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 […]
This spring, head out to Family Fun Paint Night at On the Border. A painting class designed for adults and kids alike, it invites everyone to come and create a colorful painting that depicts a yellow chick holding an Easter egg. Attending the class is a great way to foster artistic talents, since Stand Up […]
The DD and The Studebakers show promises to be a fun throwback concert that everyone can enjoy. DD and The Studebakers are known for playing '50s hits designed to have you dancing along as soon as the band's up-tempo energy lights up the stage. You should probably snag your tickets now for the concert because […]
McKinney is a beautiful city to live in when the spring months begin, and attending Arts in Bloom downtown is the perfect way to celebrate the season's arrival. From Friday, April 7th through Sunday, April 9th, historic downtown McKinney transforms into one massive art gallery. For three days, approximately 150 local artists will set up […]
The next time you want to stock your shelves and refrigerator with farm-fresh fare, pay a visit to Local Yocal Farm to Market. The specialty shop was created to provide McKinney residents with a place to purchase grass-fed beef and has since expanded to sell meat from local farms in addition to farm-fresh eggs, local […]