4/5
75th Anniversary Gala:
A special night to celebrate DeSoto’s Golden Anniversary! Dress code: Black tie. Doors open: 6:30 p.m.; event starts: 7:00 p.m., DeSoto Civic Center (Bluebonnet Rooms), 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/desotos-75th-anniversary-gala-tickets-835996075767?aff=oddtdtcreator.
4/6
The Traphene Hickman Library & Cedar Hill Museum Grand Opening:
Ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music, children’s activities, food trucks and a scavenger hunt. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.,
450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill.
4/7-4/8
Dark in the Park:
An exhilarating Solar Eclipse Festival. This eagerly anticipated two-day event, set to coincide with the 2024 solar eclipse, promises an unforgettable experience for residents and visitors alike. Sunday: 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Monday: Noon-3:00 p.m., Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
4/8
Solar Eclipse Watch Party:
Join us for an unforgettable celestial experience! Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of a solar eclipse while enjoying a day filled with education, fun and community spirit. Free admission. Educational vendors and food trucks on-site. 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Valley Ridge Park,
2850 Park Ridge Dr.,
Cedar Hill.
4/13
Cedar Hill Beautification and Arbor Day Celebration:
Clean up activities, native planting, tree walk, free trees giveaway. 8:00 a.m.-noon, Signature Park, 285 Uptown Blvd., Cedar Hill. Register at https://cedarhill-city-forms.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/39299.
Cedar Hill ISD’s Longhorn Job Fair:
Looking for qualified teachers, librarians, police officers, counselors, nurses and much more! Free. 9:00-11:00 a.m., Maddox Teaching and Learning Center, 1533 High Pointe Ln., Cedar Hill.
4/17
Security and Safety Presentation:
Police Liaison Michelle Arias will share tips for staying safe. 7:00-8:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 1302 S. Clark Rd., Duncanville.
4/20
Plant Swap:
Bring your excess plants, cuttings, or seeds and join us for a delightful afternoon of swapping, chatting, and cultivating connections. 11:00 a.m.-noon, Traphene Hickman Library Rooftop Deck, 450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill.
Duncanville 300 Jr. Grand Prix:
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Duncanville Recreation Center, 201 James Collins Blvd.
4/23
Spoken Word Night:
Free. 7:00-8:30 p.m., Traphene Hickman Library Rooftop Deck, 450 Pioneer Trail,
Cedar Hill.
4/25
Strengthening Our Neighborhoods – Pawsitive Change:
Join the Neighborhood Advisory Board & Tri-City Animal Shelter to explore ways to make a pawsitive change in our neighborhoods. Free. 6:00 p.m., Cedar Hill Government Center, 285 Uptown Blvd. Learn more and register at cedarhilltx.com/nab.
4/26-4/28 and 5/1-5/3
Mean Girls:
Presented by Village Tech School, 402 W. Danieldale Rd., Duncanville. Call the school for times and ticket prices.
(469) 454-4441
4/27
Free Yard Sale:
If you would like to give items, bring them to the church by 7:30 a.m. All donations will support the Duncanville Outreach, Soup Mobile and Kiva. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 1302 S. Clark Rd., Duncanville. For information, contact June Hairston at
(972) 298-2472.
Heart of Duncanville 5K:
Run for education, raising funds for the Duncanville ISD Foundation. There will also be a 1-mile fun run. Fun Run: 8:00 a.m.; 5K: 8:30 a.m. For information about registration pricing and deadlines for either race, visit https://www.disdef.org/events-1.
Best Southwest Everything Teen Expo:
Mega teen event featuring live performances, meet and greets, karaoke dance party, motivational speakers and more! 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Town Center, 207 E. Pleasant Run Rd. Register at www.desototexas.gov/teenexpo.