May
1. Memorial Day Ceremony
The city of McKinney and the McKinney Armed Services Memorial Board will host a Memorial Day Ceremony to honor men and women who have served in the U.S. military.
- May 24, 10 a.m.-noon
- Free (admission)
- Corporal RD Foster Veterans Memorial Park, 6053 Weiskopf Ave., McKinney
- www.mckinneytexas.org
Catch local soccer team McKinney Chupacabras FC’s home opener match against the Denton Diablos. The Chupacabras are playing home games at Ron Poe Stadium in 2025.
- May 24, 7:30 p.m.
- Cost varies
- Ron Poe Stadium, 1 Duvall St., McKinney
- www.mckinneychupacabras.com/schedule
In this show, local comedic improvisers are pitted against one another to perform games and scenes based on audience suggestions.
- May 24, 9:30 p.m.
- $15
- The Comedy Arena, 305 E. Virginia St., McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/3fewcf2r
The McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra will perform side by side with the Greater North Texas Youth Orchestra in a show called “Transfiguration.” The orchestras will perform Richard Strauss’ “Death and Transfiguration” and Richard Wagner’s “Prelude to Lohengrin.”
- May 25, 6 p.m.
- $15-$20 (admission)
- McKinney High School Performing Arts Center, 1400 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/wrn8s4t3
Attendees can look at classic cars while listening to live music performed by local McKinney band Adobe Road. The event will also include food trucks.
- May 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free to attend; $20 entry fee per car
- The Guitar Sanctuary, 6633 Virginia Parkway, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/4xnz47vx
6. Texas Music Revolution
The music festival is returning to downtown McKinney for its 29th year in 2025. The event takes place over two days and features live music from chart-topping and emerging artists in the country and Americana genres.
- June 6-7, times vary
- $59-$299 (admission)
- Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
- www.tmrfest.com
Trinity Falls is hosting its 3rd annual Trail Day 5K race. The route will take participants around the Trinity Falls community. The event will also include local vendors, food trucks and more.
- June 7, 8 a.m.-noon
- $30
- The Lodge at Trinity Falls, 105 Parkland Crescent, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/4k47s3ec
Millhouse is partnering with the McKinney Cotton Mill to host Makers Markets inside the Cotton Mill. Local artisans will offer a variety of jewelry, candles, artworks and more during the event.
- June 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- McKinney Cotton Mill, 610 Elm St., McKinney
- www.millhousefoundation.org/makers-market
Check out local businesses in downtown McKinney while enjoying craft beer from 20 participating locations.
- June 14, noon-6 p.m.
- $35
- Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/yb93yexf
The city of McKinney is hosting an annual Juneteenth celebration for the fifth year. The event will include food vendors, performers and more.
- June 14, 4-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Finch Park, 301 Standifer St., McKinney
- www.mckinneytexas.org/3366/Juneteenth-Celebration
Attendees can celebrate pop culture and graphic novels at this event which will feature vendors, cosplay contests and more.
- June 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- John and Judy Gay Library, 6861 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney
- https://tinyurl.com/5t4vv26v
In this annual event, kids can participate in an insect-focused activity where they have to identify as many insect species as possible within the wildlife sanctuary. Kids can also observe moths up close after the sun sets.
- June 21, 5-11 p.m.
- $11-$15
- Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney
- www.heardmuseum.org/bugathon