Frisco Insider - Universal Info + Trick or Treating + More

Howdy, Frisco. 🌤️

Happy Friday, y’all, we made it! Whether you’ve spent the week dodging construction cones, sipping overpriced pumpkin spice, or pretending your allergies are “just a cold,” it’s time to wind down with your favorite neighborhood update. This weekend’s got theme parks, artsy runs, fall markets, and even magic shows that might just blow your socks off (literally). Let’s get into it.

🎢 Sneak Peek: Universal Kids Theme Park Coming to Frisco

Frisco just got a major upgrade in the “fun for the whole family” department. Universal released brand new renderings for the upcoming Universal Kids Resort, set to open in 2026, and it looks straight out of a dream (or, well, seven of them).

What’s inside:

• 7 themed lands: featuring favorites like Shrek, Puss in Boots, Minions, Trolls, SpongeBob, and Jurassic World

• The Isle of Curiosity: Uour main entrance and meet and greet hub with Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse

• Shrek’s Swamp Rompin’ Stomp and Splash & Smash play zones

• Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club, a mini water park

• TrollsFest, Bikini Bottom, and Jurassic Adventure Camp with dino meetups

• Plus: sensory gardens, carnival games, and a 300 room on site hotel

The park is designed for kids and families, think Disneyland’s little cousin who still eats mac & cheese but can afford a resort pass.

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🏦 Texas Regional Bank Expands to Frisco

A new player is entering Frisco’s financial scene, Texas Regional Bank is opening a full service branch at 15147 Preston Road.

What they’ll offer:

• Personal & business banking

• Agricultural and mortgage services

• Wealth management, insurance, and international private banking

At 3,488 square feet and a cost of $1.7M, the building should open early next year. Translation: another reason your HOA payments might finally have a closer drop off spot.

🍬 Frisco Ranks Among Safest Cities for Trick-or-Treating

Good news, parents, Frisco ranked #5 safest city in America for trick or treating this Halloween, according to a new report by safehome.org.

Spooky stats:

• 15.4 law enforcement officers per 10K residents

• Only 1.4 registered offenders per 10K

• Violent crime rate: 10.1 per 10K

• Pedestrian fatality rate: nearly zero

Frisco joins Yonkers, Naperville, NYC, and Gilbert in the top five safest cities, and beats out plenty of big names. So go ahead, let your kids wear that costume with no visibility, you’re statistically fine.

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🎩 Magic & Mayhem | Ticketed

📅 Friday, Oct. 17 & Saturday, Oct. 18 | 5 PM
📍 Nack Theater, 6711 Oak St.
This isn’t your average rabbit-in-a-hat show, it’s a wild blend of magic, comedy, and controlled explosions (yes, really). Featuring Danny Ray and John Michael Hinton, both winners of Penn & Teller’s Fool Us, this one’s packed with family-friendly “how’d-they-do-that?!” moments.
Details: Here

🎬 Spooky Movie Series: Hocus Pocus | No Cost

📅 Friday, Oct. 17 | 7–9 PM
📍 The PGA District, 3255 PGA Parkway
Grab your blanket, your kids, or your inner child for a cozy outdoor showing of Hocus Pocus. Expect lawn seating, family vibes, and enough popcorn to summon the Sanderson Sisters themselves. Concession carts and PGA restaurants will be open for snacks and dinner.
Details: Here

🎨 Frisco Arts Walk & Run 2025 | No-Cost

📅 Saturday, Oct. 18 | 8:30–11 AM
📍 Kaleidoscope Park, HALL Park, 6635 Warren Pkwy
Get your cardio and culture fix! Run, walk, or dance through this scenic 5K lined with live music, dancers, artists, and performers. The event supports Frisco Arts Foundation’s mission to grow arts education and community programs.
Details: Here

🍁 Fall Market at PGA Frisco | No-Cost

📅 Saturday, Oct. 18 | 10 AM–1 PM
📍 PGA District, 3255 PGA Parkway
Shop over 40 artisan vendors offering handmade goods, boutique finds, and fall themed treasures. From jewelry to candles to cozy sweaters, if it smells like pumpkin or has the word “artisan” in it, you’ll find it here. Enjoy smells of cinnamon and capitalism.
Details: Here

🎃 Little Designers: Pumpkin Decorating | Ticketed

📅 Saturday, Oct. 18 | 10 AM–1 PM
📍 PGA District, 3255 PGA Parkway
Keep the kiddos entertained while you shop the market! Each child gets to decorate their own real pumpkin using markers, stickers, and gems (no carving, because, safety). Brought to you by Playful Kids Club, this come and go event is perfect for little artists.
Details: Here

 📚 Taste of Special Sauce: Discover the Ingredients to a Healthier, Happier You | No Cost

📅 Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 7–8:30 PM
Learn the six ingredients to solid mental health from author and counselor Shannon Thornton. Expect light refreshments, book discounts, and giveaways. Think of it as a mental tune up with snacks.
Details: Here