Youth football camps, baseball and more things to do in Frisco during July and August

Toyota Stadium welcomes Banda El Recodo and Gerardo Ortiz for their “La Invasion” tour. The group will perform banda, norteno and mariachi music for attendees. General admission tickets are $70. Children under 10 are free and do not require a ticket. Gates open at 2:30 p.m. 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco. 214- 705-6700. www.bit.ly/LAInvasion

July 12 | Touch a truck

Play Frisco brings big trucks to Frisco for the department’s Touch a Truck event at Northeast Community Park. The hands-on interaction event will feature vehicles that can drive, fly and float. The free event is from 8:30-10:30 a.m. 2895 Honey Grove Drive, Frisco. 972-292-6500. www.playfrisco.com

July 13 | Learn with live animals

Meet furry friends at the Frisco Public Library during the “All About Animals” educational program. Children grades kindergarten through 5th grade can learn how animals conserve water, depend on water to survive and live with an abundance of fresh water every day. Free tickets will be available at the door 30 minutes before showtime on the 4th Floor in the McCallum Room at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center. Showtimes are at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. 6101 Frisco Square Blvd.,Frisco. 972- 292-5669. www.friscolibrary.com

July 16 | Listen to music on Main Street

The streets become a stage as local musicians perform across seven blocks of downtown Frisco. The Melody of Hope nonprofit brings its Nashville and Austin experience to Frisco with more than 10 performers in the Rail District. The free event is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the third Saturday of every month. A full list of performers and map is available on the event website. www.musiconmainfrisco.org

July 16 | Admire the arts

Frisco Parks and Recreation hosts their annual “Play Artistically” open house to showcase the arts in the Black Box Theater and Frisco Art Gallery in The Frisco Discovery Center. The event will feature performances from an Irish dance team, Theatre Frisco, Dallas Classical singers and live painting. The free event is from 2-4 p.m. 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco. 972-292-6500. www.playfrisco.com

July 16-17 | Meet content creators

YouTube streamer Tim ‘TimTheTatman’ Betar is hosting a tailgate event at the Ford Center. The festival-style event will feature an in-person esports event, car show, music, yard games and retro arcade. The popular internet personality also invites fellow content creators to meet with their fans at the event. Tickets for the weekend start at $99. Festivities begin at 12 p.m. on Friday. 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco. www.tatmantailgate.com

July 29- Aug. 14 | See 'Something Rotten!'

Watch young performers as Theatre Frisco presents “Something Rotten!” at the black box theater in the Frisco Discovery Center. The show follows two brothers Nick and Nigel who are trying to write a hit play when they are told the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting all at the same time. The duo set out to write the world’s first musical. Tickets start at $20. Performance times vary depending on show date. 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco. 972-370-2266. www.theatrefrisco.com

Aug. 5 | Listen to live music

Father-daughter music trio “Shaw Revolver” brings their talents to The Frisco Bar. The group plays rock-n-roll, blues, folk motown, rockabilly, tejano, and originals of all styles. 9 p.m. 1 a.m. 6750 Gaylord Parkway Ste. 120, Frisco. 972- 712-0808. www.thefriscobar.com

Watch a baseball game

Baseball fans can head to Riders Field to cheer on the Frisco RoughRiders as they play against the Midland RockHounds and Amarillo Sod Poodles. The first pitch is thrown at 7:05 p.m. for games Tuesday- Saturday and 6:05 p.m. on Sunday. The RoughRiders follow a themed schedule for their games:

• Silver Slugger Tuesday- Fans 65 years and older receive a $10 ticket at the box office.
• Texas Baseball Legends Wednesday- Baseball legend hosts meet and greet with fans.
• Thirsty Thursday- Fans can enjoy $3 Yuengling through the 7th inning in the seating bowl.
• Fireworks Friday, Sky- Lit Saturday- Firework show held directly following the end of game.
• Kids Sunday Funday- Kid-themed day held at Riders Field.

12 Silver Slugger Tuesday vs. Midland

13 Texas Baseball Legends Wednesday vs. Midland

14 Thirsty Thursday vs. Midland

15 Fireworks Friday vs. Midland

16 Sky-Lit Saturday vs. Midland

17 Kids Sunday Funday vs. Midland

August (vs. Amarillo)

2 Silver Slugger Tuesday vs. Amarillo

3 Texas Baseball Legends Wednesday with Eric Nadel vs. Amarillo

4 Thirsty Thursday vs. Amarillo

5 Fireworks Friday vs. Amarillo

6 Sky-Lit Saturday vs. Amarillo

7 Kids Sunday Funday vs. Amarillo

Ticket prices starting at $11. 7300 Roughriders Trail, Frisco. 972-334-1993. www.milb.com/frisco/tickets