1. The Untold Circus Christmas Show
This holiday show merges the excitement of going to the circus with Christmas. Attendees will experience costumes, stunts and holiday cheer.
- Nov. 28-Dec. 1, showtimes vary
- $18-$45
- 4488 CR 408, McKinney
- www.untoldcircus.com
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
Families are encouraged to get outside and experience The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary. Attendees will see holiday lights and décor through the half-mile Heard nature trail.
- Dec. 6-7, 6-9 p.m.
- $4-$17
- 1 Nature Place, McKinney
- www.heardmuseum.org/all-events
The Holiday Tour of Homes is the Heritage Village at Chestnut Square’s 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. 7-8, 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
