Upcoming McKinney Texas Events

ICE CREAM CRANK-OFF- the 6th Annual Killis Melton ice cream crank-off awards prizes in multiple categories. Bring your freezer, pre-mixed ingredients and compete for the best homemade ice cream in Collin County! Downtown McKinney for more information contact: 972-562-6880.

SUMMER SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES- A wonderful, free outdoor concert series held every third Saturday at 7:00 p.m. from May through August at Towne Lake park area. For more information contact 972-547-7482 or 214-544-1407.

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ANNUAL BUG TUSSLE TREK Antique car tour. Approximately 150 antique autos grouped by year of manufacture depart at 9:00 a.m. from the Collin Courthouse heading north on Tennessee, east on Louisiana, north on Hwy 5 and across Hwy 380 through north Texas towns to Bug Tussle! For more information: 972-772-4335.

MCKINNEY STORYTELLING GUILD presents, "Folktales & Legends," at 7:00 p.m. in the historic Foote Chapel of Chestnut Square Historical Park located on the SW corner of McDonald St. (Hwy 5) and Anthony Street. Free, donations accepted. For more information call Adah Leah Wolf at 972-548-7186 or email  

COLLIN COUNTY CENTRAL MUSEUM at the Old Post Office located at Chestnut and Virginia Streets opens a new exhibit the first Saturday of every month. This month's exhibit, "School Days," is on display during museum hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission Fee: $2.00 (adults), $1.00 (students & seniors), Free (children 5 years and under). Special group tour rates. For more information, or to arrange group tours call 972-542-9457.

SECOND CHANCE PROM sponsored by the McKinney Parks & Recreation Department will feature a special evening for those guys and gals of the '50's, '60's, '70's and '80's who never made it to their first prom! For more information call 972-562-0845.

COLLIN COUNTY YOUTH PARK & FARM MUSEUM located on CR 166 presents the Pilot Point FFA Livestock Show. For more information: 972-548-4793.

TOURISM PARTNERS GROUP MEETING sponsored by the McKinney Convention & Visitors Bureau. Any one interested in tourism is invited to learn about McKinney tourism and its impact on the community. 5:30 p.m. Location to be determined. For more information call 214-544-1407.

DIEZ Y SEIS de SEPTIEMBRE - LULAC celebration of Mexican Independence Day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Festival, boxing tournament and parade. For more information: 972-562-1800.

BIRDS OF PREY FESTIVAL - HEARD NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM & WILDLIFE SANCTUARY will host the annual festival from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. featuring raptor programs, hands-on science activities, food vendors, t-shirts, posters, and entertainment for all ages. Admission fee. For more information: 972-562-5566.

COLLIN COUNTY YOUTH PARK & MUSEUM located on CR 166 presents the Plano FFA Livestock Show and the Collin County Farm Tractor Show. For more information: 972-548-4793.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "Membership Showcase." For more information call 972-542-0163.

COLLIN COUNTY YOUTH PARK & MUSEUM located on CR 166 presents the Whitewright FFA Livestock Show. For more information: 972-548-4793.

MCKINNEY STORYTELLING GUILD presents, "Children's Stories," at 7:00 p.m. in the historic Foote Chapel of Chestnut Square Historical Park located on the SW corner of McDonald St. (Hwy 5) and Anthony Street. Free, donations accepted. For more information call Adah Leah Wolf at 972-548-7186 or email

COLLIN COUNTY YOUTH PARK & FARM MUSEUM located on CR 166 presents the Texas Morgan Horse Show. For more information: 972-548-4793.

WILD WEST FEST in Downtown McKinney. (Formerly HarvestFest). A fun weekend for the entire family - food, music, crafts and children's activities. For more information contact: 972-562-6880 or visit www.downtownmckinney.org or email

COLLIN COUNTY CENTRAL MUSEUM at the Old Post Office located at Chestnut and Virginia Streets opens a new exhibit the first Saturday of every month. This month's exhibit, "Halloween Magic," is on display during museum hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission Fee: $2.00 (adults), $1.00 (students & seniors), Free (children 5 years and under). Special group tour rates. For more information, or to arrange group tours call 972-542-9457.

COLLIN COUNTY YOUTH PARK & MUSEUM located on CR 166 presents the DFW English Springer Spaniels Show. For more information: 972-548-4793.

STATE OF THE CITY DINNER. For more information call 972-542-0163.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "Business After Hours." For more information call 972-542-0163.

REBUILDING NEIGHBORHOODS - Everyone is invited to participate in this annual community clean up day. For more information: 972-542-1321.

MCKINNEY STORYTELLING GUILD presents, "Spooky Stories," at 7:00 p.m. in the historic Foote Chapel of Chestnut Square Historical Park located on the SW corner of McDonald St. (Hwy 5) and Anthony Street. Free, donations accepted. For more information call Adah Leah Wolf at 972-548-7186 or email

TEA & CONVERSATION at the HEARD-CRAIG HISTORIC CENTER, 205 W. Hunt Street. 2:00 p.m. For more information: 972-542-5340.

MCKINNEY MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY - Everyone is invited to volunteer for projects and activities at various service agencies throughout McKinney. Volunteers may participate individually, as a family, or as part of a group, business or organization. For more information or to sign up: 972-542-0679 or www.volunteermckinney.org.

Safe "TRICK OR TREAT" on the Square - Downtown merchants dress up and hand out candy to children in costume 12 years and younger. Lots of surprises and fun! Contact 972-562-6880 for more information.

COLLIN COUNTY CENTRAL MUSEUM at the Old Post Office located at Chestnut and Virginia Streets opens a new exhibit the first Saturday of every month. This month's exhibit, "Veterans," is on display during museum hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission Fee: $2.00 (adults), $1.00 (students & seniors), Free (children 5 years and under). Special group tour rates. For more information, or to arrange group tours call 972-542-9457.

CHESTNUT SQUARE, HEARD-CRAIG LECTURE SERIES. 7:00 pm at the Heard-Craig Carriage House. For more information: 972-562-8790 or 972-542-5340.

TOURISM PARTNERS GROUP MEETING sponsored by the McKinney Convention & Visitors Bureau. Any one interested in tourism is invited to learn about McKinney tourism and its impact on the community. 5:30 p.m. Location to be determined. For more information call 214-544-1407.

DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS award winning Victorian extravaganza! Live reindeer & over 100 merchants in Victorian costume reflect scenes from a "Norman Rockwell" Christmas card - Downtown Square-972-562-6880.

MCKINNEY STORYTELLING GUILD presents, "Family Stories," at 7:00 p.m. in the historic Foote Chapel of Chestnut Square Historical Park located on the SW corner of McDonald St. (Hwy 5) and Anthony Street. Free, donations accepted. For more information call Adah Leah Wolf at 972-548-7186 or email eflat

HEARD-CRAIG VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS. Enjoy a wonderful tour of this charming home decorated in authentic Victorian Christmas decorations. Tours: Tuesday & Thursday at 2:00 pm and Saturday at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, & 3:00 pm. For more information call 972-542-5340 or 972-569-6909.

COLLIN COUNTY YOUTH PARK & FARM MUSEUM located on CR 166 presents the Texas Agility Dog Show. For more information: 972-548-4793.

COLLIN COUNTY CENTRAL MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE at the Old Post Office located at Chestnut and Virginia Streets opens a new exhibit the first Saturday of every month. This month's exhibit, "Christmas," is on display during museum hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission Fee: $2.00 (adults), $1.00 (students & seniors), Free (children 5 years and under). Special group tour rates. For more information, or to arrange group tours call 972-542-9457.

HEARD-CRAIG VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS. Enjoy a wonderful tour of this charming home decorated in authentic Victorian Christmas decorations. Tours: Tuesday & Thursday at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. For more information call 972-542-5340 or 972-569-6909.

CANDLELIGHT AT CHESTNUT SQUARE - Experience the holiday traditions of McKinney's early days with a candlelight evening at Chestnut Square Historical Park, a preservation area dating back to the 1850s Luminaries light the pathways to each historic home decorated in the holiday tradition of its era. For more information, call Chestnut Square Historical Park at 972-562-8790 or check out www.chestnutsquare.org.

HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES - Call Chestnut Square Historical Park at 972-562-8790 or check out www.chestnutsquare.org.