Annual Events

McKinney hosts a variety of annual events. Check them out below. Click the buttons to learn more. To view all events, visit the events calendar.

bride with bridal flowers

Bridal Show

Traditionally the second weekend in January.

Three small dogs in a wagon with Mardi Gras decor

Krewe of Barkus

Mardi Gras-themed dog event traditionally the Sunday before Mardi Gras.

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Millhouse Art Festivals

Browse a variety of art from local artists. Held several times throughout the year.

Arts in Bloom couple with flowers

Arts in Bloom

Over 120 juried artists, live music, art demonstrations, and food and drink options usually in April.

CJ Cup Byron Nelson from inside viewer suite

THE CJ Cup Byron Nelson

Join us for the PGA Tour's CJ CUP Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in May.

Female guitarist on stage, smiling at the camera

Texas Music Revolution

Texas country music in Downtown McKinney every June.

Mom and kids sitting on a picnic blanket at Juneteenth

Juneteenth Celebration

A vibrant evening of history, culture, and community for the whole family.

Abstract mural of the sun and cotton farms

Millhouse McKinney Mural Festival

View a variety of murals at the historic Cotton Mill facility in June.

silhouettes of three people (a family) sitting with fireworks going off in front of them.

Red, White, & BOOM

Parade and block party, fireworks, and a concert! Traditionally on July 4.

DCI_Blue Devils Drum Corps in 2018 competition

Drum Corps International South Tour Competition

The best of band music in McKinney at MISD Stadium.

Oktoberfest Stein holding contest

Oktoberfest

McKinney Oktoberfest brings Bavarian tradition to the heart of Downtown McKinney.

Two boys, roaring while sitting on top of a dinosaur at The Heard

Dinosaurs Live!

Animatronic dinosaurs! Runs September-February each year.

Kids in costumes at Heard Halloween

Halloween at The Heard

Experience Collin County’s premier family-friendly Halloween event at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary.

Fountain at Dia de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos

McKinney's Día de los Muertos welcomes you and your family to a celebration where remembrance becomes a beautiful act of love.

Families walking down the sidewalk trick or treating dressed in Halloween costumes

Trick or Treat Trail

Spooky fun at Towne Lake Park.

Wrought iron gates opening up to a beautiful courtyard at Chestnut Square Heritage Village where the McKinney Farmers Market is held

Ghostly Hauntings at Chestnut Square

Two hour tour in the dark of the historic homes at Chestnut Square.

Downtown McKinney during Home for the Holidays at night - Christmas lights, tree and water tower

Home for the Holidays... A McKinney Christmas

Traditionally held Thanksgiving weekend. Festive fun for the whole family.

Historic house at Chestnut Square with Christmas decorations

Holiday Tour of Homes

Held in Chestnut Square, usually the first weekend of December.

Parade of lights float

McKinney Parade of Lights

Annual Christmas parade through Downtown McKinney in mid-December.

Holidays at The Heard

Holidays at the Heard

A fun, festive and family-friendly fundraising event benefiting the Heard.