7/3
Independence Day Fireworks:
MISD Multi-Purpose Stadium parking lot opens for viewing: 6:00 p.m., but the stadium is not open for seating. Fireworks start at about 9:15 p.m., 1800 S. 14th St. Rain out date: July 5. Learn more at midlothian.tx.us/708/Independence-Day-Fireworks.
7/13
Movie in the Park:
Free showing of Migration. Bring snacks and chairs or blankets for lawn seating. Movie starts at dusk. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St. Rainout date July 20.
7/19
Parktopia:
Celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month, this event features lawn games, face painting, kite flying and more, plus refreshments and souvenirs while supplies last. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.
7/27
Summer Beats:
Free concert featuring Emerald City. Bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. Food for purchase available. Outside food, beverages and coolers are allowed. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.
Weekdays Library Events:
Daily events for a range of ages, from Baby Sign Storytime and Crafty Adventures, to How to Survive A Zombie Apocalypse and more. A.H. Meadows Public Library, 923 S. 9th St. For schedules, visit midlothian.libcal.com.
Fourth Mondays Through November
Creative Quilters of Ellis County:
Social time, business meeting, show and tell program. Sign-in/social time begins: 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 more information.
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 United 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, which includes lunch, a special feature and a Stonecroft speaker. Reservations due each Thursday before the meeting, which is held 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].
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Jesus Feeds Us:
Free grocery distribution. 2:00 p.m. until supplies run out, Midlothian Church of Christ, 1627 N. Hwy. 67.
Thursdays
Midway Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol/ U.S. Air Force Auxiliary:
Cadets ages 12-18 and Senior Members 18-plus. 6:45-9:00 p.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr. Visit www.gocivilairpatrol.com.
Celebrate Recovery Meeting:
A Christ-centered recovery program designed to help those struggling with hurts, habits and hang-ups. 7:00 p.m., The Lighthouse Church, 1400 N. 9th St. For more details, email [email protected].
Saturdays
Midlothian Farmers Market:
Saturdays through November. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Downtown Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th St.