June 12: Admire the arts
Kick off the month by seeing some of Frisco’s artists’ work in the atrium of the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center. The gallery, which takes up all five floors, will be open and available for viewing through October. Times vary. Free. George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 972-292-5000. www.friscotexas.gov/840/Art-in-the-Atrium
June 14: Take a cocktail class
Learn how to make gin-based cocktails at Tricky Fish’s cocktail class. Participants will make two drinks straight from Tricky Fish’s menu and enjoy it alongside some seafood bites. 6-7:30 p.m. $40. Tricky Fish, 6775 Cowboys Way, Ste. 1305, Frisco. 469-384-2660. www.tricky-fish.com/events
June 16: Catch a charity softball game
Support a good cause while watching Cowboys player Micah Parsons, his teammates and his friends compete in a softball game. The two teams will battle it out with charity proceeds benefiting local charities. Stick around for a postgame fireworks show. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25. RoughRiders Field, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco. www.battlefordallas.com
June 17: Spend a weekend with dad
Celebrate Father’s Day with a fully simulated indoor camping experience. The camping “trip” will include tents on indoor turf, a barbecue dinner, breakfast, a game truck, laser tag and more. 5 p.m. Tickets start at $250, $30 per additional child. On the Marquee, 6560 John Hickman Parkway, Ste. 100, Frisco. 214-842-2251. www.eventsonthemarquee.com/events
June 17: Celebrate the history of Juneteenth
Reflect and give to the community by heading to The Star and shopping from some of the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s Black-owned businesses. The day will also feature special performances, live entertainment, lawn games, inflatables, a Miller Lite beer garden and more. 2-6 p.m. Free. Tostitos Championship Plaza at The Star in Frisco, 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco. 972-497-4800. www.thestarinfrisco.com/juneteenth
June 19: Honor the history of Juneteenth
See a screening of “The Last to Know,” a documentary exploring the history of slavery, racial inequality and Juneteenth hosted at On the Marquee. An art exhibit featuring local Black artists and a panel discussion with community leaders and activists will follow the screening. Food trucks will also be available. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10. On the Marquee, 6560 John Hickman Parkway Ste. 100, Frisco. 214-842-2251. www.eventsonthemarquee.com/events
June 21: Have a summer solstice symphony
Spend the longest day of the year rocking out at the annual Make Music Frisco celebration. This international celebration of free music encourages live music of any genre, instrument or skill level across the city through performances and pop-up workshops. All day. Free. 972-292-6652. www.makemusicday.org/frisco
June 24: Stop and smell the rosés
Head to the Omni PGA resort for a Rosé Wine Walk and Tasting. Dress up in pink and white while walking around the new PGA district, sampling rose wine along the way. 5-8 p.m. Ticket price TBA. Omni PGA Frisco Resort, 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco. 469-305-4500. https://bit.ly/3LGM6AM
June 25: Stop, hey, what’s that sound?
Attend an open mic night at the Frisco Discovery Center’s Listening Room. Musicians get five minutes to perform for a crowd in the Black Box Theater. Refreshments will be served after the show for both listeners and performers. Attendance is limited to 100 people. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco. https://bit.ly/4240IQe
June 30: Paint a hero
Make artwork honoring any superhero at Painting With a Twist’s family night Pick Your Hero event. Adult painters are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverage. This event is best suited for children age 5 and up. 5:30-7 p.m. $35. Painting With a Twist, 4112 Legacy Drive, Ste. 306, Frisco. 214-883-8801. https://bit.ly/3oW6Sn6
July 1: It’s a party in the USA
Head to the new PGA Frisco Campus for a joint grand opening and Independence Day celebration by enjoying live music, local food trucks, on-campus restaurants, carnival games, face painting and more. Once it gets dark, sit back and watch a drone show followed by fireworks. A parking pass is required. No lawn chairs are allowed. 6-10 p.m. Ticket prices TBA. The Monument Realty PGA District, 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco. www.pgafrisco.com/event/independence-day-celebration
July 3: Party for America
Kick off the Independence Day celebrations with day one of Frisco Freedom Fest, an annual two-day event. Events include a 5k luminescent run, a cornhole tournament, a Yankee Doodle Poodle dog parade, a dachshund dash and more. 4 p.m. Free. Simpson Plaza, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 972-292-5000. www.friscofreedomfest.org
July 4: Celebrate independence
Celebrate America’s 247th Independence Day the way it was meant to be celebrated—by watching something blow up on day two of the annual Frisco Freedom Fest. Enjoy live music, dancing, performances, food, games, sports, children’s rides and more. The fireworks show takes place at Toyota Stadium but should be visible from Simpson Plaza. 3 p.m. Free. Simpson Plaza, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 972-292-5000. www.friscofreedomfest.org
July 7: Take it back to the ’80s
Celebrate the music of a past time at The Frisco Bar & Grill’s 80s Night featuring live music by local cover band Jackson Crossing. 9 p.m. Free. The Frisco Bar & Grill, 6750 Gaylord Parkway Ste. 120, Frisco. 972-712-0808. https://bit.ly/3LBbN4T
