Boots, Brews, and '90s Country: TUPPS Brewery's Western IPA Festival Arrives August 8
McKinney's TUPPS Brewery hosts a Western-themed IPA festival on Aug. 8 with live music, food, and a commemorative tasting glass.
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25 Large-Scale Works, 25 Texas Women: What the Wonder Women Exhibition Brings to McKinney's Cotton Mill
The America 250 Texas Trailblazing Wonder Women exhibition runs through Aug. 30 at the McKinney Cotton Mill's Atrium Fine Art Gallery.
McKinney ISD Opens the 2026–27 School Year on August 13
McKinney ISD students return to class August 13, with parents welcome to walk their child to the classroom on the first day only.
Dirt Under the Fingernails: McKinney Green Gardens Invites Residents to Grow Something Together
Every last Saturday of the month, McKinney residents gather at Green Gardens on Alma Rd. to tend a shared community garden — no experience needed.
Every Saturday Morning, Chestnut Square Keeps McKinney's Market Tradition Alive
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.
Six Small Shops Have Made a Home Inside Grain Silos on McKinney's East Side
The Silos at TUPPS Brewery on E. Louisiana St. houses a handful of small businesses in renovated grain silos, open to visitors now.
McKinney, TX FAQ: What Newcomers Ask
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.
At the Cotton Mill, a Gallery Honors the Women Who Shaped Texas
A juried art exhibition at McKinney's Cotton Mill celebrates pioneering Texas women through August 26, 2026, as part of America's 250th anniversary.
McKinney's Saturday Farmers Market Offers a Weekly Ritual Rooted in Local History
Every Saturday through December, the Chestnut Square Heritage Village hosts a farmers market connecting residents with local growers and artisans.
A Friday Night Ritual: How TUPPS Brewery Became McKinney's Backyard for Local Makers
Every Friday evening, TUPPS Brewery transforms into a free open-air market and music gathering that puts McKinney's local vendors center stage.
Every First Friday, District 121 Turns McKinney's Evening Into a Free Outdoor Market and Music Night
District 121's free First Friday Market & Music runs 7–10 p.m. each month, blending local vendors and live music in McKinney.
Watering Days, Fines, and Cracked Slabs: A McKinney Homeowner's Summer Checklist
McKinney's twice-a-week watering schedule and its expansive clay soil are more connected than most homeowners realize. A practical rundown of both.
80 Miles of Trail: A Field Guide to McKinney's Parks
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.
Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch, or Tucker Hill: Picking a Corner of McKinney
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.
The Contested Vote That Made McKinney the Collin County Seat
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.