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Second Saturday on the Square - Sidewalk Sales
Saturday | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | No admission | Various businesses participating
Join the hunt around the square for bargains, new items, trunk shows, and more. On the second Saturday of each month, historic Downtown McKinney comes alive with on-the-street entertainment, late-night shopping, dining, and something for everyone to enjoy. Valet parking is available Saturday on the downtown square. This month - featuring sidewalk sales all around the square all day!
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Third Monday Trade Days
Friday-Sunday | 4550 W. University | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | $5 parking
Find tremendous bargains in a family-friendly atmosphere. Browse with the 400 vendors and meet the artists and craftspeople who create one-of-a kind-items. Treat yourself to fantastic carnival-type food and watch the delight on your kid’s face as they enjoy the train ride, face painting, and balloon artist. You can shop Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. with free parking and Saturday-Sunday, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with parking of $5 cash until 3 p.m. (then free after that).
Other Outdoor Vintage Shopping this weekend:
Old Red Lumberyard (Friday-Saturday): The ORLY Market is a collection of vendors offering unique vintage items, antique treasures and wonderful one of a kind finds. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. Free admission. 600 E. Louisiana at the Flour Mill.|
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Young Actors Guild Presents: King Arthur and The Shoppes at Camelot
Thursday-Saturday | McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee | $6-12
King Arthur works to unify the small business owners at the Shoppes at Camelot against a corporate takeover from Saxon Inc., who wants to bulldoze the quaint historic shoppes to make room for a Soulless Super Center. Meanwhile, Merlin the barista doles out words of wisdom at the coffee bar, Morgana plays pranks, Guinevere and Lancelot galavant behind Arthur's back, and the knights gather at Round Table Coffee to regale each other with tales of their quests from days of old. Thursday-Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Get tickets online.
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TUPPS BREWERY EVENTS | 721 Anderson at The Cotton Mill
The Office Trivia Night
Thursday | 6-10 p.m. | Free
Time to gather your nerdy friends for a very unprofessional night of Office Trivia. Team sign-ups begin at 6 p.m., and trivia kicks off at 7 p.m. You and your friends' will test your knowledge of Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute, Jim and Pam, and the others at Dunder-Mifflin against other fans of The Office! TUPPS swag and other fun stuff will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams.
Cheers for Life Blood Drive
Saturday | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cheers to summer, cheers to donors, and cheers to life! Cheers to Life is a partnership between Carter BloodCare and local breweries and distilleries to promote blood donation this summer. (You can save three lives with just one donation.) Donors will receive a pint glass and a beer token as a thank you. Click HERE to make an appointment online, or schedule your appointment via text at 800-366-2834.
Happy Goat Yoga
Saturday | 7-9 p.m. | $25-30
Relieve stress during a sunset session of goat yoga. Enjoy an
all-level yoga class while friendly, cute pygmy goats run around, under, and over you! During the second hour, enjoy extra time with the cuties and a FREE beer from TUPPS Brewery (1 per person). Discounted tickets available for military (active or veterans) and first responders when you show work badge or pay stub.
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Other events at TUPPS this weekend:
-- Second Saturday Art Show (Saturday): Please come out to shop, taste and show your support for the McKinney Creative Community, a network of local artists who share a desire to keep McKinney creative. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
-- Sunday Food Truck Feature: Halal Mother Truckers, 1-5 p.m.
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Trinity Falls Plans Summer Concert Series
Friday | 1101 Lost Woods | 5-8 p.m. | Free
Trinity Falls is mixing music and munchies for Beats & B.B. Owen, an outdoor concert series that happens the second Friday of each month through the summer. The free concerts take place from 5-8 p.m. at Base Camp in B.B. Owen Park. Food trucks will be on hand for those not wanting to pack a picnic. Beats & B.B. Owen is open to the public. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome.
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Vignettes: Small Scenes with a Big God
Friday-Saturday | The Cove, 402 N. Tennessee | Free
God is so big that even in the smallest moments, in the breeze or a dream, He reveals himself. “Vignettes” is a show by artists Gina Benson and Zeta Falkenberg that captures some of those moments, from fog on the mountains to shimmering rain on the water. A visitation, a gentle wind or could it be God? Friday, 6-10 p.m. and Saturday, 5-10 p.m.
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At the HEARD MUSEUM | 1 Nature Place
Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden
Ongoing through Summer (Museum is open on July 4 - regular hours)
Walk among free-flying native butterflies and other pollinators. The butterfly house includes native species which vary by season and what is available from suppliers. Our butterfly garden is filled with host plants that naturally attract them. You may even find a few ideas to try in your own garden!
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Summer Monday Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays from June through July. The following are included with admission:
- Nature Story Time, Friday, 10:30-11 a.m.
- Fossil Tortoises: Ongoing. These 34-million-year-old tortoise fossils are similar to modern tortoises.
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Magic Planet-oids: Brief kid-friendly presentation. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
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CLASSES THIS WEEKEND | Locations Vary
Make and Take Floral Arranging Class
Saturday | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | $65 | McKinney Coffee Company, 1910 N. Stonebridge Dr.
Join us for a summertime treat! Celebrating the sights and sounds of summer - we're making a beautiful vacation inspired arrangement in a pineapple. Learn all the tips and tricks in flower arranging to make your flowers look beautiful. No experience - no problem. This course is for all ages and experience levels. Register online to reserve your space.
- Beginner Modern Calligraphy Workshop (Saturday): 2-3:30 p.m. at Birds & Words, 113 N. Kentucky. Learn the basics of the alphabet, connecting letters, and flourishing. Register online with a friend for a 10 percent discount. $75.
- Intro to Brush Lettering Workshop (Saturday): 7-8:30 p.m. at Birds & Words, 113 N. Kentucky. Perfect class for those with little to no experience with lettering. Register online with a friend for a 10 percent discount. $75.
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Hawaiian-Themed Cooking Class (Saturday): 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Kitchenwares on the Square, 213 E. Louisiana. $49 per person. The menu includes a Big Kahuna Hawaiian Salad, Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp served over Hawaiian fried white rice and Long Beach Ice Tea. Register online; these classes fill up quickly due to limited seating.
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Other Events This Weekend
- Free Tour (Saturday): Chestnut Square, 315 S. Chestnut, 11 a.m.
- Brewery Tour (Saturday): TUPPS Brewery, 721 Anderson. 12:30 p.m.
- Open Art Studio (Saturday): Projects start at $15. Jump Into Art Studio, 404 N. Church, open 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Farmers Market at Chestnut Square (Saturday): Support McKinney area farmers and artisans at one of the top Farmers Markets in the state of Texas. 315 S. Chestnut.
- Trolley Tour (Saturday): Experience the historic district in downtown McKinney on our charming trolley with a trained docent. While viewing the architecture of the many historic homes and buildings, you’ll hear about some of the significant people who made their mark in McKinney. During Farmers Market season, tour tickets are available at the Information Booth located at Anthony and Chestnut Streets. $10 adults, $7 for children under 12, seniors and military.
- North Texas Pinto Horse Show (Saturday): Myers Park Show Barn, 7117 CR 166.
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Live Music This Weekend
Thursday-Sunday | Times vary | Multiple locations
- Cadillac Pizza Pub: Bent Creek Trio (Thur.); Justin Pickard (Fri.); Brian Jones & The Misfit Cowboys (Sat.)
- The Celt Irish Pub: Buzz Andrews (Thur.); Glen McLaughlin Trio (Fri.); After5 Band (Sat.); Misty Posey at 11 a.m., Irish Music Sessions at 3 p.m., Parker T. Hernandez at 7:30 p.m. (Sun.)
- E.J. Wills Gastropub: Davis & Rose (Fri.); Jonan Rigsby (Sat.)
- Hank's Texas Grill: Tim Montana (Thur.); Blane Howard (Fri); Micky and the Motorcars (Sat.); The Zach Romo Band (Sun.)
- Harvest Seasonal Kitchen: Ed McMahon (Fri.); Colin Boyd (Sat.)
- Landon Winery: Buzz Andrews (Fri.); Joseph Reyna (Sat.)
- Lone Star Wine Cellars: Randy Willis (Thur.); Tommy Ray Williams (Fri.); Tony Bakly (Sat.); Tom Gaigano & Rich Byron (Sun.)
- McKinney Coffee Company: Addison Sheeran, 9-11 a.m.
- The Pub: TBA Duo (Thur.); Chant Duplantier (Fri.); Last Stand (Sun.)
- Rick's Chophouse: Jerry Don Branch (Thur.); 4-Way Street Band (Fri.); Buzz Andrews (Sat.)
- TUPPS Brewery: BJ Stricker, 7-10 p.m. (Fri.); Chadwick Cook, 1-4 p.m., and Corina Grove, 7-10 p.m. (Sat.)
- Zin Zen Wine Bistro: Eric Erickson (Thur.); The 3 Amigos (Fri.); Darwin Martin (Sat.)
Misty Posey
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Tommy Ray Williams
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BJ Stricker
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