Last week, we went Back to School. This week, it’s Back to Football! The Star in Frisco will host the Dallas Cowboys preseason training camp, a community yoga class, a football-themed movie night, and Painting With a Twist! All of this and more… This Week in Frisco!
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Monday, August 20
Kids and Family
Momma Meet UP – PJs and Pancakes: 8:00 am – 11:00 am at UP Inspired Kitchen. Their playhouse on the patio is a beautiful place for moms to MEET UP and share quality time with each other and their littles.
Community
Special School Board Meeting – 2018 Tax Rate Adoption: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, FISD Administration Board Room. The School Board will meet in special session to discuss and adopt the District’s 2018 tax rate, which is proposed to decrease by two cents from $1.46 to $1.44. A public hearing will also be held during the meeting.
Sports
Dallas Cowboys Preseason Training Camp at The Star: August 20-28. Training Camp kicks off with an Opening Ceremony on Monday, August 20 at 5:30 pm with the first of five practices open to the public. Training camp dates at The Star include August 20-21, August 23-24, and August 28th. In addition, the Back To Football event will take place throughout The Star campus, with live music, family-friendly games, and more.
Tuesday, August 21
Restaurants
Treasured Tuesdays at UP Inspired Kitchen: Every Tuesday in August UP will donate 20% of sales to Treasured Vessels Foundation when you say “Treasured” at check out. Meet friends for coffee, breakfast, brunch or lunch and support an incredible cause.
Sports
Dallas Cowboys Preseason Training Camp at The Star: August 20-28. Training Camp kicks off with an Opening Ceremony on Monday, August 20 at 5:30 pm with the first of five practices open to the public. Training camp dates at The Star include August 20-21, August 23-24, and August 28th. In addition, the Back To Football event will take place throughout The Star campus, with live music, family-friendly games, and more.
Wednesday, August 22
Business and Entrepreneurship
Mayor’s Business Round Table: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at the Omni Hotel Frisco. A regularly scheduled outreach event by Mayor Jeff Cheney for the citizens of Frisco.
Thursday, August 23
Arts
Hollyhock Presents An Artful Evening: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Come celebrate the unveiling of the newest addition to Fields House, created by Frisco Fine Art. Enjoy sips and light bites along with discovering new local artists.
Entertainment
Back to Football: Paint Night at The Star: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at The Star. Painting with a Twist will host a family painting class on Tostitos Championship Plaza. Space is limited, so register today.
Sports
Dallas Cowboys Preseason Training Camp at The Star: August 20-28. Training Camp kicks off with an Opening Ceremony on Monday, August 20 at 5:30 pm with the first of five practices open to the public. Training camp dates at The Star include August 20-21, August 23-24, and August 28th. In addition, the Back To Football event will take place throughout The Star campus, with live music, family-friendly games, and more.
Friday, August 24
Arts
Headshot Happy Hour Networking Event: 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Frisco Fine Art in The Rail District. Stop by to enjoy some wine, do some networking, and have the resident photographer do a professional headshot at a great price!
Entertainment
Toasting to Touchdowns: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm. Join the Omni Frisco Hotel, the official hotel of the Dallas Cowboys, for the newest tradition of toasting to the upcoming 2018 football season. Take advantage of the elevated pool deck and bar, The Edge. Featuring DJSC, signature cocktails, and tailgate-inspired culinary dishes will make it the ultimate fan experience.
Sports
Dallas Cowboys Preseason Training Camp at The Star: August 20-28. Training Camp kicks off with an Opening Ceremony on Monday, August 20 at 5:30 pm with the first of five practices open to the public. Training camp dates at The Star include August 20-21, August 23-24, and August 28th. In addition, the Back To Football event will take place throughout The Star campus, with live music, family-friendly games, and more.
Saturday, August 25
Shopping and Services
Frisco Rotary Farmer’s Market: 8:00am-Noon every Saturday from April 21, 2018 through October 27, 2018 for farm fresh produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, preserves, handcrafted items and more.
Health and Fitness
Back to Football – Yoga on the Plaza: 8:00 am – 9:00 am. Start your Saturday off right with a one-hour yoga class on Tostitos Championship Plaza. Don’t forget to bring water and your yoga mat! Class is free and open to the public.
Entertainment
Movie Night at The Star: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Tostitos Championship Plaza at The Star. Enjoy a night out with the family to explore The Star District and enjoy a free outdoor showing of Remember The Titans. Free.
Sports
Frisco RoughRiders: 7:05 pm at Dr Pepper Ballpark. The Frisco RoughRiders vs. Midland. Bonus: State Fair Night
Sunday, August 26
Sports
Frisco RoughRiders: 7:05 pm at Dr Pepper Ballpark. The Frisco RoughRiders vs. Midland. Bonus: Post-game fireworks and Girl Power Night! In conjunction with National Women’s Equality Day, the Riders are celebrating the impact women have made on society. As part of the special evening, they’ll have a female PA announcer, DJ, bat girls and more, along with messages from influential women in sports.
What MOVES You?
7228 Old Province Way, Frisco TX 75034
Breathtaking curb appeal is just the beginning! Bright open floorplan boasts hardwoods, beautiful architecture, elegant finishes, plantation shutters, study with French doors, guest suite with full bath down. Dramatic entry with soaring ceilings, graceful curving staircase flanked by formal living and dining. Gorgeous kitchen has… (find out more!
3052 Aerial Drive, Frisco TX 75033
Curb appeal is just the beginning! Hardwood floors lead from the front door throughout the downstairs living areas. Stacked formal living and dining are open and perfect for entertaining. Kitchen has SS appliances, 5 burner gas cooktop, granite counters, dark wood cabinets, glass tile backsplash and a breakfast bar. Family room is… (find out more!)
684 Lismore Drive, Frisco TX 75034
2017 completed Modern MainVue home features crisp, clean lines, lots of seamless windows, elegant finishes and light hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen has high-end SS Electrolux appliances, 5 burner gas stove, quartz counters, large island with sink, coffee bar and white lacquer front cabinets. The kitchen nook and living room both have… (find out more!)
2453 Mare Road, Carrollton TX 75010
Custom Normandy home on quiet cul-de-sac boasts bright, open floorplan with soaring ceilings, scraped hardwoods, ample storage, high-end finishes throughout. Impressive entry has views of elegant staircase, fabulous dining with 2-story wall of windows, study with French doors adjacent. Gourmet kitchen includes… (find out more!)
Deals & Discounts
- PLUSH Dentistry – In AUGUST, get FREE Sonicare tooth brushes for kids ages 4 and above, and FREE Glo Whitening for parents who come in for an exam and a cleaning before Back-to-School
- Legacy Locators – Let Legacy Locators find you the perfect apartment… If your search results in a lease, you’ll receive a $100 gift card OR 2 hours of free moving!
- Cherry Blow Dry Bar – In AUGUST, we’re making our memberships even more irresistible by giving you a FREE BLOWOUT when you sign up as a new member! We have monthly and pre-paid options that help you save up to $20.99 per blowout! Become a Cherry member today! Offer valid until 8/31/18.
- Mochas & Javas – In AUGUST, get 50% off 1 dozen Texas Kolaches every Wednesday all month long!
- Growing IQ – Help your child discover math concepts with our Back-To-School promotion! Book a FREE math trial class with Growing IQ and get a 15% discount by mentioning “LIFESTYLE FRISCO” when you register.
- Practical Fitness – GIVE US 1 HOUR A WEEK & WE’LL TRANSFORM YOUR BODY! In AUGUST, join us for our Back-To-School Special for Parents. We’ll add 4 FREE sessions to any package purchased all month long!
- BEYOND Studios – In AUGUST, it’s our “Friends with Benefits” promo in-studio! Try us out with your first class FREE for new clients when you bring a friend to class. And, it’s only $99Intro Month for New Clients only all month long.
- Vitality Bowls – Our AUGUST “Bowl of the Month” is… The BRAINIAC Bowl! With a lot of students going Back-To-School, this bowl is packed with brain-powering superfoods like ginkgo, which is great for students (or anyone!) needing a cognitive boost. Ginkgo is the ultimate brain food! The base of the Brainiac Bowl is Organic Acai & Acerola blended with Coconut Milk, Ginkgo, Kale, Banana, and Pineapple, and it’s topped with Hemp/Flax Seed Granola, Kiwi, Blueberries, & Chia Seeds.
- Sweets On A Stick – In AUGUST, Get 10% off any Custom Order of two dozen or more all month long!
- SkinBasix – In AUGUST, come in and enjoy our Back-To-School/Work Special! Bring back clear skin with our $70 Clearing Facial – includes cleanse, exfoliation, and a full 30-minute LED session to reduce breakouts, moisturize the skin, plus provide SPF protection.
- Title Boxing Club – In AUGUST, we’re waving your enrollment with your 1st and last month down on our unlimited membership options ($99 value). Plus, get $10 off the monthly rate on our unlimited membership options for as long as you want AND a FREE TITLE Boxing Club Starter Kit (also a $99 value): TITLE sports bag, TITLE hand-wraps, TITLE mesh hand-wrap wash bag, TITLE boxing gloves, and TITLE t-shirt.
- Jungle Joe’s – In AUGUST, get $5 off Joe’s Cafe menu items with a purchase of $20 or more! Cannot be combined with any other offer.
- Freshii – In AUGUST, the Early Bird gets 25% off breakfast between 8am and 10am every day all month long! Plus, get FREE Energii Bites with any $20 purchase Cannot be combined with other offers.
- Monat – Know someone with hair and/or scalp concerns? Or, do you just want your hair to look younger? In AUGUST, get a FREE gift (worth $25) AND a 15% DISCOUNT with FREE shipping on all of your favorite products! Take the hair quiz or ask Lisa how to improve your hair.
GET READY FOR:
Dallas Cowboys Preseason Training Camp at The Star: August 20-28. Training Camp kicks off with an Opening Ceremony on Monday, August 20 at 5:30 pm with the first of five practices open to the public. Training camp dates at The Star include August 20-21, August 23-24, and August 28th. In addition, the Back To Football event will take place throughout The Star campus, with live music, family-friendly games, and more.
Mayor’s Veterans Social: August 31, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at City Works (2nd floor). The Frisco Veterans Advisory Committee invites you to attend Mayor Jeff Cheney’s Veteran Social for an evening of camaraderie. This social will focus on the “Purple Heart.”
Havana Nights in Frisco: September 1 at Bottled in Bond Cocktail Parlor. Cuban BBQ with a whole roasted pig! Featured drinks, a cigar roller, and more! Taking reservations now.
HeartStories GNO – Staying Alive: September 6. 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm at Crest Infiniti. Gather the girls for a groovy girl’s night out that could seriously save your life.
Market at The Star – Flea Style: September 8, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. This new, open-air market will host 30 booths featuring a curated mix of fashion, jewelry, home décor and other unique lifestyle goods. In addition, enjoy food specials from neighboring restaurants, free children’s activities and more!
Vitality Bowls’ One Year Anniversary: September 15. Celebrate one year of vitamin-packed acai bowls, nutritious smoothies, and other healthy bites at Vitality Bowls in Frisco! Stay tuned for more details.
Frisco Fine Art Fall Camp: Every Saturday in September, 9:30 am – 11:30 am for grades K-12.
Frisco Parks and Rec Mother Son Dance: September 22. There’s a party in the galaxy! This year’s annual Mother Son Dance is going to be ‘Out of this World!’ Tickets on sale now. Come dressed as your favorite spaceman or sci-fi character if you like.
Frisco Arts Walk and 5K: October 6, 8:30 am 2:00 pm. Frisco’s first arts-themed 5K along the beautiful grounds of HALL Park in Frisco. Walkers and runners will be inspired by the art of the HALL Collection located throughout the park. The route will also include pop-up music, artists, and dancers throughout the scenic path!
