6/7
Mid-Way Regional Airport Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast:
Classic airplanes and fighters, helicopter and plane rides, Midlothian Classic Wheels Club, live music, children’s activities and more. Free event. Breakfast tickets: Adults and children 8 and over: $8; children under 8: $4. 8:00-11:00 a.m., 131 Airport Dr., Midlothian. Call (972) 923-0080 for more details.
Movies In The Park:
Bring the family and friends to the showing of Moana 2. Bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Movies start at dusk, around 8:00 p.m., Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.
6/13
Daddy Daughter Dance:
The theme for this year’s dance is “Let’s Have a Wicked Time.” Dads and daughters are encouraged to wear theme-related costumes. The evening includes a meal, dancing and photo opportunities. Tickets sold in advance by phone or in person at the Conference Center. $30/couple; $10 for each additional daughter. Event time: 6:30-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Circle Dr. (972) 775-7125.
6/14
Summer Concert Series:
Free music by the band Shameless, a Garth Brooks Tribute. Food available for purchase. Outside food, drink and coolers are allowed. Bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.
6/16
Mentors Care Golf Tournament:
Charity golf tournament supporting programs for local students in need. Registration: 9:00 a.m.; shot gun start: 10:00 a.m., Walnut Creek Country Club, 1151 Country Club Dr., Mansfield. For more information, visit www.mentors.care or email [email protected].
6/21
Wildflower Walk:
One-half mile nature walk led by Texas Master Naturalists to learn about the wildflowers, native plants and animal life of the park. 9:00-10:30 a.m., Mockingbird Nature Park, 1361 Onward Rd. More information is available at www.midlothian.tx.us/nature.
6/28
Independence Day Parade:
This year’s theme is “America Celebrates Independence Day.” Award categories: Coast to Coast – Best Use of Theme; Red, White & Wow! – Best Decorated, Stars, Stripes & Saddles – Equestrian/Animal Unit; America the Beautiful – Best Overall. 10:00 a.m., Downtown Midlothian. To enter the parade or learn more, visit midlothian.tx.us/640/Midlothian-Independence-Day-Parade.
First Mondays
Ellis County Art Association:
Open to all. Refreshments: 6:00 p.m.; announcements and business: 6:30; art demonstration: 6:45 p.m., First Baptist Church, 450 Hwy. 287 Bypass, Waxahachie.
Fourth Mondays
Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County:
Social time, business meeting, show and tell program. Sign-in/social time: 6:00 p.m.; meeting: 6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Avenue, Waxahachie. Learn more at elliscountyquilters.com. Email [email protected] for more details.
Second Tuesdays
National Active and Retired Employees:
Monthly luncheon featuring guest speaker. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at various restaurants. Email [email protected] or call (972) 775-2463 for details.
Wednesdays
DivorceCare:
Group sharing for those who have gone through or are going through divorce. DivorceCare for Kids ages 5-12 meets at the same time. Care for younger children available. 6:30-8:00 p.m., First Methodist Church Family Life Center, 800 S. 9th St. Call (972) 775-3993 for details.
Third Wednesdays
Waxahachie Women’s Connection Luncheon:
Cost is $15 and includes lunch, a special feature and a Stonecroft speaker. Reservations due each Thursday before the meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Waxahachie Country Club, 1920 W. Hwy. 287 Business. For more details, contact Dee Ann Ellis at (972) 921-6221 or [email protected].
Saturdays
Midlothian Farmers Market:
Saturdays through November. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Downtown Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th St.