This weekend in What's On McKinney: the 30th Texas Music Revolution turns downtown into a two-day country festival with Shane Smith & The Saints, Randall King, Kiefer Sutherland, and 40+ more acts across every stage on the square - plus Saturday has Goat Yoga and a Summer of Soccer launch at TUPPS. Weekend plans →

Visit McKinney shared its 2025 year-in-review with City Council on June 2, and the numbers show tourism is becoming a major economic driver for the city. Visitors spent $325 million in McKinney last year, supporting more than 2,000 local jobs and generating $34.9 million in tax revenue. City staff noted that without visitor spending, residents would need to contribute more than $1,300 each to replace that economic impact.

Hotels continue to be one of the clearest signs of growth. McKinney posted a 70.9% hotel occupancy rate in 2025 - the highest in Collin County - while hotel occupancy tax collections surpassed the previous record of $3.4 million. On many weekends, Friday and Saturday occupancy exceeds 90%.

Sports tourism played a major role. The city hosted another NCAA Division II National Football Championship, which generated nearly 600 hotel room nights, and secured a new contract to keep the event in McKinney. The International Girls Cup brought 115 teams and 789 room nights, while the city’s first Professional Pickleball Association event attracted more than 11,000 attendees. Established events like the CJ Cup and Drum Corps International also continued to draw visitors.

The bigger picture is a city that has quietly built a strong hospitality economy, where major events, packed hotels, and activity on the Square all work together to bring outside dollars into McKinney. Source: City Council Work Session, June 2, 2026 - Visit McKinney 2025 Year in Review presentation

Cars, bragging rights, and brisket sliders - Sweet B's Parties & Picnics and Lucky's Sweepstakes of McKinney are presenting a Father's Day car show with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, free entries in the sweepstakes, food vendors, and some of the best cars in Texas. Half the proceeds benefit the Injured Officer Foundation. 210 W. University Dr., McKinney, Sat June 21, 9AM-4PM (Free admission, more info)

The former Globe Life campus near Custer/Eldorado got council approval to rezone 14.5 acres to multi-family. The applicant is planning to turn the entire campus - a large underused office property - into a mixed-use development with multifamily, 300,780 sq ft of existing office, and ~10 acres of retail. Roughly twice the footprint of District 121, this $70M redevelopment could be one of the most significant private projects the city has seen in years. Both P&Z and council approved unanimously. (Source: McKinney City Council Regular Meeting, June 2, 2026)

CFO Mark Holloway presented McKinney's annual review of property tax exemption options for over-65 and disabled homeowners. The current exemption is $90,000 off assessed value - worth about $371 per year in reduced taxes at the current rate. The city's total assessed roll is down 2.81% this year, which means the fixed dollar exemption is proportionally more valuable than last year without changing anything. Council indicated no appetite to push the overall tax rate upward. No decision was made - further discussion expected through June ahead of the budget cycle. (Source: City Council Work Session, June 2, 2026)

McKinney staff unveiled 12 design concepts for a new downtown parking garage during the June 2 Work Session. The proposed structure would sit west of Kentucky Street and south of Hunt Street, with options ranging from about 400 to 613 spaces. Estimated costs range from $54K to $97K per parking space, with Concept Three identified as the most cost-effective. Some designs include ground-floor retail, while others focus solely on parking. No vote was taken, but council provided direction for the next design phase. The former City Hall and Development Services building next door is also being eyed for future commercial redevelopment. Source: City Council Work Session, June 2, 2026

🌐 Empower McKinney Networking Lunch
A midday networking event at TUPPS featuring speaker Keith Lewis - connect with local business owners and community leaders over lunch in the Grain Room. TUPPS Brewery - The Grain Room, 402 E. Louisiana St., 11:30AM-1PM (Ticketed, register here)

📚 Children's Book Masterclass: How to Write, Publish, and Sell Your Book
Got a children's book idea you've been sitting on? This hands-on workshop covers story structure, character development, publishing, and pricing so you can turn an idea into something readers can actually hold. Write on.
MillHouse McKinney, ArtBlock Classroom- Suite 1000, 610 Elm St, 2–4PM ($75)

🎪 KHYI's 30th Annual Texas Music Revolution - Day 1
McKinney's biggest weekend of the year is here - the 30th Texas Music Revolution takes over the entire downtown square, TUPPS, the Guitar Sanctuary, Harvest, Lone Star Winery, and every venue on the block. Friday's lineup includes Wade Bowen, William Beckmann, Mason Lively, and many more across multiple stages. Multi-stage, all-ages, full Texas country and Americana format. If you haven't been, this is the one.
Historic Downtown McKinney Square, 111 N. Tennessee St., Noon-late (Tickets at tmrfest.com)

🎭 Stand Up Showdown
Five comics, one stage, and you decide who survives - each gets 3 minutes to win the crowd over, then the vote sends them into longer sets as stakes rise. An elimination-format stand-up night that's more interactive than your typical comedy show.
The Comedy Arena, 305 E. Virginia St., 9:30-10:30PM ($17-$23 tickets, 2-item minimum)

🎪 KHYI's 30th Annual Texas Music Revolution - Day 2
Day 2 brings the bigger headliners - Shane Smith & The Saints, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Shelby Stone, Kruse Brothers, Two Tons of Steel, special guest Kiefer Sutherland, and many more. This is the festival's 30th year and arguably its biggest lineup. Saturday typically draws larger evening crowds and longer sets - worth going early and staying late. Historic Downtown McKinney Square, 111 N. Tennessee St., 11AM-late (Tickets at tmrfest.com) Grandhotelmckinney

🐐 Goat Yoga
Baby goats, a mat, and a beer garden - in that order. The goats roam and climb over you during a guided outdoor yoga session at TUPPS. It's exactly as chaotic and excellent as it sounds. TUPPS Brewery, 402 E. Louisiana St., 10:30-11:30AM (Tickets at dallasgoatyoga.com)

⚽ Summer of Soccer Launch Party
TUPPS kicks off a summer-long soccer celebration with a launch party running all day alongside TMR fest - a good spot to base yourself between music sets with food, beer, and the full Cotton Mill patio. TUPPS Brewery, 402 E. Louisiana St., 11AM-6PM (Free)

🏺 TUPPS Brewery Tour
A guided behind-the-scenes tour of the Cotton Mill brewhouse - learn how the beer gets made, taste what's on tap. A rare chance to see the full operation during festival weekend. TUPPS Brewery - The Grain Room, 402 E. Louisiana St., 11AM-12PM (Ticketed, book here)

🏳️‍🌈 McKinney Pride
Celebrate Pride with food, drinks, local vendors, community groups, and a welcoming atmosphere for all. Come make new friends, show your colors, and enjoy an afternoon of love, inclusion, and community spirit. Proud to be here.
Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park, 300 W Louisiana St, 1–4PM (Free)

🎸 Texas Music Revolution - Day 1: Wade Bowen, William Beckmann & More
Friday's lineup leans into traditional Texas country sounds, with Wade Bowen and William Beckmann leading the bill, filled out with a mix of emerging and established acts creating a steady flow of performances across multiple stages. Historic Downtown McKinney Square, 111 N. Tennessee St., Noon-late (tmrfest.com) Harvest

🎵 30th Texas Music Revolution at Lone Star Winery
Lone Star Winery has its own curated TMR lineup stage both Friday and Saturday - separate ticketed experience in downtown McKinney with wine and music. Lone Star Winery, 103 E. Virginia St., Noon-late (Ticketed, lonestarwinery.com)

🎸 Texas Music Revolution at Harvest at The Masonic
Harvest is hosting Texas Music Revolution weekend with live performances from some of North Texas' most talented artists - rock, country, blues, Americana, and more in the heart of Downtown McKinney, Friday 3PM through Saturday 11PM. Harvest at The Masonic, 215 N. Kentucky St., 3PM-late (check harvesttx.com)

🎸 Texas Music Revolution - Day 2: Shane Smith & The Saints, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Kiefer Sutherland & More
The headliner night. Shane Smith & The Saints and Ray Wylie Hubbard anchor a stacked lineup with special guest Kiefer Sutherland. This is TMR at its most electric. Historic Downtown McKinney Square, 111 N. Tennessee St., 11AM-late (tmrfest.com)

🎵 TMR at Lone Star Winery - Day 2
Day 2 of the Lone Star Winery's TMR stage - wine, music, and a curated lineup to complement the main festival. Lone Star Winery, 103 E. Virginia St., Noon-late (Ticketed, lonestarwinery.com)

🎸 Ottoman Turks & Friends
Live on the TUPPS Outdoor Beer Hall stage after the festival crowds wind down - Ottoman Turks & Friends play the Outdoor Beer Hall June 6, 8:30-10:30PM. A late-night option if you want to keep the music going after TMR sets end. TUPPS Outdoor Beer Hall, 402 E. Louisiana St., 8:30-10:30PM (Free)

One of McKinney's most-used parks and somehow still underrated - Old Settler's sits on 100+ acres with a full recreation center, outdoor pool, tennis and basketball courts, baseball fields, walking trails, and direct access to the Wilson Creek Trail corridor. It's the kind of park that works for a morning run, a family afternoon, or a pickup game.

Worth noting this week: the goatscaping project starts nearby on the Wilson Creek Trail, which runs right through the park's trail network. Walk east toward Towne Lake this week and you might catch the goats at work.

📍 1201 E. Louisiana St. | Open daily sunrise to sunset | Free

Fri: ⛅ Warm and mostly sunny; a stray PM thunderstorm possible, high 85°F
Sat: ⛅ Humid with sunshine; a stray PM t-storm possible, high 85°F
Sun: ☀️ Humid; a strong afternoon thunderstorm, high 86°F

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