The McKinney Chamber of Commerce, the city of McKinney and other area organizations will present awards celebrating businesses’ contributions to the community. Ticket packages include wine and a food box of locally sourced charcuterie items from Zin Zen as well as a mask contest with a grand prize giveaway for a night out in downtown McKinney. 4-6 p.m. $50 (individual), $80 (couple), $500 (VIP package for eight). Virtual event. www.mckinneychamber.com/2021communityawards
April 24 | Party on the Patio 
The McKinney Parks and Recreation Department presents an open-air music series at The Recreation Center at Towne Lake. Patrons can bring their own wine or beer to drink al fresco while enjoying live music by folk string band The Bodarks. Capacity is limited to allow for social distancing. 7-9 p.m. Free. The Recreation Center at Towne Lake, 2001 S. Central Expressway, McKinney. 972-547-2690. https://fb.me/e/d8FOP2YWe
The McKinney Parks and Recreation Department presents an open-air music series at The Recreation Center at Towne Lake. Patrons can bring their own wine or beer to drink al fresco while enjoying live music by folk string band The Bodarks. Capacity is limited to allow for social distancing. 7-9 p.m. Free. The Recreation Center at Towne Lake, 2001 S. Central Expressway, McKinney. 972-547-2690. https://fb.me/e/d8FOP2YWe
April 24 | AirPower History Tour
The volunteer-run Commemorative Air Force is touring the country as “the world’s largest flying museum.” History buffs will be able to tour, learn about and ride on World War II-era aircraft such as the Boeing B-29 Superfortress “Fifi” and L-26B Commander “Ike’s Bird,” which served as Air Force One for President Dwight D. Eisenhower. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 (adults), $10 (ages 11-17), free (age 10 and under), aircraft rides start at $225. McKinney Air Center, 1500 E. Industrial Blvd., McKinney. 972-387-2924. www.airpowersquadron.org/mckinney-texas
May 1 | Derby Day Whiskey & Wine Walk
Fans of the Kentucky Derby can celebrate the day of the “the greatest two minutes in sports” by dressing up and spending the day exploring Historic Downtown McKinney while sampling whiskey cocktails and wine at various restaurants and shops. Patrons will receive a passport for 12 samples of wine at shops and will then have the chance to win prizes. Live entertainment will be provided by country and rock duo David & Rose at Lone Star Wine Cellars. Noon-6 p.m. $30.48 (wine only), $41.97 (wine and whiskey). Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 972-547-9463. www.derbydaywalk.eventbrite.com
May 1 | Mental health fair
Over 15 organizations will be present at this event to help community members get connected to mental health services along with music, food trucks and giveaways. Noon-4 p.m. Free. The Hope Clinic of McKinney, 103 E. Lamar St., McKinney. www.hopeclinicmckinney.org/about/fair
May 7-8, May 14-15 | ‘Radio Suspense Theatre: The First Episode’
In this homage to radio dramas that were popular in the 1930s before the rise of television, the McKinney Repertory Theatre troupe will bring two original, suspenseful tales to life with music and ads from the era. 8-10 p.m. Ticket price TBA. McKinney Performing Arts Center Courtroom Theater, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 214-544-4630. www.mckinneyrep.org
The volunteer-run Commemorative Air Force is touring the country as “the world’s largest flying museum.” History buffs will be able to tour, learn about and ride on World War II-era aircraft such as the Boeing B-29 Superfortress “Fifi” and L-26B Commander “Ike’s Bird,” which served as Air Force One for President Dwight D. Eisenhower. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $20 (adults), $10 (ages 11-17), free (age 10 and under), aircraft rides start at $225. McKinney Air Center, 1500 E. Industrial Blvd., McKinney. 972-387-2924. www.airpowersquadron.org/mckinney-texas
May 1 | Derby Day Whiskey & Wine Walk
Fans of the Kentucky Derby can celebrate the day of the “the greatest two minutes in sports” by dressing up and spending the day exploring Historic Downtown McKinney while sampling whiskey cocktails and wine at various restaurants and shops. Patrons will receive a passport for 12 samples of wine at shops and will then have the chance to win prizes. Live entertainment will be provided by country and rock duo David & Rose at Lone Star Wine Cellars. Noon-6 p.m. $30.48 (wine only), $41.97 (wine and whiskey). Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 972-547-9463. www.derbydaywalk.eventbrite.com
May 1 | Mental health fair
Over 15 organizations will be present at this event to help community members get connected to mental health services along with music, food trucks and giveaways. Noon-4 p.m. Free. The Hope Clinic of McKinney, 103 E. Lamar St., McKinney. www.hopeclinicmckinney.org/about/fair
May 7-8, May 14-15 | ‘Radio Suspense Theatre: The First Episode’
In this homage to radio dramas that were popular in the 1930s before the rise of television, the McKinney Repertory Theatre troupe will bring two original, suspenseful tales to life with music and ads from the era. 8-10 p.m. Ticket price TBA. McKinney Performing Arts Center Courtroom Theater, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. 214-544-4630. www.mckinneyrep.org
