Get spooked this November at the McKinney History, Ghosts, and Legends Walking Tour. On November 12th, those who dare can embark on a walking tour of downtown McKinney to check out some of the most haunted spots in town. The guided tour is led by staff from TexPart Paranormal LLC, a local organization that has […]
Hear music made famous by two of the most renowned jazz musicians—Charlie Bird Parker and Ella Fitzgerald—on Friday, November 4th at the McKinney Performing Arts Center. The center will welcome talented musicians to its stage to perform songs like "Summertime," "Dream a Little Dream of Me," and "They Can’t Take That Away From Me." The […]
The Halloween spirit will be palpable at Scare on the Square, an afternoon of Halloween fun in McKinney. From 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, October 31st, Downtown McKinney puts on a major Halloween celebration with a plethora of events for festival guests. Festival attendees are encouraged to dress in their finest Halloween attire and […]
On Thursday, October 27th, the McKinney Community Center hosts a free outdoor movie night. The film is the perfect excuse to celebrate the mild temperatures this fall while celebrating the community in McKinney. Guests of all ages can enjoy a screening of Captain America: Civil War along with free refreshments like popcorn and drinks. Additional […]
Golf for a good cause this fall at the Stonebridge Ranch Country Club as the annual Pros4Care Golf Event returns. Golfers are encouraged to dress in classic golf attire and head out for a day of hopeful hole-in-ones and impressive swings. The annual event raises funds for prostate cancer research to help doctors and scientists […]
What screams autumn more than a yearly Oktoberfest celebration? If you’re looking forward to cooler temperatures and seasonal beer, check out the 2016 McKinney Oktoberfest. The festival takes place just before the month of October officially kicks off, from September 23rd through the 25th, in historic Downtown McKinney, just about four miles from Orion McKinney. […]
There will be no shortage of autumn-centric fun at the Happy Fall Fest in Allen. Held at the Allen Senior Recreation Center on September 17th, the festival celebrates the changing seasons with a roster of local vendors and fun activities. In fact, there will be more than 40 artisans from around the region, all selling […]
If you’re a Texas beer lover, check out TUPPS Brewery in McKinney. The brewery is located at the historic Cotton Mill, just over three and a half miles from Orion McKinney. Everywhere you look at the brewery you’ll find something interesting. From the beer- and wine-bottle art outdoors to the long, rustic bar inside the […]
It's been almost 15 years since a day that shook the United States to its core: a day that brought indescribable grief; a day that inspired unprecedented unity; a day that unfortunately added a new chapter to history books. September 11, 2001 forever changed the nation with the destruction of the World Trade Centers, a […]
When you grab a bottle of wine at Landon Winery, you won't have to guess where or how it was crafted—you can actually watch winemakers at work. Landon Winery's downtown McKinney location puts its winemaking process on full display, proving that the vino on the shelves is truly Texas-born. Despite the fact that these small-batch […]