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🔲 Airport Gets Industrial District

McKinney P&Z approved 725 acres of industrial zoning next to DTX last week. Plus: Luna Grill coming to Custer, Café LaFaye open downtown, Open Mic Night Tuesday, Embroidery and Comedy Mix Thursday, Mattie Rose at Harvest.

🔲 McKinney Gets 2 More Florida Flights ✈️

Avelo Airlines just announced Sarasota-Bradenton and West Palm Beach from DTX - that's 11 destinations by December. Plus: a dude will eat 100 donuts in 4 minutes, Día de los Muertos at TUPPS Saturday, Trick or Treat Trail at Towne Lake Park, The Humor Games Halloween Edition tonight, and McKinney's first real fall weekend with highs in the mid-60s.

🔲 Amphitheater 70% Done, Costs More

McKinney's Sunset Amphitheater is 70% complete and now costs $334M. Plus: Ono Hawaiian BBQ just opened on University Drive, MISD's property tax rate has dropped nearly 28% in five years, Preston Parker at Harvest Tuesday, Jesse Lee Watts Wednesday, and a candle-making workshop Thursday.

🔲 DTX Terminal Almost Finished

Council just locked in food and beverage concessions (Creative Hospitality Solutions), rental cars (Enterprise), and the terminal construction contract for DTX - November 11 is getting very real. Plus: OU/TX game day tailgate at TUPPS Saturday, Ratrodtober Fest's 10th anniversary, Ross Redmond Trio at Harvest, and the first genuinely cool weekend of fall.

🔲 National Night Out

McKinney's National Night Out is October 6 - here's how to register your block. Plus: Vero McKinney and Prestwick Dentistry ribbon cuttings, Game Night at The Pub, James Williamson at Harvest, and The Comedy Mix Thursday.

🔲 McKinney Airport Opens Nov 11 With 4 More Destinations

McKinney National Airport confirmed: terminal opens November 11, Veterans Day, with 9 Avelo nonstop destinations by December. Plus: KFC just opened a whole new concept restaurant, Oktoberfest all weekend, PD vs. Fire Stein Holding Saturday, and the Skinny Bishop Band at Harvest.

🔲 McKinney Airport Lands $14.8M Grant

A $14.8M TxDOT grant moves the McKinney National Airport terminal closer to reality. Plus: watercolor tigers at MillHouse Tuesday, The Yes And Improv Jam, SINGO music bingo Wednesday, and a stacked Thursday with the Comedy Mix, Ron Rubin wine tasting, and game night at Cubana Grille.

🔲 McKinney Planetarium About to Reopen

City Council just approved funding for the Roy and Helen Hall Library Planetarium grand re-opening. Plus: TUPPS Oktoberfest, Collin County Home & Garden Show, Mimi Camp, Forever Hendrix free concert, Zin Zen's 20th Birthday Bash, and more.

🔲 $200 Texas Hold'em Night

McKinney's Parks Board awards redesign contract for Gabe Nesbitt. Plus wine and pasta pairing at Lone Star Winery, improv at Comedy Arena, and a $200 Texas Hold'em Night.

🔲 McKinney Gets a Documentary

City Council just funded a McKinney Arts Documentary Film. Plus: Rodeo Barbie Market, Mexican Independence Day, ComedySportz Friday, Arena After Dark Saturday, Jon Davis Band at Harvest, and a weekend where the high is 99°F every single day.

🔲 MPAC Reno + 1700 Free Emergency Kits

MPAC renovation wraps this fall. Free emergency prep kits available citywide. Plus Comedy Arena double-bills, NFL tailgate at TUPPS, and Harvest live music Tue-Thu.

🔲 City Budget, Comedy & Live Music

McKinney City Council passed the FY2026-27 budget Tuesday. This weekend: Chaz Marie Band at Harvest, a full Comedy Arena lineup, Goat Yoga at TUPPS, and an artisan book market Sunday.

🔲 McKinney's Road Safety Overhaul

McKinney's new zero-deaths road safety plan needs your input. Plus Game Night Monday, improv at the Comedy Arena, and live music Tue-Thu.

🔲 New Mural + Bat Hike at the Heard

McKinney Arts Commission approved a $20K "Anything but Square" mural for downtown - and the weekend stacks up with a farmers market, Night Hike at the Heard, Shakespeare Unscripted, and four live music stops.

🔲 New Dog Park and Escape Room

McKinney's newest dog park breaks ground at Towne Lake. The Cipher Lounge opens downtown. Plus your weekday events calendar.

🔲 New Rec Center + Block Party

McKinney's second rec center is coming - plus every reason to leave the house this weekend.

🔲 $880M Budget, Popup Bagels & a Packed Week

McKinney's proposed budget lowers the average tax bill. Popup Bagels opens Friday. Plus 14 events this week.

🔲 Classic Car Show Saturday 🛻

Plus a 512,000 sq ft industrial campus just broke ground, fresh cinnamon rolls, and your full Aug 14-16 weekend guide.

What's On McKinney - August 10-13, 2026

Your 5-minute McKinney update on hot events, new restaurants & community updates. I'm like that one friend who always texts you what's happening this week(end).

What's On McKinney - August 7-9, 2026

A 40,000-sqft nonprofit hub just broke ground. Plus IPA Fest, a Classic Car Show, and your full Aug 7-9 guide.

What's On McKinney - Aug 3-6, 2026

Your 5-minute McKinney update on hot events, new restaurants & community updates. I’m like that one friend who always texts you what’s happening this week(end).

What's On McKinney - July 31-August 2

A Taylor Swift tribute at TUPPS, McKinney's District 121 office deal, and 103°F of reasons to find a splash pad.

What's On McKinney - July 27-30

Your 5-minute McKinney update on hot events, new restaurants & community updates. I’m like that one friend who always texts you what’s happening this week(end).

What's On McKinney: July 24-26

AEDs saving lives county-wide, morning yoga at TUPPS, and a packed live music weekend.

What's On McKinney - July 20-23

Your 5-minute McKinney update on hot events, new restaurants & community updates. I’m like that one friend who always texts you what’s happening this week(end).