6/3 Summer Reading Kickoff: Enjoy carnival games, candy, Miss Aimee’s Balloon Twisting, free Kessler Baking Studio treats, free Kona Ice and popcorn, arts and crafts, a ukulele singer, reading logs and bookmarks. 2:00-4:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd. Summer Reading Kickoff: Kids, teens and adults sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge! […]
6/2 Movie in the Park: Family Camp (rated PG), plus free snacks while supplies last. Located indoors, but bring folding chairs or blankets. 7:00 p.m., Red Oak Public Library, 101 S. Live Oak St. 6/10 Take a Kid Fishing: Free fishing event for kids 16 and under. Bait and some fishing gear for those […]
6/3 Pancake Breakfast Fly-In/Drive-In: Classic airplanes and fighters, helicopter and CAF airplanes rides, classic cars and motorcycles, live music, children’s activities. Free admission and parking. 8:00-11:00 a.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr. Learn more at www.mid-wayregional.com or call (972) 923-0080. Movies in the Park: This month’s free community movie is Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. 7:30-9:30 p.m., […]
6/1-7/27 100 Hours of Play: You track their reading, eating, sleeping and screen time … but when was the last time, you tracked your family’s play? Families are being challenged to log 100 hours playing outside between June 1 and July 27. Submit hours to enter weekly drawings, and keep working toward the big grand […]
6/3-6/4 Gingerbread Trail: Tour several beautiful private homes, as well as the newly renovated Ellis County Museum, the ornate Sims Library and the historic Ellis County Courthouse. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Waxahachie. Purchase tickets at https://elliscountymuseum.org/events/. 6/6 Children’s Summer Reading Program: Karate Dance Party. 10:00-11:00 a.m., Community Center Park, 301 W. Crockett St. For more information, […]
6/1-Summer 2023 125&175: Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency’s special exhibit commemorating Corsicana’s 175 years with history from the 125-year-old I.O.O.F. Lodge. Viewable 24/7 from the sidewalk, 411 N. Beaton. (480) 824-3015. 6/1-7/29 Corsicana Parks and Recreation Department Summer Fun: Bunert Park and Jester Park pools and Spray Parks are open, and there are family […]
6/2-6/30 Hot Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Join us on Friday nights for free concerts. June 2 features The Josh Weathers Band, a country and soul artist that will get your boots tapping. 7:30 p.m., Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, 141 W. Renfro St. 6/8 Parks Maintenance Rodeo: Crews show off their skills in a […]
5/4 2023 Aim High for Kids Sporting Clay Shoot: This event benefits CASA Hope for Children. Team of 4: $500; individual: $125. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Defender Outdoors, 8270 Aledo Rd., Fort Worth. casahopeforchildren.org. 5/5 Movies in the Park: Featuring Jurassic World Dominion. Movie begins after dark. Arrive early to grab a good spot and […]
Weekends in May Scarborough Renaissance Festival: Step back to the days of Henry VIII, and enjoy food, fun and dancing. See website for prices and discounts. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., 251 FM 66. 5/4 Rose Award Luncheon: Ellis Christian Women’s Job Corps’ annual fundraiser to recognize local women and their community service. $35. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Firefly […]
5/1-5/22 Storytime in a Park: Join the Zula B. Wylie Library staff for story time in a different Cedar Hill park each Monday. Free. 10:30-11:30 a.m. See the library website for each week’s park. 5/2 Nathalia!: Join LA-based bilingual singer Nathalia! for a family-friendly concert. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Library Amphitheater, outside the Zula B. […]