Now-May 15 | Go to the fair
The Frisco Fair is back with a giant ferris wheel, roller coasters and more rides. Food lovers can enjoy Fletcher's Corny Dogs, the Taste of Frisco event and traditional fair food. The fair also features a market of vendors, Frisco Arts Foundation student art competition winners and Instagram photo spots. 4-10 p.m. (Mon.-Thu.), 1-11 p.m. (Sat.), 1-10 p.m. (Sun.). Free (admission). 9215 John W. Elliot Drive, Frisco. 214-731-9208. www.friscofair.com
May 7 | Get shady
Shades of Green Nursery & Landscape is hosting a workshop for people who would like to learn what plants fit best in their shady yards and spaces. The session will cover the difference between shade-loving and shade tolerant plants and how to create visual interest with texture and color. 10-11 a.m. Free (admission). 7401 Coit Road, Frisco. 972-335-9095. https://shadesofgreeninc.com/events
May 7 | Explore Main Street and musicians
Music on Main will bring local musicians and businesses together in Frisco's downtown district. During this monthly recurring event, artists will play live at local businesses throughout the district to create a musical shopping strip. Performers will be provided by Frisco nonprofit Melody of Hope. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission). Frisco Rail District. A website is under construction.
May 7 | Learn about animals
The Dallas Zoo will bring some of the community's favorite animals to Stonebriar Centre in collaboration with the Frisco Public Library's "Animal Adventure" day. 2-2:45 p.m. Free. 2601 Preston Road, Frisco. 972-292-5669. www.friscolibrary.com
May 7 | Celebrate the Rail District
The 10th annual Frisco StrEATS Gourmet Food Truck & Music Festival will be at 4th and Elm streets. Foodies can look forward to food trucks from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and music-lovers will enjoy the line up of live music. Local vendors, craft beer, wine and children's activities will be available. Attendees are welcome to bring their leashed pets, blankets and lawn chairs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free (admission). 4th St. and Elm St., Frisco. https://friscoraildistrictmerchants.com/streats
May 7, 21 | Enjoy a night of improv
Head to the Frisco Discovery Center to watch a night of improvisational comedy featuring the Frisco Improv Players. This show will be similar to the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and is appropriate for all ages. 8-9:45 p.m. $15 (adults), $12 (military, seniors, students). 8004 Dallas Parkway, Frisco. 214-450-8596. https://friscoimprovplayers.com
May 8 | Eat and jam
Frisco eatery Didi’s Downtown will host a Saturday of live entertainment. Brian Erickson will perform from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Tommy LeBeuf will take the stage from 5-8 p.m. 7210 Main St., Frisco. 469-888-4020. https://didisdowntown.com/events
May 8 | Watch a baseball game
Baseball fans can head to Riders Field to cheer on the Frisco RoughRiders as they play against the Arkansas Travelers. The game will feature a wine bottle holder giveaway in honor of Mother’s Day. 4:05 p.m. Tickets start at $11. 7300 Roughriders Trail, Frisco. 972-731-9200. www.milb.com/frisco
WORTH THE TRIP: May 10 | Lunch and learn
Dallas-based health organization Metrocare will hold its 13th annual Meal for the Minds at the Hilton Anatole. The luncheon will feature mental health advocates from across North Texas and a presentation from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $250. 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas. 214-402-9235. www.metrocareservices.org/dak
May 13 | Caffeinate and chat
Frisco City Hall will host its monthly Coffee With the Mayor event, a chance for residents to chat with Mayor Jeff Cheney. 8-9 a.m. Free. 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 972-292-5669. www.friscotexas.gov
May 19-22 | Cheer on graduates
Frisco ISD has partnered with the Ford Center at The Star to host this year’s graduation ceremonies. Each graduate will receive 15 tickets. Ceremonies will also be livestreamed and available on-demand afterward. Times vary depending on the school. Free. 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco. https://tinyurl.com/fisd2022grad
May 20 | Listen to live music
Music lovers age 16 and up can head to City Hall for “Music in the Chamber,” a concert held on the third Friday of each month in the council chambers. The Austin Troubadours will play music from the medieval and renaissance periods. 8 p.m. $10 (Frisco residents), $15 (nonresidents). 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 972-292-6652. www.friscotexas.gov/1491/Music-in-the-Chamber
May 21 | Learn your lawn
Shades of Green Nursery & Landscape is hosting a workshop to eliminate lawn envy. This session will cover best practices for lawn care and maintenance during the summer heat. Attendees will learn when, how and how long to water their lawns; proper mowing techniques; weed management; and more. 10-11 a.m. Free. 7401 Coit Road, Frisco. 972-335-9095. https://shadesofgreeninc.com/events
May 21 | Watch a jiu jitsu competition
Head to the Comerica Center for the Jiu Jitsu World League. The event will feature competitions from youth and adult competitors. Those interested in competing may register before May 15. 9 a.m. $20 (adults), $10 (ages 13-17), $5 (ages 4-12). 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco. www.jjworldleague.com
May 22 | Join a writing group
The Frisco Library hosts monthly meetings for Sisters in Crime’s North Dallas chapter, a national community of mystery writers who share advice, support and networking. Sisters in Crime meets on the fourth Sunday of every month. 2:30 p.m. Free. 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 972-292-5669. www.friscolibrary.com
June 3 | Listen to music in the square
The Frisco Square Property Owners Association is bringing back its free summer concert series, "Music in the Square." The month will kick off with live music from Mix tape, a five-member band that plays anything from hip-hop to R&B to country. 7-9 p.m. Free. 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 214-872-1054. www.friscosquare.com/mits
The Dallas Zoo will bring some of the community's favorite animals to Stonebriar Centre in collaboration with the Frisco Public Library's "Animal Adventure" day. 2-2:45 p.m. Free. 2601 Preston Road, Frisco. 972-292-5669. www.friscolibrary.com
May 7 | Celebrate the Rail District
The 10th annual Frisco StrEATS Gourmet Food Truck & Music Festival will be at 4th and Elm streets. Foodies can look forward to food trucks from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and music-lovers will enjoy the line up of live music. Local vendors, craft beer, wine and children's activities will be available. Attendees are welcome to bring their leashed pets, blankets and lawn chairs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free (admission). 4th St. and Elm St., Frisco. https://friscoraildistrictmerchants.com/streats
May 7, 21 | Enjoy a night of improv
Head to the Frisco Discovery Center to watch a night of improvisational comedy featuring the Frisco Improv Players. This show will be similar to the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and is appropriate for all ages. 8-9:45 p.m. $15 (adults), $12 (military, seniors, students). 8004 Dallas Parkway, Frisco. 214-450-8596. https://friscoimprovplayers.com
May 8 | Eat and jam
Frisco eatery Didi’s Downtown will host a Saturday of live entertainment. Brian Erickson will perform from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Tommy LeBeuf will take the stage from 5-8 p.m. 7210 Main St., Frisco. 469-888-4020. https://didisdowntown.com/events
May 8 | Watch a baseball game
Baseball fans can head to Riders Field to cheer on the Frisco RoughRiders as they play against the Arkansas Travelers. The game will feature a wine bottle holder giveaway in honor of Mother’s Day. 4:05 p.m. Tickets start at $11. 7300 Roughriders Trail, Frisco. 972-731-9200. www.milb.com/frisco
WORTH THE TRIP: May 10 | Lunch and learn
Dallas-based health organization Metrocare will hold its 13th annual Meal for the Minds at the Hilton Anatole. The luncheon will feature mental health advocates from across North Texas and a presentation from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $250. 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas. 214-402-9235. www.metrocareservices.org/dak
May 13 | Caffeinate and chat
Frisco City Hall will host its monthly Coffee With the Mayor event, a chance for residents to chat with Mayor Jeff Cheney. 8-9 a.m. Free. 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 972-292-5669. www.friscotexas.gov
May 19-22 | Cheer on graduates
Frisco ISD has partnered with the Ford Center at The Star to host this year’s graduation ceremonies. Each graduate will receive 15 tickets. Ceremonies will also be livestreamed and available on-demand afterward. Times vary depending on the school. Free. 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco. https://tinyurl.com/fisd2022grad
May 20 | Listen to live music
Music lovers age 16 and up can head to City Hall for “Music in the Chamber,” a concert held on the third Friday of each month in the council chambers. The Austin Troubadours will play music from the medieval and renaissance periods. 8 p.m. $10 (Frisco residents), $15 (nonresidents). 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 972-292-6652. www.friscotexas.gov/1491/Music-in-the-Chamber
May 21 | Learn your lawn
Shades of Green Nursery & Landscape is hosting a workshop to eliminate lawn envy. This session will cover best practices for lawn care and maintenance during the summer heat. Attendees will learn when, how and how long to water their lawns; proper mowing techniques; weed management; and more. 10-11 a.m. Free. 7401 Coit Road, Frisco. 972-335-9095. https://shadesofgreeninc.com/events
May 21 | Watch a jiu jitsu competition
Head to the Comerica Center for the Jiu Jitsu World League. The event will feature competitions from youth and adult competitors. Those interested in competing may register before May 15. 9 a.m. $20 (adults), $10 (ages 13-17), $5 (ages 4-12). 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco. www.jjworldleague.com
May 22 | Join a writing group
The Frisco Library hosts monthly meetings for Sisters in Crime’s North Dallas chapter, a national community of mystery writers who share advice, support and networking. Sisters in Crime meets on the fourth Sunday of every month. 2:30 p.m. Free. 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 972-292-5669. www.friscolibrary.com
May 22 | Eat and be merry
The Revel Patio Grill is hosting a Sunday Funday featuring a free concert. In addition to live music, attendees can look forward to a raffle, silent auction and special menu items, including a crawfish boil and birria tacos. 5-11 p.m. Free (admission). 9305 Preston Road, Frisco. 469-384-7700. https://tinyurl.com/3z8drmtv
May 28 | Cheer on the Frisco Fighters
Frisco’s professional indoor football league will play against the Las Vegas Knight Hawks at the Comerica Center. 7:05 p.m. Tickets start at $13. 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco. 214-387-5600. https://friscofighters.com
The Revel Patio Grill is hosting a Sunday Funday featuring a free concert. In addition to live music, attendees can look forward to a raffle, silent auction and special menu items, including a crawfish boil and birria tacos. 5-11 p.m. Free (admission). 9305 Preston Road, Frisco. 469-384-7700. https://tinyurl.com/3z8drmtv
May 28 | Cheer on the Frisco Fighters
Frisco’s professional indoor football league will play against the Las Vegas Knight Hawks at the Comerica Center. 7:05 p.m. Tickets start at $13. 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco. 214-387-5600. https://friscofighters.com
June 3 | Listen to music in the square
The Frisco Square Property Owners Association is bringing back its free summer concert series, "Music in the Square." The month will kick off with live music from Mix tape, a five-member band that plays anything from hip-hop to R&B to country. 7-9 p.m. Free. 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 214-872-1054. www.friscosquare.com/mits
