5/1
Cinco De Mayo Parking Lot Party:
Benefits Burleson fire and police departments. 3:00 p.m., Miranda’s Mexican Restaurant, 327 S. Burleson Blvd. www.happeningnext.com.
5/4, 5/9, 5/19 and 5/24
Foster Care & Adoption Online Sessions:
Adults interested in fostering and/or adopting children invited to a live online session with Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS). 8:00 p.m. for all sessions. Call for link (512) 212-5700 or email [email protected].
5/5
Community Job Fair:
Attention job seekers, local Burleson companies will be on hand looking for employees. Free; bring your résumé. 2:00-6:00 p.m., BRiCk, 550 SW Summercrest Blvd. www.facebook.com/events/518210503217140.
5/14
Trash Bash:
Citywide cleanup. Register a group online. 8:00 a.m., Warren Park, 301 SW Johnson Ave. For more information, visit www.burlesontx.com.
5/16
BRAVE Event:
Learn ways you can serve, advocate and support children in foster care. Come find out if you can be BRAVE! Free registration. 6:00-7:30 p.m., Pathway Church, 325 NW Renfro St. www.eventbrite.com/e/brave-johnson-county-tickets-168990293517.
5/21
Super Safety Saturday:
Family-friendly event includes pool and sun safety education, home, bike and fire safety. Bounce houses, fire truck and ambulance, plus more. 8:00-11:00 a.m., Texas Health, 2750 SW Wilshire Blvd. www.fb.me/e/1Pst6Z6aA or www.burlestontx.com.
Canning Class — The Best Salsa Recipe:
Each participant takes home a jar of homemade salsa and the recipe to make more. $25 includes all supplies. Register online. 10:00 a.m.-noon, Russell Farm, 405 CR 714. www.burlesontx.com.
Classic Car Show:
Bring the whole family. The music will keep your toes a tappin’ and your granny dancin’. Proceeds go to D & D Rockin’ Rods Family & Friends Christmas for Kids 2022. Free to the public; $20 for contestants. 4:00-7:00 p.m., Ol’ South Pancake House, 225 E. Renfro. www.DDRockinRods.com.
5/24
Mind of Gold Retirement Seminar:
Financial education for women by women. $39/ticket. 5:30-8:00 p.m., The Oaks Event Center, 13765 Southern Oaks Dr. www.eventbrite.com/e/mind-of-gold-financial-education-for-women-by-women-tickets-310075011707.
5/27
Hot Sounds of Summer:
Emerald City (variety band) kicks off the 2022 season. 7:30 p.m., Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, 141 at Renfro St. www.burlesontx.com.
5/28
Gospel Jam:
All your favorite gospel songs by request. Join the jam. 6:30 p.m., Burleson Senior Activity Center, 216 SW Johnson Ave. www.burlesontx.com.
5/30
Splash Day:
Celebrate Burleson’s new splash pad. 1:00 p.m., BRiCk, 550 NW Summercrest Blvd.
6/4
Mid-Way Pancake Breakfast Fly-In:
Classic airplanes, cars and motorcycles, helicopter and airplane rides, live music, children’s activities and more. Adults and children over 8: $6; children under 8: $3. 8:00-11:00 a.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr., Midlothian, TX 76065. www.mid-wayregional.com.
Bark N Dash:
Celebration at Burleson’s Bark Park for dogs and humans of all ages. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Bark Park, 620 Memorial Plaza. www.burlesontx.com.
Texas Heritage Festival:
Celebrating Russell Farm and Texas Heritage. Live music, food, local artisans, hayrides and historical demonstrations. Free admission. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Russell Farm, 405 W. CR 714. www.burlesontx.com.
First Saturday
Gardening Workshop:
Learn gardening basics in a beautiful setting. Free. 10:00 a.m., Russell Farm Art Center, 405 W. CR 714. www.burlesontx.com.