Downtown McKinney will host family friendly activities, food and entertainment for the annual Christmas celebration. Activities include visits with Santa, a carousel and more.
- Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Fri. and Sat. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
- www.mckinneytexas.org/677/home-for-the-holidays
The event will include a Santa chase where children can chase Santa in a 100 yard dash, as well as a 5K race and a one mile race, with proceeds benefiting the Holy Family School. Pets are welcome in the one mile race.
- Nov. 30, 8-10 a.m.
- $20-$30
- Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park, 300 W. Louisiana St., McKinney
- www.playtri.com/all-races/believerun
Improv troupe Roadside Couch will perform at The Comedy Arena in this show recommended for viewers ages 17 and older.
- Nov. 30, 8-9:30 p.m.
- $20
- The Comedy Arena, 305 E. Virginia St., Ste. 104, McKinney
- www.thecomedyarena.com
District 121 will host an evening of music and shopping featuring local vendors and live music.
- Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- District 121, 6731 Alma Road, McKinney
- www.district121.com
Families are encouraged to get outside and experience The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary. Attendees will see holiday lights and decor throughout the museum's half-mile nature trail.
- Dec. 6-7, 6-9 p.m.
- $4-$17
- Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
- www.heardmuseum.org/all-events
Blue guitarist Monte Montgomery is returning to the Guitar Sanctuary. The show will feature special guests The Zack King Band.
- Dec. 6, 8-11 p.m.
- $25-$40
- The Sanctuary Music & Events Center, 6633 Virginia Parkway, McKinney
- www.guitarsanctuary.com
The Holiday Tour of Homes is the Heritage Village at Chestnut Square’s 51-year old tradition to raise funds to maintain its collection of preserved historical homes. Attendees will visit six private residences in the area that are extensively decorated for the holiday season. The self-guided tour also includes bonus stops and holiday activities at Chestnut Square.
- Dec. 7 and 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
- $35-$55
- Chestnut Square, 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney
- https://chestnutsquare.org/holiday-tour-of-homes
The McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra will host its 7th annual All Star Christmas concert featuring musician Tatiana “Ladymay” Mayfield. Maylee Thomas and Trenton Hull will join the lineup to perform classic Christmas songs in jazz, pop, folk and many other styles.
- Dec. 7, 7 p.m.
- Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5871 Virginia Parkway, McKinney
- $20-$25
- www.mckinneyphilharmonic.org
Head to Hub 121 for a free concert featuring classic holiday songs to get into the holiday spirit.
- Dec. 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- Free
- 7570 SH 121 S., McKinney
- www.hub121.com
