National Night Out on Oct. 4

National Night Out is an event designed to increase awareness about the local police programs in your community. This year’s National Night Out is on October 4, 2022. Get involved by hosting a National Night Out event. Please visit www.cityofmesquite.com/NationalNightOut to submit a form and let us know about your National Night Out event.

Community Job Fair on Sept. 24

Looking for a job? Join us Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon for the Mesquite Community Job Fair at New Light Church, 1300 S. Beltline Road. Members from the H.R. department will be on hand to share with you all the positions we have open along with starting salaries and benefits. Register here.

Movies in the Park on Oct. 1

To kick off the Halloween season, Mesquite Parks and Recreation presents Movies in the Park on Saturday, October 1 at Camp Rorie Galloway located at 3100 Lawson Rd. This free family event will feature a Trunk & Treat area, food truck, face painting, along with a showing of Monsters, Inc. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/MoviesInThePark for more information.

Mesquite BRE hosts Manufacturing Day

The Mesquite Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Partnership will host a Manufacturing Day for the manufacturing and career and technical education student communities on Friday, Oct. 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Learn more and register here.

12th annual Mesquite Meander

The 12th annual Mesquite Meander at Mesquite Cemetery, 400 Holley Park Drive, will be held on October 7 and 8. Tickets are available now and are $10 per person. Purchase by calling 972-216-6468 or email historicmesquite@cityofmesquite.com for more information.

Hispanic Heritage Month events

September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month and this year, the Mesquite Arts Council would like to highlight the programming that will focus on this cultural month. Please join us for a number of events that are in-person and virtual. All events are free and open to the public. Learn more here.

September Adoption Special

The Mesquite Animal Shelter is full of many wonderful cats and dogs ready for their forever homes. Animal Services is offering a 50% off special on all available dogs and cats throughout the month of September to encourage adoptions. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/AnimalServices to view animals currently at the shelter or call 972-216-6283 for more information.

Special Event Permit

The City of Mesquite requires permits for most events that involve a large gathering of people on public property, as well as some events on private property. Any event that requires the closing of roads or restricts access to public property, such as a parade or run, will require a permit. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/SpecialPermits for more information.

Serve on a City of Mesquite Board or Commission

The City of Mesquite is looking for new partners to serve on its boards and commissions. By becoming a board or commission member you will have an active voice, be involved in your community and advise the City Council and staff on a wide range of opportunities. Learn more.

Contact Us

Do you have a concern? Send requests for street repair, crime concerns, park issues and more from your computer or mobile device. For more details, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/myMesquite.