Children playing in the water in the backyard

The City of Midlothian offers free, family fun all summer long!

Runoff Election June 10th, Early Voting starts May 30th.

Runoff election information available here.

Early voting for runoff election starts May 30

Early voting for the June 10 Runoff Election for City Council Place 1 begins on Tuesday, May 30 and ends Tuesday, June 6. Election Day is June 10. Visit the Elections webpage for early voting schedule and list of polling centers.

First of three, free Movies in the Park.

"Lyle, Lyle Crocodile" kicks off summer movies

“Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” kicks off the Movies in the Park series on Saturday, June 3, 7:30 p.m., at Midlothian Community Park Amphitheater, 3601 S. 14th Street. The event is free and open to the public thanks to sponsor Methodist Midlothian Medical Center. Prize drawings are held prior to the movie, which begins at dark. Higginbotham Brothers Ace Hardware Store returns as a prize sponsor this year and Ale’s Kitchen is welcomed as a new prize sponsor. Attendees should bring their own chairs and blankets for lawn seating. In case of rain, movies will be rescheduled. Note that Community Park is a new location for this event. Visit the event webpage for information about all this summer’s feature films.

Photo by Philip Nichols

Mid-Way Airport Annual Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast, June 3

The Annual Pancake Breakfast Fly-In/Drive-In will be held at Mid-way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Drive, Midlothian, on Saturday, June 3, from 8 to 11 a.m. Admission is free, but parking is $3 and breakfast tickets are $7 for adults and children 8 and older. Cash only is accepted. Free activities and exhibits include classic airplanes and fighters, Midlothian Classic Wheels Club, trackless train rides, bounce house, face painting, balloon twister and more! Fee for helicopter rides and CAF airplane rides. All proceeds benefit Scout Troop 524.

Illustration of two girls carrying books.

"All Together Now" is this summer's reading program theme.

Library summer reading program starts June 6

A.H. Meadows Library summer reading program, “All Together Now,” kicks of June 6 with craft days, prizes, and special events, all to help children, ages 3 through 5th grade, keep their skills up and have fun at the same time. Stop by the library to pick up reading logs and goodie bags. Craft day registration also opens June 6. The “All about Animals Show” happens June 14 at 10 a.m.; no registration required. The library is located at 922 S. 9th Street (inside Midlothian High School). Visit the Library webpage for more information and craft day registration.

Midlothian Police free Bicycle Safety Course, June 6-10 for ages 3 - 16.

Bicycle Safety Course offered by Midlothian Police Department

Taught by members of the Midlothian Police Department, this course is tailored by age group to teach agility and safety. Participants will engage in bike games, enjoy snacks, and make friends, all while learning the rules of the road and how to enjoy bicycling safely. Each age group attends a different day. Visit the event webpage to register.

Amanda Kate Ferris, country singer-songwriter. returns to headline first Summer Beats concert on June 16.

Amanda Kate Ferris headlines first free summer concert, June 16

The award-winning Beats concert series is back this summer, beginning Friday, June 16 with a return performance by Amanda Kate Ferris, country singer-songwriter. To be held at Community Park Amphitheater, 3601 S. 14th Street, the concert is supported by Sunrider, a beauty and health products manufacturer in Midlothian. Free and open to the public, concertgoers may bring outside food and drink, but food for purchase will also be available. Bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating. Visit the event webpage for information about concerts scheduled for July 28 and August 11.

Many nature activities offered at Mockingbird Nature Park.

Nature walk at Mockingbird Park set for June 17

Learn about the indigenous plants and wildlife of the Texas prairie on Saturday, June 17, 9 a.m., at a free, ½-mile nature walk at Mockingbird Park, 1361 Onward Road, led by members of the Texas Master Naturalists Indian Trail Chapter of Navarro and Ellis Counties. Comfortable, outdoor clothing, closed-toe shoes, and insect repellent recommended. All ages are welcome but know that the walking surface is unpaved. Walks are cancelled in the event of rain. Visit the Nature Activities webpage for more.

Calling all entries for Independence Day Parade.

Independence Day Parade call for entries

This year’s Independence Day Parade falls on July 1 at 10 a.m., stepping off from Community Park, 3601 S. 14th Street and ending at Mt. Zion Road. The theme “Let Freedom Ring” will inspire the parade participants. Sign up NOW via the event webpage. Thanks to Methodist Midlothian Medical Center and Marco’s Pizza for supporting the event.

Photo by Carol McCord

Annual Fireworks extravaganza, July 3

Thanks to the support of Citizens National Bank of Texas, Methodist Midlothian Medical Center, and Midlothian Community Development Corporation, the annual fireworks show will light up our skies on Monday, July 3 at 9:15 p.m. Staged next to Midlothian ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium, the show can be viewed from the parking lot, which opens to spectators at 6 p.m. Visit the event webpage for information about other viewing sites.