October 1–31 at Grace Avenue United Methodist Church in Frisco, Pumpkins on the Prairie offers a full month of fall fun with no entry fee. Families can explore the pumpkin patch, bounce house, hay labyrinth, pumpkin play area, scavenger hunt, and seasonal concessions, with weekend extras including face painting, food trucks, hay rides when conditions allow, and a pumpkin trebuchet. The patch is open weekdays from 2–7 pm, Saturdays 10 am–7 pm, and Sundays 11:30 am–7 pm, closing at 5 pm on Halloween. Pumpkin, food, concession, and trebuchet purchases are additional. Proceeds support Grace Avenue’s missions and ministries.

October 10, 2026. Fun and excitement abound each year on the 2nd Saturday of October when Cedar Hill celebrates Country Day on the Hill. 2026 marks the 89th annual event that features a parade, craft vendors, food, activities, contests, and live entertainment on three stages in Historic Downtown Cedar Hill. This year's event will take place on Saturday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the parade beginning promptly at 10 a.m. For more information visit cdoth.com.