4/1
Spring Craft Fair:
Crafts, auction, food sales and more hosted by Midlothian Band Boosters. $5 for early bird admission at 9:00 a.m., or $2 general admission. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Midlothian High School, 923 S. 9th St. For more information or to participate as a vendor, email [email protected].
Community Egg Hunt:
Egg hunting by age group, 1 to 12 years, plus photos with the Easter Bunny. A new inclusive hunt area has been added for this year. 10:00 a.m., Midlothian Community Park Baseball Fields, 3601 S. 14th St. Rainout date: 4/7.
4/8
Citywide Household CleanUp Event:
Dispose of bulk items such as furniture, appliances and brush. Recycle electronics and more. Proof of residency required. No sign-up needed. 8:00 a.m.-noon, Public Works Service Center, N. 1050 Hwy. 67. For more information, go to https://www.midlothian.tx.us/721/Cleanup-Day-Events or call (972) 775-1083.
4/12
Chamber Luncheon:
State of the School District presentation. Lunch included with purchase of a ticket. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Drive. Registration required at www.midlothianchamber.org/events-calendar.
4/13 and 4/20
Candidate Forum:
April 13, hear from those running for City Council in upcoming elections; April 20, School Board and Mayor candidates. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Drive.
4/15
Kids’ Crafty Saturday:
Free for first- through fifth-graders. 11:00 a.m.-noon, A.H. Meadows Library, 923 S. 9th Street (inside Midlothian High School). Registration is required at https://www.midlothian.tx.us/504/A-H-Meadows-Library.
4/21
Bling, Bang, Bash Designer Bag Bingo and Gun Raffle:
CASA of Ellis County and Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center fundraiser. 6:00-9:00 p.m., SOKOL Hall 2622 TX-34, Ennis.
Fish Sticks Comedy:
Comedy connection series. $5-$10. 7:30-9:00 p.m., Rock City Fellowship, 2124 Hwy. 67 North. Purchase tickets at https://fishstickscomedy.com/event/rock-city-ccs04/.
4/22
Kids Fishing Derby:
Pre-registration required, no sign-ups the day of the event. Spectators welcome. Midlothian Community Park, Fishing Pond, 3601 S. 14th St., 8:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Register at https://www.midlothian.tx.us/KidsFish.
4/22 and 4/28
Nature Walks:
Guided and presented by the Texas Master Naturalists, Indian Trail Chapter of Ellis and Navarro counties. Most park trails are natural surface and closed-toed shoes are recommended. April 22 is a wildflower walk, 9:00-11:00 a.m. April 28 is moth night, 8:00-10:00 p.m. In the event of rain, events are canceled.
4/27
Candidate Meet & Greet:
Reception of candidates running for Mayor, City Council and MISD School Board. 5:00-7:00 p.m., Midlothian Historic Gymnasium, 700 W. Ave. H.
4/29
Ellis County Homeless Coalition Walkathon:
Fundraiser event featuring food trucks, live music and family fun. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Railyard Park, 455 S. College St., Waxahachie. Email [email protected] for more details.
Wine & Arts Festival:
Midlothian Chamber of Commerce festival featuring Grady Spence and The Work. 2:00-8:00 p.m., downtown Midlothian. Learn more at: https://www.midlothianchamber.org/wineartscraftbrew.
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Jesus Feeds Us:
Free grocery distribution. 3:00 p.m. until supplies run out, Midlothian Church of Christ, 1627 N. Hwy. 67.
Third Saturdays
Urban Well Food Pantry:
Everyone receives a large box of fresh foods while supplies last. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Creekside Church, 5491 E. Hwy. 287. Text (817) 944-0318 to volunteer.