Smithsonian Exhibit: I Want the Wide American Earth

April 1, 2021, 9:00 AM - April 23, 2021, 4:00 PM

Asian and Pacific Americans make up more than 5 percent of the U.S. population—more than 17 million people—and those numbers are growing. Their ancestral roots represent more than 50 percent of the world.

Birds of a Feather

April 1, 2021, 10:00 AM - April 24, 2021, 4:00 PM @ The Martin Place

Visit with the artists on March 24th from 1-4 pm or April 24th from 1-4 pm. Artists include Jan Martin, Brian J. Magnuson, Kim Guthrie, Cate Robbins, Rebecca Johnson, Patricia Crain, Susan Kennedy, Anne Royer, Sheliah Lonian, Linda Herbert, Betty Reuscher, Diane Boudreaux, Darby La Grave, Susan Burkett, and Carol Kovacs. The exhibition is on display from March 27th to April 24th. Business hours are Monday through Saturday 10 am to 6 pm.

It's SEW MCKINNEY 2021

April 6, 2021, 1:00 PM - December 17, 2021, 1:00 PM

Engage with the community and be a part of a philanthropic initative that assists local senior centers and elementary schools.   SEW McKINNEY has a variety of different sewing projects (drawstring bags, wheelchair bags, school bags) that are donated to centers.   These projects are a great group activity or something for a church group or organization looking to give back to others.  Each kit purchased helps others in need.  Ticket types are either drawstring bags or wheelchair bags.

Arts in Bloom

April 9, 2021 - April 11, 2021 @ Historic Downtown McKinney

Arts in Bloom is an open-air market celebration of art, wine, and food. The free event takes place in Historic Downtown McKinney and features over 120 artists. Guests can enjoy the sights and sounds as fine art as fine artists, dancers, performance artists, musicians, Texas wineries, and food vendors take part in the three-day celebration. Don’t miss out on the Children’s Health Kids Creation Station, a hands-on interactive attraction where young Picasso’s can create their own masterpieces.

North Texas Barnhunters Dog Event

April 10, 2021, 7:00 AM - April 11, 2021, 7:00 PM @ Stall Barn at Myers Park

Farmers Market at Chestnut Square

April 10, 2021, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Heritage Village at Chestnut Square

Come on down and enjoy an old time market The McKinney Farmers Market runs all year round! Every Saturday April – November 8am – 12pm. Every 1st & 3rd Saturday December – March 8am-12pm We work hard to re-create the feel of bygone market days held in the old Jockey lot in downtown McKinney. Meet friends, share local news and bring a chair and sit a while! Most every Saturday there’s a special tour, event, music or demonstration. Local and organic meat, dairy, honey and produce vendors offer their wares every Saturday at Chestnut Square near downtown McKinney. Market vendors also offer baked goods, artisan & specialty foods, wine, plants & flowers, craft items and more!

Outdoor Movement Concert

April 10, 2021, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Craig Ranch Fitness + Spa

Music and movement will take over the Craig Ranch Fitness + Spa backyard this April for the club’s inaugural Outdoor Movement Concert, a one-of-a-kind, exercise experience featuring live music and a crawl of unique interactive stations. Open to everyone and completely free, keeping locals moving with walk-up group exercise classes surrounded by come-and-go well-being interactive stations including yoga and pilates on the pool deck. After a high-energy welcome rally, guests will have the opportunity to experience movement in a variety of different formats…all culminating in a FIRE finale with one of McKinney’s hottest DJs. Community partners will be providing local delectable bites and beverages including Tupps Brewery, Fresh Mex, Jeremiah's Italian Ice, and Cocktail Creamery. CRFS is creating a movement of movement, giving participants a place to move, recover, and learn how to live in the movement. We encourage everyone — those who love fitness and those new to all things fit

Magic of Monarchs Quilt Show

April 10, 2021, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

View nature-inspired quilts and learn about living gently upon this earth. Itinerary includes: - People's Choice quilt contest - Butterfly talks with monarch conservations experts - Gardening talks with horticulture experts - Quilt raffle benefitting the Butterfly House of the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary

4/10 Tommy LeBouef Live @ Lone Star

April 10, 2021, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ Lone Star Wine Cellars

Acoustic talents with Tommy LeBoeuf tonight. He plays his renditions of good old classic rock numbers that we all know and love. It's the perfect night for a bottle of your favorite Texas wine with Lone Star in the kitchen and Tommy entertaining!