For the unforeseeable future, our This Week event section will have very different content.  In our current environment, local plans and government Coronavirus (COVID-19) operations guidelines are changing frequently, our local attractions and events are closed and events cancelled. For now, our section will contain helpful information and ideas for things to do with your family while "social" (or "physical") distancing policies are in place. 

We continue to wish you and your families good health and safety as we all work through this global emergency together. 

Until further notice - Cedar Hill State Park has been notified of a presumed positive case of COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, Texas Parks and Wildlife made the immediate decision to close Cedar Hill State Park until further notice. For updated information please visit the TPWD News & Media web page.

5 Tips for Navigating Children’s Screen Time for Social Distancing - As child psychologists and screen time researchers, we are receiving questions from parents about how to manage children’s screen time during these unprecedented times. Those questions include: “How much is too much screen time?” and “Can screen time be beneficial in some cases?” The article provides research evidence and recommendations for best practice screen use for young children during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Let’s Eat, Cedar Hill - Are you wondering what local eateries are open, offering drive-thru or offering curbside pickup?  Join the Let’s Eat, Cedar Hill Facebook Group to get the latest information directly from the business owners!

#DALLASCOUNTS2020 - Join forces with your neighbors to bring needed funding to the programs that will directly benefit you and your family. Get counted by going to my2020census.gov and spend 10 minutes answering 10 simple questions. 

Virtual Storytime for the Kids - Join the Zula B Wylie Public Library as they will be providing Virtual Storytime for the kiddos on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30am via Facebook Live.  Follow the Zula B Wylie Public Library Facebook page to get notifications!

Tue Mar 17 - Bring the family and join the St. Patrick's Day Celebration and learn about Irish culture! Performances by McTeggart Irish Dancers, and enjoy crafts and light refreshments.  The event will be held from 6:30pm-7:30pm at the Zula B Wylie Public Library.

Fri Mar 20 - Join the Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce for an evening of fun, laughs, awards, and more at the upcoming Business Awards Gala. The event will be held from 6pm-9pm at the Blaine Stone Lodge.  Registration Required.

Fri Mar 20 - Calling all Girl Scout troops. Join the team at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center for a the "Eco" Badge Day! Event will be held from 9:30am-2:30pm with registration required.

Month of March - Enjoy the ongoing art show of Pathways featuring eleven local artists at the Sly Cat Gallery.  Gallery is open Tues - Sat from 12pm-6pm with free admission.

Sat Mar 21 - As always, remember you can also go hiking with your furry best friend during Dog Day Saturdays at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center 9 am - 5 pm. Check trail status here.

Month of March - Enjoy the ongoing art show of Pathways featuring eleven local artists at the Sly Cat Gallery.  Gallery is open Tues - Sat from 12pm-6pm with free admission.

Mon Mar 9 -  Rainy day got you with the blues? Linger over a latte and have a slice of Emporium’s Pie at the White Rhino. Or catch a flick at Cinemark and enjoy the new releases.

Mon Mar 9 - Fri Mar 13 - Bring the kids out to the events being held every day this week at the Zula B Wylie Public Library to keep the kids active and meet other families in the community!  Click on the link for a list of the activities.

Wed Mar 11 - Sun Mar 15 - Cedar Hill welcomes the 2020 North Texas Soccer Presidents Cup. The event is a round-robin tournament held in the 13-Under through 18-Under Boys and Girls age groups.

Fri Mar 13 - Bring the kids and pass some time at the Spring Break Pop-Up Party at Hillside Village! Activities include Arts & Crafts, Face-Painting, Balloon Artists, Photo booth, a DJ with special games.  Event will take place from 12pm - 2pm.

Sat Mar 14 - As always, remember you can also go hiking with your furry best friend during Dog Day Saturdays at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center 9 am - 5 pm. Check trail status here.