City of Frisco Municipal Volunteer Program

Frisco Heritage Museum
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
6455 Page Street

2025 Dates:
August 9 - In Bloom
September 13 - Deep Glow
October 11 - Hispanic Heritage

Guests will play historically at the Frisco Heritage Center every second Saturday of the month. With new themes and activities each month, visitors will find new ways to play every time. They can explore the museum, tour historic homes, watch a live blacksmith demonstration, have fun with a hands-on activity, and more. Volunteers will assist with event set up, clean up, and a variety of activities. 

Saturday, September 27 
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Frisco Heritage Center
6455 Page Street

Volunteer with the Frisco Heritage Association at their annual Shawnee Trail Cowboy Day! This celebration gives visitors a glimpse of what life was like along the Shawnee Trail in the days before modern conveniences. This year's event features perennial favorites and new activities for the entire family, including:

• Wild West Shows
• Living Longhorn
• Stagecoach Rides
• Armadillo Races
• Pony Rides
• Kids' Arts & Crafts
• Western Theme Photo Booth
• Blacksmith Demonstrations
• Live Music
• Food Trucks

Signs ups will be available 2-3 weeks prior to the event. 

Saturday, October 25
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Frisco Heritage Center
6455 Page Street

We need volunteers to join the holiday fun at the annual Heritage Halloween event!

Volunteer assignments at this family-friendly gathering include helping with the following activities: 

Event Set Up
Crafts & Games
Passing Out Candy
Event Clean Up

Volunteer signups will open 2-3 weeks prior to the event. We hope to see you there!

Saturday, December 18 
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Frisco Heritage Center
6455 Page Street

Walnut’s Wassail Walk volunteers will assist with performers, crafts, and help spread holiday cheer. This festive holiday event features live music by Max and Heather Stalling in the chapel, local arts groups, holiday-themed activities, free treats, and hot wassail. Plus, Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a special appearance, presented by the Heritage Association of Frisco.

Wassail is a beverage made from hot mulled cider mixed with spices. People would drink it as a part of wassailing. This ancient English Yuletide tradition involved door-to-door charity giving and salutations. It was also used to ensure a good harvest the following year. Signups are posted about two weeks prior to the event. 

Frisco Heritage Museum
2026 Date: TBD
6455 Page Street

Blackland Prairie Day is a celebration of all things Blackland Prairie. Families of all ages can visit the Frisco Heritage Center for activities centered around the Blackland Prairie of Texas from 10-11 a.m. The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center will be presenting in the Depot from 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. featuring three incredible birds of prey found in North Texas.

Volunteers will help with different activity stations throughout the event. This event is held annually in the spring. Volunteer signups are posted about 2 weeks prior to the event. 

Frisco Heritage Museum
2026 Date: TBD
6455 Page Street

Children ages 3 to 6 years old will go on an adventure with Cotton, the history-loving teddy bear, at the Frisco Heritage Museum’s Teddy Bear Picnic! This special event is held in the spring and hosted by the Heritage Association of Frisco. This 'bear-y' fun event will feature story time, hands-on activity stations, a Teddy bear Parade, and much more! Volunteers are needed to help assist with the different activities and crafts. Signups will open about 2-3 weeks prior to the event. 

Saturday, September 6
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Frisco Athletic Center
Frisco Water Park 
5828 Nancy Jane Lane

Love dogs? Play Frisco – Parks and Recreation has a fun opportunity for you! We need help during our annual, much anticipated Paws in the Pool event for Frisco's favorite canine friends. All volunteers will need to be comfortable in water, interacting and cleaning up after all sizes and breeds of dogs, and communicating with dog owners. 

There will be three different shifts to choose from and the opportunity to work with small and medium dogs or large dogs. Volunteer signups are posted in August. We hope you can join us.  

Date: 2025 TBD
Frisco Athletic Center 
Indoor Aquatic Center
5828 Nancy Jane Lane

We are excited for the return of the Pumpkin Dunk. Children can swim and "pick" a pumpkin from our floating pumpkin patch and then paint and decorate it! Volunteers will assist children at the painting/decorating station, help pass out candy and monitor the face painting line. Signups are posted in early October.    

Saturday, December 6
Simpson Plaza
6101 Frisco Square Blvd.

Join Frosty and friends at Simpson Plaza for our annual 5K! Volunteers are needed for a variety of opportunities including, but not limited to: packet pick up, event-set up, participant check-in, water station attendants, course monitors, and awards/refreshments help. Volunteer signups are posted in November. 

Saturday, December 6
3 - 7:30 p.m.
Simpson Plaza
6101 Frisco Square Blvd.

Schedule

• 3 p.m. The Santa & Friends Parade and Holiday Gift Market and Food Vendors Open
• 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. Frisco Elementary School Choirs perform on three stages. Jones Park Variety Stage will feature music, dance, and other artistic performances.
• 6 p.m. City Tree Lighting Ceremony and "Your Time to Shine" Award Presentation.
• 7:30 p.m.  Children's activities and Holiday Gift Market closes.

Santa is polishing his sleigh, making his list and checking it twice as he prepares to make his annual journey to the City of Frisco’s Merry Main Street celebration, a festival which kicks off the city’s holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 6. Volunteer signups are posted in November. 

Saturday, December 6
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Grove at Frisco Commons
8300 McKinney Rd. 

Volunteers are needed to help seat guests, clean tables, light food service and general supervision of guests. Volunteer signups are posted in November. We hope you can join us.

2026 Date: TBD
Frisco Conference Center
7600 John Q Hammons Dr.

The daddy daughter dance is a special night for young girls and their grownups. We invite you to be a part of the magic and help us create a wonderful evening full of lasting memories for dads and daughters. We'll have many opportunities for you to make an impact including assembling party favors, helping decorate the grand ballroom, monitoring decor and various lines during the event, passing out programs, cleaning up between dances and helping prepare for the next dance, greeting guests, and passing out programs and party favors. Volunteer signups are posted in January. 

2026 Date: TBD
Frisco Conference Center
7600 John Q Hammons Dr.

The High Tops & High Heels is a special night for moms and their sons. We invite you to be a part of the magic and help us create a wonderful evening full of lasting memories. We'll have many opportunities for you to help including assembling party favors, helping decorate the event space, greeting guests, monitoring decor and various lines during the event, passing out programs and party favors, and helping clean up after the dance. Volunteer signups are posted in January. See you there.

2026 Date: TBD
Frisco Athletic Center 
Indoor Aquatic Center
5828 Nancy Jane Lane

Volunteer Age Qualification: Must be 15 years or older. Make sure your age qualifications are up to date in your profile. 

The Aqua Egg Hunt is a Frisco Athletic Center tradition for children ages 2-10! Splashing in the water and scooping up floating eggs is how we do an egg hunt Play Frisco style. We need your help to scan tickets, hand out egg collection bags, pass out and restock life jackets, distribute goody bags, and monitor the Easter Bunny photo booth line. Volunteer signups are posted in March.

2026 Date: TBD
Riders Field
7300 Roughriders Trail

Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run events provide boys and girls ages 7-14 an opportunity to showcase their baseball and softball skills and earn a chance to attend and compete for a Championship during the MLB World Series. We need your help to make it happen. Volunteers will help keep stats and retrieve softballs/baseballs in the outfield. This event takes place outdoors in direct sunlight. Volunteer signups are posted in June. 

July 3 & July 4 
Simpson Plaza
6101 Frisco Square Blvd.

The city of Frisco’s official two-day Independence Day celebration honors our veterans and military heroes, provides unique experiences for play, and hosts one of the largest firework finales in North Texas! Volunteers will have many opportunities to serve this community for Freedom Fest on both days. Shifts range from helping with poster distribution and various support during the 5K on July 3 to event setup, welcoming guests at the shuttle stop, and helping oversee the different attractions in the Children's Expo on July 4. Volunteer signups are posted in June. 

Teens4Green is a program that encourages Frisco teenagers to volunteer in their communities and strive for environmental sustainability. Members are deeply concerned about the health and social impacts caused by non-eco-friendly practices. We welcome all teens age 14-18. 

Becoming a Member of Teens4Green
Submit a volunteer application for Environmental Services. All volunteers must be registered in My Impact, be 14-18 years old, and either residents of Frisco or attend a school in Frisco. Volunteers 17 years or older will be required to complete a background check. Once approved, you will be able to sign up for service projects. 

As a part of Keep Frisco Beautiful, Adopt-A-Street is a wonderful opportunity to teach others about citizenship, improve your community, and have a great time! The Adopt-a-Street program provides teams of all kinds: families, clubs, co-workers, and civic organizations, the opportunity to help beautify their community by volunteering to collect litter alongside Frisco streets. Volunteering for liter pick-up builds community and group pride, visibly improves your local environment, and saves taxpayer money!

To learn more and apply, please visit Adopt-a-Street | Frisco, TX - Official Website. 

Frisco Commons Park
8000 McKinney Road

The Harvest at Frisco Commons is a city-managed community garden offering raised beds for residents to rent and grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, or flowers.

As a Harvest Garden Steward, you’ll support this shared space by helping with tasks like weeding, watering, mulching, composting, occasional planting, and optional harvesting for the food bank. Tool organization and seasonal upkeep are also part of the role.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and not currently in high school. A one-time training with the Natural Resources team will be required and then you can return on your own schedule to maintain the garden, guided by staff. Logging hours is mandatory. 

Join us in keeping the Harvest Garden flourishing and meaningful for the community!