1. The Comedy Roast of Michael Myers
Spend the spooky season at The Comedy Arena as iconic horror movie characters roast one of the genre's biggest bad guys, Michael Myers from the “Halloween” film series. “Scream” villain Ghostface will host the event and featured guests include Jigsaw from “Saw,” the shark from “Jaws,” Chucky from “Child’s Play” and more.
- Oct. 25, 9:30-11 p.m.
- $15
- 305 E. Virginia St., Ste. 104, McKinney
- www.tickets.thecomedyarena.com
Celebrate Halloween at the Monster Dash 5k. Participants will begin and end at Stix Icehouse and will receive a free Monster Dash T-shirt. The event will include vendors, music, a costume contest and more.
- Oct. 26, 8-11 a.m.
- $35
- The Stix Icehouse, 301 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 100, McKinney
- www.sbghospitality.com/mckinney-monster-dash
Grab a costume and head to the McKinney Public Library for a family-friendly event that will include games and activities.
- Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free
- Roy and Helen Hall Library, 101 E. Hunt St., McKinney
- www.mckinneytexas.org/116/library
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
Head out to Tupps Brewery for a dog costume contest and pet photo opportunities will be available for a donation to the Animal Crusaders of Texas.
- Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney
- www.tuppsbrewery.com
The Collin County History Museum will host this event featuring haunted basement tours, historic story time and creative activities.
- Oct. 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- $5-$7
- 300 E. Virginia St., McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/m6xj64vy
Tupps is hosting a trunk or treat where families go from car to car for treats and games.
- Oct. 27, 2-3:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/3asbtyb2
This dog friendly trunk or treat event will feature a petting zoo, food, raffles, prizes and more.
- Oct. 26, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Free
- PetSuites, 3851 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/2s386utf
This show features the Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra playing orchestral renditions of classic Halloween songs. The show will include pre-show Halloween activities beginning at 4:30 p.m.
- Oct. 27, 6 p.m. (showtime)
- $5-$15
- 600 N. Lake Forest Dr., McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/3uvn2bhe