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33Events this week
10Free things to do
91New spots
93New stories

● Checked Friday, September 18, before the 6 AM send.

This week in McKinney

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 33 events, day by day →

Wattage Roubaix Recovery Ride

Monday 6pm · Cadence Cyclery

Monday Miles & Mobility

Monday 7pm · Mary Will Craig Park

DISCOUNT TUESDAYS: $25 Per Player!

Tuesday 11am · McKinney

Free Public Art Walking Tour

Wednesday 10:30am · Visit McKinney Experience Center · Free

Next Stop Comedy

Wednesday 8pm · Black Hawk Brewery

New in McKinney

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

Armor Coffee

Cafes

Morning fuel, secured: When you need a legit cold brew, a silky latte, or a quick breakfast taco that actually fills you up, Armor Coffee keeps the line moving with a drive-thru and the flavors dialed.

armorcoffee.com ↗

C3 Wellness Spa - McKinney Stonebridge

Health & Wellness

You time, upgraded: From facials and couples massage to acupuncture, IV infusions, and Pilates, C3 Wellness Spa - McKinney Stonebridge blends luxe spa time with holistic care so you feel actually human again.

mckinneysb.c3wellness.com ↗

The Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch The Dye Golf Club

Entertainment

Upgrade your weekend swing: The Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch The Dye Golf Club gives North DFW golfers 45 holes to play, including a Pete Dye-designed course and its Arthur Hills counterpart reimagined with Lanny Wadkins' touch.

invitedclubs.com ↗

McKinney’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.

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Most read in McKinney

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

  1. McKinney Is Giving Away Over 1,700 Emergency Preparedness Bags

    McKinney residents can pick up free emergency preparedness bags throughout September as part of National Preparedness Month.

    Full story at localprofile.com ↗

  2. Former McKinney Board Member Says Recall Petition Signers ‘Should Absolutely Be Afraid’

    Former McKinney Housing Finance Corporation board member, Paul Shirar, has warned that residents signing a petition to recall four McKinney elected officials "should absolutely be afraid."

    Full story at dallasexpress.com ↗

  3. Life-Size Dinosaurs Return To McKinney With A New Fossil Dig

    The Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas, is hosting its annual Dinosaurs Live!

    Full story at localprofile.com ↗

  4. 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 ↗

  5. LA BOHÈME to Open OperaOn75's Inaugural Mainstage Season in McKinney

    OperaOn75, a nonprofit opera company based in McKinney, will open its Inaugural Mainstage Season with Giacomo Puccini's La Bohème on November 20 and 21, 2026 at Church Street Auditorium in downtown McKinney.

    Full story at broadwayworld.com ↗

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