July 1-31: Where’s Walnut?
The city of Frisco invites residents to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month by going on a scavenger hunt at the city’s parks. A rock painted with Walnut the squirrel will be hidden at the parks every week throughout the month with instructions to return it to The Grove at Frisco Commons once found. Clues will be posted on Play Frisco’s social media accounts. All day. Free. The Grove at Frisco Commons, 8300 McKinney Road, Frisco. 972-292-6500. www.facebook.com/PlayFrisco
July 15: Cheer on fighters
Mixed martial arts fans can head to the Comerica Center to watch contenders battle in a Peak Fighting Championship. Parking costs are not included with a general admission ticket. 5 p.m. Tickets start at $32. Comerica Center, 2601 Ave. of the Stars, Frisco. 214-387-5700. https://bit.ly/42qJv3p
July 21: Watch a movie in the park
Grab a blanket and chairs and watch “Minions: The Rise of Gru” at Jimmy & Clara Jones Park. Snacks, seating and drinks will not be provided. The movie will start at dusk. 8 p.m. Free. Jimmy and Clara Jones Park off Page Street, Frisco. 972-292-6500. www.friscotexas.gov/1783/Movie-in-the-Park
July 22: Shop local
Grab some local produce at a Saturday morning Frisco Rotary Farmers Market pop-up. Peruse booths of fresh vegetables, fruits and more. 8 a.m.-noon. Free to attend. 6048 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco. 214-417-5049. www.friscorotaryfarmersmarket.com
July 24: Sip tequila
Say cheers to National Tequila Day by strolling around the PGA District and sampling tequila-based cocktails and some PGA favorite recipes. 6-8:30 p.m. Ticket prices TBA. The Monument Realty PGA District, 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco. https://bit.ly/43s6zzM
July 29: Attend an author event
Discuss the book “House of Roots and Ruin” and meet its author, Erin A. Craig at a Barnes & Noble Q&A event. Attendees are required to purchase the special edition book from the Frisco location before attending. Free (after book purchase). https://bit.ly/3qnviGU
July 30: Play pickup soccer
Spend a Sunday morning playing soccer with North Texas Pickup Soccer. Players should bring both white and dark jerseys. 9 a.m. Free. Independence Parkway Practice Fields, 11955 Independence Parkway, Frisco. https://bit.ly/3WSiG6R
July 30: Don’t get it lacrosse-d
Watch lacrosse teams from across the globe battle it out in a Premiere Lacrosse League international event. Each match will be played with no time limit and the event itself will include food, games and live music. 3-6 p.m. Tickets start at $125. Sports Academy at the Star, 3800 Gaylord Parkway Ste. 120, Frisco. 214-407-5700. https://bit.ly/3WNWKda
Aug. 3: Paint for a cause
Support an animal-friendly charity by painting at Painting With A Twist. A portion of the money spent will go to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dallas-Fort Worth National Association for Catering and Events. This event is recommended for painters age 18 and up only. 6-9 p.m. $60. Painting With A Twist, 4112 Legacy Drive, Ste. 306, Frisco. 214-883-8801. https://bit.ly/3oLC74G
Aug. 5: Partake in a school supply social
Bring some school supplies and trade them in for a $1 Margaret’s Ice Cream cone at the PGA. A list of requested school supplies will be released before the event. A family-friendly movie will also be shown once the sun sets. Only blankets will be allowed for movie watching and will not be provided. 7-10 p.m. Free. The Monument Realty PGA District, 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco. https://bit.ly/3CeJp44
Aug. 6: Catch a concert
Music lovers can enjoy a night of live music by seeing the Homestead Underground Band perform at the Brass Tap. Free. The Brass Tap, 1951 FM 423, Ste. 900, Frisco. 214-618-0316. https://bit.ly/43QGtXj
Aug. 8: Enjoy a puppet show
Head to the Frisco Public Library for a morning of puppets in the story time room. Tickets for the show will be available at the Youth Services Desk an hour before it is set to start. 10 a.m. Free. Frisco Public Library, 8000 Dallas Parkway, Frisco. 972-292-5669. https://bit.ly/43otKv2
