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.

KIZUNA QUEST has just launched in North America, bringing families a simple new way to turn everyday time together into meaningful conversation. Players draw from a 52-card deck, take turns leading the “quest,” read the prompts aloud, and share their answers—no complicated rules, preparation, winners, or losers. The cards are designed to spark laughter, memories, honest feelings, and deeper connection, making KIZUNA QUEST especially appealing for parents and kids, but also useful for couples, friends, educators, and coaches. The game is launching through Kickstarter, with early-bird pricing and special backer rewards available at launch.

Based on Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems Published by Hyperion Books for Children Book and Lyrics by Mo Willems Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Recommended for ages 4 and up

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.