McKinney National Airport (DTX) confirmed this week that its commercial passenger terminal will open on Veterans Day - November 11, 2026 - and Avelo Airlines used the same announcement to add four more nonstop destinations from DTX beginning in December.

The terminal is on schedule and on budget. Airport Director Ken Carley and Avelo’s leadership guided media and community members through the facility last week, six weeks ahead of opening day. The FAA Airport Operating Certificate was also formally presented to Carley at the event - the final major regulatory milestone before commercial service can begin.

Avelo’s inaugural flights from DTX launch on November 11 with service to Fort Myers (RSW), followed by Las Vegas (LAS) and Orlando (MCO) on November 12, and Tampa (TPA) and Fort Lauderdale/Miami (FLL) on November 19. The newly announced December routes add Atlanta (ATL, starting Dec. 16), Denver (DEN, Dec. 16), Nashville (BNA, Dec. 17), and New Orleans (MSY, Dec. 17). Nine nonstop destinations in the first two months - all from McKinney.

Avelo will base three Boeing 737-800s at DTX and fly Wednesday through Monday. The airport code is DTX. See schedules and book flights at aveloair.com or flydtx.com. More than 100 jobs are expected at the airport, from pilots and flight attendants to ground handling and customer service.
(Source: City of McKinney Newsflash, September 24, 2026)

KFC is debuting a brand-new restaurant concept in McKinney - and it’s nothing like a regular KFC. The “Open House” format at 8751 El Dorado Pkwy adds breakfast service starting at 6AM, lattes, boba refreshers, table service, self-order kiosks, a dedicated mobile pickup lane, and a Swag Bar with exclusive KFC merchandise. The 3,400-square-foot restaurant seats 52 and runs until midnight. A public celebration event is tomorrow, Sunday September 27, from 10AM to 2PM. What happens here could scale to 3,500+ KFC locations nationwide.
8751 El Dorado Pkwy, McKinney · Open Sept 26 · 6AM-midnight daily (Source: Yum! Brands, September 24, 2026)

Starting October 1, City of McKinney water and sewer rates will increase to help maintain reliable service and cover increased treatment costs from the North Texas Municipal Water District. The rate changes reflect both regional growth and NTMWD infrastructure investment. Full details on the new residential base rates at mckinneytexas.org/1453/Rates---Residential.
(Source: City of McKinney, September 24, 2026)

Sunday is National Good Neighbor Day. McKinney is encouraging residents to introduce themselves to someone new, welcome a neighbor with a note, or sign up as a Neighborhood Hero. Small stuff that actually builds community.
(Source: City of McKinney, September 24, 2026)

🤝 Beyond the Summit: Building Housing Partnerships
An interactive event for developers, employers, and affordable housing partners to connect and explore collaboration opportunities around McKinney's housing needs. Registration closes Oct. 1.
Gather on the Square, McKinney · Thu Oct 15, 8-10AM (Register at mckinneychamber.com)

🧘 Yoga in the Beer Hall with North Texas Yoga
Free yoga class in the covered Outdoor Beer Hall before Oktoberfest kicks off. Bring a mat and a water bottle - the taproom opens right after at 11AM.
TUPPS Outdoor Beer Hall, 402 E. Louisiana St. · 10-11AM (Free)

🌼 Walk Among the Wildflowers
A morning art event in downtown McKinney - walk to The Wildflower Production House, fill a bag of Y2K and vintage clothing for $30 (while supplies last, 9AM-noon), shop local, and grab a $5 drink from Oak Cliff Baby. A good excuse to wander downtown before Oktoberfest takes over.
The Wildflower Production House, McKinney · 9AM-2PM (Free - $38.97)

🎨 ArtoberFest Art Market
Artists from Visual Arts of Prosper bring original works in acrylic, oil, watercolor, mixed media, photography, and hand-crafted cards to the Heard-Craig Center’s outdoor market. A free way to browse and buy local art in a beautiful historic venue.
Heard-Craig Center for the Arts, 205 W Hunt St · 10AM-6PM (Free)

🌸 Build & Bloom: Giant Paper Flower Workshop with Roxanne Tarrant
Learn to build a large crepe paper flower head from scratch - petal cutting, shaping, layering, hot glue, and final assembly. You leave with a completed statement piece. All materials included. Beginner-friendly. Only 6 spots left.
MillHouse McKinney, 610 Elm St Suite 1000 · 1-4PM ($65)

🥨 McKinney Oktoberfest - Day 2
German-inspired food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities on the downtown square. Free admission all day.
Historic Downtown McKinney Square, 111 N. Tennessee St. · 11AM-11PM (Free)

🏆 McKinney PD vs. Fire Department Stein Holding Competition
Root beer stein holding competition between McKinney Police and Fire at the Alpine Stage. Winner gets the belt and bragging rights.
Alpine Stage, Historic Downtown McKinney Square · 6:30PM (Free)

✨ Oktoberfest VIP Party at The Chestnut Hall
A ticketed Oktoberfest party on McKinney Square with beer, bites, full cash bar, and the Red Wine Band performing live all evening. Runs to 11:30PM.
The Chestnut Hall, McKinney Square · 11AM-11:30PM ($33.85, Eventbrite)

🥏 McKinney Classic - PDGA A-Tier Disc Golf Tournament
The 7th Annual McKinney Classic, part of the Dynamic Discs Dirty Dozen Tour. 270-player cap across three courses - Alex Clark Memorial DGC, Towne Lake DGC, and The Woods at Trinity DGC. Saturday is two rounds with shotgun start. All three courses are public McKinney parks.
Multiple McKinney disc golf courses · Sat-Sun Sept 26-27 (Ticketed, discgolfscene.com)

🥨 McKinney Oktoberfest - Day 3 (Final Day)
The final day of McKinney Oktoberfest on the downtown square. Wraps at 5PM - a good Sunday afternoon before the week starts.
Historic Downtown McKinney Square, 111 N. Tennessee St. · 12-5PM (Free)

🏸 Net Gains: A Chill Badminton Meetup
Courts reserved, all you need is to show up. Casual badminton at McKinney Badminton Center - 6 players per court, all skill levels. Pay the $13 court rental fee. Payment deadline is Friday noon before the event.
McKinney Badminton Center, 1650 Corporate Dr · 11AM-1PM ($13)

🌕 The Harvest Moon at Leaf Cafe
Celebrate the Harvest Moon with live tarot readings and live henna sessions at Leaf Cafe. Free to attend - RSVP online to claim a free intention bottle. Book a tarot reading ($20), a henna session ($20), or both ($34). Early booking closes Saturday Sept 26.
Leaf Cafe McKinney, 405 N McDonald St · 4-8PM (Free / $20-$34 for tarot or henna)

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🎸 Skinny Bishop Band at Harvest
A 5-member band with Eagles-style harmonies, electric guitar, and upright bass. Third-floor Masonic Lounge Saturday night energy.
Harvest at The Masonic, 215 N. Kentucky St. · 7:30-11PM (Free)

🎷 Darwin Martin at Zin Zen
Instrumental jazz trio playing R&B, jazz, and pop hits from the 70s through today. Zin Zen’s patio on a Saturday night is hard to beat.
Zin Zen Wine Bistro, 6841 Virginia Pkwy · 8-11PM (Free)

🎸 Red Wine Band at The Chestnut Hall
Live music at the Oktoberfest VIP Party on McKinney Square - the Red Wine Band plays all evening inside The Chestnut Hall. Ticketed event ($33.85 includes food and full cash bar access).
The Chestnut Hall, McKinney Square · 11AM-11:30PM ($33.85)

🎧 Night Shift: DJ Dance Party at TUPPS
Late-night DJ set to close out Oktoberfest Saturday at the Outdoor Beer Hall. Open until midnight.
TUPPS Outdoor Beer Hall, 402 E. Louisiana St. · 10PM-midnight (Free)

Falcon Creek is one of those parks that locals who live near it swear by and everyone else doesn’t know exists. Tucked in west McKinney off Eldorado Parkway, it features a fishing pond, a playground, covered pavilion space, open green areas for pickup sports or picnics, and a trail loop that’s manageable for all fitness levels. The pond is the main draw - quiet, shaded on the east side in the morning, and genuinely peaceful for a suburban city park.

With temperatures finally starting to drop toward the 90s, weekend mornings at Falcon Creek are worth the trip. Good spot to decompress between Oktoberfest sessions.

📍 Falcon Creek Park, McKinney, TX | Open sunrise to sunset | Free

Sat Sept 26: ⛅ Mix of clouds and sun, high 90°F
Sun Sept 27: 🌤️ Mostly cloudy early, becoming partly cloudy, high 92°F

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