4/6
Chunk Your Junk & Shred Day:
Free to Mansfield residents; proof of residency required. 8:00 a.m.-noon, Chris W. Burkett Service Center, 620 W. Wisteria St. For a list of acceptable items, visit https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5755&month=4&year=2024&day=6&calType=0.
Pop-Up Art Gallery During Music Alley:
See original artwork and art installations created by local Mansfield artists at this pop-up gallery in a historic home right in the heart of Downtown Mansfield. Free. 4:00-10:00 p.m., 210 S. Main St.
4/6-4/8
Total Eclipse Weekend:
The best little free music and arts fest in Texas. Live music and dance, with street performers, artist vendors, hands-on activities, art competitions, food and more. This is leading up to the biggest celestial event of the century in DFW. Free. Saturday: 4:00-10:00 p.m.; Sunday: 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Monday: 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Historic Downtown Mansfield. For more information, visit https://www.visitmansfieldtexas.com/event/415/texas-total-eclipse.
4/7
M.Y. Space:
Presented by the Mansfield Youth Council, this event was created by teens for teens. An evening of music, art, food and games. Come hang out as we celebrate the Texas Total Eclipse weekend. Free. 5:00-9:00 p.m., The LOT Downtown, 110 S. Main St.
4/18
The Mansfield Historical Society Meeting:
The historical society invites members and those interested in local history to their quarterly meeting. The speaker will be O.K. Carter, author and former columnist for The Fort Worth Star Telegram. Free. 6:00 p.m., Man House Museum, 610 W. Broad Street. For more information, text (817) 692-6668.
4/20
Mansfield ISD Teacher Job Fair:
Campus and district representatives will be on-site for the fair which will be conducted in-person. Interested applicants should register in advance to reserve a spot. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Dr. Jim Vaszauskas Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane. For more info, visit https://www.mansfieldisd.org/join-misd/job-fairs-recruiting/jobfair23.
4/27
2024 Earth Day Mansfield Festival:
The city’s annual celebration of Mother Earth will be full of fun and educational activities. As always, the festival will feature a wide range of earth-friendly activities including educational opportunities, a butterfly release, children’s activities, music and entertainment, food vendors, natural product vendors and a painted rain barrel silent auction. Free. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Chris W. Burkett Service Center, 620 S. Wisteria Street. For more information, call (817) 728-3610.
Just Sew With It:
Open Sew (18-plus). Do you have unfinished sewing projects that you just don’t know what to do with? Use the supplied machines, and work with other crafters to bring your project to life during this drop-in class! Free. 1:00-3:00 p.m., Mansfield Library, 104 S. Wisteria St.
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.
Wednesdays
Listener’s Story Time:
Children 3-6 years old, with a caregiver, can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs and a craft. Fosters emergent literacy, reinforces group listening skills, creativity and allows children to interact with others. 10:30 a.m., Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria St.
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.
Thursdays
Chess Club:
Learn how to play chess, or just brush up on your skills. All ages and levels welcome. Free. 6:00-7:30 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria St.