5/1-5/31
Scarborough Renaissance Festival:
Held on Saturdays and Sundays, plus Memorial Day Monday. Adults $37; kids 5-15: $17. Discounts available online at SRFestival.com. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie. www.srfestival.com.
5/8
Pancake Breakfast:
Midlothian Lions Club hosts its dine-in or to-go fundraiser supporting local outreach projects. Pre-purchase tickets from any Lions member for $2, or $5 at the door. 7:00-10:30 a.m., Midlothian Civic Center, 224 S. 11th St. Email [email protected] or follow Midlothian Lions Club on Facebook for more details.
5/9
Jesus Cares Event for Families With Special Needs:
A simplified worship event presented by Living Faith Community Church. Noon-1:00 p.m., 1590 W. FM 875. Learn more at https://www.living-faith.church/jesus-cares.
5/15
Heroes of Midlothian Foundation 5K Benefit Run:
Participants of all ages walk, jog or run in support of charitable missions. 8:00-10:00 a.m., MISD Multipurpose Stadium, 1800 S. 14th St. Contact [email protected] or visit www.heroesofmidlothian.org/herosrun/ for details.
Summerish Vendor & Craft Fair:
Discover local crafters, vendors and artisans. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Midlothian Civic Center, 224 S. 11th St.
Nature Walks:
Led by Texas Master Naturalists at Mockingbird Park. 9:00 a.m., 1361 Onward Rd. Canceled in the event of rain.
8th Street Dance:
Music from disco band Le Freak and food vendors. 7:00-10:00 p.m., Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th St. (972) 775-7177.
5/21
Rose Award Luncheon:
Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps honors its volunteer mentors. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln., Waxahachie. Silent auction at 11:00; meal and program at noon. Tickets $25 at http://elliscwjc.eba.life/ or by calling Lauri Henderson at (972) 937-6620.
5/30
Red Cross Blood Drive:
If you are healthy and have not donated in the past 56 days, donors may make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code fumcmid. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 800 S. 9th St. To learn more, call 1-800-RedCross.
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Jesus Feeds Us:
Food pantry to help working families, disabled, needy and the elderly. Midlothian Church of Christ, 1627 N. Hwy. 67. 3:30-5:30 p.m. For more information, call the office at (972) 775-3026.
Third Wednesdays
Ellis County Christian Women’s Connection Meeting:
Cost is $13. Reservations due Sunday before the meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Waxahachie Country Club. Contact Marglen Kinikin at (918) 576-9035.
Thursdays
Midway Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol/ US 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. 7:00-9:00 p.m., The Lighthouse Church, 1400 N. 9th St. For details, email [email protected].
Saturdays
Midlothian Market:
Outdoor market held Saturday mornings from May-October in Heritage Park. Local vendors sell a wide variety of merchandise throughout the morning and early afternoon.
First and Third Saturdays
Pet Adoptions:
The Forgotten Ones Animal Rescue event. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Petco, 2000 FM 663, #300. Email [email protected] for more details.