old Town Square, Cedar Hill.
First and Third Tuesdays
Teen Tuesday:
Teen-focused fun. Free. 5:00 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
Second Tuesdays
Teen Boys Mentoring:
Get advice and learn to succeed. Free. Limited to 10 participants. 2:00-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, Multipurpose Room, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto. Register with Ms. Runnels at (972) 230-9663.
Teen Blog Spot:
Learn about blogging and things teen. Free. 5:00 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
Fourth Tuesdays
Teen Book Club:
Explore new worlds together. Free. 5:00 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
Third Wednesdays
Lancaster Women’s Connection:
Where women encourage women. $15 (includes meal, a local feature and a speaker). RSVP by Thursday before the meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Country View Golf Course, 240 W. Belt Line Rd., Lancaster. Contact Dee Ann Ellis at (972) 921-6221.
Saturdays
Crafters Guild:
Ages 15 and up learn new crafts every week. Some materials provided. 3:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.