The kids are back in school, pumpkin spice is back on the menu, and Frisco ISD athletic events are back on the calendar – it’s fall in Frisco! To help you kick off the season, we’ve once again rounded up the best fall-themed activities that Frisco has to offer.
Whether you’re looking for pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating events, or fun runs, there’s something for everyone. Grab your PSL and your coziest sweater, and start planning your fall season!
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Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Patches
BIG ORANGE PUMPKIN FARM AT PRESTON TRAIL FARMS
September 14 – November 27
Located about 20 miles north of Frisco, this North Texas tradition features fall fun and a taste of country life. Kids will be delighted by rows of pumpkins growing right on the vine, hay bales for climbing, and a petting farm with more than 50 lively animals you can feed. Other attractions include a hayride, farm train, and a 6 ft high hay maze. Children under 2 are free; well-behaved dogs are welcome on a leash. The farm is open 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, Monday-Sunday.
October 1 – October 31
Pumpkins on the Prairie has been a beloved tradition in Frisco for nearly 20 years. It’s a popular patch for taking photos of your own little punkins among the oodles and oodles of small, medium, and large pumpkins (beautiful gourds, too). Traditionally, the host provides bounce houses, yard games, and hay rides for those who want to enjoy an afternoon of fall vibes after selecting their pumpkins.
Saturday, October 5, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
In its 5th year, Frisco Oktoberfest at The Star is the place to raise a stein and enjoy the best of German cuisine, traditional Oktoberfest games, live music, and entertainment all day while sipping on Oktoberfest bier! (Be inspired by the 2023 event photo gallery !)
Food and drink: The bier will be flowing and you’ll find all your favorite festival foods, from authentic elk brats and German sausages to Bavarian pretzels, skillet potatoes, and turkey legs. Enjoy all the traditional Oktoberfest favorites along with some Texas favorites!
Activities: Join in on the fun with a variety of games including the Wiener Dog Race, bier stein-hoisting contests, brat-eating challenges, keg rolling, and stein relays. Whether you’re a participant or a spectator, there’s action-packed fun for everyone! To join the activities, register on the day of the event at the Activities Tent located on Tostitos Championship Plaza. The Shiner Stage and Revolver Bandstand will keep the energy high all day long with non-stop live music and entertainment.
Saturday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Just a few miles outside of Frisco, Grandscape plans to fully embrace the autumn spirit with a day packed with FREE fall festivities! Celebrate cooler temps and fall foliage with an exciting lineup of fun for the whole family. Enjoy live music, carnival games, a petting zoo, face painting, balloon twisting, caricature artists, and more. Plus, celebrate the season with really creative pumpkin photo ops throughout the area.
Strap on your boots and come learn to line dance or rock out to great live country music on the lawn!
Saturday, October 12, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
For 30 years, Shades of Green has been Frisco’s premier plant destination. Nestled beneath 150-year-old cottonwood trees, Frisco’s tranquil garden and plant nursery will celebrate the fall season with a petting zoo, pet costume contest, Kids’ Craft Zone and live music from Late to the Station (2023 Best Americana/ Roots Group nominee by Fort Worth Weekly).
While the kids are having fun petting animals and making crafts, adults can visit the “Know What You Grow Row” – a vendor fair to get to know some of Shades of Green’s most trusted products and services.
DFW FALL FESTIVAL AT FRISCO FRESH MARKET
Saturday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Feel the crisp autumn air as you stroll through this fun festival, watch kid-friendly live entertainment, and meet beloved characters who will bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Get crafty with your kids at the DIY stations, enjoy treats from the Frisco Fresh Market, explore dozens of family-related vendors, and more. Free entry and parking for all!
October 19, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Swim in the Indoor Aquatic Center at the Frisco Athletic Center and “pick” a pumpkin from the floating pumpkin patch! Paint and decorate your pumpkin and take it home to display for the season.
Admission for this special event includes one pumpkin per person, pumpkin decorating, swimming, face painting, and candy. This event is free for FAC members. A Day Pass purchase is required for non-members. Passes can be purchased online or at the front desk.
Trick or Treating | Halloween Events
SPOOKY MOVIE SERIES AT PGA DISTRICT
Friday, October 4 | Saturday, October 12 | Friday, October 18
Ghosts and goblins of all ages are invited to attend complimentary family-friendly Halloween-themed movies in the Monument Realty PGA District during October. (Movie titles will be shared in the weekly PGA Frisco emails; sign up at pgafrisco.com.)
All movies will begin at 7:00 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on. PGA District restaurants will be open to serve your favorite foods before and after each show; concession snacks will also be available for purchase from our roaming beverage carts. As a reminder, outside food and drinks are not permitted, nor are lawn chairs. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times.
Sunday, October 6, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Frisco Public Library welcomes the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra for “Haunted Harmonies,” a spooky celebration where enchanting melodies meet eerie fun. Enjoy an afternoon filled with entertainment, live music, and pre-concert activities for the whole family.
Don’t worry—there won’t be any jump scares or anything too frightening for younger children. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress in your favorite spooky attire! Please keep your costumes family friendly. Pre-concert activities start at 1:00 p.m. and the concert starts at 2:00 p.m.
HALLOWEEN COOKIE DECORATING AT PGA DISTRICT
Saturday, October 19, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Kids will decorate their own Halloween cookies to celebrate the spooky season. Brought to you by Playful Kids Club, this come-and-go event is the perfect way for your children to welcome the new season. Registration is $20/children. Please sign up early, as space is limited to this event. Adult supervision is required.
HALLOWEEN PAR-TEE AT PGA FRISCO
Saturday, October 26, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Get in the spooky spirit with an un-fore-gettable Halloween Par-Tee at PGA Frisco! Be sure to wear your costume and bring a treat bag!
All children participating in activities will require a ticket. Adult chaperones that are not participating in activities should reserve a complimentary adult ticket.
Activities include: Pumpkin Putting Patch on The Dance Floor, Trick-or-Treating from decorated golf carts, tee-rrific prizes at carnival game booths, face painting to match your costume, family-friendly movie night at 7:00 p.m., fun and festive photo opportunities, and fall-favorite concessions available for purchase.
Blankets are encouraged for guests who would like to relax on the event lawn to view the movie. All children participating in activities will require a ticket. Adult chaperones that are not participating in activities should reserve a complimentary adult ticket.
Saturday, October 26, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Frisco’s favorite free Halloween event, Trick or Treat The Square, is back on Saturday, October 26th! The community is welcome to meet at Frisco Square’s Coleman Blvd to enjoy carnival games, inflatables, horse wagon rides, spooky treats, and more for the whole family to enjoy!
Community and Family Events
GRAND OPENING OF KALEIDOSCOPE PARK
Saturday, October 5 – Sunday, October 6
This event promises a preview of the magic that will unfold year-round at Frisco’s newest community gathering space, Kaleidoscope Park.
Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, guests will be greeted by an array of activities that appeal to all ages. Families can enjoy morning fitness classes, explore a traditional farmer’s market, or visit the petting zoo. Artistic touches, such as face painting and hands-on arts and crafts.
Saturday evening culminates with a live performance from the high-energy Emerald City All-Stars, presented by Emerald City Band. The excitement continues on Sunday, October 6, with performances from the Plano Symphony Orchestra and hands-on arts experiences, all while attendees enjoy an array of food from diverse vendors and food trucks. Games and activities will be scattered throughout the park.
Saturday, October 26, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
An arts-themed 5K along the beautiful grounds of Hall Park, the run route takes you through the scenic route at Kaleidoscope Park with pop-up musicians, dancers, vocalists, actors, visual artists, and more along the way. Proceeds from the event support Frisco Arts’ advocacy, education, and outreach initiatives. All runners/walkers will receive a race medal on race day.
Info TBA – most likely Saturday, November 9, 10:00 a.m.
The Frisco Community Parade is held in November to mark Veterans Day and to celebrate community pride. The parade, which was originally a homecoming parade when Frisco was home to one high school, features floats, school marching bands, high school football teams, cheerleaders, scouts, civic organizations, youth sports teams, Frisco-based professional sports teams, and local businesses.
Thursday, November 28, Frisco Square
A Thanksgiving Day tradition in Frisco Square that has been growing for many years, this race is a great way to kick off the holiday with family and friends. With a motto of “Run first, eat later,” 100% of the proceeds go to The Miracle League of Frisco, a fantastic sports organization for special needs children. The event offers a 10K trot, a 5K trot, and a Miracle Mile for kids.
Stay tuned for more event listings coming soon!
