Every story from around McKinney, newest first — events, dining, schools, development, and community life.
After more than a year of renovation, the Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library reopens in December with a full-dome planetarium, new teen spaces, and an exhibit gallery.
On Nov. 7, TUPPS Brewery in McKinney hosts a Veterans Day ceremony, a guided tour, and an evening concert on its outdoor stage.
The Heard-Craig Center for the Arts and McKinney Repertory Theatre team up for a free, public Regency-era masquerade dance on Nov. 7.
Downtown Fever headlines the November First Friday Market & Music at District 121, keeping McKinney's beloved monthly tradition alive this fall.
Integrity Urgent Care opened on W. University Dr. with a grand gesture: a $5,000 donation to McKinney High School's Royal Pride Band.
A local guide to McKinney's best recurring annual events and festivals, from Oktoberfest to Fourth of July fireworks and beyond.
The McKinney Wine & Music Festival returns to District 121 on Oct 24, 2–6 PM, with free admission, local vendors, and live music.
The Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library renovation is reshaping a Historic Downtown landmark — and residents can track every step of the process.
The Monster Dash 5K on Oct 31 at Bonnie Wenk Park offers a chip-timed race, finisher's medal, and proceeds support The Warriors Keep.
McKinney Parks & Recreation hosts a free, all-ages sensory-friendly Halloween event at Old Settler's Recreation Center on Oct. 30, 6–9 PM.
McKinney West Fall Fest brings local vendors, fall activities, food, and live music to Edwards Ranch on October 30 from noon to 6 p.m.
A local guide to McKinney's most significant historic sites, museums, and landmarks — from the 1876 courthouse to Chestnut Square.
The Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library is being reimagined with a 55-person planetarium, a teen room, and more study spaces.
The McKinney Wine & Music Festival turns 10 on Oct. 24 at District 121. Here's what a decade of growth looks like for this afternoon event.
The free, all-ages celebration moves to 402 E. Louisiana St. on Oct. 17, running noon to 9 p.m. Here's what to know before you go.
The city's free Halloween trail event finds a new home at Bonnie Wenk Park on Oct. 17, with more family fun across the season.
From coworking spaces to downtown coffee shops, here are the best spots to get work done in McKinney, TX.
The 10th annual McKinney Wine & Music Festival brings 100+ wines and three live bands to District 121 on October 24, 2026.
The Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library in Historic Downtown McKinney is anticipated to reopen this October with significant new community amenities.
Local artisans fill McKinney's historic Cotton Mill Atrium on Oct. 10 with handmade goods from 10 AM to 4 PM. Here's what to expect.
McKinney's Día de los Muertos Festival on Oct. 17 at TUPPS Brewery celebrates Hispanic heritage with music, art, and student scholarships.
The McKinney Police Department hosts National Night Out on Oct. 6, 2026, with citywide block parties built around community spirit and police partnerships.
A local guide to McKinney's best dog parks, pet-friendly patios, and trusted pet services for residents and their four-legged companions.
McKinney's Día de los Muertos Festival comes to TUPPS Brewery on Oct. 17, 2026, with cultural traditions, live music, art, and a scholarship ceremony.
McKinney's Ratrodtober Fest marks its 10th anniversary Oct. 10 at TUPPS Brewery with rat rods, muscle cars, live music, and craft beer.
The McKinney Asian Art and Food Festival runs Oct. 2–3 at 401 E. Virginia St., celebrating food, art, and performance under a 2026 pinwheel theme.
The McKinney Monster Dash 5K returns October 31 at Bonnie Wenk Park, with costumes, community spirit, and proceeds supporting The Warriors Keep.
The McKinney Wine & Music Festival presented by Park Place Acura marks its 10th year on Oct. 24 at District 121, 2–6 PM.
Beyond the well-known stops, McKinney holds bookstores, breweries, wineries, and comedy nights worth seeking out. Here is your local guide.
McKinney Oktoberfest, now in its 19th year, takes over Historic Downtown Sept. 25–27 with live music, Bavarian food, and family fun.
TUPPS Brewery hosts the 10th annual Ratrodtober Fest on Oct. 10, blending classic cars, rat rods, motorcycles, and craft beer in McKinney.
Free, all-ages event lets McKinney families tour Fire Station No. 2, climb a fire truck, meet Smokey the Bear, and learn fire safety.
McKinney's Día de los Muertos Festival on Oct. 17 brings vibrant art, music, and a scholarship celebration to the community.
The McKinney Farmers Market runs every Saturday 8 a.m.–noon at Heritage Village at Chestnut Square through mid-December.
A local guide to farmers markets, butcher shops, and independent shopping in McKinney, TX and nearby communities in Collin County.
The 19th annual McKinney Oktoberfest takes over Historic Downtown McKinney on Sept. 26–27 with German food, beer, music, and weenie dog races.
The McKinney Asian Art and Food Festival returns Oct. 2–3 on E. Virginia St., spotlighting the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with food, art, and tradition.
Six small businesses have set up shop in renovated grain silos at TUPPS Brewery, anchoring a growing creative hub in east McKinney.
Seventy thousand visitors are expected at Historic Downtown McKinney's free three-day Oktoberfest, Sept. 25–27, 2026.
Millhouse partners with the McKinney Cotton Mill for an indoor Makers Market running every Saturday in September, spotlighting local artisans.
The John and Judy Gay Library hosts a National Preparedness Month program in September covering hazards, emergency plans, and supply kits.
Jump Into Art Studios and Visit McKinney partner on a public art walking tour of murals and sculptures around the historic downtown square.
On Sept. 12, Tupps Brewery hosts a Mexican Independence Day celebration with live music, traditional dance, and food from noon to 3 p.m.
The 2026 McKinney Music & Arts Festival brings seven live acts, an arts marketplace, and a craft beverage garden to downtown — all free to attend.
On Sept. 12, TUPPS Brewery hosts a Mexican Independence Day celebration with live music, traditional dance, and food at 402 E. Louisiana St.
Jump Into Art Studios and Visit McKinney partner for a free walking tour of murals, sculptures, and public art on the historic downtown square.
McKinney ISD's Device Protection Plan deadline is September 30. Here's what families need to know about costs and enrollment this school year.
A local guide to the best family-friendly activities in McKinney, TX — from nature trails and historic sites to indoor adventures and parks.
The McKinney Fall Latin Music Festival fills TUPPS Brewery on Sept. 6 with live music, food, and drinks from noon to midnight.
McKinney's TUPPS Brewery hosts a weekly Open Mic Night in its Beer Hall, welcoming musicians of all skill levels every Thursday evening.
The SoTenn Block Party and Night Market takes over Downtown McKinney on Aug. 29, 6–10 PM, with live music, food trucks, and local vendors.
Cirrus Aircraft's 50,000-sq-ft facility at McKinney National Airport is the first of its kind for the brand, bringing flight training and concierge aviation to McKinney.
The John and Judy Gay Library hosts a free, all-ages chess meetup every Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM through at least mid-September.
Phase 1 of McKinney Roots community farm opens in August 2026, bringing a 200-tree orchard, hydroponics greenhouse, and hands-on learning to Gray Branch Park.
The McKinney Fall Latin Music Festival at TUPPS Brewery on Sept. 6 runs noon to midnight with Monica Saldivar, Latin Breed, and more.
The America 250 Texas Trailblazing Wonder Women exhibition closes Aug. 26 at the Cotton Mill's Atrium Fine Art Gallery.
The SoTenn Night Market & Block Party brings live music, food trucks, and local artisans to Historic Downtown McKinney for one free evening.
Owner Sam Alaqel brings cardamom-spiced brews and traditional Yemeni coffee drinks to a 2,986-square-foot space in McKinney.
A local guide to the best attractions, outdoor spaces, and neighborhoods worth exploring in McKinney, TX.
HUB 121 wraps its summer Friday series with free tribute concerts honoring Stevie Ray Vaughan, REO Speedwagon, and Foreigner in August 2026.
The MillHouse Summer Indoor ArtFest returns to the historic McKinney Cotton Mill on Aug. 29–30, spotlighting juried fine art across multiple disciplines.
The America 250 Texas Trailblazing Wonder Women show runs through Aug. 30 at the Atrium Fine Art Gallery inside McKinney's historic Cotton Mill.
McKinney ISD opens the 2026–2027 school year, marking a milestone for one of the largest and fastest-growing districts in North Texas.
Everything new residents need to know about McKinney, TX — neighborhoods, schools, cost of living, and community life.
HUB 121 hosts free outdoor concerts on Aug. 7, 14, and 21 featuring tribute bands for CCR, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and REO Speedwagon.
The America 250: Texas Trailblazing Wonder Women exhibition at McKinney Cotton Mill spotlights 25 original artworks celebrating women who shaped Texas history.
MISD's first day of school is August 13, with the year running through May 27. Here's what families need to know before the bell rings.
Fall Youth rosters are out and coaches are calling players. Here's what McKinney families need to know as the 2026 season approaches.
TUPPS Brewery on East Louisiana Street hosts IPA Fest on Aug. 8, bringing an all-IPA tap lineup to McKinney's historic downtown district.
McKinney's TUPPS Brewery hosts a Western-themed IPA festival on Aug. 8 with live music, food, and a commemorative tasting glass.
The America 250 Texas Trailblazing Wonder Women exhibition runs through Aug. 30 at the McKinney Cotton Mill's Atrium Fine Art Gallery.
McKinney ISD students return to class August 13, with parents welcome to walk their child to the classroom on the first day only.
Every last Saturday of the month, McKinney residents gather at Green Gardens on Alma Rd. to tend a shared community garden — no experience needed.
The weekly farmers market at historic Chestnut Square on S. Chestnut St. runs every Saturday from 8 a.m., rooted in McKinney's heritage village.
The Silos at TUPPS Brewery on E. Louisiana St. houses a handful of small businesses in renovated grain silos, open to visitors now.
Real answers to the questions newcomers ask most about McKinney, TX — from cost of living and schools to neighborhoods, commutes, and what to do downtown.
A juried art exhibition at McKinney's Cotton Mill celebrates pioneering Texas women through August 26, 2026, as part of America's 250th anniversary.
Every Saturday through December, the Chestnut Square Heritage Village hosts a farmers market connecting residents with local growers and artisans.
Every Friday evening, TUPPS Brewery transforms into a free open-air market and music gathering that puts McKinney's local vendors center stage.
District 121's free First Friday Market & Music runs 7–10 p.m. each month, blending local vendors and live music in McKinney.
McKinney's twice-a-week watering schedule and its expansive clay soil are more connected than most homeowners realize. A practical rundown of both.
McKinney maintains roughly 3,000 acres of parks and 80 miles of hike-and-bike trail. Here's what's actually worth visiting at Erwin Park, Towne Lake, Bonnie Wenk, and Wilson Creek.
Three of McKinney's best-known communities have almost nothing in common architecturally or culturally. A resident's comparison for people deciding where to land.
Before Historic Downtown Square existed, a ten-to-one vote and a 120-acre land donation decided which town would anchor Collin County. Here's the real story.
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