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11/1 Dia de los Muertos Program: Local eateries compete for best chips, salsa and tacos based on people’s choice. Crafts and musical performance by Red Oak Music’s mariachi band. 5:00-7:30 p.m., city of Red Oak Community Room, 101 S. Live Oak St. Learn more at www.redoaktx.org under Parks Events. 11/2 Emergency Preparedness Workshop: Learn […]
10/4-10/5 The Play That Goes Wrong: Dinner theater. Appropriate for ages over 8 years. Includes dinner and dessert. Doors open and dinner service begins: 6:15 p.m. Show starts: 7:00 p.m., Park Meadows Church, 3350 N. Hwy. 77, Waxahachie. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit www.parkmeadows.org/tickets. 10/5 Fall for Fishing: Anglers under age 16 […]
9/14 Glenn Heights 55th Anniversary Celebration: Live music, food trucks, vendors, dancing lessons, car show, kids zone and more. 4:00-9:00 p.m., Heritage Park, 400 E. Bear Creek. For more information, email amcgee@glennheightstx.gov. 9/20-9/21 Book Sale: Hosted by the Red Oak Friends of the Library, all proceeds benefit the Red Oak Public Library. Friday: 1:00-5:00 […]
8/1 Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps’ Fall Classes: Register now for free courses ranging from computer training and money management to setting boundaries, résumé writing and interviewing. Classes begin 8/26 and run 12 weeks with morning and evening times available, Monday-Thursday. Learn more at http://elliscwjc.life/ or by calling (972) 937-6620. 8/3 Back-to-School Bash: Free […]
7/3 Patriotic Palooza: Kids story and craft time. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Red Oak Library, 101 S. Live Oak St. 7/15 Move and Shake: A professional instructor leads an introductory dance class. 11:00 a.m.-noon., Red Oak Library, 101 S. Live Oak St. 7/8-7/10 Kids Summer Bash: Recreation and services for kids culminating in a block party […]
6/1 Take-A-Kid Fishing: Free fishing for children up to age 16. 8:00-10:00 a.m., Pearson Park, 200 Lakeview Pkwy. 6/10 Blood Drive: Ovilla Police Department in conjunction with Carter BloodCare. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 105 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Ovilla. For registration information, contact Jessica Price at jprice@cityofovilla.org or call (972) 617-7262, ext. 3. 6/10-6/14 Bricks […]
Weekends Through 5/27 Scarborough Renaissance Festival: Fun 16th century style. Handmade crafts, artisan demonstrations, festival food. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie. 5/4 May the 4th Be With You: Come prepared to train in the Jedi Academy and learn the way of the Jedi. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Red Oak Public Library, 101 S. Live […]
4/6 Wine, Arts Craft & Brew Festival: Midlothian Chamber of Commerce festival. 2:00-8:00 p.m., downtown Midlothian. Learn more at: https://www.midlothianchamber.org/wine-arts–craft-brew-fest.html. 4/6-4/8 Hachie Eclipse of the Heart: Waxahachie Solar Eclipse 2024 Weekend. Join us for a 3-day weekend filled with science, live music, activities for the family, food trucks and fun! Railyard Park, 455 S. […]
3/1-3/21 Charity Shoe Drive: Donate gently used men’s, women’s or children’s shoes for Discipleship Ministries/Red Oak partnership with funds2orgs.com/. Donated shoes are sent to developing countries to create job opportunities. To schedule a pickup or drop-off, email shoedriveproject@gmail.com. 3/2 Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss: Come dressed as your favorite Dr. Seuss character, and participate in […]
2/3 Catch-A-Trout: Due to below freezing temperatures on the original date, this kids’ fishing event has been rescheduled for 2/3. The Pond at Pearson Park will be stocked with trout from Texas Parks and Wildlife Neighborhood Fishin’ Program. Free. Registration: 8:00 a.m.; event: 9:00-11:00 a.m., 200 Lakeview Pkwy. 2/10 Touch-a-Truck: A fun, interactive learning […]