Events
BY SHELBIE HAMILTON
Collin County Junior Livestock Show The event will feature students from schools across Collin County showing rabbits, goats, cattle, swine and more. The show and judging ends with an auction. • Jan. 3-9, times vary • $5 per show, $15 for week pass • Myers Park & Event Center, 7117 CR 166 • https://ccjla.weebly.com Millhouse Makers Market The event will feature local artisans offering jewelry, candles, chocolate, fiber art, abstracts, photography, paper designs, textiles and woodcraft. • Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Millhouse McKinney, 610 Elm St., Ste. 1000, McKinney • www.millhousefoundation.org/makers-market Chamber Music Series Concert with the McK- inney Philharmonic Orchestra Piano Trio A three-person group featuring Marina Dichenko on violin, Emmanuel Kwok on cello, and Xinchou Li on piano will perform classic and modern compositions. • Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m. • $10
from Zin Zen Wine Bistro. • Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-Jan. 1, 12:30 a.m. • $125-$150 per person • 6633 Virginia Parkway, McKinney • www.theguitarsanctuary.com
December
Noon Year’s Eve The McKinney Public Library is ringing in the New Year with a family-friendly “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration. Attendees will enjoy crafts, dancing, games, a wishing wall and a balloon drop. • Dec. 31, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Free • John and Judy Gay Library, 6861 Eldorado Parkway • www.mckinneytexas.org/civicalerts.aspx?aid=6581 New Year’s Laughing Eve: Countdown to 2026 with Aaron Aryanpur Comedian Aaron Aryanpur will perform original stand- up comedy at this New Year’s Eve event that will also include a champagne toast and party favors. • Dec. 31, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. • $30-$40 • The Comedy Arena, 305 E. Virginia St., McKinney • www.thecomedyarena.com New Year’s Eve with The Maylee Thomas Band The Guitar Sanctuary is ringing in the new year with Maylee Thomas Band and an evening of casino games, Las Vegas-style showgirls, gourmet food stations and a Champagne toast. The event will include bar service
Family Friendly NYE Party at Wayback Barn This annual event will include live music, food and drinks, festive wear, mini golf, outdoor games and a confetti countdown for children at 9 p.m. • Dec. 31, 5-9 p.m. • $15 (individual), $75 (family pass) • 3964 CR 168, McKinney • www.waybackbarn.com/calendar
January
Bridal Show The annual Bridal Show at the McKinney
New Year’s Day Run 5K McKinney The event will include a 5K run and a 1-mile fun run along Wilson Creek, and brunch will be served until 11 a.m. Runners will start and finish at The Stix Icehouse. • Jan. 1, 8-11 a.m. • $50 (5K run), $45 (1-mile fun run) • The Stix Icehouse, 301 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.runsignup.com/race/tx/mckinney/ newyearsdayrunmckinney
Performing Arts Center will offer 45 wedding industry exhibitors and vendors showcasing services and products ranging from desserts and DJs to bridal gowns and venues. The event will also include a fashion show. Registration is required. • Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • $5 (in advance), $10 (at the door) • McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St. • www.mckinneytexas.org/1781/bridal-show
Tupps Brewery New Year’s Eve celebrations A family-friendly 2:00 Years Event event will be held in the outdoor beer hall. A New Year’s Eve celebration will kick off at 4 p.m. and will feature live music, food and drinks. A New Year’s Day Hangover Brunch will be held the following day and feature vendors.
• Dec. 31, noon-4 p.m. (2:00 Year’s Eve); Dec. 31, 4 p.m.-Jan. 1, 1 a.m. (New Year’s Eve Celebration); Jan. 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Hangover Brunch) • Free (admission) • 402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney • www.tuppsbrewery.com
• 5871 Virginia Parkway, McKinney • www.mckinneyphilharmonic.org
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