There are plenty of family-friendly events happening this weekend in Frisco. Some of the events include watching a play, walking tours in historic downtown and a free community event at the new Ford Center at The Star.

Super Friday Fun Night


Sept. 16

The Frisco Athletic Center hosts a night program on Fridays for children ages 7-12. Children can start off by playing air hockey, billiards and foosball during check-in. Children can also go into the indoor aquatic center for swimming in the lazy river, play pool or slide down the 45-foot water slide. At the end of the night pizza will be served and kids will be able to play more indoor games.

6-8:30 p.m. $20. Frisco Athletic Center, 5828 Nancy Jane Lane, Frisco. 972-292-6601. https://online.activecommunities.com/FriscoTexas/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?aid=1488

Charlotte’s Web


Sept. 16

Frisco Youth Theatre will perform an adaption of the children’s novel Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. The play tells the story of a pig named Wilbur, who desperately wants to avoid the butcher, and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins writing messages in her web praising Wilbur persuading the farmer to let him live.

Frisco Youth Theatre is partnering with Frisco Family Services by hosting a food drive for their food pantry. Audiences are invited to bring an item from the following list to the show to donate to the Frisco Family Services Food Pantry:

  • Apple/Caramel dippers

  • Individual chip bags

  • individual fruit cups

  • Popcorn

  • 6 pk crackers/cookies

  • Individual pretzels

  • Dried fruit packets

  • Breakfast bars

  • Nutella dippers

  • Peanut butter dippers

  • Granola bars

  • Fruit snacks


Show starts at 7:15 p.m. General seating tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 Dallas Parkway, Frisco. 469-229-7652. www.planochildrenstheatre.org

Frisco Rotary Farmers Market


Sept. 17

Local growers and vendors offer fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as pasture fed beef, pork, lamb and eggs. Vendors also offer pasta, nuts and honey.

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Historic Downtown, 8821 4th Street, Frisco. 972-885-9419. www.friscorotaryfarmersmarket.com

Sensory Story Time


Sept. 17

Families with children ages 8 and under can participate in a family story time at the Frisco Public Library geared toward children who are on the autism spectrum or are sensitive to sensory overload.

3-3:45 p.m. Free. Frisco Public Library, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 972-292-5669. www.friscolibrary.com

Museum of the American Railroad walking tour


Sept. 17

Guided walking tours of the museum continue this weekend. Site tours are entirely outdoors and involve walking and some climbing. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and will originate at the Frisco Heritage Museum.

Tours will run 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-12. Museum of the American Railroad, 6455 Page Street, Frisco. 214-428-0101. www.museumoftheamericanrailroad.org

The Star Community Day


Sept. 18

The Dallas Cowboys will host a free community day at The Star, presented by Tostitos, and will showcase the new facility. The day will include family-friendly activities such as bounce houses and games, as well as appearances by Rowdy, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and Dallas Cowboys alumni.

11:30-3:30 p.m. Free. The Ford Center at The Star, One Cowboys Way, Frisco. www.thestarinfrisco.com

Open House Frisco Heritage Center


Sept. 18

All historic buildings in old Downtown Frisco will be open to the public for free tours. The day will include kid’s crafts and games, live animal show and tell, and working blacksmiths.

1-4 p.m. Free. Frisco Heritage Center, 6455 Page Street. 972-292-5657. www.friscoheritage.org