April
Dreams Unwind
Dallas-based Stevie Nicks tribute band Dreams Unwind will perform a free concert at Hub 121.
- April 26, 7:30-9 p.m.
- Free
- 7570 SH 121 S., McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/3darcy4z
Tupps Brewery is hosting a country fair and concert benefiting ManeGait, a nonprofit organization that helps adults and children with disabilities through horseback riding. The event will feature a petting zoo, carnival games, face painting, axe throwing and more. The event will conclude with a concert by Randall King.
- April 27, noon-7 p.m. (country fair); 4 p.m.-9 p.m. (concert)
- Free (admission to the country fair); $15-$150 (concert)
- Tupps Brewery, 402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney
- www.manegait.org/live
The Texas Youth Ballet presents an afternoon of entertainment. Attendees are invited to bring picnics and enjoy the show while experiencing some time outdoors.
- April 28, 3-4 p.m.
- Free
- Bonnie Wenk Park, 2996 Virginia Parkway, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/2hamuhmm
The CJ Cup Byron Nelson Tournament
The CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf tournament is returning to McKinney. The televised Professional Golfers' Association of America event will take place over four days. Grounds tickets include access to all public venues, including Garrison Brothers Distillery Bunker, Tito’s Stillhouse Lounge, Cadillac Club and a large, covered public viewing deck.
- May 2-May 5, 7 a.m.
- $75-plus
- TPC Craig Ranch, 8000 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney
- www.thecjcupbyronnelson.org
Attendees will sip wine, shop vendors and more as they wear colorful hats and bowties. Each ticket will come with a souvenir wine glass and a Derby Dash passport that gets stamped with each taste.
- May 4, noon-6:30 p.m.
- $30-$60
- 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/5ar9ayff
Explore the sights and sounds of night at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. Hikers will be encouraged to sharpen their senses and spot the signs of animal life while learning more about the Heard’s inhabitants.
- May 4, 8 p.m.
- $12-$14
- Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
- www.heardmuseum.org/night-hikes
The Folklórico Dance Festival is returning to McKinney and will feature live music and performances.
- May 5 and May 12, 1-3 p.m.
- Free
- Mitchell Park, 300 W. Louisiana St., McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/36uwcufu
Alabama rock band Brother Cane will perform at The Guitar Sanctuary with special guest The Maylee Thomas Band.
- May 10, 8-11 p.m.
- $25-$200
- The Sanctuary Music & Events Center, 6633 Virginia Parkway, McKinney
- www.showclix.com/event/brothercane2024
Head to Adriatica Village to check out classic cars, listen to live music and enjoy food trucks. All proceeds will benefit the Texas Lions Camp for Children with Disabilities.
- May 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free to attend; $25 entry fee per car
- The Guitar Sanctuary, 6633 Virginia Parkway, McKinney
- www.showclix.com/event/cars-and-guitars-2024
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2150 will hold its annual golf tournament, the largest fundraiser for the nonprofit organization.
- May 20, 7:30 a.m.
- $150-$200
- 2604 Country Club Drive, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/2s3bzzfz
Attendees to this workshop will learn how historic preservation and appropriate maintenance can contribute to sustainable communities. The group will look at projects across the city, region and state showcasing adaptive reuse of properties and alternatives to demolition.
- May 23, 6-7 p.m.
- Free
- Roy and Helen Hall Library, 101 E. Hunt St., McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/mvdyxd8y