This weekend in What’s On McKinney: The CJ Cup Byron Nelson plays its final rounds at TPC Craig Ranch, council just teed up a 1,786-acre development on the east side, Crazy Quilt Days have arrived, and TUPPS closes Memorial Day weekend with a Sunday crawfish boil. Get the full breakdown →

McKinney City Council voted Tuesday to move forward on one of the largest developments in the city's pipeline - a non-binding term sheet covering roughly 1,786 acres on the far east side, generally east of FM 1461 (future Lake Forest Drive) and County Road 166, south of CR 168 and FM 543.

The agreement is with McKinney Ranch, Honey Creek Investments, Barcelona 93, and MRP HTMHCB - the partnership tied to the Honey Creek master plan that Republic Property Group has been assembling on McKinney's eastern edge. Earlier filings have pegged the broader Honey Creek vision at up to 10,500 homes across a mix of single-family, multifamily, and commercial, plus parkland.

A non-binding term sheet is an early handshake, not a final deal - it sets the framework before the binding development agreement and zoning come back to council. But for a stretch of mostly open land beyond Highway 5, it's the clearest signal yet that the east side is next in line for the kind of growth the west side has seen.

What it means for residents: more rooftops, more traffic, and more pressure on roads like FM 1461 over the next decade - balanced against the tax base and parkland a development this size brings.

(Source: McKinney City Council Regular Meeting, May 19, 2026)

An open-air dinner on the grounds of the historic village - long communal tables, a multi-course local-sourced menu, and the kind of evening that sells out fast. Block it now if a summer date night is on the radar.
Chestnut Square Historic Village, 315 S Chestnut St, Thu Jun 11 (from $150, more info)

Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety to design and build a Public Safety Aviation Facility at McKinney National Airport. It's another piece of the airport's fast-expanding east side as it preps for commercial passenger service this fall. (Source: McKinney City Council Regular Meeting, May 19, 2026)

Council authorized the sale of about 0.33 acres on North Redbud Boulevard to Catholic Charities of Dallas, the adjacent owner, for the McKinney Neighbor HUB project - a planned community-services hub on the north side. (Source: McKinney City Council Regular Meeting, May 19, 2026)

Council awarded a construction contract for improvements to the Grady Littlejohn Softball & Baseball Complex at Towne Lake. Good news for the rec leagues and tournament families who live out there on weekends. (Source: McKinney City Council Regular Meeting, May 19, 2026)

🏌️ THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson - Final Rounds (Fri-Sun)
The PGA Tour's McKinney stop reaches the business end at TPC Craig Ranch - Round 2 Friday, Round 3 Saturday, final round Sunday, with Scottie Scheffler defending. Grounds passes get you the whole course; storms or shine, this is the weekend's main event.
TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney, Fri-Sun ($25+ tickets)

🧵 Crazy Days in May: Crazy Quilt Expo (Fri-Sun)
Chestnut Square shows off one of the country's largest private collections of "crazy quilts" - wildly expressive, hand-stitched textiles from the 1870s through the 1930s, most of them rarely seen in public. A VIP preview kicks it off Friday evening, 6-8PM.
Chestnut Square Historic Village, 315 S Chestnut St, May 22-24 ($25 exhibit, $50 VIP)

📖 Nature Story Time at the Heard
The Heard's weekly Friday-morning nature program for little ones - a story, a lesson, and usually a live-animal cameo, set on the 289-acre sanctuary. Reel good way to start a kid's weekend.
Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Place, 10AM (Free with admission)

🏛️ Village Tour at Chestnut Square
A guided hour through the cluster of restored 19th-century homes, the one-room schoolhouse, and the general store just off the square. McKinney before the pavement.
Chestnut Square Historic Village, 315 S Chestnut St, 10-11AM ($)

🛍️ Hops & Shops Market at TUPPS
A roving outdoor market lands at TUPPS with local makers, vintage finds, and small-batch goods. Beer in one hand, candle in the other.
TUPPS Brewery, 721 Anderson St, 6-9PM (Free)

🎭 Funderdome at The Comedy Arena
A live improv cage match - two teams enter, one leaves victorious, and the rosters are drawn LIVE right before the show, so nobody knows who's on whose side. Fast, chaotic, audience-judged. Recommended for mature audiences.
The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, 9:30-10:30PM ($17-23)

🧘 Tibetan Tai Chi Gung at Bonnie Wenk Park
A free, early-morning session in Tibetan Tai Chi Gung - a wellness practice built around breathing "energy, not just oxygen," led by Emmy Leon. Meets at the open Activity Area (not the dog park). All ages, bring friends and family.
Bonnie Wenk Park, 3050 Virginia Pkwy, 7:30 (Free)

🥬 Chestnut Square Farmers Market
The downtown Saturday market in full late-spring swing - produce, eggs, baked goods, and a few stalls worth circling back for. Bring tote bags.
Chestnut Square Historic Village, 315 S Chestnut St, 8AM-12PM (Free)

🧘 Yoga in the Beer Hall with North Texas Yoga
An all-levels flow inside the TUPPS Outdoor Beer Hall, with a drink ticket waiting at the end. Stretch first, sip after - the most McKinney way to start a Saturday.
TUPPS Outdoor Beer Hall, 721 Anderson St, 10-11AM ($)

🧀 Wine and Cheese Master Class at SIPS
A two-hour, in-person crash course in pairing wine and cheese - tasting tricks, perfect matches, and a relaxed crowd of fellow foodies. Beginner or connoisseur, you'll leave knowing your bries from your blues.
SIPS Fine Wine & Spirits, 200 Ridge Rd, Ste 200, 6-8PM ($44)

🦞 Crawfish Boil with Cajun Made Crawfish & Seafood
TUPPS shuts down the holiday weekend with a full-on crawfish boil on the lawn - mudbugs, corn, potatoes, cold beer, and a Sunday-funday crowd. Bib optional, appetite required.
TUPPS Brewery, 721 Anderson St, 12-7PM (tickets here)

🎻 Cello-Fied at the McKinney Flour Mill
The Texas Cellos Ambassadors Project takes over the Flour Mill's garden for an afternoon of cello reimagined - pop, classical, and everything between, in one of downtown's prettiest outdoor spaces.
[McKinney Flour Mill, 601 E Louisiana St, 4PM (tickets here)

🤠 Saddle Up Sundaze: Summer Kickoff at District 121
A Memorial Day country social on the District 121 stage - line dancing, two-stepping, and a summer-kickoff party crowd. Boots encouraged, beginners welcome.
District 121, 6731 Alma Rd, 5PM (tickets here)

🤠 Aidan Berlioz at Lone Star Winery
An easygoing afternoon set of country, Americana, and acoustic tunes in the tasting room. No cover, just good music and a glass of Texas wine.
Lone Star Winery, 103 E Virginia St, 2-5PM (Free)

🎤 Live Music: Olivia Joy at TUPPS
A full evening set in the TUPPS Outdoor Beer Hall to kick off the long weekend. Lawn, lager, live music - the trifecta.
TUPPS Outdoor Beer Hall, 721 Anderson St, 7-10PM (Free)

🎸 city live duo at Harvest at The Masonic
Acoustic covers of your favorite pop and rock songs in the intimate Masonic Lounge. Order the seasonal menu and settle in.
Harvest at The Masonic Lounge, 215 N Kentucky St, 7:30-11PM (Free)

🎸 High Octane Band at The Lion & Crown McKinney
A premier arena-rock tribute - big vocals, killer riffs, nonstop energy. Loud and proud at Craig Ranch.
The Lion & Crown McKinney, 7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy APT 1600, 8PM-late (Free)

🎶 Pat Harrigan at Lone Star Winery
An afternoon of acoustic hits in the style of the original artists, 60s to today. Grab the cheesy pesto bread and a bottle of Ranch wine.
Lone Star Winery, 103 E Virginia St, 2-5PM (Free)

🪩 Celebrate May With a Dance Party With DJ Art at District 121
A free, family-friendly DJ dance party on the District 121 stage - crowd-favorite hits, room to move, all ages welcome.
District 121, 6731 Alma Rd, 7-9PM (Free)

🎤 Missing 3 at Harvest at The Masonic
A crowd-engaging trio spun out of the band Moving Colors, playing a wide range from John Mayer and Stevie Ray to the Beatles and the Black Keys.
Harvest at The Masonic Lounge, 215 N Kentucky St, 7:30-11PM (Free)

🎸 Live on the Lawn: The Party Crowd at TUPPS
A Sunday-evening set on the TUPPS outdoor stage to close out Memorial Day weekend - dance-floor covers and a holiday-weekend crowd.
TUPPS Outdoor Stage & Lawn, 721 Anderson St, 6-9PM (Free)

A compact but seriously well-equipped neighborhood park just north of downtown, recently refreshed with an inclusive playground, musical play features, and multi-age climbing structures. Add outdoor fitness equipment, a basketball court, BBQ grills, and a pavilion, and you've got a quick-hit spot that punches well above its one acre.

📍 1108 N Morris Street, McKinney, TX 75069 | Open 5:30AM-11PM | Free

Fri: ☀️ Warm and mostly sunny, high 88°F
Sat: 🌤️ Partly cloudy and warm, high 85°F
Sun: ⛅ A touch cooler, high 81°F

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