Family events in DeSoto, TX

At O’Brien’s Bookshop, toddler story time returns in partnership with @mansfieldmomwalk. Designed for infants through age 4, each session features themed stories along with lively songs and fingerplays, simple games, and complimentary toddler-friendly snacks. Themes highlighted include moms, family, yummy foods, and playing outside.

A changing mix of food trucks serves up new tastes in a lively setting. Presented by Food Truck League DFW in partnership with the City of Cedar Hill, this growing community event showcases different vendors on a regular basis and continues to gain popularity.

This year's Artist in Residence, Elaine Bordeaux, will be creating ceramic pieces drawing inspiration from Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center. The public is welcome on Fridays and Saturdays.

Radio-controlled drag racers take over The Strip at Traders Village in Grand Prairie for a daytime showdown on asphalt. Expect explosive launches, close contests, and continuous action from the first qualifying runs through the final rounds at the finish. The program opens with registration and practice passes to dial in setups, then a single qualifier sets the field before eliminations decide the winners. Classes on track include Outlaw, Limited Prep Outlaw, Extreme Pro Stock, Street Eliminator, 2.30 Index, 2.60 Index, 2.90 Index, Young Gunner, and Second Chance Brackets. Sanctioned by the Radio Controlled Drag Racing League (RCDRL), this fast-paced meet packs plenty of family-friendly excitement.

Now in its sixth season, this Historic Downtown market showcases locally grown harvests and handmade goods. Browse fresh produce, baked treats, canned and preserved items, apparel, lotions and other body care, original art, and more. The focus is on building connections between the community and local growers, producers, and artisans.

A bustling farmers and crafts market features more than twenty vendors, offering a welcoming way to support local businesses, connect with neighbors, and discover what is new around town. Browse fresh fruits and vegetables, honey from nearby producers, bespoke hats, decorative door signs, Scentsy, handmade woodcrafts, frozen pops, high-quality meats, eggs, coffee, blind date with a book selections, Ramos Flowers, authors from the area, and more.