2024 Summer ArtFest
MillHouse McKinney and the Cotton Mill Partners are hosting their 10th juried indoor art festival. More than 65 artists, jewelers, potters, woodworkers, photographers, fiber artists, and more are expected to showcase their work.
- Aug. 24-25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- McKinney Cotton Mill, 610 Elm St., McKinney
- www.millhousefoundation.org/artfest
PRS Guitars and The Guitar Sanctuary will present a special clinic event with artist David Grissom, who will talk about his career, offer insight on playing and more.
- Aug. 24, noon-2 p.m.
- Free
- The Sanctuary Music & Events Center, 6633 Virginia Parkway, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/3d8xm9xx
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Marshall Crenshaw will perform at the McKinney Performing Arts Center playing favorites from his career spanning four decades.
- Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m.
- $35
- Courtroom Theater, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
- www.mckinneytexas.org
The entire family is invited to a movie showing at District 121 for a special screening of “Zootopia.” The animated film follows bunny officer Judy Hopps as she teams up with fox con artist Nick Wilde to solve a mystery.
- Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m.
- Free
- 6731 Alma Road, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/6zdmm26p
Goat Yoga will be held at Tupps Brewery, offering a morning stretch with goats. Registration is required to participate but visiting the brewery is free.
- Sept. 1, 10 a.m.
- $20-$32
- 402 E Louisiana St., McKinney
- www.tuppsbrewery.com
Experience life-size animatronic dinosaurs while under the stars at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. This adults-only evening features a screening of 90's blockbuster “Jurassic Park." The event also features food from vendors and a selection of beverages.
- Sept. 7, 7-11 p.m.
- $19-$25
- Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
- www.heardmuseum.org/jurassic-night-out/?
Lone Star Winery is hosting a guided wine and cheese pairing. Attendees will learn about each pairing from a certified wine expert, explaining the different complementary flavors and texture profiles. The tasting is for wine beginners and experts, however, seats are limited.
- Sept. 10, 7-8:30 p.m.
- $47
- Lone Star Winery, 103 E. Virginia, Ste. 100, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/mvxzu3cj
The 17th Annual Stonebridge Ranch Charity Classic will raise money for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County and Invited’s Employee Care Foundation. Attendees will take part in a golf tournament, Emerald City concert and live auction.
- Sept. 13, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
- $75-$1,000
- Stonebridge Ranch Country Club, 7003 Beacon Hill Road, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/35bk3z7w
The annual event at McKinney's Chestnut Square will feature a five-course dinner prepared by four local chefs. Proceeds from the event will benefit Chestnut Square as well as the McKinney Farmers Market. Tickets are limited.
- Sept. 19, 6 p.m.
- $125
- Chestnut Square Heritage Village, 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney
- https://bit.ly/mckinneyfarmtotable
Audiences at The Comedy Arena's Open Mic Night will experience local seasoned and rookie comedians in a stand-up comedy show. Each comic will perform approximately five minutes of material.
- Sept. 24, 8-9:30 p.m.
- Free
- 305 E. Virginia St., Ste. 104, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/279jb99t