Do your kids love arcades, laser tag, and bowling as much as mine? Strikz in Frisco is definitely their happy place! And now newly renovated, Strikz is ready to play this spring and summer! Here’s why you should plan a visit to Strikz soon! View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Blacklight Bowling And regular bowling, too! Strikz has 32 bowling at your disposal, 12 of which are in the blacklight lit Rose Room where the tunes are bumping and sports play on the big screens. Strikz’s state-of-the art lanes offer the traditional 10 frame bowling you grew up with, plus new games and set-ups t ..read more

Ninja Nation in Frisco is about to become your kiddos’s newest obsession! I recently took my two kids, ages 10 and 8, and some friends to play at Ninja Nation, and they haven’t stopped asking to go back since. Here are 5 reasons you need to get to Ninja Nation ASAP! 1. Open gym Raining outside? Freezing? Burning hot? No worries! Just drop in for open gym at Ninja Nation at your convenience! You can purchase a pass for one or two hours of open play, up through a full-day pass. New open gym sessions start each half hour during their operating hours. Pro tip: Wear athletic shoes! Ninja Nation is ..read more

One of our favorite things to do as a couple are escape rooms! Okay… MY favorite thing to do as a couple are escape rooms, and my hubby happily indulges me. Escape rooms are a fun challenge if you love solving puzzles and putting your brain to the test to think outside the box and your daily life routine. I also love the one-on-one, distraction-free time they provide to us on date nights. But recently, we did something new… We tried an escape room WITH THE KIDS! Read on for our experience and review of escaping from Countdown2Escape in Downtown Frisco as a family. Kids’ Experience For referenc ..read more

Grab your friends and let’s SHUFFLE! Electric Shuffle is the newest draw in Deep Ellum, where you and your friends will have a blast playing old school shuffleboard with a very modern glow-up. We got to experience a night out at Electric Shuffle recently and it was the best time we’ve had in quite a while. The historic building in Deep Ellum has a ton of character and the atmosphere and decor is incredibly special and unique. Electric Shuffle is the perfect spot for your next group outing or mom’s night out! Head’s up that it’s adults only- 18+ before 7pm and 21+ after 7pm, so book those baby ..read more

My mom, Elizabeth, is the first person I call when something of significance happens, good or bad. She’s the first person I go to for advice and is my most trusted confidant. It’s been a joy to transition from a mother-daughter relationship to a true friendship with her. She was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 at age 47. I remember literally falling to my knees and not being able to catch my breath when she told me. Continue reading at NBCF.ORG ..read more

Watters Creek is an upscale outdoor shopping and lifestyle center in Allen, at the intersection of I-75 and Bethany Drive, and is one of our favorite places to hang out as a family! I’ve also been known to sneak over there on my own for a little solo retail therapy. The shopping at Watters Creek is fantastic, and our family especially enjoys the outdoor patio dining options, kids’ play area and local events. Watters Creek is such a fun and family-friendly place to spend the day. Wondering what to do at Watters Creek? Read on! Continue reading at Collin County Moms ..read more

Volunteering is a terrific way to get involved with the community, as residents can – and often do – make a difference. In the final installment of Frisco STYLE’s exclusive digital series What Every Newcomer Should Know, learn about several ways new and longtime Frisco residents can lend a hand to support city government as well as various local organizations. LOCAL VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS: City of Frisco Frisco Family Services Frisco Humane Society National Breast Cancer Foundation Legacy Humane Society Becky’s Hope Horse Rescue Continue reading at Frisco Style Magazine ..read more

One way to quickly – and meaningfully – become part of the community is to attend public meetings and forums. In the third installment of Frisco STYLE’s exclusive digital series What Every Newcomer Should Know, we share several ways new Frisconians – as well as longtime residents – can become better connected to the community. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Frisco City Council meetings Frisco Town Hall meetings Frisco ISD Board of Trustees meetings Frisco Chamber of Commerce Leadership Frisco™ Frisco Fanatics Read more at Frisco Style Magazine ..read more

Drive on any of Frisco’s bustling major thoroughfares and it will likely come as no surprise to learn that the city’s population increased by nearly 92 percent between 2010 and 2020. What was once a small farming town decades ago is now officially the 14th-largest city in Texas, boasting more than 224,000 residents. For many new citizens, learning the lay of the land and becoming entrenched in the community may prove key in making the successful transition from newcomer to full-fledged Frisconian. If Frisco is your new home, we offer you a heartfelt welcome, as well as this informative (albeit ..read more

Whether you’re new to Frisco or a long-time resident, it’s important to be in the loop. Where are the best places to eat and shop? What is there to do? And, most importantly, where do all the cool kids hang out? We’ve compiled our non-inclusive list of must-do events and attractions, and must-see and visit restaurants, businesses and other hotspots that should be atop your Frisco bucket list. TIME TO DINE WELCOME TO SPORTS CITY, USA ART, CULTURE AND FUN, OH MY! FRISCO FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS RETAIL THERAPY LOCAL LANDMARKS Read more at Frisco Style Magazine ..read more