The opening of the summer season is here as Memorial Day weekend approaches. Here are 6 ways to spend your weekend and your extra day off work.

Friday, May 26: Pflugerville Police Department's Coffee with a Cop
In Pflugerville PD's inaugural coffee with a cop event, the department invites area residents to meet police leadership and discuss crime prevention. Free. 7-9 a.m. Panera Bread, 18701 Limestone Commercial Drive, Pflugerville. www.pflugervilletx.gov/police

Saturday, May 27: Sunset Block Party Bash
The summer Sunset Block Party will feature arts and crafts vendors, old-fashioned lawn games, food trucks and water games. Free. 5-10 p.m. The Gin at the Co-Op, 420 Hwy. 79, Hutto. www.huttotx.gov

Sunday, May 28: Fiesta Amistad
This live music and dance celebration will feature a car show. 12:30 - 11 p.m. $7, free for children 12 and younger. Centennial Plaza, 301 West Bagdad Ave., Round Rock. www.elamistadclub.com

Sunday, May 28: Round Rock Symphony performs Music of Great English composers
In collaboration with the Georgetown Festival of the Arts, the Round Rock Symphony will perform the music of English composeres including Vaughan Williams, Elgar and Britten. Ticket prices vary. 4 p.m. Alma Thomas Theatre, Southwestern University, 1001 East University Ave., Georgetown. www.roundrocksymphony.org

Monday, May 29: Memorial Day Ceremony and Band Concert
This free event offers opportunities to honor veterans. It will feature guest speaker U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock and music from the 36th Infantry Division Band of the Texas Army National Guard. Free. 9:30 a/m. (ceremony). 7 p.m. (concert). Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2 Texas Drive, Georgetown.

Monday, May 29: Memorial Day service
The Thankful Hubbard Chapters of Daughters of the American Revolution and the Patrick Henry Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution host a commemorative service. The event will feature the Sons of American Revolution members dressed in traditional war clothing and a keynote speech from Sgt. John Boerstler. Free. 10 a.m. Texas State Cemetery, 909 Navasota St., Austin.