Spend Independence Day at Red, White, and Boom! in downtown McKinney. The day of fun is free and open to the public (sans pets), so round up family or a big group of friends and come to Historic Downtown and the McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch for the patriotic festivities on July 4th. The […]
For anyone who's a fan of mystery novels or thriller films, North Texas Escape Rooms are a chance to get in on the action and live out the plot of their favorite tale. North Texas Escape Rooms plays host to three distinct experiences, one geared toward children and the other two more appropriate for adults. […]
Whether you're an avid golfer or a novice, you're going to like Topgolf. This is nothing like your average golfing experience. Topgolf is more like driving range meets sports bar meets upscale bowling alley, making it perfect for fun date nights or big group get-togethers. Head to the Topgolf in Allen and reserve a bay […]
When Rise Biscuits and Donuts opened a location in Allen less than two months ago, your breakfast options expanded exponentially. This well-known Southern chain is best known for its namesake eats: the stuffed biscuit sandwiches and the freshly crafted doughnuts. Dig into a fresh biscuit smothered with butter, stuffed with country ham, or filled with […]
It's not every day that you find a bakery that serves up fresh doughnuts and beer, which is part of what makes McKinney's The Donut Kitchen such a special spot. It offers a massive list of house-baked cake doughnuts as well as a roster of bottled craft beers. That means you can do happy hour […]
Bike the Bricks is much more than a fun, leisurely bike ride through downtown McKinney. To the contrary, it's a grueling competition for quite a hefty prize: $25,000. So it should come as no surprise that this race attracts serious cyclists from all around the country, racing in pursuit of the cash. Of course, Bike […]
Looking to do some shopping this May? You're in luck. From May 5th through the 7th, Dallas-McKinney’s Vintage Market Days fills Myers Park and Events Center with goods from dozens of vintage, antique, art, clothing, and jewelry vendors. The indoor shopping market features more than 100 vendors and is a popular event that you really […]
If you're a fan of classical music and keep up with the local scene, you may have already heard of Dallas native Russell Houston. In recent years, he's been making waves as he moves up in the music world. He earned First Prize at the Lynn Harrell Competition, came in second place at the Mondavi […]
Empty Bowls McKinney is an event designed to ensure that McKinney's residents in need no longer face the prospect of empty bowls. The annual fundraiser brings in money for the Community Lifeline Center, which launches initiatives designed to fight hunger and food insecurity in the region. Here's how it works. Artists around the community craft […]
If you want to learn more about the winged creatures that call McKinney home, then don't miss the Second Saturday Bird Walks at Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary. The next one is slated for Saturday, April 8th from 8 to 9:30 a.m., and it's free for Heard Museum members and included in the […]