Visit McKinney TX

12/24/2024

From our families to yours, Visit McKinney wishes you good times, happy memories, and a joyous Christmas and Hanukkah... and of course, all good things in 2025.

Our offices and shop will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 24-25, so that we may celebrate Christmas with those we hold dear. We'll reopen on Thursday, Dec. 26 at 8 a.m.

12/24/2024

While finishing your last-minute Christmas shopping, take a break at one of McKinney's great coffee shops for a quick cup or a pastry with your java. Check out our latest blog post for all the details!

Discover the best coffee shops in McKinney, TX, perfect for recharging during a busy day of shopping or work. From cozy cafés to artisan roasteries, explore local spots offering craft coffee, pastries, and unique atmospheres.

12/23/2024

The volunteers at Love Life Foundation will wrap your Christmas gifts today and tomorrow at The Sanctuary Music & Events, 6633 Virginia Pkwy. in Adriatica, for a donation to their cause of helping those at-risk in our community.

It’s time to gather your gifts and let us do the wrapping for you beginning tomorrow. For a donation, our group of elves will wrap your gifts and give you the gift of time this holiday! We hope to see you there.

12/23/2024

12/23/2024

Visit McKinney will be attending the Bridal Show to greet the attendees and offer assistance with hotel room blocks and other needs future brides have in welcoming their guests to town. Get your tickets now. (See link in original post below.)

12/21/2024

Congratulations, Ferris State University Bulldogs on a third championship win in McKinney!

YOUR 2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! 🏆

Ferris State defeats Valdosta State 49-14.

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12/21/2024

The Texas Giving Machine is now open in Historic Downtown McKinney following a fun ribbon cutting yesterday. The machines are open 24/7 through Jan. 1, 2025, and are filled with options needed by area charities. Located next to the The Guava Tree Cuban Cafe & Cantina!

12/21/2024

What a fun night at TUPPS Brewery, celebrating the two teams that'll be playing for the NCAA Division II Football Championship title tomorrow. Fans, bands, cheerleaders, and mascots from Ferris State and Valdosta State along with members of the McKinney community filled the Beer Hall and grounds of the brewery! Here are a few shots of the fun. Wishing both of the teams a great game at McKinney ISD Stadium tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m.)




If you went to Fan Fest, let us know what you enjoyed most!

12/20/2024

D2McKinney Fan Fest is tonight (Friday, Dec. 20) from 6-8:30 pm at TUPPS Brewery and we wanted to make sure you had some helpful info. Here are a few things to know before you go!
(Please note: For Ferris State University and Valdosta State University fans who've been to Fan Fest in past years... TUPPS is in their new location- 402 Louisiana St. just east of . It's a bigger facility and even more fun than the original location.)
Full event info: www.visitmckinney.com/d2mckinney

12/20/2024

Come and support our local business, , this Saturday at our Visitors Center! Bak'd will be here from 12PM-4PM with sweets treats available here for sale!

Check out the full menu at: https://www.mckinneymakes.com/ 🍪

12/20/2024

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Holiday shopping in Downtown McKinney TX 🛍️

With so many cute shops in we knew we wanted to highlight how special each one is! We rounded up some for part 1 of shopping in Downtown McKinney just in time for Christmas with something for everyone in your list and items to match all budgets!

Here’s a few you can’t miss out on
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Not to mention just how cute McKinney is with all the Christmas lights and decor (check out our previous post)

Follow for your guide to everything in DFW!



How’s your Christmas shopping going?

12/20/2024

Last Farmers Market before Christmas is this Saturday. Check out all the vendors and the treasures that await you at Chestnut Square Heritage Village Saturday 8 am to noon.

🎄✨ 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚!✨🎄
Join us THIS Saturday morning, December 21st, from 8 AM to NOON at the McKinney Farmers Market at the historic Chestnut Square for the final market before the holidays! 🛍️

🎁 Stock up on fresh produce, meats, eggs, wine & more for your holiday meals & guests
🎁 Find unique stocking stuffers & handcrafted gifts
🎁 Pick up thoughtful hostess gifts and sweet treats
🎁 Discover meal solutions & so much more!

And don’t forget to bring your knives, scissors, and small tools to be sharpened by CF Sharpening Services
while you shop! 🔪✂️

Let’s make this holiday season extra special by supporting local vendors & finding treasures for everyone on your list. See you at the market! 🛒🎄

📍 Chestnut Square Heritage Village
📅 Saturday, Dec. 21 | 8 AM - NOON

The market is located at 315 South Chestnut Street, McKinney, TX 75069. Plenty of free parking is available, including the "Davis Parking Garage."

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12/19/2024

It may be a big NCAA Division II football weekend but there are a slew of other fun holiday events going on this weekend. Check them out here: https://app.robly.com/archive?id=1e3effe9af3cec7863e4fb0dc35022f5&v=true

12/19/2024

Do you have your hotel room and tickets for the NCAA D2 Football Championship match-up this weekend? It's actually the third time these two teams are playing against each other (in 2018 and 2021) ... with one win each. Who do you think will be the victor in 2024? Who are you cheering for?

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Wayne Cavadi previews the 2024 DII football championship game between two of DII football's winningest programs of the past decade.

12/19/2024

The Valdosta State University Blazers arrived in McKinney tonight! We're so happy to welcome this team back to town. They've got two full days ahead of them as they prepare for the big rematch against Ferris State University on Saturday. Details, hotel links and more at www.visitmckinney.com/d2mckinney.

12/19/2024

Welcome to the Ferris State University Bulldog football team who arrived in North Texas this afternoon. Prep for Saturday's big game gets underway tomorrow and Friday. Go Bulldogs!