Your 380 Weekend: Fall Fun & Local Favorites | October 16–18, 2026

Your weekend starts close to home. October 16–18 brings outdoor movies, fall festivities, live music and creative ways to spend time together in Little Elm, Prosper and Frisco. Whether you missed Tuesday’s newsletter or are making a last-minute plan, this guide puts the practical details in one place.

Halloweentown under the stars

Friday, Oct. 16, 7–9 p.m. | PGA District, 3255 PGA Parkway, Frisco.

Start the weekend with a complimentary outdoor movie. Bring a lawn blanket; lawn chairs and outside food and drinks are not permitted. Movie details.

Plaza Live! featuring Patrick Casey

Friday, Oct. 16, 7–9 p.m. | 4th Street Plaza, 8802 4th Street, Frisco.

Enjoy a free concert while exploring the Rail District’s new gathering space and nearby businesses. Concert details.

DFW Fall Fest and market music

Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Frisco Fresh Market, 9215 John W. Elliott Drive, Frisco.

Free admission and parking make this an easy family outing, with seasonal activities, exhibitors and entertainment. The market’s Saturday Music Series runs 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on the patio during the same visit. Festival details.

Celebrate Prosper: Hometown Harvest Fair

Saturday, Oct. 17, 4–8 p.m. | Frontier Park, 1551 Frontier Parkway, Prosper.

Find hayrides, a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, crafts and an exhibitor marketplace. Bring at least three items from the approved Food Pak shopping list to receive a hot-dog meal voucher through the community food-drive initiative. Food and other purchases may cost extra. Fair details and donation list.

From This Ground: community art

Saturday, Oct. 17, 4–7 p.m. | 4th Street Plaza, 8802 4th Street, Frisco.

This free Rail District celebration combines hands-on activities for all ages and abilities with live music, in partnership with Ktchn28. Art activity details.

LC Rocks at Little Elm Park

Saturday, Oct. 17, 7–9 p.m. | Little Elm Park, 701 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm.

Close Saturday with familiar rock favorites from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. The town’s listing confirms the concert time and location; check it for updates before leaving. Town concert listing.

Goosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium

Friday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 17, 3 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 18, 3 p.m. | Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 N. Dallas Parkway.

CenterStage Theatre Works brings a spooky musical mystery to the stage, recommended for ages 8 and older. Choose a performance and check current ticket prices and availability through the city’s ticket link. Showtimes and tickets.

National Miracle League All-Star Weekend

Friday–Sunday, Oct. 16–18 | Harold Bacchus Community Park, 13995 Main Street, Frisco.

The gathering welcomes players with disabilities and their families from across the country for a celebration of baseball and community. Consult the organizer for individual game times and public attendance details before planning your visit. Weekend and organizer information.

Scarecrow Junction

Throughout October, including Oct. 16–18 | Frisco Rail District.

For a flexible outing, explore handmade scarecrows at downtown businesses. The organizer provides a map and optional hunt registration; business hours vary, so plan your stops before heading out. Hunt registration and map.

Before you go

All times are Central. Recheck the linked official pages for weather changes, cancellations, ticket availability and venue rules. Festival activities and supplies may be limited; a listing here does not guarantee admission or availability.

Cover photo: Photo by Jilly Noble on Pexels. Illustrative seasonal photograph, not a photograph of a listed event.

Three quick questions for your weekend

What can we do for free?

The guide includes complimentary Halloweentown movie admission, the free Plaza Live! concert, and free admission and parking at DFW Fall Fest. Purchases may cost extra.

Which outing works for a flexible schedule?

Scarecrow Junction lets you explore the Rail District throughout the weekend. Check its linked map and participating businesses’ hours before choosing your stops.

What should we check before leaving home?

Open each event’s official link for weather updates, admission or ticket availability, parking and venue rules. All times in this guide are Central.