6/2
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast:
Learn what’s happening in Cedar Hill, and pray for and with city leaders. Free. 7:30 a.m., Sims Recreation Center, 311 Parkerville Rd.
Mayor’s Quarterly 360 Meeting:
Learn what’s happening in DeSoto. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
6/4
Kid Fish Tournament:
Bring your fishing poles, sunscreen and chairs. Free. 8:00 a.m., Valley Ridge Park Pond, 2850 Parkridge Dr., Cedar Hill.
Summer Reading Kickoff:
Carnival games, candy and treats, balloon twisting, take-home crafts, reading logs and bookmarks. Free. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Duncanville Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Camp iRead Reading Challenge:
Kick off summer reading with Mr. Blue Shoes, activities, crafts and more. First 200 arrivals receive a free T-shirt. Free. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
Annual Crawfish Festival:
Live music, drinks and family fun. 6:00-9:00 p.m., DeSoto Civic Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
6/6
Mayor’s Summer Reading Club Registration Opens:
Log points, earn free books, raffle entries, prizes and more. All day. DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
6/7-6/9
Cedar Hill Police Department Youth Summit:
An opportunity for kids 11-18 who live in or go to school in Cedar Hill to have positive experiences with police officers. Free. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Collegiate Prep Elementary, 975 Pickard Dr., Cedar Hill.
6/9
Big Machine Expo:
Explore Cedar Hill’s industrial machines and emergency vehicles while enjoying music, games and giveaways. Free. Valley Ridge Park, 2840 Park Ridge Dr., Cedar Hill.
6/11
Hiking 101 Workshop:
Learn the basics of exploring the world around you for education and exercise. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
6/13-6/14 and 6/22-6/23
Emergency Preparedness 101 Workshop:
Learn how to respond to disasters before they happen. Events are happening in
each Best Southwest city at different times and locations. Check duncanville.com/event/emergency-preparedness-101/ for dates, times and locations.
6/17
DeSoto Chamber 2022 Open Golf Tournament:
Registration and practice: 10:30 a.m., lunch: 11:30 a.m.; shotgun start: 1:00 p.m., Thorntree Golf Club, 825 W. Wintergreen Rd., DeSoto, For information, call (972) 224-3565 or email [email protected].
6/18
Read to Dogs:
Practice reading with someone who never judges. Free. 2:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration.
Come celebrate freedom and opportunity. Free. 6:00-10:00 p.m., Helen Giddings Amphitheater, 1700 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., Lancaster.
6/22
Faith Leaders Quarterly Breakfast:
Free but registration required. 8:30-10:30 a.m., Bluebonnet Rooms, DeSoto Civic Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
6/23
All About Animals:
Learn about your furry friends. 11:30 a.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
Tuesdays
Movies and Popcorn:
See a different movie every week. Free. 6:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Fridays
Music in the Park:
Enjoy a different band every Friday in June. Free. 8:00 p.m., Valley Ridge Park Amphitheater, 2850 Park Ridge Dr., Cedar Hill.