Hidden Gems in McKinney, TX
Beyond the well-known stops, McKinney holds bookstores, breweries, wineries, and comedy nights worth seeking out. Here is your local guide.
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All Events → Sep 22 Hidden Gems in McKinney, TX lifestyle Sep 21 Nineteen Years of Lederhosen and Lagers: McKinney Oktoberfest Returns to Historic Downtown This Weekend events Sep 20 Ten Years of Hot Rods and Craft Beer: What Makes McKinney's Ratrodtober Fest a Festival Unlike Any Other events Sep 19 McKinney Public Library Hosts Fire Safety Day at New Fire Station No. 2 on October 3 community Sep 18 Color, Memory, and Marigolds: McKinney's Día de los Muertos Festival Returns This October arts Sep 17 Every Saturday Until December: McKinney Farmers Market Settles Into Its Fall Rhythm at Chestnut Square community Sep 15 Farmers Markets & Local Shopping in McKinney, TX community Sep 14 Polka, Pretzels, and Dachshund Races: McKinney Oktoberfest Returns to the Historic Square events
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Nineteen Years of Lederhosen and Lagers: McKinney Oktoberfest Returns to Historic Downtown This Weekend
McKinney Oktoberfest, now in its 19th year, takes over Historic Downtown Sept. 25–27 with live music, Bavarian food, and family fun.
Ten Years of Hot Rods and Craft Beer: What Makes McKinney's Ratrodtober Fest a Festival Unlike Any Other
TUPPS Brewery hosts the 10th annual Ratrodtober Fest on Oct. 10, blending classic cars, rat rods, motorcycles, and craft beer in McKinney.
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McKinney Public Library Hosts Fire Safety Day at New Fire Station No. 2 on October 3
Free, all-ages event lets McKinney families tour Fire Station No. 2, climb a fire truck, meet Smokey the Bear, and learn fire safety.
Color, Memory, and Marigolds: McKinney's Día de los Muertos Festival Returns This October
McKinney's Día de los Muertos Festival on Oct. 17 brings vibrant art, music, and a scholarship celebration to the community.
Every Saturday Until December: McKinney Farmers Market Settles Into Its Fall Rhythm at Chestnut Square
The McKinney Farmers Market runs every Saturday 8 a.m.–noon at Heritage Village at Chestnut Square through mid-December.
Farmers Markets & Local Shopping in McKinney, TX
A local guide to farmers markets, butcher shops, and independent shopping in McKinney, TX and nearby communities in Collin County.
Polka, Pretzels, and Dachshund Races: McKinney Oktoberfest Returns to the Historic Square
The 19th annual McKinney Oktoberfest takes over Historic Downtown McKinney on Sept. 26–27 with German food, beer, music, and weenie dog races.
McKinney Moonfest 2026: How a Pinwheel Became the Symbol of a City's Cultural Celebration
The McKinney Asian Art and Food Festival returns Oct. 2–3 on E. Virginia St., spotlighting the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival with food, art, and tradition.
Grain Silos, Craft Beer, and a Blueprint for Small Business: Inside TUPPS Brewery's East McKinney Incubator
Six small businesses have set up shop in renovated grain silos at TUPPS Brewery, anchoring a growing creative hub in east McKinney.
McKinney's 19th Annual Oktoberfest Returns to Tennessee Street This Month
Seventy thousand visitors are expected at Historic Downtown McKinney's free three-day Oktoberfest, Sept. 25–27, 2026.
Every Saturday This Month, McKinney's Cotton Mill Becomes a Marketplace for Local Makers
Millhouse partners with the McKinney Cotton Mill for an indoor Makers Market running every Saturday in September, spotlighting local artisans.
The McKinney Public Library Is Teaching Residents How to Build an Emergency Plan This Month
The John and Judy Gay Library hosts a National Preparedness Month program in September covering hazards, emergency plans, and supply kits.
Every Saturday This September, Downtown McKinney Invites You to See Its Streets as a Gallery
Jump Into Art Studios and Visit McKinney partner on a public art walking tour of murals and sculptures around the historic downtown square.
Tupps Brewery Brings Live Music and Traditional Dance to McKinney for Mexican Independence Day
On Sept. 12, Tupps Brewery hosts a Mexican Independence Day celebration with live music, traditional dance, and food from noon to 3 p.m.
Things To Do in McKinney
Full Guide →Historic Downtown Square
Over 120 unique shops, restaurants, and galleries in one of the best-preserved downtown squares in Texas.
Heard Natural Science Museum
289 acres of wildlife sanctuary with nature trails, live animal exhibits, and seasonal events.
Adriatica Village
Croatian-inspired village with waterfront dining, boutique shopping, and a bell tower overlooking the lake.
Towne Lake Recreation Area
Paddle boarding, kayaking, and waterfront trails minutes from downtown.