Ukulele Master Class for Beginners
MillHouse artist Ryan Bledsoe will teach attendees to play several popular songs in a fun, relaxed and supportive environment. Players of all experience levels can attend the class. and ukuleles will be provided to those that need one.
- Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
- $20
- Millhouse McKinney, 610 Elm St., Ste. 1000, McKinney
- www.visitmckinney.com/event/ukulele-master-class-for-beginners-with-ryan-bledsoe/8027
The McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a night of “spine-tingling” music. The show will feature music from Disney classics such as “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin.” Before the concert, there will be several activities for the family, including trunk-or-treating, food trucks, face painting and more. Costumes are encouraged.
- Oct. 28; 5 p.m. (activities), 7 p.m. (concert)
- $10-$25
- McKinney Boyd High School Auditorium, 600 Lake Forest Drive, McKinney
- www.mckinneyphilharmonic.org/2023-2024-season.html
Tupps Brewery is hosting a Halloween Party with music from ’90s cover band Topanga. Food trucks will be available, and costumes are encouraged with prizes going to the most creative.
- Oct. 28, 6-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 721 Anderson St., McKinney
- https://tuppsbrewery.com/upcoming-events
The John and Judy Gay Library will transform into a music studio for one night. Residents are encouraged to bring their musical instruments and perform, experiment and make new music together. All instruments and skill levels are welcome.
- Nov. 3, 6:30-9 p.m.
- Free
- 6861 W. Eldorado Parkway, McKinney
- www.mckinneytexas.org/calendar.aspx?eid=22107
Jump Into Art Studios is offering a chance to make holiday ornaments to adorn gifts or hang on a tree. Attendees of the workshop will create up to four ornaments and have a chance to snip, cut, sand and apply glass.
- Nov. 4; 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m.
- $50
- 404 N Church St., McKinney
- www.jumpintoart.com/store/p332/glass-fusing-christmas-ornaments-workshop.html
Learn the art of choosing and care for holiday favorite plants. Attendees will learn how to keep holiday plants healthy with the help of the Collin County Master Gardeners Association.
- Nov. 5, 2-3 p.m.
- Free
- Roy and Helen Hall Library, 101 E. Hunt St., McKinney
- www.mckinneytexas.org/calendar.aspx?eid=22484
Walk through Historic Downtown McKinney while pairing artisan cheese with samples from four local wineries: Landon Winery, Baron’s Creek Winery, 4R Ranch & Winery and Lone Star Winery.
- Nov. 11, noon-6 p.m.
- $35-$55
- 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
- www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-cheese-walk-downtown-mckinney-tickets-700941162887?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys will perform with special guest Brad “The Shredder” Davis at the McKinney Performing Arts Center.
- Nov. 11, 7 p.m.
- $28.50-$32.50
- 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
- www.mckinneytexas.org/117/performing-arts-center
The Myers Park and Event Center is hosting the Vintage Market Days. The event will feature vendors selling clothing, jewelry and home decor as well as live music and food trucks.
- Nov. 17-19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $10-$15
- 7117 CR 166, McKinney
- https://vintagemarketdays.com/market/dallas-mckinney/index.php
The event will include a Santa chase as well as 5K and 1-mile races benefiting Holy Family School.
- Nov. 25, 8-10 a.m.
- $20-$30
- Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park, 300 W. Louisiana St., McKinney
- www.playtri.com/all-races/believerun
