10/3
National Night Out:
Join your neighborhood block party to meet your neighbors, community leaders and the police who serve your neighborhood. 6:00-8:00 p.m., various locations. Check your city’s online calendar.
10/5
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast:
Join Mayor Mason to pray for your city. Free. 7:30-9:00 a.m., Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd., Cedar Hill.
10/7
Family Field Day:
Come out for some silly family fun. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
Big Dog Music Festival:
Come out for music, food and fun and support Straight Street’s mission to restore lives and families. Donations accepted. 4:00-8:00 p.m., 1542 S. Hwy. 67, Cedar Hill.
A Salute to Veterans Gala:
The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee hosts this black-tie-optional evening of dinner, dancing and live music. Call Kathy Jones at (972) 230-9648 for reservations. DeSoto Civic Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
10/10
What’s Happening in Our Communities:
Representatives from Duncanville, DeSoto and Cedar Hill will be hosted by DARSE. 9:30 a.m., First Christian Church, 203 S. Main St., Duncanville.
10/12
Movie Night:
See the original 1973 film Westworld, that the 2016 TV series was based on. Free. 5:30-7:30 p.m., DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
10/13
Old Settlers’ Reunion:
Come for a light supper, bingo and King and Queen of the Hill. 5:30 p.m., Downtown Cedar Hill.
10/14
Breast Cancer Awareness Ride:
Register at pinkdiamondsbikeride.com to join the ride to support cancer survivors and thrivers. 7:30-11:30 a.m., starts at Hopkins Senior Center, 206 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
Country Day on the Hill:
Come for the 86th annual event with a parade, vendors, activities and live entertainment. Free. 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Downtown Cedar Hill.
Solar Eclipse:
DeSoto Library partners with NASA@ My Library to offer bilingual education about this rare annular eclipse. 11:00 a.m.-noon, DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
10/20-10/22
BMX Super Nationals:
Discover how fast a bicycle can fly. Call (972) 230-9655 for details. 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., BMX Track, 500 E. Centre Park Blvd., DeSoto.
10/21
Veterans Resource Fair:
Veterans, come learn about the resources and support services available to you. Free. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd., Cedar Hill.
10/25
Faith Leaders’ Quarterly Breakfast:
Come pray together. 8:30-10:30 a.m., Civic Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
10/27
Boo Bash:
Come for fun and candy. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Duncanville Fieldhouse, 1700 S. Main St.
10/28
27th Annual Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Join Kelli and Bob Phillips, hosts of the weekly TV show, for this one-day arts and music festival, including a free concert with Neal McCoy. More than 350 booths and three food courts. Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Downtown Waxahachie.
October Fest Makeover:
BOSI Teen Girls Mentoring invites teen girls and their mothers for a fashion show and professional tips on hair and makeup. Noon-2:00 p.m., DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
Scare on the Square:
Bring the kids for trunk-or-treat. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Downtown Cedar Hill.