The month of October is full of all things fall and Halloween. The city of Frisco has several Halloween specific events that call for trick or treating and dressing up in costumes. Local costume shops both in Plano and Frisco can help you get ready for the fall festivities. Area pumpkin patches have put out their fall harvest for children and adults to pick out this traditional fall fruit. Finally, provided are some pumpkin carving tips in case you decide to make a jack-o’-lantern.

PUMPKIN PATCHES

1. Casey’s Pumpkin Patch

Date: Sept. 26-Oct. 31 5959 Preston Road, Frisco Hours: Sun.-Fri. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission: free

2. First United Methodist Church Frisco Pumpkin Patch

Date: Sept. 26-Oct. 31 7659 Preston Road, Frisco • 972-335-4380 www.friscofumc.org Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission: free

3. Pumpkins on the Prairie

Date: Oct. 3-31 3521 Main St., Frisco • 972-335-2882 www.pumpkinsontheprairie.org Hours: Mon.-Fri. 1-7 p.m. (or sunset), Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (or sunset) Admission: free

4. Pumpkinville

Date: Oct. 18-31 US 380 between Custer and Ridge roads, McKinney 214-544-7550 www.tuckerhilltx.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. (Sat. Oct. 31 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) Admission: free

5. Storybook Ranch

Date: Sept. 19-Nov. 1 3701 S. Custer Road, McKinney • 972-369-0874 www.storybookranch.org Hours: Sun.-Fri. 10 a.m.-sunset, Sat. 9 a.m.-sunset Admission: free (children younger than age 2), $15 (children age 2-17), $5 (adults)

AREA COSTUME SHOPS

1. Dallas Vintage Shop

1855 N. Central Expressway, Plano • 972-422-7256 www.dallasvintageshop.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

2. Frisco Party Station

3333 Preston Road, Ste. 1200, Frisco • 972-668-1961 www.friscopartystation.com Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

3. Party Rock

2930 Preston Road, Ste. 300, Frisco • 469-777-3861 www.partyrockfrisco.com Hours: Mon.-Wed. 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Thu.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

4. The Paw Depot (pet costumes)

5454 Main St., Ste. 110, Frisco • 888-477-9997 www.thepawdepot.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

5. Posh Dog Barkery (pet costumes)

4760 Preston Road, Ste. 248, Frisco • 214-705-1790 www.poshdogbarkery.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.