6/3
Pancake Breakfast Fly-In/Drive-In:
Classic airplanes and fighters, helicopter and CAF airplanes rides, classic cars and motorcycles, live music, children’s activities. Free admission and parking. 8:00-11:00 a.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr. Learn more at www.mid-wayregional.com or call (972) 923-0080.
Movies in the Park:
This month’s free community movie is Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St. Rain out date is June 10.
6/3-6/4
Gingerbread Trail:
Tour several beautiful private homes, as well as the newly renovated Ellis County Museum, the ornate Sims Library and the historic Ellis County Courthouse. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Waxahachie. Purchase tickets at elliscountymuseum.org/events/.
6/6
Summer Reading Program Kickoff:
“All Together NOW” is this year’s theme for children Pre-K through fifth grade. See the full event schedule at www.midlothian.tx.us/504/A-H-Meadows-Library.
6/8
Southern Star Scramble:
Chamber of Commerce fundraiser. Breakfast and lunch included. Prizes and awards distributed. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Tangle Ridge Golf Course, 818 Tangle Ridge Dr., Cedar Hill. Email [email protected] for more details.
6/9
American Legion Chris Kyle Post 388 Spring Gala:
Semi-Formal Dance to support Boy’s State and Girl’s State Scholarship Programs. $100 per couple. 7:30-11:30 p.m., Midlothian Civic Center, 224 S. 11th St. Learn more at www.post388.org/.
6/16
Daddy Daughter Dance:
An Under the Sea Soiree, of dancing, dinner, photographs and more! Theme costumes encouraged. $30 per couple; $10 for each additional daughter. 6:30-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Dr. Space is limited. To buy tickets, call (972) 775-7125.
Summer Beats:
Concert featuring country artist Amanda Kate Ferris. Food for purchase. Bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. Free admission. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Midlothian Community Park Art Pierard Memorial Amphitheater, 3601 S. 14th St.
7/1
Independence Day Parade:
The “Let Freedom Ring” parade steps off from Community Park and travels north on 14th Street. 10:00 a.m., 3601 S. 14th St. Visit www.midlothian.tx.us/640/Midlothian-Independence-Day-Parade.
7/3
Independence Day Fireworks:
Stadium parking lot gates open at 6:00 p.m. but the stadium is not open for seating. Fireworks start at about 9:15 p.m., MISD Multi-Purpose Stadium, 1800 S. 14th St. Rain out date: July 5th. For full details, visit https://www.midlothian.tx.us/708/Independence-Day-Fireworks.
Fourth Mondays Through November
Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County:
Social time, business meeting, show and tell program. Sign-in begins: 6:00 p.m.; meeting: 6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Avenue, Waxahachie. Learn more at elliscountyquilters.com.
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Story Tots!:
Story time for 2-year-old through pre-K children. 10:00-11:00 a.m., A.H. Meadows Library, 922 S. 9th St. Registration required: Call (469) 856-5211 or email [email protected].
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.
Thursdays
Midway Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol/ U.S. Air Force Auxiliary:
Cadets ages 12-18 and Senior Members 18 plus. 6:45-9:00 p.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com.