Night hike, wine walk: Check out 6 McKinney events happening in February

The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary offers a presentation on notable animal mating rituals followed by a guided hike.

• Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m.
• $12 (members), $14 (nonmembers)
• 1 Nature Place, McKinney
• www.heardmuseum.org

Lone Star Brewery invites community members to a self-guided chocolate and wine tasting featuring more than 20 stores in downtown McKinney.

• Feb. 14, noon-6 p.m.
• $30-$45
• 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
• www.lonestarwinery.com

The city of McKinney will host their annual Krewe of Barkus Mardi Gras parade with dogs dressed according to this year’s nautical theme.

• Feb. 15, 12:30-4 p.m.
• Free
• 300 W. Louisiana St., McKinney
• www.mckinneytexas.org/674/krewe-of-barkus

The Collin County Master Gardeners will present talks and demonstrations to help gardeners of all levels grow tomatoes in their home gardens. Light refreshments are included with the price of admission.

• Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-noon
• $15
• 7117 CR 166, McKinney
• www.ccmgatx.org/events/workshops/#pos_3840