Tour de Cure: Texas
This cycling fundraising event benefits the American Diabetes Association. It intends to increase awareness, connect communities and contribute to diabetes prevention and management.
- Oct. 26, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
- $10
- Myers Park and Event Center, 7117 CR 166, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/2wmwkzea
Put on a costume and head to downtown McKinney. Attendees will receive a T-shirt and a map directing them to 20 participating locations offering cold beverages.
- Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- $30
- 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
- www.mckinneysipandstroll.com/halloween-beer-walk
Experience wetland vegetation and wildlife while learning about the history and basics of wetland ecology. The event includes a safety and canoeing introduction, and participants will spend about 40 minutes on a guided trail, followed by a chance to explore on their own. All canoeing and safety equipment is provided.
- Oct. 27 and Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- $32-$42
- Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
- www.heardmuseum.org/all-events
The McKinney Public Library will host a class where attendees will receive advice on starting and growing their own business.
- Nov. 5, 7-8 p.m.
- Free
- John and Judy Gay Library, 6861 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/395fuj5e
Local author David Huntley will recount experiences of World War II and author Marina Osipova will share insight on creating historical fiction set during this time.
- Nov. 7, 7-8 p.m.
- Free
- John and Judy Gay Library, 6861 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/4jshkkvz
Acoustic guitarist Trace Bundy, known for his finger tapping skills, will perform at the Guitar Sanctuary.
- Nov. 8, 8-11 p.m.
- $35-$125
- 6633 Virginia Parkway, McKinney
- www.showclix.com/event/tracebundy2024
MillHouse and the McKinney Cotton Mill Partners are hosting a makers market. The event will feature local artisans offering jewelry, candles, chocolate, fiber art, abstracts, photography, paper designs, textiles, woodcraft, up-cycled decor, ceramics, leather artwork and more.
- Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Millhouse McKinney, 610 Elm St., Ste. 1000, McKinney
- www.millhousefoundation.org/makers-market
This single workshop allows participants to work with clay slabs to create two large or three small ornaments.
- Nov. 9 and Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m.
- $88
- Jump Into Art Studios, 404 N. Church St., McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/4d7dx626
Walk through Historic Downtown McKinney while pairing artisan cheese with four local wineries; Landon Winery, Baron’s Creek Winery, 4R Ranch & Winery and Lone Star Winery.
- Nov. 9, noon-6 p.m.
- $35-$55
- 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/e54wtvm6
Tupps Brewery is hosting a Veterans Day celebration. The event will include a missing man flyover, keg tapping, silent and live auction, a barbecue buffet and live music by The Teague Brothers. Proceeds will benefit The Warrior’s Keep Foundation, a veteran operated nonprofit organization that facilitates outdoor activities for veterans.
- Nov. 9, 5-10 p.m.
- $20-$70
- Tupps Outdoor Beer Hall, 402 E. Louisiana St., Building 3, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/bdeemnb3
The McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the works of Beethoven, Brahms and Strauss as part of its Masterworks Series.
- Nov. 9, 7 p.m.
- $15-$20
- Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5871 Virginia Parkway, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/mr2ybcrt
The Myers Park and Event Center is hosting the Vintage Market Days. The event will feature vendors selling clothing, jewelry and home decor, live music and food trucks.
- Nov. 22-24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $10-$15
- 7117 CR 166, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/27ysbu9j
