Looking to attend local events coming up? Check out this to-do list featuring events in June and July.

June 24: Sip through a coffee crawl

The Downtown McKinney Coffee Crawl is an experience created through a collaboration of local coffee shops and businesses, including Filtered, Habitat Plants + Coffee, TexaKona Coffee, Wattage Coffee Co., Bresnan Bread & Pastry, Miruku Creamery and Cafe, Terri’s Gelato Cafe, and Hugs Cafe. Participants can try coffee and learn about the coffee-making process during a walk to all participating locations.June 27: Play board games while sipping wine

Landon Winery in downtown McKinney hosts weekly game nights on Tuesdays. Attendees can try new wines and socialize while playing card games, board games, dominos and more.
  • 6-9 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Landon Winery, 101 N. Kentucky St., McKinney
  • 972-542-3030. www.fb.me/e/Se5I4n7B
June 30: Listen to blues music at The Sanctuary

Blues band Texas Flood and The Maylee Thomas Band will perform a double-billed concert at The Sanctuary in west McKinney. The event is reserved seating, and will offer food and bar service from Rick’s Chophouse.
  • 8-11 p.m.
  • $15-$25 (reserved seat), $175 (reserved table)
  • The Sanctuary Music and Events Center, 6633 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 102, McKinney
  • 972-540-6420. https://bit.ly/3MWLDLE
June 30: See a concert in downtown


Americana singer Kelly Willis will perform at the McKinney Performing Arts Center. Willis debuted in 1990 and has since released over 10 albums and musical projects. The event is reserved seating and will offer a cash bar.
  • 8-10 p.m.
  • $34 (in advance)-$37 (at the door)
  • Courtroom Theater at the McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
  • 972-547-2650. https://bit.ly/45LE8ib
July 4: Worth the trip: See fireworks in Frisco

Celebrate America’s 247th anniversary of Independence Day with fireworks and activities at the annual Frisco Freedom Fest. Enjoy live music, dancing, performances, food, games, sports, children’s rides and more. The fireworks show takes place at Toyota Stadium but should be visible from Simpson Plaza.July 5 ,12, 19: Test your trivia knowledge

The weekly Tupps Beer and Brains Taproom Trivia nights will test your trivia knowledge. Teams can have two to six players and will be tested on general knowledge questions.July 8: Sip margaritas around downtown

The Downtown McKinney Margarita Stroll will offer 15 margarita tastings and five bonus sampling stops to try while walking around the square. The event is part of the McKinney Sip and Stroll Series by SBG Hospitality.July 6-Aug. 24: Shop at a night market


The McKinney Night Market is a new event on the downtown square offering over 20 vendor booths from local artisans and crafters as well as live music. The event is a collaboration among the McKinney Main Street and Chestnut Square organizations and will be held every Thursday night July 6 through Aug. 24.July 13-15: Enjoy a night at the theater

The Young Actors Guild of McKinney will be performing the fairytale story of “Alice in Wonderland” at the McKinney Performing Arts Center. The show is directed by Kyley Sanchez.
  • 7:30 p.m. (July 13-15) and 2:30 p.m. (July 15)
  • $12 (adult), $8 (children ages 3-18, seniors ages 55-plus)
  • Courtroom Theater at the McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
  • 972-547-2650. https://bit.ly/43rxfk2
July 21-22: Laugh with comedian Peter Antoniou

Psychic comedian Peter Antoniou will perform four shows at The Comedy Arena in downtown McKinney. Antoniou has been featured on “America’s Got Talent,” Netflix and more.
  • Showtimes vary
  • $25
  • The Comedy Arena, 305 E. Virginia St., Ste. 104, McKinney
  • 832-622-8676. https://bit.ly/3q5zpXY
July 22: Paint at the recreation center

Old Settler’s Recreation Center will host an 18-plus sip and paint event. Canvases and paint will be provided, but the event is BYOB for those age 21 and older.July 23: Worth the trip: See a comedy show to support charity


Hope Clinic of McKinney will host its signature fundraising event, Hope Rising 2023, at Cottonwood Creek Church. The event is a night of comedy by comedian Jeff Allen, and all tickets sold for the event will benefit Hope Clinic. Allen is in his fifth decade as a comedian and has been featured on Comedy Central, Amazon Prime, HBO and more.July 25: See marching music in McKinney

Drum corps from across the country will march in McKinney for public performances at McKinney ISD Stadium. The drum corps visiting McKinney include The Academy from Tempe, Arizona; the Carolina Crown from Fort Mill, South Carolina; the Cadets from Allentown, Pennsylvania; The Mandarins from Sacramento, California; Crossmen from San Antonio; the Troopers from Casper, Wyoming; and Music City from Nashville, according to the Marching Music Made in McKinney website.