Here are 13 events happening in March and April in McKinney. This list is not comprehensive.

Murder Mystery Dinner at Sugarbacon (Murder in Downtown McKinney)

Attendees will become the leading suspect in an homicide investigation. They will have an evening of dinner from Sugarbacon while they help solve a triple homicide.An Evening with Andy Timmons

The show will start with an acoustic and electric guitar performance by Andy Timmons and Nick Knirk, followed by a full set by Andy Timmons and his band, featuring new music that will be released later this year.McKinney Holistic Two Day Market

The event will feature exhibitors, performers and presenters allowing visitors to enjoy a marketplace full of health and well-being products, organic food, jewelry, holistic retreats, and more.Downtown McKinney Spring Coffee Hop


Community members are invited to Historic Downtown McKinney to check out several local coffee shops. Attendees will choose a place to start and enjoy five coffee experiences and one pie tasting.Reputation, a Taylor Swift Tribute

Taylor Swift tribute band Reputation will perform some of the musician's most iconic hits at McKinney’s District 121.'Cosmic Odyssey' Concert

The McKinney Community Band will celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse with a concert filled with space-themed music. The show will include pieces from "E.T. The Extraterrestrial" and "Star Wars."Ceramic Butter Dish Clay Class

Attendees to this workshop will use slabs, coils, textures and underglazes to create a butter dish. Everyone will make one or two dishes that will be returned two to three weeks after the workshop.Total Eclipse of the Heard


The Heard Natural Science Museum is hosting a solar eclipse viewing party, during which staff will guide attendees through the science behind it, share fascinating facts and answer questions.Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at the Gabe Nesbitt Community Park

The city of McKinney will host a solar eclipse viewing party complete with live music, food trucks and children’s activities.Tupps Brewery Benefit Concert

The Treasured Vessels Foundation and Tupps Brewery are partnering for a benefit in support of human trafficking survivors. The event will feature a concert from the Emerald City Band and food trucks.Heard Museum Native Plant Sale

The Heard Museum is hosting the annual spring native plant sale fundraiser. The event will feature a variety of native plants and herbs for veteran and novice gardeners.Arts in Bloom


Downtown McKinney will feature artists, dancers, performance artists, musicians, wineries and food vendors. The three-day event allows attendees to experience art, music and more.Lone Star Celtic Festival and Highland Games

Attendees will see Scottish Highland games, browse vendors and hang out in the beer garden while listening to Celtic bands.Glass Fusing Frit Design Workshop

Jump Into Arts Studio is hosting a glass fusing workshop. Students will work on two small or one large glass project. The class is open to all skill levels, and it's open to adults and teens 14 years old and older.Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect the dates of the Heard Museum Native Plant Sale.