Events
BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO
2nd Saturday Bird Walk The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary will host an event to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. • May 9, 8-9:30 a.m. • $16 (adult ticket), $14 (senior ticket), free (members) Comic Con The John and Judy Gay Library is hosting an all-ages event including vendors, cosplay, costume contests and activities. Registration is required. • May 9, 10-11:30 a.m. • Free (admission) • 1 Nature Place, McKinney • www.heardmuseum.org Historic McKinney Trolley Tour Heritage Village at Chestnut Square is hosting a one-hour trolley tour that will take guests through McKinney’s Historic District. • May 9, 9:45-10:45 a.m. • $20 • 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney • www.visitmckinney.com • 6861 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney • www.mckinneytexas.org/calendar
Farmers Market Shop for fresh, seasonal produce and homemade goods from 75 vendors in historic downtown McKinney. • Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon • Free (admission) • Chestnut Square Heritage Village, 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney • www.chestnutsquare.org/farmers-market Frank Family Wine Dinner Enjoy a four-course meal paired with a guided wine tasting at Wine a Little. Attendees will sample wine from Frank Family Vineyards. • May 13, 7-9 p.m. • $118 Paint and Sip The McKinney Senior Recreation Center is hosting a Paint and Sip event. Art supplies will be provided with a $20 supply fee. Attendees must register by May 14. • May 16, 1-3:45 p.m. • $16 (member ticket) $22 (non-member ticket) • 1400 S. College St., McKinney • www.mckinneytexas.org • 7560 SH 121, Ste. 150, McKinney • www.winealittlemckinneytx.com
80’s Night at Tupps Listen to Reanimate 1988 perform music from the ‘80s while enjoying beer, wine and cocktails from Tupps Brewery. Guests are encouraged to come to the event in 80’s attire.
May
First Friday Market and Music District 121 is hosting an family friendly evening of live music and shopping with local vendors. • May 1, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • 6731 Alma Road, McKinney • www.district121.com Wetland Canoe Trails Join a guided tour of the Heard wetlands in a canoe. No experience is necessary, as all participants will be given an introduction to canoeing that includes boat safety. • May 3, 1-4 p.m. • $32 (members), $42 (non-members) 29th Annual Chamber Golf Classic The McKinney Chamber of Commerce is hosting a golf tournament at the Stonebridge Ranch Country Club. There will be two tee times and an online silent auction. • May 4, various times • $250 (single player), $1,000 (foursome) • 7003 Beacon Hill Road, McKinney • www.mckinneychamber.com • 1 Nature Place, McKinney • www.heardmuseum.org
• May 16, 7-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • 402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney • www.tuppsbrewery.com
Crazy Days in May Quilt Show Attendees can view a collection of historic textile artwork dating from the late 1800s and early 1900s. VIP access includes early access to the show and a private reception on May 22. • May 23-24, 10-4 p.m. • $25 (general admission), $50 (VIP) • Church Street Auditorium, 306 Church St., McKinney • www.chestnutsquare.org/events-tours/crazy-quilt-show McKinney Literary Fest The event includes a keynote speaker, panel discussions, author readings and opportunities to connect with writers and book lovers. Required registration opens May 2. • May 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • McKinney City Hall, 401 E. Virginia St., McKinney • www.mckinneytexas.org/calendar
McKinney Chupacabras Watch McKinney’s semi-professional soccer team play at Ron Poe Stadium. Attendees can purchase season tickets or single-game tickets for the team’s six home games, which begin May 16 with a game against the Denton Diablos.
• May 16, 7:30 p.m. • $12 (adults), $10 (youth ages 15 and under) • 1 Duvall St., McKinney • www.mckinneychupacabras.com
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