9/2-9/3
The Longhorn Film Festival:
This event brings unique, diverse movie filmmakers and their films to North Texas as a celebration of artistic spirit. They welcome both feature-length and short films in their recommended forms. The festival remains devoted to the advancement of filmmakers sharing amazing stories with limited budgets. Cost: $12-$20. Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sunday: 12:15-7:00 p.m., Farr Best Theater, 109 North Main Street.
9/7
Mansfield READS! 2023 Kickoff:
Calling all book lovers for a night of food, music, raffles, book sales and prizes to celebrate 20 years of Mansfield READS! This year’s One City, One Book selection is Daughter of the Morning Star by Craig Johnson, author of the Longmire series. 6:00-7:30 p.m., Taphouse 16 (inside Market Steet), 3145 E. Broad St.
9/16
Kids Zone After Dark:
Parents enjoy a Saturday night out, while the kids (ages 6-12 years) have a ball! Cost: $20 per person. 5:00-9:00 p.m., Mansfield Activities Center, 106 S. Wisteria St. For more information, call/text (817) 728-3680 or visit mansfieldparks.com.
Sand Volleyball Tournament:
For ages 14-plus. Bump, set and spike your way into the coed, double-elimination tournament. Cost: $5. 5:00-10:00 p.m., Rose Park, 303 N. Walnut Creek Dr. For more information, call/text (817) 728-3680 or visit mansfieldparks.com.
9/17
Color Their World 2023:
Join the Allies Mentoring Program at this event to celebrate 12 years of rescuing orphans from becoming a statistic. The audience will hear stories of how the nonprofit is changing the lives of orphans and disadvantaged children in 37 countries and counting. Guest speaker Dr. Lucille O’Neal, Shaq’s mom, is passionate about helping the less fortunate, so she will share encouraging words. Dinner will be provided. Cost: Free, but registration is required. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Walnut Ridge Baptist Church, 1201 TX-360 S. For more information, visit alliesyouth.org/banquet.aspx.
9/27
Can you Waffle It:
For ages 13-17 years. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) in a yummy food challenge. Teens will get a variety of tasty food to find out if it can be made into a waffle. All supplies are provided. Cost: Free, but registration is required. 4:00-6:00 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria St. For more information, call (817) 728-3690.
9/28
Artscapes:
Join the Mansfield Commission for the Arts for a gala with fine food, open bar, live music, entertainment and dancing – all included in your ticket price. Bring a little extra spending money to take part in our games of chance, shop in the live or silent auction or just give a donation to support the arts. There will be an island theme for the evening. All funds raised go to elevating the cultural arts in Mansfield. Individual tickets: $99. Deadline to purchase tickets: 9/13. 5:30-9:00 p.m., Anchora Event Center, 403 E. Broad St.
9/30
Barks & Rec 5K:
This is open to all individuals who would like to run, with or without a furry friend. Dogs from the Mansfield Animal Shelter will also be made available for those who would like to be teamed up with a running partner. Preregistration required. 9:00-11:00 a.m., James McKnight Park East, 700 U.S. Hwy. 287 N. (817) 728-3680, [email protected].
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.
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.