11/1
Día de los Muertos Celebration:
Live performances, food, festive crafts. Free. Noon-2:00 p.m., Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill.
11/3
Mini Makers Fall Buddies:
For ages 5-9. Learn the basics of sewing and make your own mini felt plushie. Materials pre-prepped; the needles will be plastic. Space is limited; registration required. 5:00-6:00 p.m., Traphene Hickman Library, Storytelling Room, 450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBiHXcjJLYwRmFrTZeXPkwd66Hy–5fhJ6M-2EIA_YIoDbVQ/viewform.
11/4
Caramel Apple Bar:
Teen Tuesdays will host a sweet time with a fall favorite. For ages 13-18. No reservation required. While supplies last. 5:30-7:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
11/6
Bad Art Night:
For ages 19-plus. Let your creativity flow, and enjoy a calming evening making bad art! Supplies provided.
5:00-7:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
11/8
Veterans Breakfast:
A special breakfast honoring those who served our country. Free, but ticket required. 8:30-10:00 a.m., DeSoto Civic Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto. Get tickets on eventbrite.com.
Wingspan Game Day:
Join Perot Museum’s Board Game Club to play a game or two of Wingspan. All experience levels welcome. Free. 1:00-3:00 p.m., Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, 1206 W. FM 1382, Cedar Hill.
Movies in the Park Double Feature:
Celebrate Veterans Day with a couple of movies and motorcycle show. Free. Motorcycle show and vendors: 4:00 p.m.; Behind Enemy Lines and Redtails: 5:30 p.m., Poe-Hobden Amphitheater, Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
11/13-11/16
Harvey:
Tickets: $16. Thursday-Saturday: 8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 3:00 p.m., Duncanville Community Theatre,
106 S. Main St., Duncanville. Reserve tickets at https://www.dctheatre.org/.
11/15
Veterans Gala:
An elegant gala and silent auction honoring those who served. Auction proceeds support veteran initiatives. 7:00-11:00 p.m., DeSoto Civic Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto. Get tickets on eventbrite.com.
11/20
ABCD’s of Medicare Class:
Join certified Medicare Advisors Donna Duncan and Raegan Felker for one-hour seminar designed to provide a straightforward overview of the program. No registration required. 6:00 p.m., Traphene Hickman Library Makerspace, 450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill.
11/22
Annual Pancake Breakfast:
Hosted by the Noon Lions Club. All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage. Door prizes. Carter BloodCare blood drive. Meet representatives from Methodist Charlton Medical Center. $5. 7:00-10:00 a.m., Lions Community Building, 200 Lions Trail, Duncanville.
5K Fun Run or Walk Turkey Trot:
Grab your running shoes and put on your best turkey-themed outfit for a day on the trails with friends, family and even your leashed furry companions. Free T-shirt for the first 100 registered participants. $25. 9:00 a.m.-noon, Zeiger Park, 405 Eagle Dr., DeSoto. Register at desotoevents.eventbrite.com.
Turkey Trek:
We’ve lost our turkey! Can you help us find him? Free. 11:00 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, 1206 W. FM 1382, Cedar Hill. Get tickets on eventbrite.com.
Village Lights:
Hillside Village kicks off the holiday season with the annual tree lighting, Santa’s arrival,
10-foot snow slide, holiday crafts and more. Snow slide available until 7:30 p.m. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Village Green, 305 W. FM 1382.
11/23
Jazz in the Sanctuary:
Enjoy a family-friendly night of smooth jazz. 6:00-7:15 p.m., New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church, 2025 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas. (972) 224-5000.
Last Mondays
Culinary Community Meetup:
Unite, empower, elevate. Free. 5:30-7:00 p.m., DeSoto Area Chamber of Commerce, 2021 N. Hampton Rd., Ste. 145, DeSoto.
Third Saturdays
Duncan Switch Saturday Street Market:
The event includes vendors, food and fun. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Main and Center streets, Duncanville.