06/07/2026
What’s On McKinney this week! (Mon 8 - Thurs 11)
Monday June 8
🧶 Crochet Try-It Session for Kids
A beginner-friendly 1-hour intro for kids ages 8-12: basic stitches, a bracelet project, and all materials included - plus a crochet hook to take home. Set inside La Madeleine on University Drive, small group (8 kids max). If they love it, the full 5-day Summer Crochet Club runs June 8-12 from the same spot.
La Madeleine French Bakery & Café, 3625 W University Dr, 4:45-5:45PM ($32.10)
Tuesday June 9
💰 Lunch Bunch: How Money Works
MillHouse hosts a free midday talk covering debt payoff strategies, compound interest, and what financial advisors would rather you not know. Q&A at the end. All are welcome - bring your own lunch if you want.
MillHouse McKinney, 610 Elm St Suite 1000, 11:30AM-12:30PM (Free)
📚 Books, Besties & Barons Creek
The Boujee Bookshelf - a women's book club born in McKinney - turns one this month, and they're celebrating with a discussion of The Boxcar Librarian by Brianna Labuskes, wine, and the kind of community that takes a year to build. New members welcome.
Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room, 301 W Louisiana St, 2PM (Free - wine available)
🎤 Songbird Jones - Live at Harvest
This Dallas singer-songwriter writes the kind of songs that don't let go. An intimate Tuesday night at the Masonic Lounge, where the sound is close enough to feel real.
Harvest at The Masonic, 215 N Kentucky St, 6:30-9:30PM (Free)
🎵 Video Music Bingo
Real music videos on screen, bingo cards in hand, and a pub crowd that takes neither too seriously. One of the more fun formats for a Tuesday night out.
The Lion & Crown, 7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy APT 1600, 7-9PM (Free)
🎭 The Yes, And Improv Jam
Drop your inner editor at the door. Part workshop, part performance - and it works better the less seriously you take yourself. The Comedy Arena's midweek jams are genuinely fun.
The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, 7-9PM ($5-$15)
Wednesday June 10
✍️ Creative Writers Workshop (Adults)
A low-pressure afternoon for adults who write - or want to. Bring a work in progress, a prompt, or just curiosity. The library's writing crowd is welcoming and the feedback is real.
John & Judy Gay Library, 6861 W Eldorado Pkwy, 1-2:30PM (Free)
🧵 Summer Sew and Stitch with Miss Sarah
Kids ages 7-18 learn both machine sewing and hand stitching in this Wednesday series at Jump Into Art Studios in Historic Downtown McKinney. All materials included. Classes run June 3 through July 8 - June 10 is the midpoint if your kid wants to jump in now.
Jump Into Art Studios, 404 N Church St, 4:15-5:45PM (Ticketed)
🎵 Paul Renna Live at Harvest
The Dallas singer-songwriter plays from his acoustic album Reflections - love, longing, and late evenings that stretch just a little longer than they should.
Harvest at The Masonic, 215 N Kentucky St, 6:30-9:30PM (Free)
🎸 Aidan Berlioz Live at the Lion & Crown
Layered guitar work and a voice that fills the room without filling it up. McKinney Wednesday gets an acoustic upgrade.
The Lion & Crown, 7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy APT 1600, 7-9PM (Free)
⚽ Chupacabras FC vs. Lubbock Matadors SC
The World Cup opens in North Texas Thursday - and Wednesday night, McKinney's own soccer club is playing under the lights at Ron Poe Stadium. The Chupacabras host the Lubbock Matadors in a USL2 home match that doubles as the perfect warm-up. Historic downtown venue, local energy, get your tickets at the link.
Ron Poe Stadium, 1 Duval St, 7:30PM-late ($10-$12)
Thursday June 11
👟 Stroller Strides Workout
Free outdoor stroller-friendly fitness session at District 121 - part of the June Thursday series. A solid morning move for parents who want to actually move before the day swallows them whole.
District 121, 5800 Town and Country Blvd, 9:30-10:30AM (Free)
🍽️ Farm to Table Dinner at Chestnut Square
Once a year, the grounds of Chestnut Square Historic Village become the most interesting dinner table in McKinney. This is it: a 5-course meal prepared by six local chefs - Jeff Qualls (Roots Hospitality), Noah Hester (Hamm's Meat + Market), Onel Perez (The Guava Tree), and more - using ingredients sourced directly from McKinney Farmers Market vendors. The night opens with a cocktail reception, includes live music by 380 Acoustics, and closes with a dessert display and a live auction (top lot: a private dinner for 12 cooked by the evening's chefs). Adults only.
Chestnut Square Historic Village, 315 S Chestnut St, 6-9PM ($150+)
🎷 Ross Redmond Trio Live at Harvest
Jazz piano, pop, and rock across five decades. The Ross Redmond Trio brings a polished, high-energy Thursday to the Masonic Lounge - the kind of set that makes you wonder why you ever stayed home on a weeknight.
Harvest at The Masonic, 215 N Kentucky St, 6:30-9:30PM (Free)
😂 The Comedy Mix
Three acts, one night: The Lab, Dad Bod Squad, and Ungrounded take the stage in a mixed-format variety show. Good for a group, good for a date, good for anyone who needs to laugh before the weekend.
The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, 7:30PM-late ($10-$23)
