4/1-4/30 Midlothian Month of Kindness: Themed Kindness Eclipses All, the city, ISD and Chamber partner to shine a light on the importance of kindness. Activities include a youth Writing, Art and Project Contest, a Kindness Challenge prize giveaway and more. Sponsored by Midlothian Community Development. Details at www.Midlothian.tx.us/Kind. 4/5-4/8 Solar Eclipse Festival: Celebration of Texas’ […]
3/2 Midlothian FFA Tune Up Show: All animals validated under your name are eligible to show. Only current Midlothian FFA members can exhibit an animal. Entries for all: $5. Weight cards due: 8:00 a.m.; show starts: 9:00 a.m., MISD Ag Barn, 1851 Mockingbird Ln. For more information, www.midlothian.tx.us/Calendar. 3/6 State of the County Luncheon: Guest speaker the […]
2/8 Day of Giving: Scooter’s Coffee will donate 10 percent of sales to Reach Council Prevention Services. 5:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m., 721 E. Main St. 2/9-2/11 Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap: Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m., University Church 221 Solon Rd., Waxahachie. For ticket information, visit www.waxahachiecommunitytheatre.com/. 2/17 Mayor’s Winter Walk: A 1-mile, guided nature trail excursion to discover the […]
1/12 Winter Ball: Dinner and dancing for adults with disabilities. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Midlothian Civic Center, 224 S. 11th St. Donations can be made at https://bridgestf.org/become-a-donor.html or at the event. 1/12-1/13 Shine Your Light Event: For 24 hours, community members are encouraged to leave their porch lights on to shine their light for Jesus as […]
12/1 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Kick-off the holiday season at this reverent event. 6:00-7:00 p.m., Heritage Park, 234 N. 8th Street. Rainout date is 12/3. 12/2 Jingle Belles 5K & Rubies 1-Mile Fun Run: Supporting the Heritage Belles Dance and Drill Team as well as the Rubies Dance and Drill team. A portion of […]
11/4 Citywide CleanUp Day: City of Midlothian residents only with proof of residency. Free solid waste drop-off: 8:00 a.m.-noon, Public Works Service Yard, 1050 N. Hwy. 67. Accepted items listed at https://www.midlothian.tx.us/19/Public-Works. MHS Cheer Mistletoe Market: Boutiques, artisan products, food trucks and more. $5 admission. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Midlothian High School Cafe, 923 S. […]
10/3 National Night Out: Annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. 6:00-8:00 p.m., locations throughout the city. For more information, contact [email protected]. 10/7 Lord’s Acre Festival: Silent auction, country store, children’s auction, live auction, barbecue, pumpkin patch. 8:15 a.m., First Methodist Midlothian, 800 S. 9th […]
9/9 MISD Athletics Hall of Honor 5K and Fun Run: Inaugural event welcomes past inductees and the community as the Hall of Honor Community Room at the MISD Multi-Purpose Stadium is unveiled. Registration: 7:00 a.m.; Fun Run: 8:00 a.m.; 5K: 8:15 a.m., 1800 S. 14th St. Full details at www.midlothianhoh.com/. Heritage Day: Hosted by the Midlothian […]
8/1 Fall Class Registration Begins: Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps’ free courses range from computer training and money management to setting boundaries, résumé writing and interviewing. Classes begin August 29 and run 12 weeks with morning and evening times available, Tuesday-Thursday. 100 Chamber Circle, Ste. 1008, Waxahachie. Learn more at http://elliscwjc.life/ or call (972) 937-6620. 8/5 Mayor’s Back-to-School Bash: Open […]
7/1 Independence Day Parade: The “Let Freedom Ring” parade steps off from Community Park and travels north on 14th Street. 10:00 a.m., 3601 S. 14th St. For details, visit www.midlothian.tx.us/IDParade. 7/3 Independence Day Fireworks: MISD Multi-Purpose Stadium parking lot opens for viewing: 6:00 p.m.; stadium is not open for seating. Fireworks start: about 9:15 […]