Family events in McKinney, TX

TimberNook offers a selection of fall events for children, including Flying Pumpkins, Fall Funnel Fun, Woodland Workshop, and Santa’s Workshop.

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Celebrate kindness and community at Nebbie Williams Elementary with an evening of carnival-style games, an art show, and a second-grade performance. A general PTO meeting will take place in the cafeteria. Fire Loven Pizza will be available, along with drinks, snacks, and candy for purchase. Students are encouraged to bring food donations for Helping Hands, with each grade level assigned an item to contribute. The grade that donates the most cans wins.

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Celebrate the holiday season with a community festival featuring local vendors, food trucks, and seasonal shopping. Browse unique gifts, boutique items, handmade creations, artisan products, holiday décor, treats, and more while supporting local businesses and Richland High School PTO. There are plenty of festive finds and food to enjoy with family and friends.

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Dig through premium bulk LEGO pieces and a variety of finds, whether you’re searching for unique pieces or adding to your collection. A portion of the proceeds will support TheBeardedBrix’s fundraiser for Children’s Cancer Fund, connected to a marathon LEGO Sagrada Família build.

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Take a well deserved break while the kids enjoy a night of snacks, games, and fun at a parent night out youth fundraiser hosted at New Hope. Children from babies through sixth grade are welcome. The cost is $30 per family. Many families use this time to get a head start on holiday shopping while their kids are having a great time. All proceeds support New Hope Youth Summer Camp 2027.

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Enjoy a relaxed, interactive evening with a variety of friendly animal ambassadors. Light snacks are included as guests meet, cuddle, and take photos with Farrah the Fennec fox baby, colorful macaws, a cockatoo, baby goats, piglets, bunnies, and Eeyore the miniature donkey. Staff will share fun facts and provide opportunities to interact with each animal.

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Enjoy a free, family-friendly showcase at McCall Plaza, featuring street musicians and more on the plaza stage. The gathering is presented by Plano Arts & Events in an intimate setting in the Downtown Plano Arts District, with room to stroll, grab a bite, and enjoy the performances.

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Create your own Halloween-themed tie-dye piece with all materials provided. Choose to make a ghost, skull, or eyeball design.

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The Redhawk Reunion Tour features live performances by Liberty students, a DJ, face painting, food trucks, and a vendor fair. Community members and alumni are welcome.

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Run for Hope! Walk in Unity brings together more than 10 faith communities and local leaders to support the Neighbor HUB and its nonprofit partners. The event includes a unity festival with live music, cotton candy, balloon animals, games, and food trucks, along with a one-mile community walk and a 5K run for all ages and fitness levels. Proceeds benefit the Neighbor HUB, a collaborative advocacy center in McKinney that serves families in need across North Texas with healthcare, nutrition counseling, legal aid, and education under one roof.

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DFW Jeep Fest takes place at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium as part of the Heart of Melissa Fall Fest. Registration is open, and all clubs are welcome. Highlights include live music, a wide variety of vendors, food trucks, a children's area, a petting zoo, characters, ponies, meet Santa, eating contests, and more.

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Volunteers of all ages work together to prepare meals for people experiencing food insecurity by making sandwiches and packing lunch sacks. Participants are asked to bring enough supplies to prepare 25 to 30 meal kits, with each person bringing a complete set of items. Youth must be accompanied by an adult, and children should be supervised. Those unable to participate in person can support the effort by donating completed lunch sacks, and unpacked food donations are also welcome.

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VaxShack offers low-cost vaccinations for dogs and cats, including a yearly dog package with Rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccines for $50, a yearly cat package for $50, and rabies-only vaccinations for $20. Heartworm testing is also available for $20. No appointment is needed. This will be the last scheduled clinic for the time being as Dr. Skidmore retires.

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Celebrate opening weekend at the market with new vendors, music, a balloon artist, knife sharpening, and more.

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The Cox Elementary PTA Family Fun Run offers a family-friendly morning of running, bouncing, and browsing vendor booths. Activities include a bounce house, age-based races, and a classic car show.

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Santa Claus is making a special stop at Happy Harbor for free pictures. Everyone is welcome, whether they are current patients or simply looking to share in the holiday cheer. Children are encouraged to bring their holiday wish lists to share with Santa.

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Capture cozy, festive family photos with Christmas mini sessions, creating holiday memories to treasure for years. Limited openings are available.

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Celebrate local creativity at the MillHouse Makers Market, a curated showcase of more than 30 makers in the Atrium hallway at the Historic McKinney Cotton Mill, right next to the MillHouse suites. Browse a changing mix of handmade goods, including jewelry, candles, ceramics, fiber art, paintings, photography, paper crafts, textiles, sourdough, cider, woodworking, upcycled decor, and leather pieces, with vendors rotating monthly for a fresh experience each visit. Live music adds to the atmosphere while you explore, and nearby White Box Roastery offers coffee, tea, smoothies, pastries, snacks, and other treats. Admission is free, the event is family friendly, and it takes place indoors, making it a great spot to find gifts, refresh your home, or spend the day supporting local artists, makers, and small businesses.

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Enjoy a family-friendly petting zoo event featuring animals, local vendors, crafts, food, bubbles, and more. Visitors can explore The Learning Experience – Sachse, meet the team, and learn about the center. The event is open to the public, and signing up at the event includes one week free.

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Preschool families can serve together with Preston Meadow Lutheran Church to pack and deliver food boxes for Plano students who might otherwise go hungry during Thanksgiving break. The event aims to provide 1,000 boxes and offers opportunities to pack boxes, deliver food, or do both. Families can choose an available time slot that works for them.

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Celebrate RightChoiceCare’s second anniversary at a free family community resource fair.

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Children can enjoy breakfast, story time with Santa, table activities, rides in cars provided by Sewell, and a hot chocolate bar. They can also visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and have a photo printed on site. Each children's event ticket allows one adult to attend; breakfast is served only to children, while coffee and water are available for adults. The ticket also includes one adult general admission to the 'Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market. For safety, strollers, rolling carts, rolling bags, wagons, and pets are not permitted. All sales are final, with no refunds.

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Animal lovers can look forward to an educational and interactive visit from The Creature Teacher at PGA Frisco. This free program is open to the public and does not require an RSVP. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket for comfortable seating on the Event Lawn near Ice House while learning about a variety of animals such as lizards, snakes, chinchillas, and even a baby kangaroo. Animal participation is weather dependent and may vary on the day of the program.

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Enjoy a musical marionette show from Dallas Puppet Theater, offering holiday enchantment and fun for the whole family. All ages are welcome.

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Celebrate fall at the Heart of Melissa Fall Fest, with local vendors, live music, eating contests, kids’ activities, a petting zoo, and a chance to meet Santa. Cousins Maine Lobster will serve Maine, garlic, and Connecticut lobster rolls, crab rolls, lobster tacos and quesadillas, lobster tots and tails, lobster grilled cheese, lobster bisque, clam chowder, whoopie pies, and more. Payments are cashless, with major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and in-app payments accepted.

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Mini Moon Market returns to Trinity Falls with a lineup of exclusive vendors, food trucks, and additional offerings.

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Children ages 12 and under can take part in a free afternoon of creativity, wildflowers, and history inspired by Lady Bird Johnson’s appreciation for nature and conservation. Participants will make colorful paper wildflowers and share what they hope to preserve for future generations. Their creations will become part of a collaborative garden celebrating the Collin County History Museum’s 50th anniversary. Sign up at the front desk upon arrival.

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Enjoy a story, snacks, and a fun craft in the Children’s Department.

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Celebrate the opening of Arwa Coffee’s McKinney location with live music, face painting, henna, a photo booth, and other family-friendly activities. The first 100 guests will receive a free Arwa tote bag. Arwa Coffee serves coffee, tea, matcha, and desserts in a thoughtfully designed space.

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Enjoy a pajama party filled with food, music, and laughter. The evening includes pizza and ice cream sundaes, decorating pillowcases, a karaoke dance party, and a screening of Sing!, rated PG for some rude humor and mild peril.

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Celebrate friendship with a cozy Friendsgiving dinner and a pie contest featuring prizes, bragging rights, and plenty of whipped cream. This annual date night includes dinner at the Sustala home. Childcare is available at New Hope with advance sign-up.

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Downtown Plano transforms into a fantasy and fandom-themed festival for adventurers of all ages. Enjoy live entertainment on the McCall stage, food trucks, a market with local roleplaying game and artisan craft vendors, and conversations with Madness Games & Comics about roleplaying. Costumes are welcome, and admission is free. The festival takes place at McCall Plaza.

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In partnership with Richardson Independent School District, this event celebrates Hispanic heritage through art, music, dance, and food. Mariachi and folklorico groups from across RISD take the Hill Performance Hall stage for performances and lead clinics that share their music and dance with the community.

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Bring the family for a day of shopping, games, and activities at The Stix Icehouse. Browse local vendors and a kids market, enjoy free face painting, and find food and sweet treats, 3D-printed toys, custom trucker hats, clothing for kids and adults, collectibles, and more. Free entry and fun for all ages.

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Celebrate Dominican culture at a family-friendly day party featuring DJs playing Dembow, Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, and more. Enjoy authentic Dominican food, dominoes, a pool table, and La Hora Loca to close out the celebration. Everyone is welcome to share in a day of music, dancing, culture, and community.

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An indoor pet adoption event at Hollywood Feed in Murphy welcomes both dogs and cats. The store provides a neutral place for fosters to build social skills and set up meet and greets with potential adopters outside the home. Pups and kitties that are ready for events are welcome. Bring a crate or puppy pen for each foster. For puppies with only two rounds of vaccinations, place a blanket or tarp under their pen so paws do not touch the floor. Fosters must be collared, leashed, and wearing a DogRRR ID tag, and should be spayed or neutered unless too young. Please update each foster’s photo, bio, and stats online beforehand. Hosted by Christi Whitfield. Those without a current foster can also help by transporting a dog or cat that needs a ride.

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Cousins Maine Lobster serves a variety of lobster dishes, including Maine, garlic, and Connecticut lobster rolls, tacos, quesadillas, tots, tails, and grilled cheese. The menu also includes crab rolls, lobster bisque, clam chowder, whoopie pies, and more. Payment is cashless, with major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and in-app payments accepted.

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Enjoy an evening of classic Bingo games with a twist, with prizes for the winners of each round. The gathering offers a cozy, inviting atmosphere and is suitable for all ages.

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Celebrate Friendsgiving with a shared meal. Attendees are invited to sign up to bring something to share.

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Enjoy a dine-in or to-go meal at Texas Roadhouse in Prosper and support Hall Elementary PTO. Present the flyer or mention Hall to have 15% of your food purchase donated to the PTO.

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Half Year Cheer offers a short season with three local competitions and a chance to try all star cheer. Free placements are available.

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Enjoy a Panda Express meal while supporting the Wylie Orchestra Program. A portion of the funds will benefit the program, and families and friends are welcome to take part.

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Support Memorial Elementary students and the school community during a fundraiser at Raising Cane’s. Mention Memorial Elementary PTA Spirit Night when ordering inside the restaurant, or use code RCFUND96 for online or app orders. Raising Cane’s will donate 15% of net sales to Memorial Elementary PTA. Everyone is welcome to participate, whether or not they are part of the Memorial Elementary community.

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Bring the family and your favorite board games for an evening of playing with friends and connecting with other families. Pizza will be provided in a limited quantity on a first-come, first-served basis. Families may bring their own dinner, including to accommodate food allergies or dietary needs. Parent breakout sessions will offer information about GT and 2e learners.

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This free, family-friendly program features story time and crafts designed for children ages 2 to 6, with families and children of all ages welcome. After the activities, participating Watters Creek Village merchants offer special deals, including children’s meals, treats, and discounts. The program is supported by Barnes & Noble and the Explorers of JCK Resources, and sponsored by Diana Health.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with a family-friendly Walnut Wednesday featuring hands-on activities, crafts, and time together at the Frisco Heritage Center Depot.

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After stroller class, moms and little ones can share lunch at The Boardwalk, connect, have fun, and build friendships together. Bring the chaos and enjoy doing motherhood together.

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A café-themed reading experience for students in grades 3–6, featuring samples of 20 nominated titles for this year’s Bluebonnet Award. Learn about the awards and how voting works, discover a book to enjoy, and take home an activity booklet with activities related to each title. Space is limited, and a free ticket is required to attend.

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Explore Adventure Bay in an immersive PAW Patrol walkthrough designed for young fans and families. Take on hands-on rescue challenges, work together through playful activities, and discover familiar locations brought to life with scenic design and special effects. Colorful themed spaces and photo spots offer opportunities to capture family memories. The experience is open to all ages.

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Students in grades 3 through 6 can sample 20 nominated titles for this year’s Bluebonnet Award, learn about the awards and how to vote, and discover a new book to enjoy. Each guest can also take home an activity booklet with activities related to each title. Space is limited, and a free ticket is required to attend.

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Rogers Elementary PTA Spirit Night at Halo supports the PTA through a donation of a percentage of every in-store order. Stop by for an evening centered on community and generosity.

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Enjoy an evening of laser tag, friends, and Phillips school spirit with Billy’s Pack. Student PTA members receive one free game of laser tag.

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Teens and adults are welcome to try the available board games or bring a game of their own to play. Bring friends and enjoy snacks in a relaxed setting. Registration is appreciated but not required.

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Children ages 3 to 5 can enjoy a monthly story time on the farm. Bring a snack or pack a picnic lunch to enjoy after the stories. The event is free with the purchase of general admission tickets.

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After class, a New York Life representative will share information about financial protection, life insurance, and ways to prepare for your family’s future. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and explore your options, whether you have already started planning or are unsure where to begin.

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Cousins Maine Lobster is bringing a variety of lobster and seafood favorites to Parkside at Craig Ranch. The menu includes Maine, garlic, and Connecticut lobster rolls, crab rolls, lobster tacos and quesadillas, lobster tots, lobster tails, lobster grilled cheese, creamy lobster bisque, clam chowder, and whoopie pies. Preordering and rewards are available through the CML app. The truck accepts major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and in-app payments, but does not accept cash.

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Celebrate the start of the holiday season as the new 4th Street Plaza holiday tree is illuminated for the first time.

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Burnett Junior High’s cast and crew present Into the Woods Jr., a musical adventure brought to life on stage. Tickets are available for purchase. Adult tickets cost $10, and student and senior tickets cost $8.

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Explore the role butterflies, bees, and native plants play in supporting pollinators in a family-friendly class led by Texas Master Naturalists Tina and Ed. After the presentation, participants can make seed balls and build a bee hotel to take home.

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Rainbow families, past, present, and future, are invited to gather for a Thanksgiving potluck. Share food, make memories, and celebrate the families that make Rainbow special. Check the sign-up sheet in the front lobby.

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A priest, an aspiring actress, and a former football star return to their parents’ home for Thanksgiving, bringing their plans and dreams for adult life. As Ruthie and Bill adjust to changes of their own, familiar family traditions and longstanding tensions resurface. This dramedy follows a family as they discover that life can lead somewhere quite different from what they expected.

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