Frisco Events Weekend RoundUp for Friday, June 17, 2016

Dr. Pepper Ball Park – Image Courtesy J.D. Tornow

The first day of summer is coming next Monday and we’re sure you and your kids are full swing into swimming, day camping, VBSing, baseball, and hopefully, relaxing. If taking a break isn’t on the agenda, there’s plenty of fun things to do all this week in Frisco!

 Featured this week:

Take the big man out for Father’s Day… You’ve got tons of fun places to choose from right here in Frisco! Doesn’t dad deserver a little fun this Fathers Day?

Deals & Discounts:

PogoPass: Get a $124.95 PogoPass for $49.98 when you use code:FRISCO. Get access to some of the most fun venues around town this summer including the Frisco RoughRiders, Sci-Tech Discovery Center, Fort Worth Zoo, Texas Discovery Gardens, and many, many more.

Thursday, June 16

“Family Science Night at Frisco Public Library” – A science extravaganza with a show by the Perot Museum, stations with experiments and activities from the Dallas Zoo, City of Frisco, NuMinds Enrichment, Play-Well TEKnologies, and KidVenture. Grab something yummy from the food trucks! No ticket or registration required. From 6pm to 8pm, Simpson Plaza, Outdoors in Front of Frisco Public Library, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd.

“Frisco RoughRiders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks” – First pitch thrown at 5:05pm in Dr. Pepper Ballpark. Please Note: This is now a double header game with Corpus Christi. First game will make up a game that was rained out in Corpus Christi. Get your RoughRiders tickets now!

Friday, June 17

“Music in the Square: Moving Colors” – In Simpson Plaza in Frisco Square, the show starts at 7:30pm. Moving Colors is one of the most popular bands in the Dallas area performing a wide variety of music and incorporating some buckets & trash cans in their routine as well. They love to have fun on stage.

“Frisco RoughRiders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks” – First pitch thrown at 7:05pm in Dr. Pepper Ballpark. Please Note: Children aged 2 and under do not need a ticket, but must sit on a lap.  Get your RoughRiders tickets now!

“The Cemetery Club” – Frisco Community Theater performs a poignant comedy about three widows and their friendship as they endure conflict and loss. When a local butcher falls in love with one of them, the other two try to prevent it, until coming to their senses. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2:30pm.

“WaterWise Brown Bag Workshop Series On the Wild Side: Gardening for Wildlife” – Native and adapted plants are not only beautiful and water efficient additions to your landscape, but they can also be useful tools to attract beneficial wildlife as well! Bring your lunch, and learn more about ways to attract and provide urban habitat for butterflies, song birds, hummingbirds, bees, and other animals that bring your landscape to life with activity. Whether you prefer a manicured landscape or a more natural approach, this workshop, offered in partnership with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Center, will provide information on creating a helpful habitat for our native fauna. From 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. at City of Frisco, Public Works Facility, 11300 Research Road, Frisco, Texas 75033. Register (waterwise@friscotexas.gov ) for this free brown bag workshop.

Saturday, June 18

“Frisco RoughRiders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks” – First pitch thrown at 7:05pm in Dr. Pepper Ballpark. Please Note: Children aged 2 and under do not need a ticket, but must sit on a lap.  Get your RoughRiders tickets!

“The Cemetery Club” – Frisco Community Theater performs a poignant comedy about three widows and their friendship as they endure conflict and loss. When a local butcher falls in love with one of them, the other two try to prevent it, until coming to their senses. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2:30pm. For details and to purchase tickets,

“Frisco Rotary FARMERS MARKET” – The Farmers Market is back in downtown Frisco with a new location! On 4th Street between Main and Elm, the Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8am to 1pm or Sell Out. A bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables creates a colorful welcome to those who appreciate the “buy fresh, buy local” idea. Seasonal fruits create a spectacular palette! The freshest vegetables in North Dallas will excite your culinary talents! Also available are pasture fed beef, pork, lamb, and the freshest eggs you’ll find. Buy pasta, nuts, cheesecake, muffins, gourmet items, and honey – all fresh! Check out the vendors page for information on all the vendors. Be sure to come by every Saturday starting in May for the best produce and homemade goods in Frisco.

“Father’s Day Auto Show at Phillips Creek Ranch” – From 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Phillips Creek Ranch will host a night of Father’s Day fun and it’s open to the public! The Father’s Day Auto Show at Phillips Creek Ranch will feature prizes to be given for:
* Best in show car
* Best in show golf cart
* Best in show motorcycle
* Best in show children’s wagons & bicycles
Free hotdogs and drinks (while supplies last)! All participants must bring their automobile by 5:30PM to enter the show. Phillips Creek Ranch is located at 6515 Lone Star Ranch Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034.

Sunday, June 19 – FATHER’S DAY

“The Cemetery Club” – Frisco Community Theater performs a poignant comedy about three widows and their friendship as they endure conflict and loss. When a local butcher falls in love with one of them, the other two try to prevent it, until coming to their senses. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2:30pm.

Monday, June 20 – First Day of Summer

“Frisco Family Services 2016 Mayor’s Golf Classic” – From 9am to 3pm at Stonebriar Country Club, proceeds from the golf tournament help fund Frisco Family Services’ mission of helping members of the Frisco and Frisco ISD communities who are facing hunger, homelessness and other urgent needs improve their quality of life and achieve self-sufficiency. Register to play or for more information. Directions: Stonebriar Country Club, Club Course 5050 Country Club Drive Frisco, TX 75034

“Morning Art & Drama Camp: Mulan” – From June 20th to 24th, grouped by age, students actively participate in visual and performing arts. Every student will perform on Friday to demonstrate what they’ve learned. Each week’s theme will involve a variety of visual art projects including painting, pottery, mixed media, cartooning, sculpture, drawing, collage and/ or printing. Performing arts activities include story dramatization, improvisation, theatre games and poetry. Frisco Youth Theatre, Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Parkway. June 20- 24. $150

“Afternoon Theater Camp: Lemony Snickett” – From June 20th to 24th, these camps focus on theatre games as well as rehearsing a one-act play. Every student enrolled will have a role in the performance on Friday at 4:30 PM No performance experience necessary. Parents help students learn lines at home (Bring a snack and drink). Frisco Youth Theatre, Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, June 20 – 24. $195

“Mindbender Academy 2016” – Starting Monday, June 20th, Mindbender Academy is a week-long summer camp that encourages participants to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art and math. The program debuted in June 2008 and is open only to Frisco ISD middle school students. Each day features a new subject and fun, hands-on activities to extend learning outside the classroom. Curriculum is designed by FISD staff and corporate employees, who are experts in the fields listed above. FISD incoming 6th, 7th and 8th graders ONLY.  June 20-24, 2016
Two sessions are offered: 8 AM to noon or 1 PM to 5 PM. Career and Technical Education Center, 9889 Wade Boulevard, Frisco, TX 75035.

Tuesday, June 21

“Free Fun Yoga with Friends” – Time to celebrate the “2nd International Day of Yoga, June 21st” with Frisco community friends! All are welcome to this Free, Fun event, where we will Celebrate & Do Yoga, in the company of great community Yoga Practitioners and Teachers. Healthy snacks and water will be available at Falcons Field Park, 1911 Spirit Falls Dr. Frisco, TX 75033.  For more information: 214-662-2704

“Frisco City Council Meeting” – The Frisco City Council typically meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month inside the City Council Chamber at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. Citizens are welcome to attend the open meeting, which generally begins at 6:30 p.m. Citizens’ input is heard at approximately 7:30 p.m. Can’t join us at City Hall? Watch meetings live!  (Select ‘video’ next to the listing for the current meeting date at the above link.)

“Mindbender Academy 2016” – Starting Monday, June 20th, Mindbender Academy is a week-long summer camp that encourages participants to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art and math. The program debuted in June 2008 and is open only to Frisco ISD middle school students. Each day features a new subject and fun, hands-on activities to extend learning outside the classroom. Curriculum is designed by FISD staff and corporate employees, who are experts in the fields listed above. FISD incoming 6th, 7th and 8th graders ONLY.  June 20-24, 2016
Two sessions are offered: 8 AM to noon or 1 PM to 5 PM. Career and Technical Education Center, 9889 Wade Boulevard, Frisco, TX 75035.

Wednesday, June 22

“Mindbender Academy 2016” – Starting Monday, June 20th, Mindbender Academy is a week-long summer camp that encourages participants to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art and math. The program debuted in June 2008 and is open only to Frisco ISD middle school students. Each day features a new subject and fun, hands-on activities to extend learning outside the classroom. Curriculum is designed by FISD staff and corporate employees, who are experts in the fields listed above. FISD incoming 6th, 7th and 8th graders ONLY.  June 20-24, 2016
Two sessions are offered: 8 AM to noon or 1 PM to 5 PM. Career and Technical Education Center, 9889 Wade Boulevard, Frisco, TX 75035.