Events
BY DUSTIN BUTLER
• 6861 W. Eldorado Parkway • www.mckinneytexas.org/calendar
February
Ceramic Bookends Clay Workshop Attendees will design and construct a custom set of 6-inch bookends in this three-hour class. • Feb. 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • $85 • Jump Into Art Studios, 404 N. Church St. • www.jumpintoart.com
History of Entertainment in McKinney with Pat Rogers Collin County historian Pat Rodgers will host this presentation on the history of entertainment in McKinney. • March 15, 1-2:30 p.m. • Free • Heard-Craig Center for the Arts, 205 W. Hunt St. • www.bit.ly/3S4cNBF St. Patrick’s Day Beer Walk Put on your best green garb and sip a beer as you stroll through downtown McKinney. • March 16, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • $35 • 111 N. Tennessee St. • www.mckinneystpatricksday.com McKinney Asian Festival The first ever McKinney Asian Festival will feature vendors and performers presenting Asian culture. • March 23, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free • Dr. Glenn Mitchell Park, 300 W. Louisiana St. • www.mckinneyasianfestival.org
March
The Diary of Anne Frank This adaption tells the story of Anne Frank and her family as they hide during World War II. • March 1-2, 8-9; times vary • $19-$24.50 • McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St. • www.bit.ly/41ZkQnM It Might Get Loud The John and Judy Gay Library will transform into a music studio and residents are encouraged to bring their musical instruments to perform. • March 5, 6:30-9 p.m. • Free
St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Run Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a 5K. New and experienced marathoners are welcome to put on something green and head to the starting line at Towne Lake Park. The race will feature local vendors, delicious food, green Tupps beer, costume contests, a Shamrock Photo booth, Irish music and Irish dancing. • March 16, 8-11 a.m. • $35 • 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway • www.mckinneystpatricksday.com
McKinney Asian Festival TEXAS WOMEN SOCIETY PRESENTS Cultural food, live performances, fun activities, a lantern walk, and more!
March 23, 2024 11am-6pm
FREE ADMISSION Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park 300 W Louisiana St McKinney, TX 75069
Interested in becoming a sponsor, vendor, or volunteer? Please contact us at texasws12@gmail.com Join us for the first-ever McKinney Asian Festival! info@mckinneyasianfestival.org
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