4/2
Spring Craft Fair:
Midlothian Band Boosters present vendors, silent auction, bake sales and concessions. $2 admission. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Frank Seale Middle School, 700 George Hopper Rd. For more information, visit https://www.midlothianband.org/craft-fair or email [email protected].
MHHS Cornhole Tournament:
Class of 2022 Project Graduation tournament and silent auction. $100 per team. Registration: 1:00 p.m.; start time: 2:00 p.m., Beef O’Brady’s, 1000 George Hopper Rd.
4/9
Citywide Spring Cleanup:
Free trash disposal, electronic recycling, document shredding and more. Must show proof of Midlothian residency. No chemical waste accepted. 8:00 a.m.-noon, Public Works Service Yard, 1050 N. Hwy. 67. Learn more at www.midlothian.tx.us/19/Public-Works.
Easter Egg Hunt:
Collect toy-filled eggs and prizes scattered across the softball fields. Bring your baskets and cameras for photos with the Easter bunny. Age groups in separate areas: 1 month-2 years (green field); 3-4 (blue field); 5-7 (yellow field); 8-10 (red field). Arrive early to park as hunt begins promptly at 10:00 a.m., Midlothian Sports Complex softball fields, 1000 S. 14th St. Rain-out date is April 15 at 10:00 a.m.
Easter at the Ranch:
Crafts, games, snacks, egg hunt and pictures with the Easter bunny for families with special needs. 2:00-4:00 p.m., 5431 Montgomery Rd. Call Casey Rone at (972) 775-8966 or visit http://pawsforreflectionranch.org for more details.
4/23
Kids Fishing Derby:
Free event for children age 4-12 years. Registration required — www.midlothian.tx.us/specialevents. 8:30 a.m.-noon, Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.
4/29
Bling Bang Bash:
Dinner, auctions, designer bag bingo and gun raffle. Benefiting CASA of Ellis County and the Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Ellis County Youth Expo, 2300 W. Hwy. 287 Bypass, Waxahachie. Visit https://casaofelliscounty.ejoinme.org/BlingBangBash2022 for tickets.
4/30
Spring Fun Festival:
Free family event with food, shopping and children’s activities. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Midlothian Civic Center, 224 S. 11th St.
Wine, Arts & Craft Brew Festival:
Midlothian Chamber of Commerce and Midlothian Family Medical Clinic present Texas wineries, craft breweries and unique artists and handcrafters in downtown Midlothian. Festival: 2:00-8:00 p.m.; wine tasting: 2:00-7:00 p.m. Learn more at www.midlothianchamber.org or call (972) 723-8600. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
StoryTots!:
Stories, songs, crafts and snacks for ages 2 through pre-kindergarten. One program offered thrice weekly. Limited to 20 and pre-registration required. Mondays and Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m.; Saturdays: 11:00 a.m., A.H. Meadows Library, 923 S. 9th St. Register at www.midlothian.tx.us/504/A-H-Meadows-Library.Fourth Mondays through November
Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County:
Social time, business meeting, show and tell program. Sign-in: 6:00 p.m.; meeting: 6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Avenue, Waxahachie. Learn more at elliscountyquilters.com.
Second Tuesdays
National Active and Retired Employees:
Monthly luncheon featuring guest speaker. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at various restaurants. Email [email protected] or call (972) 775-2463 for more information.
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. [email protected].