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Thursday, October 8th, 2026

Howdy Frisco -

Saturday is stacked. The Fall Market takes over PGA Frisco, the Heritage Center hosts fall crafts, and Frisco Starfest brings telescopes out to Frisco Commons after dark. Also: Ally Medical ER's ribbon cutting tonight at Eldorado Pkwy, the Trader Joe's vote is getting closer, and the weather is gorgeous all weekend.

Here's your weekend.

πŸ‚ Saturday Is Stacked

This Saturday might be the most packed day Frisco has had since Oktoberfest. Here's what's happening on Oct. 10:

πŸ‚ Fall Market at PGA Frisco. The seasonal vendor market returns to the PGA District with local artisans, fall-themed goods, seasonal food, and family activities. Visit Frisco has been promoting this one for weeks - it's one of the signature fall events.

πŸ›οΈ Second Saturday: Fall Fun at Heritage. The Frisco Heritage Center hosts family-friendly fall craft activities as part of their monthly Second Saturday series.

🌟 Frisco Starfest at Frisco Commons. Monthly public stargazing event. Bring the family, peer through telescopes, and look at the October night sky. One of Frisco's hidden gems.

🎸 Motley Crue Tribute: Crueligans & Nüphoria at The Revel. If stars aren't your thing, there's a double metal tribute show Saturday night.

Plus SaturYAY at Kaleidoscope Park in the morning, the Rotary Farmers Market, and a Spooky Movie Series at PGA Frisco on Friday night. The weather is perfect all weekend - 88Β°F Friday, 87Β°F Saturday, clear skies both days.

πŸ”₯ FRESH IN FRISCO

🍹 Frisco Kava Bar (Now Open)

A plant-based, alcohol-free social lounge serving kava mocktails, herbal drinks, and creating an alternative nightlife scene for wellness-minded residents. Guided tastings, cultural education, and a community vibe.
7151 Preston Rd Suite 111A, Frisco (Now Open)

⚑ Quick Hits Around Town

πŸ›’ Trader Joe's Council vote is this month. After P&Z approved it unanimously and Council tabled it in August, the final decision on Frisco's first Trader Joe's is expected in October.

πŸ₯ Ally Medical ER ribbon cutting is tonight. Free community cookout with hot dogs, cotton candy, face painting at 5600 Eldorado Pkwy, 5-8PM.

πŸ›οΈ Frisco Square

πŸ’° FY2027 city budget started Oct 1. The $319.1 million General Fund was unanimously approved by Council. Average city tax bill: $2,589/year ($8/month more). Frisco keeps its 20% homestead exemption.

🏫 FISD bond committee starts meeting late October. The 100-person stakeholder group will help shape a potential May 2027 bond focused on building maintenance.

πŸ—“οΈ SAVE THE DATE

🏑 Heritage Hollow - Nov. 14. Annual heritage event at the Frisco Heritage Center.

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πŸ“… YOUR WEEKEND IN FRISCO

Friday, October 9

🌻 The Fall Floral Social: Pumpkin Floral Design Workshop
Hands-on pumpkin floral design workshop. Create a stunning fall arrangement to take home.
6235 Main St, Frisco, 6:30PM (From $103.22)

πŸŽƒ Spooky Movie Series at PGA Frisco
Family-friendly Halloween movie night at the PGA District.
PGA Frisco, 3255 PGA Pkwy, Frisco (Free)

Saturday, October 10

πŸ₯• Rotary Farmer's Market
Weekly local farmers market.
Rotary Farmers Market at Hall Park, 3000 Internet Blvd, 9AM-1PM (Free)

🧘 Spooky Goat Yoga at Frisco Fresh Market
Yoga with goats, Halloween style.
Frisco Fresh Market, Frisco, 10AM (From $25.09)

🧠 NLP Workshop at Caddo Office Reimagined
Neuro-Linguistic Programming workshop for personal and professional development.
Caddo Office Reimagined - Frisco Westridge, Frisco, 10AM (From $59)

πŸ‚ Fall Market at PGA Frisco
Seasonal vendor market with local artisans, fall-themed goods, food, and family activities.
PGA Frisco, 3255 PGA Pkwy, Frisco

πŸš— Rides & Pies at Halo Pizzeria
Car and motorcycle show at Halo. Every 2nd Saturday. Classic cars, sports cars, modified rides welcome. Show your Park Up Front registration for a free water. Come for the rides, stay for the pizza.
Halo Pizzeria, 11220 Panther Creek Pkwy, Frisco, 11AM-1PM (Free)

🌟 Frisco Starfest
Monthly public stargazing. Bring the family and explore the October night sky through telescopes.
Frisco Commons, Frisco (Free)

🧸 Frisco with Kids

πŸ›οΈ Second Saturday: Fall Fun at Heritage (Saturday)
Family fall craft activities at the Heritage Center.
Frisco Heritage Center, Frisco (Free)

🎡 Live Music This Weekend

Friday, October 9

🎸 Take 4 Jazz Live at Didi's Downtown
Jazz night at Didi's on Main Street.
Didi's Downtown, 7210 Main St, Frisco, 7-10PM

πŸ•Ί Le Freak - The Greatest Disco Band In the World
Disco party at Rollertown. Doors at 7PM, showtime at 8PM.
Rollertown Beerworks, 6450 Main St, Frisco, 8-10PM (Free)

🎹 Emerald City Band & Dueling Pianos at The Revel
Live band and dueling pianos dinner show.
Revel Patio Grill, 9305 Preston Rd, Frisco (Ticketed)

Saturday, October 10

🎸 Razzmatazz Live at Didi's Downtown
Saturday night live music at Didi's.
Didi's Downtown, 7210 Main St, Frisco, 7-10PM

🎸 Motley Crue Tribute: Crueligans & Nüphoria
Double metal tribute night.
Revel Patio Grill, 9305 Preston Rd, Frisco (Ticketed)

🎧 DJ Dub V at Roti Grill
Weekly Saturday DJ night.
RotiGrill, 3675 Gaylord Pkwy #1105, Frisco, evening (Free)

🌳 Park of the Week: Frisco Commons

Frisco Commons is where the city gathers. The 63-acre park anchors Frisco's civic core with a large playground, splash pad, fishing pond, walking trails, sports courts, and picnic pavilions. It hosts Starfest this Saturday night, and it's the go-to park for community events year-round. If you've never watched the sun go down from the amphitheater hill, this weekend is the week.

Frisco Commons, 8000 McKinney Rd, Frisco | Free | Open daily, dawn to dusk

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β˜€οΈ This Weekend's Weather

Fri: β˜€οΈ Sunny, high 88Β°F
Sat: β˜€οΈ Sunny, high 87Β°F - perfect for the Fall Market and Starfest

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That's it for now. See you Saturday!

Cheers,

Sebastian

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