9/6
Free Autumn Beats Concert:
Featuring The Redwine Band, country and top-40 hits. Bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. Food for purchase. Outside food, beverages and coolers are allowed. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.
9/13
St. Jude Car Show:
This car show, featuring 11 classes, benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. $20 cash per entry. Spectators: Free. Gates open: 8:30 a.m.; registration closes and judging starts: noon; awards: 1:00 p.m., Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave., Waxahachie. https://midlothianclassicwheels.org/yflyer.
Public Safety Facility Grand Opening:
Ribbon-cutting and open house. 9:00 a.m.-noon, 1111 George W. Raffield Jr. Way. (Park at City Hall and shuttle to event.)
National Night Out Kick-Off:
Emergency vehicles, first-responders, bounce house, refreshments. Learn how your neighborhood can get involved in Midlothian’s communitywide National Night Out which takes place October 7. 5:30-8:00 p.m., Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St. For more information, contact Curtis.Hughes@Midlothian.tx.us.
9/18
A Night United:
The United Way of West Ellis County’s fundraising event to support seniors, children and families in need featuring Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center, 1 Community Dr. Find more details at www.redoakchamber.org.
9/20
Wildflower Walk:
1/2-mile nature walk, led by the Indian Trail Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists. Free. 9:00-10:30 a.m., Mockingbird Nature Park, 1361 Onward Rd. In the event of rain, the walk is canceled.
9/21
Farm Heritage Day:
Outdoor games, hayrides, farm vendors, farm animals and farm living history activities. Free admission, activities, and snacks (while they last). 2:00-5:00 p.m., Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm, 130 Cunningham Meadows Rd., Waxahachie. Learn more at www.ruralheritagefarm.org.
9/27
Fall Fun Festival:
Costume contest for kids 12 and under, vendors, food, shopping, kids’ activities (bean bag toss, trick or treating at the vendor booth, face painting) and more. Contest: 11:00 a.m.; event: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Midlothian Civic Center, 224 S. 11th St. For details, visit www.midlothiantxciviccenter.com.
Weekdays
Library Events:
Daily events for a range of ages, from Book Babies and Disney Trivia, to Dungeons and Dragons, Adult Yoga and more. Midlothian Public Library, 215 N. 8th St. Visit midlothian.libcal.com for schedules.
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.
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.
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 CR@dfwlighthouse.org.
Saturdays
Midlothian Farmers Market:
Saturdays through November. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Downtown Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th St.
Third Saturdays
Urban Well Food Pantry:
Everyone receives a large box of fresh foods while supplies last. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Creekside Church, 5491 E. Hwy. 287. Text (817) 944-0318 to volunteer.