8/2
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile:
The Summer Movie Clubhouse at Cinemark will be wrapping up their movie features this month. Bring the kids, and enjoy exciting big-screen entertainment. Cost: $1.50 (plus applicable taxes and fees) per ticket for each movie. 9:30 a.m., Cinemark Mansfield & XD, 2041 Hwy. 287, Unit 901 Mansfield. For more information call (800) 246-3627.
8/5
Mansfield ISD Back to School Bash:
The Bash will officially kick off the start of the 2023-2024 school year. In addition to a wide variety of activities and games, there will be school supplies, student health services and more — completely free of charge for all Mansfield ISD students. Free. 7:30 a.m.-noon, MISD Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane.
8/11
Rocket League ESports Tournament (10 years-plus):
It’s a battle to find the best Rocket League player in Mansfield! Join the virtual tournament with friends or get placed on a squad with other competitors. Cost: $10. Registration required. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. For more information, call/text (817) 728-3680 or visit mansfieldparks.com.
8/13
Pay-What-You-Can Workshop Series:
This workshop series offers actor training while exploring unique techniques of performing, methods of devising original theatrical works and/or expressive movement. No training or previous experience is required. Cost: Varies. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Farr Best Theater, 109 N. Main St. For information, visit https://buy.ticketstothecity.com/donate.php?donation_id=1323.
8/19
Mac Powell in Concert:
An evening of acoustic worship with Mac Powell of Third Day. Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 day of show. Doors open: 5:30 p.m., Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, 1201 SH 360. Purchase tickets at https://www.itickets.com/events/473761.
8/26
Kayaking 101 (7 years-plus):
Take a break from the hiking trails, and get on the water to enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife and plants with a naturalist! Explore our local lakes with dual-seated kayaks. Cost: $30. 7:30-9:30 a.m., Britton Park, 829 Seeton Rd. For more information, call/text (817) 728-3680 or visit mansfieldparks.com.
By Appointment
Mansfield Mission Market:
Families, seniors or anyone in MISD who needs food is welcome to walk-in. Pets are provided for, as well. Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Mansfield Mission Center, 703 E. Broad, Thrift Store. For more information, call (817) 473-6650 or visit www.mansfieldmission.org.
Mondays
Sunrise Toastmasters Club:
Become the speaker and leader you want to be. 7:00-8:00 a.m., Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Canedy Community Room, 2700 E. Broad St. Gary Lockhart [email protected].
Miracle Mondays:
We pray at no charge for people with any issues and teach others to pray for healing and wholeness. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Healing Place, 600 Strada Circle, Suite 210. Bill Dasch, (817) 319-0129.
Second Tuesdays
Mansfield Garden Club Meeting:
Come grow with others learning about native and adaptive plants for North Texas from Sher Dunaway, a Tarrant County Master Gardener. 6:00-8:30 p.m., Chris W. Burkett Service Center, 620 S. Wisteria St. Sonya Bryant, (817) 266-4422.
Second Wednesdays
Mansfield Lions Club Meetings:
Work closely with MISD to provide free vision testing and eyeglasses to students who need them. Noon-1:00 p.m., Mansfield Methodist Medical Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 2700 E. Broad St. RSVP to Karen Williams, president, (817) 729-4978.
Second Thursdays
Business Unplugged:
Unplug from your social media for face-to-face networking, free food, drinks and music. 4:30-6:30 p.m., wwwmansfieldchamber.org.