11/9
The Farr Best Open Mic Night:
Family-friendly poetry, monologue, dance, music and comedy. Call the number below to get on the list of performers. Come dressed comfy. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite. Cost: $5-$30. 7:00 p.m., 109 N. Main Street. For more information, call (972) 704-5001.
11/11
2023 Veterans Day Parade & Salute:
The parade will begin at St. Jude Catholic Church and travel north on South Waxahachie Street before turning west on East Broad Street. From there, the parade will travel north on Smith Street, then south on Main Street after a brief turn to the west onto East Oak Street, and finally, east on East Dallas Street, ending at St. Jude Catholic Church. Free. 10:00 a.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 500 E. Dallas St.
Our Holiday Shopping Edition:
We will have over 60 opportunities for you to shop with unique vendors (owned by Mansfield Women) for the holidays! Family-friendly activities, food trucks, giveaways and photo opportunities with Santa! Free. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 1218 E. Debbie Lane.
11/14
Adulting 101-Simple Cooking:
Learn the basics of being a responsible grown-up in this three-part series covering various aspects of adult responsibilities. Registration is required. Cost: Free. 6:00-7:00 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria St.
11/21
Family Nerf Night:
Team up with your family and friends for a night of nerf fun around our obstacles and barriers. We supply the darts. You bring a blaster! Registration required. For 4 years, plus; under 13 must have a participating adult. $6. 5:30-7:00 p.m., Mansfield Activities Center, 106 S. Wisteria St. For more information, call (817) 728-3680.
11/23
Prairie Lights:
Be dazzled by Prairie Lights as you drive through 4 million lights set along 2 miles of adventure. $50 per car. 6:00-10:00 p.m., Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75052. https://prairielights.org/.
11/30
Toys for Tots Drive & Holiday Event:
Gather thousands of toys in partnership with schools, businesses and other community organizations to support families in Mansfield who are in need during this time. Free. 5:00-10:30 p.m., Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 Debbie Ln.
12/1
Hometown Holidays:
Join us for our annual tree lighting, followed immediately by a spectacular drone show! Food trucks will be on-site, as well as entertainment at The LOT Downtown stage, plus this will be the spot to buy your 2023 Mansfield Holiday Mug. This evening will also kick off the month-long lights and holiday decor display for all your holiday photo ops. 5:00-9:00 p.m., The LOT Downtown, 110 S. Main St.
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
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, Ste. 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:
We 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.