Friday, October 23rd, 2026

Howdy Frisco -

City Council unanimously approved the economic development deal with the Hunt family for the Toyota Stadium mixed-use project Tuesday night. It’s one of the biggest development agreements Frisco has made this year. Also: Trick or Treat the Square is tomorrow, stormwater fees are going up again, and Industrial Cigar Co throws its 10th annual Halloween bash Saturday night.

Here's your weekend.

The Frisco City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night (Oct 20) to execute a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with the Hunt family, who operate Toyota Stadium.

The agreement allows the city to apply for state grants and incentives to support the planned mixed-use development around Toyota Stadium. The Hunt Sports Group announced earlier this year that the project would bring a hotel, a music venue, and mixed-use space to the Toyota Stadium campus — one of the most ambitious additions to the stadium district since it opened.

Tuesday’s vote is the financial framework that moves the project from concept to reality. The city can now pursue state-level funding to support infrastructure and development tied to the project.

Source: City of Frisco press release, October 20, 2026

New early education and childcare center. Frisco Chamber ribbon cutting Oct 13. ✅ Verified: Frisco Chamber calendar. Within 2 weeks.
4115 Ohio Dr, Frisco (Opened Oct 13)

🎃 Trick or Treat the Square is TOMORROW. Frisco Square’s annual Halloween event, Saturday Oct 24.

🎃 Scarecrow Junction still running. Spot scarecrows throughout the Rail District downtown all October.

💧 Stormwater fees going up another ~10%. Council approved an ordinance Tuesday (Oct 20) increasing monthly stormwater drainage fees for residents and commercial properties. This is the second stormwater increase in 2026. The fee adjustment adds approximately $1.16 million in projected revenue for FY27. Source: Community Impact, Oct 23.

🏗️ Firefly Park advances at P&Z. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the next phase of the 271-acre mixed-use district at Mahard and PGA Parkways during its Oct 12 meeting. Plans include a 45-acre park, chapel, amphitheater, and restaurant. Source: Community Impact, Oct 19.

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

Want filtered water in your kitchen? Let’s compare countertop gravity filters - no electricity, no plumbing, no plastic bottles. Three brands lead:

💧 Berkey ($367) — Widest filtration (200+ contaminants). Only one that removes fluoride (with $50 add-on). 6,000-gallon filter life (~2¢/gallon). Stainless steel. Downsides: no NSF certification, past EPA disputes, aluminum leaching found in testing.

💧 Rorra ($549) — Sleekest design, smart sensors, nearly plastic-free. But: filters only 50+ contaminants, zero fluoride removal, mandatory 90-day filter subscription makes it the priciest to run. No certifications.

💧 Boroux ($355-455) — Built by former Berkey distributors who fixed the certification and EPA issues. 100% stainless steel, NSF certified, publishes full third-party test data. Similar filtration and filter life to Berkey. No fluoride removal.

Bottom line: Berkey for the widest coverage including fluoride. Rorra for aesthetics and tech, if you don’t mind the subscription. Boroux for the best all-rounder — certified, transparent, stainless, no baggage.

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

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

🎃 Trick or Treat the Square
Frisco Square’s annual Halloween event. Costumes and candy buckets encouraged.
Frisco Square, downtown Frisco, 1-4PM (Free)

🎃 10th Annual ICC Halloween Party: The Movies That Made Us
Ten years of ICC Halloween. Six themed rooms, costume contest with real prizes, free samples from spirits vendors, specialty cocktails, and cigars from Crux Cigars. Come dressed as the movies that shaped you. 21+ only, free parking.
Industrial Cigar Co, 9500 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, 7-11:30PM (Ticketed)

🎪 Especially Needed Fall Carnival & Resource Fair
Fall carnival and resource fair for individuals with special needs and their families. Costumes encouraged, kid-friendly. Registration required.
Harold Bacchus Community Park, 13995 Main St, Frisco, 4-7PM (Free)
Hendrick VW Frisco, 5010 State Hwy 121, Frisco, 6-8PM (Free)

🎸 Elijah Caver Live at Didi’s Downtown
Friday night live music at Didi’s on Main Street.
Didi’s Downtown, 7210 Main St, Frisco, 7-10PM

🎸 Alley Katz Live at Frisco Rail Yard
Friday night on the Rail Yard’s outdoor stage.
Frisco Rail Yard, 6890 Main St, Frisco, 7:30-10:30PM

🎸 Ninety 2 Nothin - High Energy 90s Rock at The Revel
All the 90s bangers in one high-energy show.
Revel Patio Grill, 9305 Preston Rd, Frisco, 9:30PM (From $19.40)

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

🎸 Who’s Oscar Live at Frisco Rail Yard
Saturday night on the Rail Yard stage.
Frisco Rail Yard, 6890 Main St, Frisco, 7:30-10:30PM

🎸 Eagles Tribute: Desperado & John Cougar Mellencamp Tribute: Texan Fool at The Revel
Double classic rock tribute. Eagles harmonies meet Mellencamp heartland rock.
Revel Patio Grill, 9305 Preston Rd, Frisco, 7:30PM (From $23.43)

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

It hosts the Especially Needed Fall Carnival this Saturday, but Harold Bacchus Community Park is worth visiting any day. The park sits at the corner of Independence Parkway and Main Street with sports fields, a playground, walking trails, and open green space. One of Frisco’s quieter neighborhood parks — and a great reminder that not every park needs a pump track to be worth your afternoon.

Harold Bacchus Community Park, 13995 Main St, Frisco | Free | Open daily, dawn to dusk

Fri: 🌤️ Partly cloudy, high 72°F
Sat: ☀️ Clear, high 68°F

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That's it for now. See you Saturday!

Cheers,

Sebastian

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