Here are 13 events happening in March and April in McKinney. This list is not comprehensive.
Murder Mystery Dinner at Sugarbacon (Murder in Downtown McKinney)
Attendees will become the leading suspect in an homicide investigation. They will have an evening of dinner from Sugarbacon while they help solve a triple homicide.
- March 24, 6 p.m.
- $65-$70
- Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen, 101 W. Virginia St.
- http://tinyurl.com/bde2uad6
An Evening with Andy Timmons
The show will start with an acoustic and electric guitar performance by Andy Timmons and Nick Knirk, followed by a full set by Andy Timmons and his band, featuring new music that will be released later this year.
- March 29, 8-11 p.m.
- $35-$200
- The Sanctuary Music & Events Center, 6633 Virginia Parkway
- www.showclix.com/event/andytimmonsmarch2024
McKinney Holistic Two Day Market
The event will feature exhibitors, performers and presenters allowing visitors to enjoy a marketplace full of health and well-being products, organic food, jewelry, holistic retreats, and more.
- March 29-30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $5
- The McKinney Cotton Mill, 610 Elm St.
- http://tinyurl.com/hcr7jte4
Downtown McKinney Spring Coffee Hop
Community members are invited to Historic Downtown McKinney to check out several local coffee shops. Attendees will choose a place to start and enjoy five coffee experiences and one pie tasting.
- March 30, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- $35
- 111 N. Tennessee St.
- https://tinyurl.com/3y7dhha2
Reputation, a Taylor Swift Tribute
Taylor Swift tribute band Reputation will perform some of the musician’s most iconic hits at McKinney’s District 121.
- March 30, 7 p.m.
- Free
- 6731 Alma Road
- http://tinyurl.com/2tcc772k
‘Cosmic Odyssey’ Concert
The McKinney Community Band will celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse with a concert filled with space-themed music. The show will include pieces from “E.T. The Extraterrestrial” and “Star Wars.”
- April 6, 7 p.m.
- Free
- McKinney North High School, 2550 Wilmeth Road
- www.mckinneyband.com
Ceramic Butter Dish Clay Class
Attendees to this workshop will use slabs, coils, textures and underglazes to create a butter dish. Everyone will make one or two dishes that will be returned two to three weeks after the workshop.
- April 7, 2-5 p.m.
- $85
- Jump Into Art Studios, 404 N. Church St.
- www.jumpintoart.com
Total Eclipse of the Heard
The Heard Natural Science Museum is hosting a solar eclipse viewing party, during which staff will guide attendees through the science behind it, share fascinating facts and answer questions.
- April 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $5-$25
- Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Place
- http://tinyurl.com/2juj43hp
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at the Gabe Nesbitt Community Park
The city of McKinney will host a solar eclipse viewing party complete with live music, food trucks and children’s activities.
- April 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free
- 7001 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney
- www.visitmckinney.com/eclipse
Tupps Brewery Benefit Concert
The Treasured Vessels Foundation and Tupps Brewery are partnering for a benefit in support of human trafficking survivors. The event will feature a concert from the Emerald City Band and food trucks.
- April 12, 6-10 p.m.
- $35-$100
- Tupps Brewery, 402 E. Louisiana St.
- https://tinyurl.com/yjr8e6c7
Heard Museum Native Plant Sale
The Heard Museum is hosting the annual spring native plant sale fundraiser. The event will feature a variety of native plants and herbs for veteran and novice gardeners.
- April 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Place
- www.heardmuseum.org/plant-sale
Arts in Bloom
Downtown McKinney will feature artists, dancers, performance artists, musicians, wineries and food vendors. The three-day event allows attendees to experience art, music and more.
- April 14-16, times vary
- Free (admission)
- Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St.
- www.mckinneytexas.org/687/arts-in-bloom
Lone Star Celtic Festival and Highland Games
Attendees will see Scottish Highland games, browse vendors and hang out in the beer garden while listening to Celtic bands.
- April 20-21, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
- $12.50-$100
- Myers Park, 7117 CR 166
- www.lonestarceltic.org
Glass Fusing Frit Design Workshop
Jump Into Arts Studio is hosting a glass fusing workshop. Students will work on two small or one large glass project. The class is open to all skill levels, and it’s open to adults and teens 14 years old and older.
- April 20, 10 a.m.-noon
- $100
- Jump Into Art Studios, 404 N. Church St.
- www.jumpintoart.com
