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The Carousel returns this year in Historic Downtown McKinney
Mark Your Calendars for Christmas in McKinney
Every year over Thanksgiving weekend, the McKinney community officially welcomes the Christmas holiday season. This year, like everything else in 2020, will of course be a little different. Every public activity is planned with recommended distancing guidelines taken into account in order to keep families safe while making festive memories. Read this week's blog for details about all of the holiday fun that awaits your family in McKinney!
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CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
CHESTNUT SQUARE HERITAGE VILLAGE | 315 S. Chestnut
Enjoy an old-fashioned festival featuring holiday activities for the whole family! Houses and trees on porches will be decked out with lights, and food and drink vendors will be set up along Chestnut Street including Fresh Mex, Texas Forest Farm, and Penny Curry Jolly Acres. At the village, you'll find kid-friendly activities including Santa, live music, Letters to Santa, and kid's crafts in the schoolhouse. Make sure to visit the craft marketplace in the pavilion to find special, locally-made gifts. Free admission for museum members. Many activities will be outdoors to promote health and safety.
$10-23 | Saturday, 4-8 p.m.
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A McKINNEY CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY POP-UP
DOWNTOWN McKINNEY | Various Locations
This year, make magical memories with a Christmas carousel, activities for the whole family, holiday photos-ops, and more. All activities are planned with safe distancing in mind to enable families to enjoy the holiday fun. Details about the activities below can be found on the website:
- Christmas Carousel: Thursdays-Saturdays, Nov. 27-Dec. 24
- Virtual Christmas Tree Lighting (watch social media and city website for link):
Friday, Nov. 27, 6:15 a.m. - Visits with Santa: Saturdays, Nov. 28-Dec. 19
- Yuletide Art Market: Sunday, Nov. 29
- Story Time: Saturdays, Nov. 28-Dec. 19
- Letters to Santa: Saturdays, Nov. 28-Dec. 19
- Little Elves' Workshop: Thursdays/Fridays, Nov. 27-Dec.24
- Christmas Tree Lot Photo-Op: Daily, 224 E. Louisiana
- Kids' Ornament Decorating: Saturdays, Nov. 28-Dec. 19
- City Holiday Lights Map (fill out form for consideration)
Check Website for Details | Starting this weekend
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ARTISTS SUNDAY
THROUGHOUT McKINNEY | Various Locations
Artists Sunday is celebrated between Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. The day is dedicated to encouraging consumers to shop with artists and give something special, unique, and hand-crafted this holiday season. There’s perhaps nothing more personal than a gift of the arts. To find information about McKinney artists, check out the McKinney Art Studio Tour website.
ALL DAY SUNDAY
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
THROUGHOUT McKINNEY | Various locations
Shopping with small businesses has always been the hallmark of visiting Downtown McKinney and other locally-owned businesses throughout our community. This year introduced new challenges and supporting local has never been more crucial. Help us stay #McKinneyStrong this holiday season. Spend it here. Keep it here.
ALL DAY SATURDAY
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BLACK FRIDAY BLOOD DRIVE
TUPPS BREWERY | 721 Anderson
Cheers to donors and cheers to life. TUPPS is partnering with Carter Bloodcare to host a blood drive at the brewery! Did you know that you can save THREE lives with one single blood donation? Reserve your donation timeslot online.
FREE | Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Also at TUPPS this weekend: Live music Friday and Saturday.
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DINOSAURS LIVE!
Encounter the 46-foot T-Rex and nine new life-size animatronic dinosaurs along the nature trails at the 15th Annual Dinosaurs Live! The exhibit always gives families and friends a fun, educational activity to enjoy together. See the dinosaurs move and hear them roar! Photo op and play area dinosaurs will be available as well. This year, the exhibit also features an outdoor fossil dig. The dinosaur trail is jogging stroller-friendly; it is not suitable for strollers with small wheels or wheelchairs. Through February 15, 2021. (Photo by @sophia.ethan_kim.)
Included w/admission | Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving Day.
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TREEHOUSE FALL CAMP
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LIVE MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
Some McKinney nightspots have started hosting live music again. Check with your favorite spot to find out who is performing and when. Please check out the McKinney Music Live and McKinney Musician Relief Fund Facebook pages for live and virtual performances. Below are locations offering live music. Check websites and Facebook pages for details.
- Barn Hill Vineyard: American Idol's Austin Michael (Sat.) No tickets at the door.
- Cocktail Creamery: Live music (Fri.)
- E.J. Wills Gastropub: Open Mic Night Every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.; live Music Wednesdays 7-10 p.m. and Fridays 7:30-10:30 p.m.
- Guitars & Growlers: Singer/Songwriter Night (Tues.)
- Harvest: Live music (Fri.-Sat.)
- Lone Star Wine Cellars: Live Music (Fri.-Sun.)
- TUPPS Brewery: Live Music (Fri.); Mitchell Ferguson (shown, Sat.)
- Zin Zen Wine Bistro: (8-11 p.m., $10 cover/$5 for wine club members): Live music Friday-Saturday
Other Nightlife at Downtown McKinney's Chestnut Commons Area on East Virginia St.
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