Coleman Boulevard and Simpson Plaza Close Saturday for Heritage Halloween and Trick-or-Treat Events

Frisco residents planning to visit Frisco Square or conduct business along Coleman Boulevard this Saturday should note significant road closures affecting the area [1]. Coleman Boulevard and the roads around Simpson Plaza will close on Saturday, October 24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to accommodate "Heritage Halloween" and "Trick-or-Treat the Square" events [1]. This comprehensive closure represents a major traffic event for the downtown area, requiring careful planning from those who need to access businesses and city facilities during this nine-hour window.

What to Expect Saturday

During the closure, no vehicular access will be permitted to the front of the businesses along Coleman Boulevard or the front of City Hall [1]. This means that residents, customers, and event attendees will need to use alternate routes to reach their destinations in the Frisco Square area [1]. City officials have prepared detour signage to guide drivers around the affected zone and help minimize confusion. The closure affects a significant portion of downtown Frisco, so advance planning is essential for anyone needing to access the area during business hours on Saturday.

Parking Information for Saturday

The city has designated multiple parking locations to accommodate the anticipated increase in visitors attending the community events. Attendees may park in the lots north and south of the Heritage Center, as well as in the free municipal parking garage behind City Hall [1]. These options provide convenient alternatives for those unable to access their usual parking areas along Coleman Boulevard.

Frisco Square customers and event attendees also have access to additional parking facilities. The western parking garage, located west of Coleman Boulevard, and the East Frisco Square parking lot, situated east of Coleman Boulevard, offer further options for those attending the Heritage Halloween and Trick-or-Treat events [1]. The municipal parking garage behind City Hall provides supplementary parking with ADA accessible spaces available on each level to ensure accessibility for all visitors [1].

How to Access Parking Areas

Drivers can reach the parking lots north and south of the Heritage Center, as well as the free municipal parking garage behind City Hall, through specific designated routes [1]. From Main Street, drivers should turn south on John W. Elliott Drive to access these facilities [1]. Those traveling from northbound Dallas Parkway can turn right onto Page to reach the parking areas [1]. These specific directions help ensure that visitors can navigate the detours efficiently without becoming lost or confused.

By using these designated access points, visitors can avoid the closed Coleman Boulevard area and reach their intended parking destinations efficiently. City staff encourage attendees to arrive early and allow extra time for navigation around the closure. Planning your route before Saturday will help ensure a smoother experience, whether you are attending the Heritage Halloween festivities or simply need to conduct business in the Frisco Square area.

Additional Road Closure Information

In addition to Saturday's closures at Frisco Square, residents should be aware of another significant road closure on Friday, October 23. Eastbound Main Street will be closed between 3rd Street and 5th Street for four hours on Friday to allow crane work on a building [2]. The road will close at 11:30 a.m. and reopen by 3:30 p.m. [2]. This closure occurs just one day before the Heritage Halloween events, so downtown traffic will be affected on both Friday and Saturday.

During Friday's eastbound Main Street closure, eastbound traffic will be diverted south on 3rd Street, east on Elm Street, and back north on 5th Street [2]. Westbound traffic on Main Street will not be affected by this work [2]. Understanding these detour routes in advance will help minimize delays and frustration for commuters and visitors traveling through downtown Frisco during this busy weekend period.

Planning Your Route

With two separate closures affecting the downtown Frisco area on consecutive days, residents and visitors are urged to plan their routes carefully. Drivers should use caution in work zones and consider finding alternate routes in advance [2]. The Waze navigation app can help drivers identify real-time detours and alternate paths around both Friday and Saturday closures [2]. This tool provides valuable assistance for those unfamiliar with downtown Frisco or who need real-time traffic information.

By taking time to understand these closures before Saturday, residents can ensure a smooth experience while enjoying the Heritage Halloween and Trick-or-Treat the Square events. City officials have provided clear parking alternatives and detour information to minimize inconvenience to the community. Whether you are a business owner, customer, or event attendee, reviewing the available resources before Saturday will help you navigate the temporary changes to downtown Frisco's traffic patterns and parking availability.

For more detailed information about the closures, parking options, and event details, residents can visit friscotexas.gov [1] [2]. Additional resources and maps are available on the city website to help drivers navigate around both the Friday crane work and Saturday's Frisco Square events.

Sources

[1] friscotexas.gov, published 2026-10-23.

[2] friscotexas.gov, published 2026-10-21.

Sources

• friscotexas.gov
• friscotexas.gov