April
1. Hops and Shops Market at Tupps Brewery
Shop handmade crafts and goods from local vendors while listening to live music.
- April 25, 6-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Tupps Brewery, 402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney
- www.sbghospitality.com/tupps-hops-and-shops
2. Collin County Master Gardeners' Spring Plant Sale
The event will feature a curated selection of locally grown plants for purchase including perennials, shrubs, vegetables, herbs and more.
- April 26, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Free admission
- Myers Park and Event Center, 7117 CR 166, McKinney
- www.ccmgatx.org/events/spring-plant-sale/
3. ManeGait Live
ManeGait is hosting a country fair and concert complete with carnival games, a petting zoo, face painting, axe throwing and more. Proceeds benefit ManeGait, a nonprofit equine therapy center based in McKinney.
- April 26, Noon-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Tupps Brewery, 402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney
- www.manegait.org/live
4. Frog Night Hike
Learn fun facts about frogs and how to find them before embarking on a trail to find them at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary.
- April 26, 7 p.m.
- $12-$14
- Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
- www.heardmuseum.org/event/frog-night-hike
5. Kids Cooking 101
Kids between 7-15 years old can participate in a two-hour cooking class that includes hands-on instruction in a variety of kitchen subjects.
- April 27, 1-3 p.m.
- $53
- Jump Into Art Studios, 404 N. Church Street, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/yc7drxs2
6. 2025 Serve McKinney
Connect with more than 70 nonprofit organizations offering volunteer opportunities to make an impact in the community.
- April 29, 5:30-7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Collin College Conference Center, 2400 Community Ave., McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/55w2dj8d
May
7. “Deliver Us From Mama”
The McKinney Repertory Theatre is producing this comedy show which follows soon-to-be-father Walker Sprunt as he roadtrips from Los Angeles to Alabama.
- May 2-10, times vary
- $19-24.50 (admission)
- McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
- www.mckinneyrep.org
8. The CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament
The televised Professional Golfers’ Association of America event takes place over four days. The event offers several ticket packages for spectators that include different experiences. Grounds tickets grant access to all public facilities.
- May 1-4, times vary
- $75+ (admission)
- TPC Craig Ranch, 8000 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney
- www.thecjcupbyronnelson.org
9. Whiskey Cocktail Dinner
Enjoy a range of whiskey and food pairings at Wine A Little.
- May 8, 7-9 p.m.
- $120 (admission)
- Wine A Little, 7560 SH 121, Ste. 150, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/5f36cjvn
10. Vintage Market Days
The event will feature vendors selling clothing, jewelry and home decor as well as live music and food trucks.
- May 9-10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; May 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- $10-$15 (admission)
- Myers Park and Event Center, 7117 CR 166, McKinney
- https://vintagemarketdays.com/market/dallas-mckinney/index.php
11. Goat Yoga at The Stix Icehouse
Goat Yoga Dallas is hosting a yoga session with goats at The Stix Icehouse in McKinney.
- May 11, 10 a.m.
- $20-$32 (admission)
- The Stix Icehouse, 301 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 100, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/yxxztwky
12. Wetland Canoe Trails
Join a guided tour around the Heard wetlands in a canoe. Participants can paddle on their own after the guided tour. No canoeing experience is necessary as all participants will be given an introduction to safety and canoeing.
- May 18, 9 a.m.-noon
- $32-$42
- Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
- www.heardmuseum.org/event/3-hour-wetland-canoe-trails-05-18-25
