McKinney

Entertainment

Catch a live set at a local bar or winery, laugh until your sides are splitting at The Comedy Arena, or head to the Credit Union of Texas Event Center to cheer on the Allen Americans or snag tickets to your favorite headliners.

Downtown McKinney comes alive throughout the year with family-friendly events like Texas Music Revolution, Krewe of Barkus, and the McKinney Parade of Lights.

Arts

Head downtown to view early Texas art at the Heard Craig Center for the Arts & Museum, take classes at the McKinney Art House, or watch a local production at the McKinney Performing Arts Center or the McKinney Repertory Theatre.

LAST Art Gallery, McKinney Art Gallery, and Second Saturdays Art on the Square keep local art front and center in McKinney.

Leisure

Bonnie Wenk Park offers athletic fields, hiking paths, a fishing pond, and one of the area’s most popular dog parks just down the road. For miles of lush, wooded trails and wildlife viewing, visit the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary.

With more than 3,000 acres of parks and 80 miles of hike-and-bike trails, you have so many options to get out and enjoy the Texas sunshine.

Shopping

Stroll through the locally owned storefronts in Historic Downtown McKinney to uncover on-of-a-kind finds, or spend the day at Allen Premium Outlets to shop designer brands at unbeatable prices.

Every Saturday, the McKinney Farmers Market fills Chestnut Square with farm-fresh produce and artisan finds.

Dining

Around the historic square, locally owned restaurants and cafés line the streets, many featuring live music, patio seating, and ingredients sourced from local farmers.