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Celina, TX
35Events this week
7Free things to do
92New spots
93New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Celina

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 35 events, day by day →

Mimi Mini Camp: Practical Magic Edition

Friday 4pm · McKinney, TX

Tailgate Party & Night

Friday 5:30pm · McKinney ISD Stadium

Forever Hendrix

Friday 8pm · HUB 121 · Free

Small Business in September Market

Saturday 9am · Lucky's Sweepstakes 380

2026 Little Elm Autumn Fest

Saturday 7pm · Little Elm Park

New in Celina

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Tender Smokehouse

Restaurants

Where Celina gets smoky: Family owned and proudly local, Tender Smokehouse turns out traditional Texas-style smoked meats, sandwiches and sides that hit the spot, then invites you to linger on the patio.

tendersmokehousebbq.com ↗

The Guitar Sanctuary

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Dial in your tone: If you’ve been itching to upgrade your rig, The Guitar Sanctuary is stacked with boutique guitars, amps, and pedals from PRS, Suhr, Fender, and Taylor, plus expert repairs and a Performance Academy for lessons.

guitarsanctuary.com ↗

The Little Piglet Bakery & Scoops

Bakeries & Sweets

Sweet pick-me-up nearby: When the afternoon slump hits, The Little Piglet Bakery & Scoops is your excuse to “run an errand” and come back with cupcakes, cookies, and a scoop of something joyful.

thelittlepiglet.com ↗

Celina’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Celina’s best →

Most read in Celina

The five stories Celina readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. A New Music And Food Festival Is Coming To Celina This September

    Celina's Mosaic, a North Texas master-planned community, is set to debut The Drift Music & Food Festival on Sept.

    Full story at localprofile.com ↗

  2. McKinney Gets A Taste Of The State Fair Without The Drive To Dallas

    The Stix Icehouse in McKinney is hosting a fair-inspired celebration in the fall, with a limited-time menu, live entertainment and family activities set to run from Sept.

    Full story at localprofile.com ↗

  3. Texas is welcoming cheaper homes — but some cities are pushing back

    Texas is encouraging cheaper homes, but some cities are pushing back.

    Full story at nypost.com ↗

  4. Younger Partners brokers sale of 618 acres in Pilot Point for master-planned community – REJournals

    Younger Partners Executive Vice President Ben McCutchin has brokenred the sale of 618 acres in Pilot Point, Texas, to Hillwood for a master-planned community.

    Full story at rejournals.com ↗

  5. Mountain Mike's Pizza Plans New Prosper Location

    Mountain Mike's Pizza, a California-based pizza chain, plans to open a new location in Prosper, Texas.

    Full story at whatnow.com ↗

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