June 17 | 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 Stockton Helbing Quartet will perform jazz. 8 p.m. $10 (Frisco residents), $15 (nonresidents). 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 972-292-6652. www.friscotexas.gov/1491/music-in-the-chamber
June 18 | Support first responders
Comerica Center will host a first responder benefit concert featuring Craig Morgan, Morgan Evans and Pam Tillis. Thin Line Events and FirstNet Built With AT&T will donate 100% of net profits to nonprofits, charities and foundations that support first responders, military and their families. The concert will be preceded by a free car show, courtesy of Wiley X, Kraken Motorsports and Dotson Tuning. 4:30 p.m. (car show), 7 p.m. (concert). $18-$38. 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco. 214-387-5665. www.thinlineevents.com
June 25 | Learn to code
The Frisco Library will host a video game coding class for middle school students. This session is intended for kids with little to no coding experience. Students are encouraged to bring their own devices. 4-5 p.m. Free. 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 972-292-5669. www.friscolibrary.com
July 3 | Run a 5K
Frisco’s annual Freedom Fest will start with a “Hotter’n Firecrackers” 5K run at Frisco Square. Participants will sport flashing LED lights and their brightest gear while running or walking to electronic music. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal. Prizes will be awarded for Largest Team and Most Creative. 9-10:30 p.m. $30 (individual), $25 (group), $50 (Fire & Ice Challenge). 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 972-292-5000. www.friscofreedomfest.org
July 4 | Watch a fireworks show
The city of Frisco, FC Dallas and CoServ will host a fireworks extravaganza along with the “Taste of Frisco” to celebrate Independence Day. Vendors, including Kona Ice, Pizzeria Testa, The Pink Company and Dippin’ Dots, will have goods for attendees to enjoy. 9:45 p.m. Free (admission). 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 972-292-5074. www.friscofreedomfest.org
Editor's note: The original post has been edited to remove TexasFest Dallas, which has moved to a September date.
