1. Noon Year’s Eve
The McKinney Public Library is ringing in the New Year with a family-friendly “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration. Attendees will enjoy crafts, dancing, games, a wishing wall and a balloon drop.
- Dec. 31, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Free
- John and Judy Gay Library, 6861 Eldorado Parkway
- www.mckinneytexas.org/civicalerts.aspx?aid=6581
Three events are planned to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Tupps Brewery. A family-friendly and dog-friendly 2:00 Years Event event will be held at the brewery’s outdoor beer hall and include a countdown at 2 p.m. Another New Year’s Eve celebration will kick off at 4 p.m. and will feature live music, food and drinks. A New Year’s Day Hangover Brunch will be held the following day and include light live music and vendors.
- Dec. 31, noon-4 p.m. (2:00 Year’s Eve event); Dec. 31, 4 p.m.-Jan. 1, 1 a.m. (New Year’s Eve Celebration); Jan. 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (New Year’s Day Hangover Brunch)
- Free (admission)
- Tupps Brewery, 402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney
- www.tuppsbrewery.com
Comedian Aaron Aryanpur will perform original stand-up comedy at this New Year’s Eve event that will also include a champagne toast, party favors and an after party.
- Dec. 31, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
- $30-$40
- The Comedy Arena, 305 E. Virginia St., McKinney
- www.thecomedyarena.com
The Guitar Sanctuary is ringing in the new year with Maylee Thomas Band and an evening of casino games, Las Vegas-style showgirls, gourmet food stations and a Champagne toast. The event will include bar service from Zin Zen Wine Bistro.
- Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-Jan. 1, 12:30 a.m.
- $125-$150 per person
- 6633 Virginia Parkway, McKinney
- www.theguitarsanctuary.com
A New Year’s Eve party will benefit nonprofit A Kindred Kitchen and include live music, food and drink specials, party favors, and more.
- Dec. 31, 8 p.m.- Jan. 1, 12:15 a.m.
- $28.52-$188.58
- Zin Zen Wine Bistro, 6841 Virginia Parkway, McKinney
- Eventbrite: Zin Zen’s New Year’s Eve Party!
The event will include a 5K run and a 1-mile fun run along Wilson Creek, and brunch will be served until 11 a.m. Runners will start and finish at The Stix Icehouse.
- Jan. 1, 8-11 a.m.
- $50 (5K run), $45 (1-mile fun run)
- The Stix Icehouse, 301 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 100, McKinney
- www.runsignup.com/race/tx/mckinney/newyearsdayrunmckinney
The event will feature students from schools across Collin County showing rabbits, goats, cattle, swine and more. The show and judging ends with an auction.
- Jan. 3-9, times vary
- $5 per show, $15 for week pass
- Myers Park & Event Center, 7117 CR 166
- https://ccjla.weebly.com
This recurring book club meets on the second Thursday of each month at The Garage, a restaurant and cocktail bar. The business’s Instagram page shares details about what book the club is reading each month.
- Jan. 7, 5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- The Garage, 100 E. Louisiana St., McKinney
- www.thegaragemckinney.com
The annual Bridal Show at the McKinney Performing Arts Center will offer 45 wedding industry exhibitors and vendors showcasing services and products ranging from desserts and DJs to bridal gowns and venues. The event will also include a fashion show. Registration is required.
- Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- $5 (in advance), $10 (at the door)
- McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St.
- www.mckinneytexas.org/1781/bridal-show
The event will feature local artisans offering jewelry, candles, chocolate, fiber art, abstracts, photography, paper designs, textiles and woodcraft.
- Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Millhouse McKinney, 610 Elm St., Ste. 1000, McKinney
- www.millhousefoundation.org/makers-market
A three-person group featuring Marina Dichenko on violin, Emmanuel Kwok on cello, and Xinchou Li on piano will perform classic and modern compositions.
- Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m.
- $10
- Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5871 Virginia Parkway, McKinney
- www.mckinneyphilharmonic.org
