Calendar

Keep Mansfield Beautiful Commission

March 8, 2021, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Chris W. Burkett Service Center Training Room

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off

March 11, 2021, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Environmental Collection Center (ECC)

The Environmental Collection Center (ECC) is the City's permanent drop-off facility for unwanted household hazardous materials (anything with a warning label), electronics and recyclables. This facility is operated by the City's Environmental Services Department, and is open the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and the Thursday and Friday before the second Saturday, from 3 - 7 p.m.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off

March 12, 2021, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Environmental Collection Center (ECC)

The Environmental Collection Center (ECC) is the City's permanent drop-off facility for unwanted household hazardous materials (anything with a warning label), electronics and recyclables. This facility is operated by the City's Environmental Services Department, and is open the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and the Thursday and Friday before the second Saturday, from 3 - 7 p.m.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off

March 13, 2021, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Environmental Collection Center (ECC)

The Environmental Collection Center (ECC) is the City's permanent drop-off facility for unwanted household hazardous materials (anything with a warning label), electronics and recyclables. This facility is operated by the City's Environmental Services Department, and is open the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and the Thursday and Friday before the second Saturday, from 3 - 7 p.m.

Chunk Your Junk and Shred Day

March 27, 2021, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Chris W. Burkett Service Center

Chunk Your Junk events are a chance for Mansfield residents to bring in old, bulky items that are too large to set our for regular curbside pickup.

Zoom Baby Story time

March 5, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Babies 0-18 months with a caregiver can enjoy 20-30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, sign language and rhymes, building early literacy and listening skills. Zoom Baby Story Time is every Friday at 10:30 am.

Zoom Excel

March 8, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Need help with Microsoft Excel? Join a one-on-one Zoom session to learn the basics today with an expert! Learn the basics: new workbooks, formatting cells, formulas, and more. Program is free but registration is required.

Zoom Story Time for Tots

March 9, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes introducing toddlers and parents to developmentally appropriate literature and related activities.

Zoom Listener's Story Time

March 10, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes introducing toddlers and parents to developmentally appropriate literature and related activities.

Mansfield Public Library Advisory Board

March 10, 2021, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Library Community Room

Zoom Bilingual Storytime

March 11, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Children 3-6 years old, both English and Spanish speakers with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays and rhymes in both English and Spanish. This story time fosters emergent literacy, reinforces group listening skills and allows children to become familiar with a second language.

Zoom Home-school Art Club

March 11, 2021, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Come virtually learn about an artist, their techniques and participate in a hands on art project the second Thursday of each month.

Zoom STEM Club

March 11, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Come explore STEM subjects with hands on projects every second Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Zoom Baby Story time

March 12, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Babies 0-18 months with a caregiver can enjoy 20-30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, sign language and rhymes, building early literacy and listening skills. Zoom Baby Story Time is every Friday at 10:30 am.

Zoom Excel

March 15, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Need help with Microsoft Excel? Join a one-on-one Zoom session to learn the basics today with an expert! Learn the basics: new workbooks, formatting cells, formulas, and more. Program is free but registration is required.

Zoom Story Time for Tots

March 16, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes introducing toddlers and parents to developmentally appropriate literature and related activities.

Zoom As the Page Turns Book Club

March 16, 2021, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Mansfield Public Library will be discussing the book "Writers and Lover" by Lily King. Sign up to discuss in our virtual book club! Zoom invitation links will be sent to those that sign-up for this book club.

Zoom As the Page Turns Book Club

March 16, 2021, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Mansfield Public Library will be discussing the book "Writers and Lover" by Lily King. Sign up to discuss in our virtual book club! Zoom invitation links will be sent to those that sign-up for this book club.

Zoom Listener's Story Time

March 17, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes introducing toddlers and parents to developmentally appropriate literature and related activities.

Zoom Menu Makers-Cooking Class

March 17, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Join Chef Carol for different cooking classes as we explore new recipes and techniques. Each month will feature a special recipe. Registration is required for recipe kits. Kits must be picked up at Mansfield Public Library during the week of March 10-15. Any kits not picked up by March 15 will go to the next person on the wait-list. Zoom registration link will be sent 24 hours before the program to the registered attendees. Allergens: patrons with food allergies. Please be aware that some ingredients in the kits may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat.

Zoom Bilingual Storytime

March 18, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Children 3-6 years old, both English and Spanish speakers with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays and rhymes in both English and Spanish. This story time fosters emergent literacy, reinforces group listening skills and allows children to become familiar with a second language.

SAT, ACT and College Admissions in the time of COVID

March 18, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Learn how COVID has changed the college admissions landscape.

Zoom Baby Story time

March 19, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Babies 0-18 months with a caregiver can enjoy 20-30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, sign language and rhymes, building early literacy and listening skills. Zoom Baby Story Time is every Friday at 10:30 am.

Zoom Excel

March 22, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Need help with Microsoft Excel? Join a one-on-one Zoom session to learn the basics today with an expert! Learn the basics: new workbooks, formatting cells, formulas, and more. Program is free but registration is required.

Zoom Story Time for Tots

March 23, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes introducing toddlers and parents to developmentally appropriate literature and related activities.

Zoom Listener's Story Time

March 24, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes introducing toddlers and parents to developmentally appropriate literature and related activities.

Zoom Bilingual Storytime

March 25, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Children 3-6 years old, both English and Spanish speakers with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays and rhymes in both English and Spanish. This story time fosters emergent literacy, reinforces group listening skills and allows children to become familiar with a second language.

Zoom Get Crafty

March 25, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Get Crafty is going virtual! For all of our crafters, come create a fun project for adults (18+) with Mansfield Public Library. Option one reserves a Get Crafty bag containing all necessary supplies for the project. No library card is required for this project. You must pick up your supplies three days prior to the program, or your spot will be released to the next person on the wait-list.

Virtual Zumba

March 26, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us for a virtual high-energy Zumba class led by a certified Zumba instructor. Have fun while performing calorie-burning dance movements! Program is FREE but registration is required. Zoom registration link will be sent 24 hours before the program to the registered attendees. Please note: this is a high intensity exercise class.

Zoom Baby Story time

March 26, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Babies 0-18 months with a caregiver can enjoy 20-30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, sign language and rhymes, building early literacy and listening skills. Zoom Baby Story Time is every Friday at 10:30 am.

Zoom Story Time for Tots

March 30, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes introducing toddlers and parents to developmentally appropriate literature and related activities.

Zoom Listener's Story Time

March 31, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes introducing toddlers and parents to developmentally appropriate literature and related activities.

Zoom Murder and Mayhem Book Discussion

March 31, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us for our Murder and Mayhem book discussion! January's book club will be focusing on Broken Girls. Please register in order to receive the Zoom link.

Home School Fishing Club (5-16Y)

March 5, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Have you wanted to learn to fish? We supply the equipment and bait! This class is geared towards home-schooled anglers. Class Dates: 03/05, 03/26, 04/16, 04/30
Pre-registration required.

Family Nature Club (5-14Y)

March 6, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Join us each week for an exciting morning learning about nature. We will go for a hike, catch and ID insects, meet live animals, go bird watching, and more! Only children need to register for this class, parents are just along for the fun! Saturdays in March.
Pre-registration required.

Home School Nature Class (5-14Y)

March 8, 2021, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Join us for science and nature related lessons geared toward a home school audience! Student registration is for a full season of six classes (dates listed below). Lessons will build on each other throughout the course. Investigations include hikes, science lab experiments, live animal encounters, and other hands on explorations. Students will be separated into 5-8Y and 9-14Y age groups. Pre-registration required. Class Sessions: Mondays 1-3 pm Class held on 03/08, 03/22, 04/12, 04/26, 05/03, 05/17.
Pre-registration required.

Wildlife CSI (5-14Y)

March 13, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Use your wildlife knowledge to help us crack the case! We will be analyzing wildlife crime scenes to gather clues and evidence, so that we can identify who or what was the perpetrator.
Pre-registration is required.

Intro to Archery (5-13Y)

March 13, 2021, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ McClendon Park West

Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park West! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.

Pre-registration required.

Intro to Archery (14-18Y)

March 13, 2021, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM @ McClendon Park West

Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park West! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.

Pre-registration required.

Kayaking 101 (7Y+)

March 14, 2021, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Britton Park

Take a break from the hiking trails and get on the water! We will go out in dual-seated kayaks along the creek on Lake Arlington. Participants will enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife and plants with a naturalist. We will also instruct on safety, proper techniques, and a eco-friendly approach to paddle. Each child ages 7-17 years must be accompanied by an adult on the tour.
Pre-registration required.

Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)

March 14, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Ready to cast your bait and reel in the big fish this summer, but not sure how or where to start? Join us for beginning fishing classes at Oliver Nature Park. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16.
All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.
Pre-registration required.

Preschool Picassos (1-5Y) - Spring Garden

March 15, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Make a memory with your toddler at our Preschool Picasso class. This spring, our little artists will create a spring garden themed painting with their parent or guardian. One adult must be registered for each child. Only adults need to register for this program. Pre-registration required.

Hike with a Naturalist - Story Hike

March 15, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Come enjoy Oliver Nature Park and learn about the wonders of nature on a guided hike with a Naturalist! Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. All participants over 2 years of age must pre-register. Each child/family must have at least one adult attending and registered for the program. We encourage nature walks for the whole family!
Pre-registration required.

Life Under Our Feet (5Y+)

March 15, 2021, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Join us to learn about what lives under our feet. We will explore through hands-on activities investigating our worlds decomposers.
Pre-registration required.

Freshwater Ecology (5-8Y)

March 16, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Streams and ponds provide habitat for a wide variety of interesting organisms. Students will learn about the different types of freshwater ecosystems and how the inhabitants of these bodies of water interact with each other. Live animals will help us learn about freshwater habitats right here in Texas! We hope students will have a newfound interest in these very intricate ecosystems and be inspired to do their part to keep these areas clean and healthy.
Pre-registration is required.

Freshwater Ecology (9-14Y)

March 16, 2021, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Streams and ponds provide habitat for a wide variety of interesting organisms. Students will learn about the different types of freshwater ecosystems and how the inhabitants of these bodies of water interact with each other. Live animals will help us learn about freshwater habitats right here in Texas! We hope students will have a newfound interest in these very intricate ecosystems and be inspired to do their part to keep these areas clean and healthy.
Pre-registration is required.

Children’s Gardening (5Y+)

March 16, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Join us for a children's gardening class where children will learn about seeds, soil, and plant a mini garden to take home and watch grow! Children will also dissect seeds during class to learn about the inner seed structures.
Pre-registration required.

Nature Crafts (All Ages)

March 16, 2021, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Get crafty with nature! We will be making 3 spring-themed nature crafts to take home.

Pre-registration is required.

Nature Music (1-5Y)

March 17, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Music and nature come together in this new class. We will learn about beat, rhythm, and melody, listening to sounds produced using natural materials, instruments and voice.

Pre-registration is required.

Hike with a Naturalist - Spring Scavenger Hunt Hike

March 17, 2021, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Come enjoy Oliver Nature Park and learn about the wonders of nature on a guided hike with a Naturalist! Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. All participants over 2 years of age must pre-register. Each child/family must have at least one adult attending and registered for the program. We encourage nature walks for the whole family!
Pre-registration required.

Intro to Archery (5-13Y)

March 18, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ McClendon Park West

Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park West! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.

Pre-registration required.

Intro to Archery (14-18Y)

March 18, 2021, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM @ McClendon Park West

Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park West! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.

Pre-registration required.

Animal Science (5Y+)

March 18, 2021, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Have you ever wondered how an animal’s adaptions help them survive, find their food, or make their home? Students will help create puzzles for our Wildlife Ambassadors to solve, test their sense of smell, and more!
Pre-registration is required.

Terrarium Workshops (5Y+) - Spring Ecosystem

March 19, 2021, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Come create your own mini ecosystem using succulents. The theme for this workshop will vary each class. All supplies are provided.
Pre-registration required.

Kayaking 101 (7Y+)

March 19, 2021, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Britton Park

Take a break from the hiking trails and get on the water! We will go out in dual-seated kayaks along the creek on Lake Arlington. Participants will enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife and plants with a naturalist. We will also instruct on safety, proper techniques, and a eco-friendly approach to paddle. Each child ages 7-17 years must be accompanied by an adult on the tour.
Pre-registration required.

Family City Campout (All Ages)

March 20, 2021, 5:00 PM - March 21, 2021, 8:00 AM @ McClendon Park West

Let’s go camping! Bring your family to a community-wide campout at McClendon Park West that includes a space to pitch your tent, guided nature walks, nocturnal animal lessons, dinner and an interactive scavenger hunt. Pre-registration required by 9 AM on September 4th.
Pre-registration required for all ages, including parents.

Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)

March 28, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Ready to cast your bait and reel in the big fish this summer, but not sure how or where to start? Join us for beginning fishing classes at Oliver Nature Park. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16.
All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.
Pre-registration required.

Nature Music (1-5Y)

March 31, 2021, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Music and nature come together in this new class. We will learn about beat, rhythm, and melody, listening to sounds produced using natural materials, instruments and voice.

Pre-registration is required.

Historic Landmark Commission meeting

March 11, 2021, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ City Hall > City Hall Council Chamber

Planning & Zoning Commission

March 15, 2021, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ City Hall Council Chamber

Spring Mulch Madness

March 27, 2021, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ 24 North Mitchell Road

Free mulch pick up for Mansfield residents is scheduled for March 27, April 3 and 10. Mulch pick up is self-served and scheduled dates are weather permitting. Bring containers, a truck or a trailer to load your own mulch. In following COVID-19 safety guidelines, residents are requested to wear a mask during verbal exchanges with staff.