The McKinney Homeowner's Summer Prep Playbook
The McKinney Homeowner's Summer Prep Playbook
What's Happening in McKinney
All Events → Mar 15 Third Monday Trade Days Historic District
Mar 22 McKinney Farmers Market Chestnut Square
Apr 5 Arts in Bloom Festival Downtown McKinney
Apr 12 Spring Fling Family Fun Bonnie Wenk Park
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The McKinney Homeowner's Summer Prep Playbook
A month-by-month breakdown of what to tackle before triple-digit heat hits — from HVAC service to pool season and everything in between.
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McKinney AC & HVAC Repair: Who to Call and When to Replace Instead
Honest guide for McKinney, TX homeowners on who to call for AC or heating repair, how to avoid upsells, and when replacement beats another repair bill.
PGA Tour Returns to McKinney: CJ Cup Byron Nelson Tees Off at TPC Craig Ranch Thursday May 21
The 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson runs May 21-24 at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney with a $10.3 million purse, with defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Dallas-area pro Jordan Spieth headlining a field that brings the PGA Tour back to the city for a fifth consecutive year.
How CJ Cup Byron Nelson Week Reshapes McKinney's Hotel Bookings and Restaurant Patterns
Tournament week at TPC Craig Ranch produces a measurable spike in McKinney hotel occupancy and restaurant demand that ripples across the local economy from Thursday through Sunday — here's how the city's hospitality businesses navigate the annual surge.
Bubbles and Brunch Bites Wine Walk Threads Through Historic Downtown McKinney on May 16
The Bubbles and Brunch Bites Wine Walk runs Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. through Historic Downtown McKinney — a self-guided wine and food experience that uses the downtown's businesses as a multi-stop tasting circuit.
Downtown McKinney Portrait Showdown Returns to TUPPS Brewery on Friday, May 15
The Downtown McKinney Portrait Showdown is back at TUPPS Brewery on Friday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. — an open-format portrait drawing event that turns the brewery's taproom into a working art space for the evening.
McKinney's May Historic Preservation Month Opens with a Hands-On Window Workshop
McKinney is observing Historic Preservation Month with a Historic Window Workshop on May 2, a Historic Preservation Month proclamation at the May 5 City Council meeting, and ongoing Historic District Tours through the month.
McKinney National Airport Opens for Display Day on Saturday, May 9
McKinney National Airport (TKI) hosts its annual Display Day on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1508 Industrial Blvd, with EMS helicopters, corporate jets, Civil Air Patrol planes, STOL aircraft, and a Cessna Citation Mustang on static display.
McKinney's First Affordable Housing Summit Sold Out 300 Seats and Set Up Year-Round Conversations
The inaugural McKinney Affordable Housing Summit on April 13 at MISD Community Event Center drew more than 300 attendees, with Bush Institute economist Cullum Clark headlining a discussion of workforce housing strategies.
TUPPS Hosted Barks & Brews with Duck Team 6 on a Sunday Afternoon Built Around Adoptable Dogs
Barks & Brews ran Sunday, April 26, at TUPPS Brewery on East Louisiana Street, pairing the brewery's afternoon programming with adoption work from Duck Team 6 and a roster of local vendors.
McKinney Convenes an Affordable Housing Summit at MISD Community Event Center
The McKinney Affordable Housing Summit on April 13 brought stakeholders together to address workforce housing challenges in one of Texas's fastest-growing cities.
TUPPS Brewery's Spring Programming Is Quietly One of the Best Reasons to Visit East McKinney
TUPPS Brewery & Taproom continues its rotation of live music, community events, and special releases through spring, anchoring a growing east McKinney destination.
Arts in Bloom Takes Over Downtown McKinney Square the Evening of April 10
McKinney's Arts in Bloom festival fills the historic downtown square with art, live performances, and evening energy on April 10 from 5 to 10 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.
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