McKinney | March 2022

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March & April events

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MARCH 21 THROUGH 25

Registration is required. 7:45 a.m.- 12:45 p.m. Free. 2400 Community Ave.,

McKinney. 972-547-7500. www.mckinneytexas.org/ neighborhoodservices APRIL 02 09 AND 16 SHOP LOCAL

CELEBRATE PUPPIES Play Street Museum will celebrate National Puppy Day with themed activities for kids. 8:30 a.m-5:30 p.m. $13 (per child). 3851 S. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney. 469-362-8624. https://bit.ly/PSMMcKinney 24 LEARNABOUT EAST MCKINNEY The city is hosting a community conversation at Old Settlers Recreation Center on the revitalization of east McKinney. In addition to giving feedback to city sta, attendees may enjoy free food, family photos and children’s crafts. Attendees may also learn about the history of east McKinney and ask questions about proposed projects. Spanish translators will be on-site. 5-7 p.m. Free (admission). 1201 E. Louisiana St., McKinney. 972-547-7500. www.mckinneytexas.org/eastside 26 TALKWITHNEIGHBORS Collin College will host the North Collin County Neighborhood Conference with topics ranging from renters’ rights to homeowners associations. The cities of McKinney and Anna are partnering on this event that includes breakfast.

McKinney’s weekly farmers market at Chestnut Square features a variety of vendors who oer grass-fed beef, free range chicken eggs, produce and specialty items, such as ginger beer and tamales. The market will feature live music, face painting and pony rides. 8 a.m.-noon. Free (admission). 315 S. Chestnut St., McKinney. 972-562-8790. www.chestnutsquare.org/ farmers-market-mckinney 08 THROUGH 10 ARTS IN BLOOM McKinney Main Street will host its annual Arts in Bloom festival in downtown McKinney. The festival will feature Texas wineries, food vendors and more than 120 artists. 5-10 p.m. (April 8), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (April 9), noon-5 p.m. (April 10). Free (admission). 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney. www.mckinneytexas.org/ 687/Arts-in-Bloom

The event features racing, a car show, live music and art. (Courtesy FuelFest)

WORTH THE TRIP April 16 Enjoy a Car Show

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Cody Walker’s FuelFest will visit the Texas Motor Speedway for a day of racing and live music. Fans and drivers can enjoy live drifting on the race track and a car show. Kids age 10 and under can participate in an Easter egg hunt. 1-8 p.m. Tickets range from $30-$300. 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth. www.fuelfest.com

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