5/2
Bloomfest Music and Arts Festival:
Come for the fun. 4:00-10:00 p.m., 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
5/3
Macro Cell Phone Photography:
Learn to take perfect nature photos with your phone. Limited to 12 participants. 1:00-2:00 p.m., Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center,
1206 FM 1382, Cedar Hill. Register at dogwoodcanyonaudubon.ticketleap.com/cell-phone-photography.
5/10
North Texas Steamroller Poly-Pop Art Show:
Celebrate woodcut printing block art, and watch a steamroller make art. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., The Purple Farmhouse, 201 N. Main St., Cedar Hill.
Container Gardening:
Learn about gardening in small spaces. Free. 1:00-2:00 p.m., Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trl., Cedar Hill.
Movies in the Park:
Poseidon. Free. 8:30-10:00 p.m., 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
5/12
National Police Memorial Day:
Honor fallen men and women in blue. 3:30-4:30 p.m., 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
5/17
MOSAIC:
Village Tech students present an exhibition of their learning. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Henry B. Tippy National Aviation Education Center, Agather Hanger, 5661 Mariner Dr., Dallas 75237.
Asian-American Pacific Islander Mini Festival:
Come celebrate with cultural performances, food and music. Free. Noon-7:00 p.m., DeSoto Amphitheater, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
5/24
Memorial Day 5K:
Kick off summer with a run. $15. 8:00 a.m.-noon, Les Zeiger Park, 405 Eagle Dr., DeSoto.
5/26
Memorial Day Observance at Nance Farm:
Come honor the fallen soldiers of past wars. Free. 10:00-11:30 a.m., Nance Farm, 1325 Greenbrook Dr., DeSoto.
Memorial Day Ceremony:
Free. 101 N. Main St., Duncanville.
5/31
Fire Truck Pull:
Support Special Olympics by pulling a fire truck. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
Mental Health Workshop:
Learn to identify, understand and respond to mental health and substance abuse crises. 3-year certification and CEUs. Free. 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
First Mondays
The Rotary Club of Cedar Hill:
6:00 p.m., High Pointe Baptist Church, 101 High Pointe Ln. The club consists of a diverse group of local business people and civic leaders who have completely embraced the essence of Rotary International’s “Service Above Self” theme. The club is active in the community, supporting many local nonprofits and programs.
Wednesdays
Crafty Readers:
K-3rd grade, come for a story and craft time. Free. 4:00 p.m., Duncanville Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Thursdays
Preschool Literacy Games:
Get your child, ages 3-6, ready to read. Free. 10:15 a.m., Duncanville Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Second and Fourth Saturdays
Historic Downtown Farmers Market:
Fresh produce, handmade goods and artisanal treats. May-October. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Downtown Cedar Hill.
Third Saturdays
Duncan Switch Saturday Street Market:
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Main and Center streets, Duncanville. The event includes vendors, food and fun.
Read to Dogs:
Practice your reading with therapy dogs. Free. 2:00 p.m., Duncanville Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.