7/2
Independence Day Parade:
Arts, crafts and vendor festival, Heritage Park, 203 N. 8th St. The “United We Stand” parade begins at 10:00 a.m. at Avenue B and the 8th Street Bridge, travels North 8th Street south to Heritage Park, turns west on Avenue F and ends at Overlook Drive.
7/3
Independence Day Fireworks:
Stadium parking lot gates open at 6:00 p.m. but stadium is not open for seating. Fireworks start at about 9:15 p.m., MISD Multi-Purpose Stadium, 1800 S. 14th St. Rain out date: July 5th. For full details, visit https://www.midlothian.tx.us/708/Independence-Day-Fireworks.
7/11-7/15
Bricks 4 Kidz Camp:
Kids learn about the worlds of engineering, animated moviemaking and architecture through building with LEGO blocks. 9:00 a.m.-noon, Midlothian Bible Church, 4250 FM 663. Call (469) 383-2538 for more details.
7/16
Movies in the Park:
This month’s free community movie is Sing 2. Bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. Movie starts at dusk. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Hawkins Spring Park, 1498 FM 1387.
7/22
4th Annual Parktopia:
A fun-and-games extravaganza for the whole family. Play school-yard games. Prizes and refreshments. Come-and-go event. Free. 5:00-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Community Park, 3601 S. 14th St.
7/22-7/23
2nd Annual M.A.S. Indian Artifact Show:
Dozens of tables showing Indian artifacts including spear heads, arrow tips and other stone and bone tools, as well as several tables showing fossils and gems. Many items will be for sale! Breakfast and lunch items will be available for purchase. Friday: 2:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Admission: Free to the public. Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln., West Entrance, Waxahachie.
7/23
Summer Beats:
Free rock concert featuring Fast Lane, an Eagles tribute band. Bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Community Park Art Pierard Memorial Amphitheater, 3601 S. 14th St.
7/29-7/31
Junie B. Jones, The Musical:
University Church, 221 Solon Rd., Waxahachie. For times and tickets, visit www.waxahachiecommunitytheatre.com.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
StoryTots!:
Stories, songs, crafts and snacks. Ages 2-pre-kindergarten. One program offered thrice weekly. Limited to 20 and pre-registration required. Mondays and Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m.; Saturdays: 11:00 a.m., A.H. Meadows Library, 923 S. 9th St. For more information or to register, visit www.midlothian.tx.us/504/A-H-Meadows-Library.
Fourth Mondays Through November
Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County:
Social time, business meeting, show and tell program. Sign-in: 6:00 p.m.; meeting: 6:30 p.m., Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 N. Grand Avenue, Waxahachie. For more information, visit elliscountyquilters.com.
First Tuesdays
Bluegrass Night:
6:00-8:00 p.m., Midlothian Coffee Bar, 1404 N. 9th St.
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 more information.