Making the move to a new city can result in a rollercoaster of emotions at times. Families move for a variety of reasons, whether it’s for a job relocation or simply trying to find a refreshingly new area in which to reside. It’s essential to be as prepared as possible and understanding your new…
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Each February, Black History Month gives everyone an opportunity to celebrate the history, experience, and culture of Black Americans. This February, the McKinney Black History Month program has over a dozen opportunities for local communities to celebrate African Americans' journeys, voices, and…
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McKinney is a popular destination for a romantic getaway, but there are also plenty of romantic experiences any day or night of the week. And what is more romantic than Valentine's Day? Several McKinney businesses have fun activities planned for Valentine's Day Weekend 2023 and even for the days…
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(Updated April 12, 2023) One thing everyone does when they visit a destination is to snap photos to both take home memories and share the fun they had with friends and family. Natural draws for photo backdrops are murals, and McKinney's mural collection is growing by leaps and bounds, with more…
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Cheers to 2023 in McKinney! We have lots of festivities to kick off the New Year. Below are just some of the events to help you usher in the New Year here in McKinney; we'll add more as we find them. Make sure to check our website calendar regularly, too, as there are always new events being added…
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(Updated March 2023) Film tourism, also known as film-induced tourism, "explores the effects that film and TV productions have on the travel decisions made when potential tourists plan their upcoming holiday or visit to a destination," according to the Tourism Tattler. Here at Visit McKinney, we…
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Time spent in nature provides almost limitless opportunities for hands-on learning. Studies continue to suggest that time spent in nature can improve a child’s physical, intellectual, and social-emotional development. Register your preschooler today for Heard Preschool Nature Explorers to…
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December is here in McKinney, and we have lots of holiday-filled, festive cheer to keep your spirits bright! Below are just some of the many events waiting for you this December in McKinney. Make sure to check our website calendar regularly, too, as there are always new events being added. And even…
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Veterans Day is a special tradition in the United States, a day to honor our Veterans for their patriotism, their service, and the sacrifices they made via that service for the good of our country. Celebrated each year on Nov. 11, this special day was first observed in 1918 in celebration of the end…
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November has arrived and with it, we leave behind us the sometimes-too-warm weather of early fall and start thinking about sweaters, comfort food, and of course, the holiday season. Below are just some of the many events waiting for you this November in McKinney! Make sure to check our website…
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