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Date & Time: Mon - Fri @ 10am - 1pm Location: Strikz Entertainment Address: 8789 Lebanon Road, Frisco Description: Beat the Heat at Strikz! Cost: $15/person * Unlimited Bowling, Lazer Tag & Billiards - $15/person - Shoe Rental Included (Does not include Ticket or Redemption Prizes)
$1 Summer Movies Date & Time: EVERY WEDNESDAY - starts June 17th and runs through Aug. 5th. Shows starting at 10am. Location: AMC Stonebriar Mall Address: 2601 Preston Road, Frisco Description: A different movie every Wednesday Cost: $1 Movies
Date & Time: Newborn to Walkers - Wednesdays @ 10am and 10:30am Walkers to 17 months old - Wednesdays @ 11am and 11:30am Location: Frisco Public Library Address: 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Suite #3000, Frisco Cost: FREE FREE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL PROGRAMS. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis in the library the day of the program. Summer Schedule: June 17 - Picnic Time June 24 - Dog Days of Summer July 1 - Vacation Countdown July 8 - Going to the Zoo July 15 - Summer Lovin'
Date & Time: June 10th through July 15th on Wednesdays at 7pm Location: Frisco Public Library Address: 6101 Frisco Square Blvd Description: All ages! Cost: Free tickets are required to attend all programs. Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis outside of 1st floor council chambers on the day of the program. Schedule: June 10th - Me, Myself & I June 17th - Time to Eat! June 24th - Scurrying Mice July 1st - Folk & Fairytales July 8th - Noisy Animals July 15th - All Wet!
Celina Balloon Festival Date & Time: June 26th from 6pm to 10pm; 27th from 7am to 11pm Location: Old Celina Park Address: 12670 FM 428 Celina Description: Hot Air Balloon festival, includes Balloon glows, Arts and Craft Vendors, Food , live entertainment and MORE! The city will present a firework show on Saturday night. Free Admission.
Cinema in the CircleDate & Time: Each Saturday from 8pm to 10pm from June 7th through June 28th and July 3rd after Kaboom Town Location: Addison Arts & Events District Address: 4970 Addison Circle Drive, Addison Description: Bring a blanket to see some big-screen action under the stars for free. The schedule for the series, presented by the town of Addison, includes Back to the Future (June 5), The Goonies (June 12), Jurassic Park (June 19), Jaws (June 26), Raiders of the Lost Ark (July 3). Cost: FREE OUTDOOR SUMMER MOVIES
Cool Thursday Concert SeriesDate & Time: Every Thursday, April 30 - July 30, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Location: Dallas Arboretum Address: 8617 Garland Road Dallas TX 75218 Description: Pack a picnic and enjoy your favorite concert on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn overlooking scenic White Rock Lake. May 7 - Satisfaction: A Rolling Stones Experience; May 14 - Emerald City; May 21 - Asleep at the Wheel May 28 -The M80’s June 4 - The Project; June 11 - Dallas Unlimited; June 18 - Kraig Parker: A Tribute to “The King” ; June 25 - Reality Bites July 2 - 4 Way Street; July 9 - Christies Ex - The Billy Joel tribute band; July 16 - The Crawfish Band; July 23 - Le Freak; July 30 - Fast Lane Cost: Purchase a Season Pass to the Spring/Summer concert series, including all Cool Thursday concerts from April 30 to July 30, or a Combo Season Pass which includes the Spring/Summer concert series as well as the fall concert series, which includes all concerts from September 17 to October 30. One pass per person. Family, Sustaining, and Patron level memberships may purchase up to 6 tickets at the member rate. Individual memberships may purchase up to 2 tickets at the member rate.
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Date & Time: every Thursday @ 11:15am & Saturday @ 1:15pm Location: Angelika Theatre Address: 7205 Bishop Road, Suite E6, Plano Description: Moms can enjoy a movie and take the kids too! Cost: Kids under age 5 are FREE!
Date & Time: June 13th through July 18th on Saturdays at 10:30am Location: Frisco Public Library Address: 6101 Frisco Square Blvd Description: For all ages! Cost: Free tickets are required to attend all programs. Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis outside of 1st floor council chambers on the day of the program. Schedule: June 13th - Me, Myself & I June 20th - Time to Eat! June 27th - Scurrying Mice July 4th - LIBRARY CLOSED July 11th - Noisy Animals July 18th - All Wet!
Frisco Community Band Summer Concert Series Date & Time: June 9th & June 23rd from 7pm to 9pm Location: Frisco Commons Address: 8000 McKinney Rd Description: Featuring a variety of literature, including marches, patriotic music, as well as other exciting pieces! The Jazz Band will also be performing during these concerts. Bring your lawn chairs, a picnic, and enjoy an evening of live music! Cost: FREE
Date & Time: Each Friday night in June. Music will begin at 7:30. Location: Warren Sports Complex Address: 7599 Eldorado Parkway, Frisco Description: Bring the kids, bring the grandparents! Bring the neighbors, if you like them! Bare feet, wagons and picnics allowed. Concessions by the St. Francis Knights of Columbus/Boy Scouts. Cost: FREE! June 5 - Eleven Hundred Springs June 12 - Joe Jonas Band June 19 - Brave Combo June 26 - Carolyn Wonderland
First Friday Film Series  Date & Time: June 5th at 7:30pm - Thoroughly Modern Millie; July 3rd at 7:30pm - ET; August 7th at 7:30pm - Jailhouse Rock Location: Palace Arts Center Address: 300 South Main St, Grapevine Description: We have everything from Bollywood to western classics to modern classics. Bring in a receipt from any Grapevine restaurant and receive $2.50 off the admission price. Discount is not valid for tickets purchased online. However, if you purchase your tickets online, and bring in a receipt from any Grapevine restaurant, your popcorn is on the house. Cost: Admission is $7.50.
Summer Blast Description: FREE Fireworks every Friday night at 9:30 p.m. along the shores of Lake Grapevine. Bring your blankets and picnic baskets to enjoy the FREE show shimmering on the lake!
Jazz Under the Stars Date & Time: Thursdays May 21 - June 25 @ 8pm Location: Ross Avenue Plaza, Downtown Dallas Address: Ross Avenue, Dallas Description: Summer nights sizzle with cool jazz under the stars. Bring a picnic and blanket or purchase food and beverages on-site Cost: FREE
Movies in the Square Date & Time: Every Friday nite @ 9:00 PM beginning June 5 through July 31 - Live, pre-show entertainment most nights at 8:30. Bring blankets, chairs and picnics Location: Frisco Square, movie screen will be located on City Hall Plaza Address: Main Street, Frisco Description: Family-oriented movies. Refreshments such as snow cones, popcorn and nuts available. Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the outdoor movies in comfort. Cost: FREE
Movies: June 5 - The Muppet Movie; June 12 - An American Tail; June 19 - Beethoven; June 26 – October Sky; July 3 – No movie tonight. Set up for Freedom Fest! July 10 – Curious George; July 17 – The Tale of Despereaux; July 24 – Babe; July 31 – Christmas in July
When looking for summer fun, don't forget about Frisco City Parks. Frisco parks are the best! There's a variety to choose from - some with pools, some with splash pads, some with baseball fields, some with picnic areas! And the best part is.....they're FREE!
Date & Time: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years old) Tuesdays & Fridays at 12pm and 12:30pm Toddlers (18 months to 3 years old) Tuesdays & Fridays at 10am, 10:30am, 11am and 11:30am Location: Frisco Public Library Address: 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Suite #3000, Frisco
Schedule: June 9th & 12th: Dinomania June 16th & 19th: time to Eat/Fiesta June 23rd & 26th: Special Friends June 30th: Flowers July 3rd: LIBRARY CLOSED July 7th & 10th: Mother Goose Tales July 14th & 17th: Mesmerizing Stories Cost: FREE
FREE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL PROGRAMS. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis in the library the day of the program.
Date & Time: Saturday, June 13th and July 11th @ 3pm Location: Frisco Public Library Address: 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Suite #3000, Frisco Description: Elementary age kids bring your favorite book from home or choose one from the library, and read it to a Heart of Texas Therapy Dog. Cost: FREE FREE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL PROGRAMS. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis in the library the day of the program.
Location: Frisco & Little Elm Public Library Ages: 2 - 12 yrs Description: The reading program is easy and fun for kids to participate. Kids can earn a FREE circus ticket to any Dallas/Fort Worth Ringling Bros. performance in July and August by simply doing their library reading! Enroll with the librarian to get started. Kids will receive cool bookmarks, clown noses, puzzles and coloring sheets, too! Cost: FREE
Date & Time: Fridays @ 5 - 8 - June, July & August
Location: Frisco Fire Safety Town Address: Located adjacent to the new Central Fire Station, Main Street, FriscoDescription: Sit inside a real fire engine. Attend a short safety presentation at 6:00 or 7:00 pm. See our safety house and mini-townscape. Jeep and bike rides (alternating every half hour). Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Come on out and see us at Frisco Fire Safety Town! Cost: FREE!
Date & Time: Each one-hour program will be offered four times daily @ 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Location: Frisco Fire Safety Town Address: Located adjacent to the new Central Fire Station, Main Street, Frisco Description: Programs include a safety presentation, hands-on interaction with students and a tour of the outdoor town, weather permitting. All programs focus on four core safety points: prevention, preparation, recognition and response to each safety topic. Programs: MON - Babysitter Safety or Severe Weather Safety; TUES - Outdoor Safety; WED - Home & Life Safety; THURS - Fire Safety; FRI - Bicycle & Wheel Safety. Ages: Kindergarten, first and second grade. Third, fourth and fifth grade students are given instruction on the same topics in a separate classroom and at a more advanced level. Cost: FREE
Sounds of Lewisville Summer Concert Series & FREE MOVIES!
Date & Time: Tuesday nights, June 2 - June 30 @ 7 pm Location: Old Town Lewisville, adjacent to Lewisville City Hall Address: Old Town Area at Poydras and Main Streets, Lewisville Description: Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs. Alcohol is prohibited at the concert series. Cost: FREE Reel Lewisville Movie Nights - FREE movie starting at 9:30 p.m. after the concert
Date & Time: June 11th through July 16th, Thursdays at 10am, 11:30am, 2pm and 3:30pm Location: Frisco Public Library Address: 6101 Frisco Square Blvd Description: For ages entering Kindergarten to 5th grade. Cost: Free tickets are required to attend all programs. Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis outside of 1st floor council chambers on the day of the program. Schedule: June 11th - Critterman June 18th - Puppeteer June 25th - Magician July 2nd - Mad Science July 9th - Music & Stories July 16th - Native Texas Critters
Date & Time: June 4th - August 2nd Location: Frisco Public Library Address: 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Ste 3000 Description: How it works: • Starting June 4th, pick up 1 reading log per child (Birth - 5th Grade) • Read and record 10 books • Return log July 6th - August 2nd for prizes*
*Prizes available while supplies last Cost: FREE
Summer Rhythms by the Lake Date & Time: Every Friday in June @ 8- 10pm Location: Little Elm Park Amphitheather Description: The Town of Little Elm and the Little Elm Chamber of Commerce presents Summer Rhythms by the Lake. at the Bring your coolers and chairs and enjoy the music. No glass containers or pets allowed. Cost: FREE
Summer SalsaDate & Time: Saturdays in August @ 7 p.m. - Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Location: Esplanade Park Address: 5004 Addison Circle Drive, Addison Description: Spice up your Saturday Nights with LIVE Salsa Music! Cost: FREE
Visit our Summer Story Times & Summer Reading Program Section for all the Info on FREE Story Times at your local library this summer.
Symphonic Saturdays Date & Time: Every Saturday @ 8pm - 10pm in June 6, 13, 20 & 27 Location: Esplanade Park Address: 5044 Addison Circle Drive, Addison Description: You bring the blanket, we'll bring the symphony! Cost: FREE
Date: June 4 through August 2 Location: Frisco Library Description: How to Participate: • Starting June 4, pick up a title log • Read 6 books & record titles on the log • Return log Jul. 6 - Aug. 2 for prizes* • Attend any or all of the free teen programs
*Prizes available while supplies last For teens entering 6th Grade through 12th Grade Summer Progams Wednesdays at 2pm; June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15 Summer Movies Fridays at 2pm; June 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17 Teen Anime Club 3rd Thursday from 6pm to 7pm; May 21, June 18, July 16
Location: - Tuesday, June 2. Kidd Springs Park Rain site: Kidd Springs Park Recreation Center 8 – 9 p. m.
- Wednesday, June 3. Dallas Arboretum 8 – 9 p. m. Rain site: Cancels. Free Tickets available by calling Arboretum at 214.515.6500 (capacity limited).
- Wednesday, June 10. Exall Park Rain site: Latino Cultural Center 8 – 9 p. m.
Description: This is a series of free outdoor performances by the Symphony in Dallas-area parks throughout the spring. Produced in conjunction with the city of Dallas' Office of Cultural Affairs and Parks and Recreation, these concerts attract more than 35,000 music enthusiasts. Cost: Parks Concerts are free and open to the public.
Dates: July 5, 12, 19 & 26Time: Doors Open @ 2:00pm; For the Love of Music @ 2:30pm; Feature Performance @ 3:00pm Location: TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS at Fair Park Address: 3601 Martin Luther King, Dallas Description: Free classical music programs held in the air-conditioned comfort of the Grand Hall, with beautiful views of the Texas Discovery Gardens. These family friendly concerts annually feature outstanding musicians drawn from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Opera Orchestra and area university faculties. Cost: FREE! NO Reservations Required!
Date & Time: June 24th, July 15th, and August 19th Location: First United Methodist Church Address: 7659 Preston Road, Frisco Description: One Wednesday of each month during the summer months, First Church will have an outing for the whole family.
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