6/3
Music Under the Stars:
Pack up lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and kick off Texas Heritage Festival weekend with The Western Flyers. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Russell Farm Art Center, 405 W. County Road 714. www.burlesontx.com.
6/3, 6/10, 6/17 and 6/24
Hot Sounds of Summer Concerts:
Enjoy outdoor concerts by various artists. See website for details. Free event. 7:30 p.m.; extra concert on 6/17: 6:00 p.m., Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza. www.burlesontx.com/1779/Hot-Sounds-of-Summer.
6/4
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 County Rd. 714. www.burlesontx.com.
6/7
Teen Movie Day:
Movie, popcorn and drinks. Ages 10-16. Free. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Burleson Public Library. www.burlesontx.com/1544/Summer-Reading-for-Teens.
6/9
JaxBros Live:
Acoustic duo after-hours concert at the library. Free performance. 6:30 p.m., Burleson Public Library, 248 SW Johnson Ave. www.burlesontx.com/1543/Summer-Reading-for-Adults.
6/10
Simple Cooking for Teens:
Ages 10-16, join us for simple recipes and cooking techniques. Free event; must register online. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Burleson Public Library. www.burlesontx.com/1544/Summer-Reading-for-Teens.
6/10-6/11
Hope Encounter Women’s Conference:
Bringing women of all ages and backgrounds together to experience growth in their relationship with Christ and one another. $55. Friday: 6:30 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m., Pathway Church, 325 Northwest Renfro St. www.hopeeventconference.com.
6/11
June Craft Fair:
Join the Senior Center for their annual summer craft fair. Local vendors showcase handmade items. Free. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Burleson Senior Activity Center, 216 SW Johnson Ave. (817) 295-6611 or www.burlesontx.com.
6/18
Canning Class – Dill Pickles:
Take home a jar of homemade pickles and the recipe. $25 includes all supplies. 10:00 a.m.-noon, Russell Farm Art Center. Register online at www.burlesontx.com/2402/Culinary-Classes.
Father’s Day Fishing Tournament:
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a fishing trip as epic as dad himself. 10:00 a.m., Bailey Lake, 280 W. Hidden Creek Pkwy. www.burlesontx.com.
Game Truck Video Game Party:
Hosted by Burleson Public Library, party in a box for teens (10-16). Video game controllers and massive library of video games. Free but online registration required. 1:00-2:30 p.m., Warren Park, 301 SW Johnson Ave. www.burlesontx.com/1544/Summer-Reading-for-Teens.
6/25
Writing Workshop – Writing in Action:
Interactive workshop to help writers start a new project. Includes creating concepts, planning and writing that elusive opening. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Russell Farm Art Center. www.texasradicalwriters.com.
6/26
Little Free Library Grand Opening:
Hosted by Trinity Presbyterian Church, the celebration includes family-friendly introductions to the library, children’s crafts and refreshments. 1:00-3:00 p.m., 1200 Clover Hill Rd., Mansfield. (817) 473-1712 or trinitypresbyterianmansfield.org.
6/28
Virtual Reality for Teens:
Ages 10-16 explore virtual reality in person. Limited equipment, so everyone will take turns. 3:00-4:00 p.m., Burleson Public Library. www.burlesontx.com/1544/Summer-Reading-for-Teens.
Mark Shelton’s The Strike, Scrape & Shake Show:
Entertaining and educational about percussion. Free performance. 6:00 p.m., Burleson Public Library, 248 SW Johnson Ave. www.burlesontx.com/1543/Summer-Reading-for-Adults.