Margarita stroll, art exhibit: Check out 14 events in McKinney this July

Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution are presenting a reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Collin County History Museum to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

• July 3, noon-2 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 300 E. Virginia St., McKinney
• www.visitmckinney.com/events

The event will beginning with a parade and block party in downtown McKinney, followed by a drone and fireworks show as well as a concert at Towne Lake Park in the evening.

• July 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (parade and block party), 6-10 p.m. (fireworks and concert)
• Free (admission)
• 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney; 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney
• www.mckinneytexas.org/830/red-white-and-boom

Watch the McKinney Chupacabras play soccer against Texoma FC at Ron Poe Stadium. A concession stand and food trucks are available for attendees to purchase snacks and drinks.

• July 4, 7:30 p.m.
• $10 (children), $12 (adults)
• 1 Duvall St., McKinney
• www.mckinneychupacabras.com/2026-schedule

Guests can sample five wines from Lone Star Winery paired with five items from the Hutchins Barbecue menu.

• July 7, 7-8:30 p.m.; July 14, 7-8:30 p.m., July 21, 7-8:30 p.m.
• $49
• 103 E. Virginia St., Ste. 100, McKinney
• www.tinyurl.com/ymb6zs7y

Enjoy a free concert from American Petty, a Tom Petty tribute band, at Hub 121 in McKinney.

• July 10, 8-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 7570 SH 121, McKinney
• www.hub121.com/calendar

7. Downtown McKinney Margarita Stroll

Sip margaritas while strolling through local shops in downtown McKinney. Participants will receive a map with 15 stops to sample margaritas, plus five bonus stops.

• July 11, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• $43
• 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
• www.mckinneysipandstroll.com/mckinney-margarita-stroll

Take a tour of Tupps Brewery with owner and founder Keith Lewis. Explore the grain room and sample beer made in McKinney. Tickets include the tour and one beer.

• July 11, 11 a.m.-noon
• $13
• 402 E. Louisiana St., Building 2, McKinney
• www.tuppsbrewery.com

Shop for fresh, seasonal produce and homemade goods from 75 vendors in Historic Downtown McKinney.

• Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon
• Free (admission)
• Chestnut Square Heritage Village, 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney
• www.chestnutsquare.org/farmers-market

Tupps Brewery is hosting a World Cup watch party including bounce houses, face painting, soccer activities, food and drinks.

• July 15, 2 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 402 E Louisiana St., McKinney
• www.visitmckinney.com/events

Head to Hub 121 to enjoy a free concert from ABBA tribute band Super Trouper.

• July 24, 8-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 7570 SH 121, McKinney
• www./hub121.com/calendar

Attendees can enjoy an entirely improvised comedy based on live audience suggestions at The Comedy Arena in downtown McKinney.

• July 25, 9 p.m.
• $20 (general admission)
• 305 E. Virginia St., McKinney
• www.thecomedyarena.com/home

Marching bands from across the country will perform at the McKinney ISD stadium in this Drums Corps International event.

• July 20, 8 p.m.
• Ticket prices vary
• 4201 Hardin Blvd., McKinney
• https://tinyurl.com/ysfb7hs8

The Garage in downtown McKinney hosts karaoke night every Friday. Guests can also enjoy craft cocktails from The Garage’s full bar.

• July 17, 7 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 100 E. Louisiana St., McKinney
• www.thegaragemckinney.com