Third Monday Trade Days in McKinney

August 16, 2019, 8:00 AM - August 18, 2019, 5:00 AM @ Located on US380, 2 miles west of US75

THIRD MONDAY TRADE DAYS in McKinney has everything—historic location, food truck concessions, the fashion styles you’re looking for, home and yard décor to reflect your personality, unique gift ideas, kids activities, friendly vendors, and lots of things to spark your imagination. Make plans for a fun time with your friends/family

MORGAN HORSE SHOW

August 18, 2019, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM @ SHOW BARN AT MYERS PARK

Live @ Lone Star Kyle Nova

August 18, 2019, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Lone Star Wine Cellars

Kyle brings an eclectic mix of Indie, Pop, R&B along with his tickling of the ivory on his keyboard. He will have you humming along and wanting more! It's a great Sunday afternoon at your favorite Texas winery!

Kendra Gives Back Sip & Shop

August 19, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Lone Star Wine Cellars

Lone Star Cellars Wine Cellars and SRS Raise the Roof Foundation are partnering with Kendra Scott jewelry for a Kendra Gives Back Sip & Shop 'Fun'Raiser event on Monday, August 19th, 6-8 pm at Lone Star Wine Cellars. Light appetizers will be provided. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Purple Purse project to assist women who have been subject to domestic violence by offering them job search training as well as employment assistance opportunities to establish financial stability. Both Lone Star Wine Cellars and Kendra Scott will donate 20% of all sales at the event to SRS Raise the Roof Foundation for this special project. SRS Raise the Roof Foundation is the charitable nonprofit organization of SRS Distribution, a national family of roofing and building supply distributors headquartered in McKinney.

Local Yocal BBQ & Grill’s Beer Dinner

August 20, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Local Yocal BBQ & Grill

Local Yocal BBQ & Grill will be hosting a five-course beer dinner on Tuesday, August 20, at 6:30 p.m. Thoughtfully designed and prepared by Chef Adam West, the dinner will be paired with beer from Legal Draft Beer Company based out of Arlington, Texas and cost $70, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations are required by calling 469-225-0800. Seats are limited. For more information to see the menu, visit www.localyocalbbqandgrill.com/events.

E.J. Wills Gastropub’s Tuesday Trivia Nights

August 20, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ E.J. Wills Gastropub - Stonebridge Drive at 380

Beginning on March, 12, 2019, McKinney will now have a trivia night! Join us each Tuesday at 7 pm for E.J. Wills’ weekly trivia. Called by host J.J. Gotto of Challenge Entertainment, this is sure to be a challenging night that will test your brain and tickle your funny bone. Enter on your own or with a team of up to 6 players. Weekly give-aways available and prizes for the winning teams!

Live @ Lone Star - KARAOKE

August 21, 2019, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ Historic Ritz Building

Be the STAR at Lone Star Winery this summer at our annual summer series of Wine Not? Karaoke Wednesdays! Talent oozing summer jamming through the months of July, August, and September! Spice up your summer nights with this must see entertainment! Start practicing now!

Live @ Lone Star Double Down

August 22, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Lone Star Wine Cellars

Double the talent and fun with Mike and Tommy. Together they play and sing it all! Grab a bottle and settle in for the Thursday night wine pick up event, an evening sure to please!

Call for Artists - Millhouse ArtFest at McKinney Cotton Mill

August 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - August 24, 2019, 8:00 PM @ McKinney Cotton Mill is located just south of downtown off McDonald St.

Nature Story Time

August 23, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

Nature Story Times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience. These programs should last approximately 30-45 minutes depending on the book covered.

Ram Katha Rahasya

August 23, 2019, 6:30 PM - August 29, 2019, 9:00 PM

H.H. Swami Mukundananda ji will be giving enlightening discourses in English on Ram Katha Rahasya. Swamiji will take you right into Lord Ram’s descension period to give you the essence of Ramayana. Fill your heart with loving devotion by drinking the divine ambrosia of the wonderful leelas of Ram and His topmost devotees. Dates: Aug 23 - 29 Venue: Radha Krishna Temple 1450 N. Watters Road, Allen, TX 75013 FREE sign up at https://radhakrishnatemple.net/events/ram-katha-rahasya/

Live @ Lone Star Mike Allyn

August 23, 2019, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ Lone Star Wine Cellars

Versatile and multi talented vocalist and guitarist. Mike is no stranger here at Lone Star, he brings an extensive playlist that covers all the classic favorites! Grab a bottle and settle in for a Friday night sure to please!

McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square

August 24, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

We work hard to re-create the feel of bygone market days held in the old Jockey lot in downtown McKinney. Meet friends, share local news and bring a chair and sit a while! Most every Saturday there’s a special tour, event, music or demonstration. Local and organic meat, dairy, honey and produce vendors offer their wares every Saturday at Chestnut Square near downtown McKinney. Market vendors also offer baked goods, artisan & specialty foods, wine, plants & flowers, craft items and more! *Please note: market hours may vary according to season and special events. For all the latest news, follow the McKinney Farmers Market on Facebook or Instragram!

Live @ Lone Star Whiskey Holler

August 24, 2019, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ Lone Star Wine Cellars

Kentucky bluegrass and folk, these two are double fun and talented! Just what your Saturday night ordered. Great Wine and Great music!

Live @ Lone Star Ricardo Castillo

August 25, 2019, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Lone Star Wine Cellars

Welcome this accomplished guitarist with his Latin inspired talents. A Sunday afternoon of listening pleasure accompanied by your favorite choice Texas made wine.

E.J. Wills Gastropub’s Tuesday Trivia Nights

August 27, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ E.J. Wills Gastropub - Stonebridge Drive at 380

Beginning on March, 12, 2019, McKinney will now have a trivia night! Join us each Tuesday at 7 pm for E.J. Wills’ weekly trivia. Called by host J.J. Gotto of Challenge Entertainment, this is sure to be a challenging night that will test your brain and tickle your funny bone. Enter on your own or with a team of up to 6 players. Weekly give-aways available and prizes for the winning teams!

Live @ Lone Star - KARAOKE

August 28, 2019, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ Historic Ritz Building

Be the STAR at Lone Star Winery this summer at our annual summer series of Wine Not? Karaoke Wednesdays! Talent oozing summer jamming through the months of July, August, and September! Spice up your summer nights with this must see entertainment! Start practicing now!

Live @ Lone John Pecoraro

August 29, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Lone Star Wine Cellars

Singer/Songwriter Classic rock, yesterday and todays country for your LIVE on Thursday night entertainment. Perfect pairing with a Lone Star Wine!

Nature Story Time

August 30, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

Nature Story Times are designed primarily for young children and will introduce a different nature-themed book each week. During most of the story times, a puppet, live animal or enrichment items will be included to enhance the experience. These programs should last approximately 30-45 minutes depending on the book covered.

Live @ Lone Star Brent Querry

August 30, 2019, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ Lone Star Wine Cellars

Welcome Brent to his first appearance at LSWC. He brings acoustic music with a mix of his fiddle and country tunes to your Friday night in Texas with a little Lone Star Wine!

ALLEN FFA LIVESTOCK SHOW

August 31, 2019, 6:30 AM - September 1, 2019, 6:30 PM @ SHOW BARN AT MYERS PARK

Allen FFA Livestock Show

August 31, 2019, 6:30 AM - September 1, 2019, 6:30 PM @ Show Barn at Myers Park

McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square

August 31, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

We work hard to re-create the feel of bygone market days held in the old Jockey lot in downtown McKinney. Meet friends, share local news and bring a chair and sit a while! Most every Saturday there’s a special tour, event, music or demonstration. Local and organic meat, dairy, honey and produce vendors offer their wares every Saturday at Chestnut Square near downtown McKinney. Market vendors also offer baked goods, artisan & specialty foods, wine, plants & flowers, craft items and more! *Please note: market hours may vary according to season and special events. For all the latest news, follow the McKinney Farmers Market on Facebook or Instragram!

Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs

August 31, 2019, 9:00 AM - February 17, 2020, 5:00 PM @ Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

Let your imagination run wild as you travel back in time along a half-mile nature trail with ten life-size animatronic dinosaurs. During the 14th Annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibit, these animatronic dinosaurs will move and roar, providing an experience sure to captivate visitors. This exhibit will also offer interesting facts about both herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs. Children and the young at heart will also have the opportunity to play on stationary baby dinosaurs, a photo-op Tyrannosaurus rex and a photo op Pachyrhinosaurus. This year’s exhibit will also a feature an outdoor hadrosaur fossil dig to inspire future paleontologists. The Dinosaurs Live! exhibit trail is jogging-stroller friendly (umbrella strollers are not recommended), giving families and friends a unique, exciting and educational activity to experience together.

Live @ Lone Star Byron Haynie

August 31, 2019, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ Lone Star Wine Cellars

DFW premier, professional Country, Americana, acoustic vocalist. Playlists include, oldie and Southern Rock. Your choice favorite wine included with the Live Music!

Seth James CD Release Party

August 31, 2019, 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM @ The Sanctuary Music & Events Center

Texas Homegrown Music is proud to present a special CD Release Party for Seth James for his new release "Good Life" with special guests The Oliver White Group on Saturday August 31st at 8pm (doors open at 7) at The Sanctuary Music & Events Center. VIP Tables with seating for 4 directly in front of the stage are $125 per table (SEE Seating Chart). Downstairs Seats (First come, First Serve) are $20. General Admission (Standing Room Only on the upstairs balcony) Tickets are just $10. We'll have food and bar service available from our friends at Rick's Chophouse.