Events in McKinney, TX

McKinney's historic downtown square is one of the most charming and actively programmed event settings in North Texas — a Victorian-era courthouse anchors a walkable grid of independent restaurants, wine bars, boutiques, and galleries that collectively host one of the most varied event calendars in Collin County. The Adriatica Village development in the southwest part of the city recreates a Mediterranean village aesthetic around a hilltop castle venue, hosting weddings, galas, and private events in a setting unlike anything else in the Metroplex. First Monday Trade Days at the Collin County courthouse square draws thousands of shoppers monthly. The McKinney Performing Arts Center, housed in a restored historic 1914 building, programs live music, comedy, theater, and community events year-round from its intimate stage. Outstage at the MPAC is a dedicated outdoor stage that books free summer concerts and community celebrations. McKinney's Trick-or-Treat on the Square in October fills the downtown with thousands of costumed families, and the Christmas on the Square programming turns the historic district into a holiday destination from November through December. The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary on the banks of the East Fork Trinity River books educational workshops, nature hikes, and family science events throughout the year. Apex Centre's recreation and events facilities serve the rapidly growing residential communities in north McKinney. Silo District, near the downtown square, has added artist studios, a home design market, and loft-style event venues that make McKinney one of the region's most creative small-city event markets.