Melissa Tribute Fest Returns to Lake Park on September 12 With Live Music, Vendors, and a New Kids' Act
Melissa Tribute Fest 2026 brings live tribute bands, a beer and wine garden, food, vendors, and family fun to Lake Park on Sept. 12.
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What Melissa's 'In Motion' Parks Plan Actually Means for the City's Future Green Spaces
The newly adopted Melissa in Motion master plan sets a long-term, data-driven course for parks, trails, and open spaces as the city keeps growing.
Melissa Lake Park's $11.95 Million Amphitheater and Splash Pad Is Ready for Fall
The new amphitheater, splash pad, playground, and pedestrian walkways at Melissa Lake Park reached completion in May and are open this fall.
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Moving to Melissa, TX: A Newcomer's Guide
Everything new residents need to know about Melissa, TX — neighborhoods, schools, parks, and local life in one of Collin County's fastest-growing cities.
Melissa Fire Department Becomes First in North Texas to Join ECMO Emergency Response Protocol
Partnering with PHI Air Medical and Medical City Plano, the Melissa Fire Department is pioneering a cardiac care protocol new to the region.
Two New Schools, One Stadium, One Season: Melissa ISD Heads Into 2026–27 With a Bigger Footprint
East Cardinal Middle School and Highland Elementary opened in 2025, and the Cardinals open football season at home Sept. 4.
An Evening of Tribute Bands, Food, and Fireworks at Melissa Lake Park This September
Melissa Parks and Recreation hosts a free tribute festival on Sep 12 with live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and a fireworks finale.
Melissa Public Library Reshapes How Residents Access Programs This Fall
Starting September 1, Melissa Public Library launches a new admittance policy while expanding free programs for kids, teens, and history buffs.
Melissa's 'In Motion' Parks Plan Is Already Shaping the City's Open Spaces
Melissa City Council's adopted parks master plan positions the city to pursue new funding and expand public green space for residents.
A Historian Brings Melissa's Railroad Past Back to Life
Dennis Hogan of the Railroad and Locomotive Historical Society presents rare photos and research on the Houston and Texas Central Railroad at Melissa Public Library.
Melissa ISD Opens a New School Year With Cardinals Ready to Head Back to Campus
Melissa ISD welcomes Cardinals back for 2026–2027 with enrollment resources, supply lists, and arrival maps all in one place.
Melissa Public Library Is Doing More Than Lending Books — And a New Policy Reflects That
From a statewide excellence award to STEAM labs and D&D sessions, Melissa's library is redefining what a small-city civic space can be.
All Summer Long, East Cardinal Middle School's Band Students Showed Up — and a Program Was Born
East Cardinal Middle School launched its first-ever summer band program, with 7th and 8th graders meeting every Thursday through the season.
Melissa ISD Opens Its Doors to a Bigger District Than Ever Before
With five elementary schools, two new buildings, and a high school expansion, Melissa ISD's 2026–27 school year reflects a district growing fast.
Melissa's Public Library Is Quietly One of the Best in Texas — And It's Proving It This Summer
From D&D sessions to sensory stations, the Melissa Public Library holds a top-20% statewide excellence award and a packed August program lineup.
Things To Do in Melissa
Full Guide →Melissa Lake Park
A 10-acre stocked lake with a kayak launch, splash pad, amphitheater, and concrete walking trails off Liberty Way.
Zadow Park
Three baseball fields, sand volleyball, a basketball and skate court, and a large interactive playground.
Country Ridge Park
A quiet passive park with decomposed-granite trails and a winding stream through the neighborhood.
Melissa Trail System
Connected trails and an all-ages fitness station along Fannin Road, within reach of downtown.
Ford Sports Village at The Z-Plex
A ~100-acre complex with baseball, softball and soccer fields plus covered and open tennis courts.
Lake Perry Fisher
A ten-acre lake ringed by a solar-lit concrete perimeter trail — an easy loop away from the busier parks.
Melissa Public Library
A Family Place library with weekly storytimes, book clubs, a summer reading program, and the annual Potterfest.
The Melissa Market
A year-round Saturday market of local makers, growers and neighbors behind City Hall at Melissa Lake Park.
Cooper Street Downtown
Melissa's historic core, home to the surviving early-1900s bank building and an ongoing streetscape revival.
Local Dining
A growing scene from Maria's Mexican and The Red Feather to Doshi sushi, True Texas BBQ, and Sunview Cafe.