6/1
Kid Fish Tournament:
Experience the joy of fishing. A limited number of rods and reels will be provided. Free. 8:00-11:30 a.m., Valley Ridge Park, 2850 Park Ridge Dr., Cedar Hill. https://cedarhilltx.com/2132/June—Kid-Fish-Tournament.
Summer Reading Kickoff:
Free In-N-Out Burger, free Chick-Fil-A cookies, balloon twisting, carnival games, crafts, a steel drum player, reading logs and bookmarks. 10:00 a.m.-noon, Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Summer Reading Kickoff:
Family activities, music and crafts. 3:00-5:00 p.m., Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill.
Crawfish Festival:
Enjoy tons of delicious spicy crawfish, great food, live music, vendors and games. Revel in the best blues and funk, and enjoy the infectious rhythms. This will be a friendly, relaxed and fun community event. 6:00-9:30 p.m., Grimes Park, 501 E. Wintergreen Rd., DeSoto.
Concerts in the Park:
Featuring Pure Blend (R&B). 7:00-10:00 p.m., Armstrong Park-Poe Hobdin Amphitheater, 100 James Collins Blvd.
6/6
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast:
Mayor Mason, alongside Transformation Vision, invites you to an inspirational morning of prayer and encouragement. Free. 7:30-9:00 a.m., Cedar Hill Rec Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd.
18th Annual Big Machines Expo:
Come explore the industrial machines and emergency equipment used by the city to maintain our community, along with many others! Bring the kids along for some outdoor fun with music, games and giveaways! Free. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Valley Ridge Park, 2850 Park Ridge Dr., Cedar Hill.
6/7, 6/21 and 6/28
Music in the Park:
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a free concert by various artists, while relaxing under the stars on Friday nights in June. Food trucks will be on-site to purchase food and drinks. Free. 8:00-9:30 p.m., Valley Ridge Park, 2850 Park Ridge Dr.,
Cedar Hill.
6/15
Best Southwest Juneteenth Celebration:
Features Atlantic Starr. Activities include food vendors, a variety of arts and crafts, live performances and a nighttime drone show! Free. 5:00-10:00 p.m., Valley Ridge Park, 2850 Park Ridge Dr., Cedar Hill.
6/20
Professor Pop Bubble Show:
Learn the science of bubbles and how they get the rainbow of colors! Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill.
6/22
Jazz and Neo Soul Concert:
Immerse yourself in the rich harmonies and captivating rhythms that will transport you to a world of musical bliss. 7:00-8:30 p.m., DeSoto Corner Theatre, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto. Get tickets on Eventbrite.
Movies in the Park:
Featuring Jurassic World. Free. 8:45 p.m., Armstrong Park-Poe Hobdin Amphitheater, 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville. For more information, contact the Rec Center at (972) 780-5070.
Wednesdays
Free Lunch:
1:00 p.m., Good Shepherd Church, 915 Old Straus Rd., Cedar Hill. (Enter on the side of the building opposite the steeple.) For more information, call (972) 291-4528.
Second and Fourth Saturdays
Cedar Hill Farmers Market:
A public market where vendors sell their products directly to consumers. Held twice monthly through October. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 300 Houston St., Historic Downtown Cedar Hill.
Third Saturdays
Read to Dogs:
Kids practice their reading skills on non-judgmental furry friends. Free. 2:00-3:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library,
201 James Collins Blvd.
Last Saturdays
Da-Artsy Bus:
A local nonprofit focused on autism, hosts specially designed artistic experiences for individuals with special adaptive abilities and their families. Free. Supplies provided while they last. 2:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., Ste. C. For more information, call (972) 230-9661.