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Meetings, Conferences, & Events

Meet in McKinney

Choose McKinney for your next meeting, where distinctive venues, modern facilities, and warm Texas charm create an unforgettable experience.

Why McKinney

Big Enough to Get the Job Done. Small Enough to Feel Easy.

McKinney makes meetings feel a little less complicated. Our venues are built for groups of roughly 20 to 300 attendees. With hotels, restaurants, and things to do close by, your attendees spend less time getting from place to place and more time enjoying the experience.

Downtown puts meetings within four walkable blocks of more than 200 independent shops and restaurants, including Michelin-recommended Harvest at the Masonic. Craig Ranch offers the city's largest ballroom and room block, just ten minutes away. Then there's McKinney’s location to DFW International Airport, about 30 minutes away, while McKinney National Airport (DTX) is just minutes from town.

The historic downtown McKinney welcome sign and the trolley
Insider tip from Visit McKinney Think beyond the meeting room when you build your agenda. Downtown's walkability gives attendees plenty to do between sessions. Enjoy a coffee and local shops or dinner and drinks; all just steps from the meeting and hotel.
Complimentary services

Services We Handle, at No Cost to You

Visit McKinney helps you plan your meeting, conference, or event with the below service, at no cost to you. Let our team help you today!

1 Visitor Information Brochures, maps, and event calendars.
2 Site Visits Venue and hotel site visits tailored to your needs.
3 Contracts and Room Blocks Assistance with venue contracts and hotel room blocks.
4 Welcome and VIP Gift Bags Assembled here and waiting for your attendees.
5 Preferred Vendor Lists Caterers, florists, linens, and more.
6 Customized Itineraries For tours and for your attendees.
7 Onsite Registration Help Name badges and lanyards included.
8 Welcome Remarks Coordination of local officials for welcome remarks.
Your McKinney Contact
Tony Adamo, Sales Manager at Visit McKinney

Tony Adamo

Visit McKinney · Meetings & Conferences sales
972-547-2062 · direct sales@visitmckinney.com LinkedIn

One point of contact covers every venue, hotel, and vendor in the city. Visit McKinney knows room dimensions and ceiling heights, which caterers handle 200 plates comfortably, and what hotels have flexibility on a Sunday arrival. Anything not already on file gets confirmed and answered promptly.

Every inquiry answered within two business days
Need something else that isn't on the list?
Just ask the team! Visit McKinney is happy to help you find exactly what you need to make your meeting or event a success.
Meeting and Event Venues

Choose Your Meeting Venue

See the details that matter most: square footage, largest meeting space, capacity in four configurations, sleeping rooms on site, and distance from both airports. Found a few that look right? Add them to your list and the RFP form at the bottom fills in for you.

19 properties
Modern multi-story hotel building with mixed brick and dark facade, illuminated ground-floor retail spaces, and purple twilight sky behind Hotel

AC Hotel McKinney

AC Hotel McKinney at Craig Ranch blends refined European design with modern sophistication in one of North Texas’ most dynamic corridors.

Sleeping rooms
137
Area
Craig Ranch
Cancellation Policy Wheelchair Suites Available Pet Friendly Pet Deposit/Fee 100% Smoke Free Property
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Stone chapel with terracotta roof beside calm water, cypress trees framing the scene, clear blue sky above Venue

Adriatica Croatian Village

A 45-acre Croatian village in the middle of McKinney's Stonebridge Ranch development.

Capacity
100–200 guests
Area
Adriatica
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Bride and groom standing on the porch of a white wooden chapel with arched windows, framed by tree branches Venue

Chestnut Square Heritage Village

Chestnut Square Heritage Village offers a unique wedding and reception setting with the Chapel, Chapel Garden, Outdoor Pavilion, 1920’s Bevel Reception house and 1870’s Bridal Suite.

Capacity
100–200 guests
Area
Historic Downtown
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Modern brick and white building with large windows and covered entrance, set on manicured grounds under blue sky Venue

Collin College Conference Center

Central Park Campus is home to Collin College’s largest and newest conference center.

Capacity
Over 400 guests
Area
McKinney
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Brick and glass community event center exterior with entrance doors and metal bollards under clear blue sky Venue

Community Event Center

The Community Event Center (CEC) is located at the South end of McKinney ISD Stadium.

Capacity
Over 400 guests
Area
McKinney
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Elegant event space with round tables, black chairs, crystal chandeliers, and warm lighting against exposed brick walls Venue

Gather On The Square

With its historic location, original wood floors, exposed bricks, and crystal chandeliers; Gather is a perfect timeless venue for any part of your life that needs celebrating.

Capacity
100–200 guests
Area
Historic Downtown
Wheelchair Indoor Venue AV Equipment Available Catering Available Outside Catering Permitted Full Bar
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Historic red brick buildings with storefronts on a downtown plaza, strung lights overhead, green foliage visible Hotel

Grand Hotel & Ballroom

The Grand Hotel & Ballroom is a rare gem on the historic square in downtown McKinney, Texas.

Capacity
100–200 guests
Sleeping rooms
44
Area
Historic Downtown
High-Speed Internet Business Center Exercise/Fitness Facilities Free Parking Self & Valet Parking (charges apply) Restaurant
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Modern multi-story hotel building with stone and brick facade, covered entrance, landscaping with young trees, and clear blue sky Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites McKinney

The hotel features modern conveniences suited to the savvy business traveler, along with a great location only minutes from historic downtown McKinney and Baylor Medical Center.

Sleeping rooms
79
Area
US-75 Corridor
Pet Friendly Pet Deposit/Fee 100% Smoke Free Property High-Speed Internet Business Center Exercise/Fitness Facilities
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Event space with round tables dressed in blue linens, gold chairs, white floral centerpieces, and projection screen displaying a couple's photo Venue

Heard Natural Science Museum

This 289-acre nature preserve made up of a variety of habitats and miles of nature trails also features bird blinds, an Animals of the World Exhibit, educational pioneer village, butterfly gardens, an

Capacity
100–200 guests
Area
McKinney
Gift Shop / Shopping on Site Bus/Motorcoach Parking Indoor Venue Outdoor Venue
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Aerial view of downtown McKinney
Insider tip from Visit McKinney The right space is about more than a room's listed capacity. Think about your stage, seating, food service, AV, and the way you want people to move through the space. If you're narrowing down a few options, send them our way and we'll help you figure out which ones will work best for your event.
Offsites & team building

Offsite and Team Building Across the City

All of these are within a fifteen-minute drive and most are walkable from downtown. They work well on a second afternoon when the agenda needs a break from the meeting room.

Outdoor tables at a McKinney brewery

Breweries & Wineries

TUPPS • Lone Star Winery • Landon Winery

Relax after your meeting with a cold pint or try a wine tasting flight at one of the many wine bars.

A lively group event in McKinney

Escape Room Team Building

Downtown • Team Building

Head to The Cipher Lounge in Downtown McKinney for a fun and engaging team-building experience at an escape room.

Historic downtown McKinney from above

Guided Tours

Walking Tours • Educational

Take a guided Historic District or Mural tour throughout Downtown McKinney with your group.

The red and white downtown McKinney trolley

Explore on Your Own

Downtown • Dining • Attractions

Enjoy a plethora of dining, live music, shopping, and more throughout the city.

Insider tip from Visit McKinney The Downtown McKinney Trolley is free on its normal route and available to charter for a group. A simple option for moving people to an evening venue. Ask us about how to rent the trolley for your event or meeting as a fun transportation option!
Hotels & room blocks

Keep Your Group Together

McKinney's hotels are clustered around downtown and Craig Ranch, just ten minutes apart. For groups under 300, that can mean one anchor hotel, a nearby overflow property, and plenty of dining and things to do close at hand. We'll source the room blocks and connect you with our hotel partners so you can book the best rate and location for your meeting.

Sheraton McKinney Craig Ranch · 18,000 sq ft of meeting space 190 rooms
Holiday Inn & Suites Fairview Fairview · attached to Village at Fairview 133 rooms
AC Hotel McKinney Walkable to downtown 126 rooms
The Grand Hotel On the historic square 47 rooms
Central corridor cluster Hampton, Home2, Holiday Inn Express, Courtyard ≈400 rooms
In the Pipeline — Not Bookable Yet

What's Coming, and Roughly When

For anyone sourcing 2028 and beyond, here is where each project stands.

AC Marriott Under development Adds walkable rooms near downtown. Not contractable yet.
Avid Hotel Under development Value tier for overflow blocks in the central corridor.
La Quinta / Hawthorn Under development Extended-stay inventory — useful for multi-week training groups.
Newsletter

Join the Meeting Planner List

Visit McKinney keeps a Meeting & Visit McKinney keeps a Meeting & Event Planners mailing list for new venues, new hotels, and open dates. Pick that list when you subscribe and it is the only mail you will get from us.

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Quick question · no RFP required

Ask the Sales Team

Three fields. Availability, a specific date, or whether McKinney suits the group at all.

What planners say after

What Planners Say Afterward

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Working with the Visit McKinney team to plan and host S.P.O.R.T.S. The Invitational 2026 was an absolute pleasure. Their love for McKinney shines through in everything they do, and they were eager to share the city's charm and welcoming spirit with our guests. They welcomed our attendees with genuine hospitality and enthusiasm. Their partnership and commitment to creating a memorable experience helped make our event a tremendous success.

Stephanie Eckman
Events & Operations Manager, Kenilworth Media
S.P.O.R.T.S. The Invitational 2026
Attendees at S.P.O.R.T.S. The Invitational 2026 in McKinney
Attendees collecting bags at the S.P.O.R.T.S. The Invitational registration desk
Submit an RFP

Make Your Next Meeting in McKinney

Event details first, because that's what the hotels need. Contact information last. Distribution happens the day it lands, with a reply within one business day.

1 — Your event
How flexible are those dates?
2 — Space & rooms
Food & beverage you'll need
3 — Budget & timeline
4 — You

Details go to Visit McKinney and only to venues able to accommodate the event. Planner data is never sold. A reply follows within one business day.