Southwest April 2022 Calendar


4/1
Once Upon a Time Princess Party:
Hillcrest Church and DBU’s Zeta Chi sorority host a night of magical fun for your little princess while supporting Refuge House in the fight against human trafficking. $15, $10 each additional princess, 2 adults free. 6:00-8:30 p.m., Hillcrest Baptist Church gym, 265 W. Pleasant Run Rd., Cedar Hill. Register at https://www.hillcrestbc.com/events/2022/02/once-upon-a-time-princess-party/.

4/1-4/30
Bluebonnet Trails:
Ennis showcases over 40 miles of beautiful, mapped trails. Contact the Ennis Welcome Center at www.visitennis.org for more information. 

4/2
Third Annual Spectrum Party:
Enjoy crafts, activities and experiences focused on sensory exploration for children on the Autism spectrum or with other special needs. Free. 1:00-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.

4/4
Trinity South Arts Series Presents Adkins and Nelson:
Principal cellist of the DSO, Christopher Adkins, and pianist, Stephen Nelson, present an evening of classical and Christian music. Free, but registration required. 7:00 p.m., International Linguistics Center, Event Center, 7500 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Dallas. See www.tinyurl.com/TrinityArtsA-N for tickets.

4/9
Easter Eggstravaganza:
Children 9 and under, bring your baskets! 10:00 a.m.-noon, Les Zeiger Park, 405 Eagle Dr., DeSoto. 

Earth Day:
Come celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day all in one event. Free. 10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m., Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd., Cedar Hill.

Beginning African-American Genealogy With Ari Wilkins:
Join this national speaker in learning how to start researching your African-American roots. Free. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.

Corks, Kegs and Cars:
Enjoy cool cars, local breweries and wineries and live music. $5. 213 N. Hwy. 67, Cedar Hill.

4/9-5/30
Scarborough Renaissance Festival:
Saturdays, Sundays and Memorial Day Monday: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie. For more information, visit https://www.srfestival.com.

4/10 and 4/26
Hike and Yoga:
Join Arlington Yoga Studio at Cedar Ridge Preserve for some nature time. $20. Sunday: 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday: 6:30 p.m., Cedar Ridge Preserve, 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy., Dallas.

4/30
Best Southwest Everything Teen Expo:
Come experience the whole world of teen life. Free. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Civic Complex,
211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.

Second Mondays
Youth Tellers:
Learn the art of telling a great story. Free. 5:30 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.

Mondays and Wednesdays
Knitting Group:
Free. 10:00 a.m.-noon, Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville. For more information, contact Stephanie Lott at (972) 707-3875 or [email protected].

Tuesdays
Drop-in Tech Help:
Sign up for one-on-one help with your technology problems. Free. Noon-4:00 p.m.,
Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill. Sign up at cedarhilltx.com/techhelp.

Trivia Night:
Test your knowledge of the obscure. 7:00 p.m., Mudhook Bar and Kitchen, 100 S. Main St., Duncanville.

Wednesdays Thru 4/13
AARP Tax Help:
By appointment only. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 Pleasant Run Rd.

First Fridays
First Fridays at Main Station:
Artists, makers and more present their wares. Free. 7:00-11:00 p.m., 100 Main St.,
Duncanville.