April 14
‘We Are Baseball’ Hall of Fame Tour
Baseball fans in North Texas can visit the exhibit, which features baseball and technology integrations interwoven into the exhibits such as virtual reality, an original IMAX movie and specially curated artifacts from The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (ages 4 and younger), $5 (ages 5-17), $10 (college students, military, senior citizens), $17 (adults), tickets subject to additional convenience fee. Dr Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Roughriders Trail. http://halloffametour.com
April 15
Texas Big Star Half Marathon & 5K
The North Texas Community Giving Foundation, in partnership with The Tug McGraw Foundation, presents the second annual Texas Big Star Half Marathon & 5K. This year there will be an all-new course and there will an award ceremony afterwards. Race starts at 7:30 a.m. $85 (half marathon), $40 (5K). Collin College at Preston Ridge, 9700 Wade Blvd., Frisco. www.runtexasbigstar.com
Mazie’s Mission Adopt-a-thon
Mazie’s Mission’s fifth annual adoption event with the city of Frisco will take place this weekend. There will be seven local rescue organizations attending the event: South Central Bloodhound Club, Collin County Animal Services, ARF House, Dog Hilltown, Plano animal Services, Dallas Dogrr and Mazie’s Mission. In addition to the adoption event, there will be family fun contests such as a Super Dog Showdown, costume contests and a Pup Walk. Online registration is available and same day registration is also available until 1 p.m. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Frisco Square, 8874 Coleman Blvd. www.maziesmission.org/adoptathon
Easter Family Fun Day
The annual Easter Family Fun Day at Water’s Edge Church returns to Frisco this weekend. There will be an Easter egg hunt, games, activities, bounce houses and crafts. 1-3 p.m. Free. Water’s Edge Frisco, 5475 Coit Road. www.watersedgefrisco.com
Cinderella
The Collin County Ballet Theatre youth ensemble alongside Dallas area professional dancers will perform a ballet of the classic fairy tale. Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother and the Fairies of the Four Seasons help her overcome her mean-spirited stepsisters and find her Prince Charming. 3 p.m. (afternoon performance), 7 p.m. (evening performance). $30 (front orchestra seating), $25 (rear orchestra seating), $20 (side orchestra). Centennial High School, 6901 Coit Road, Frisco. www.ccballet.com/cinderella.html
