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5 Fun Things to Do in McKinney This Weekend!

Curated by your local Macaroni KID Publisher

October 12, 2022

It is finally mid-October and the weather is starting to feel a lot like Fall! Check out a few highlights below and find more amazing local events on McKinney Macaroni Kid! Don't forget to become a Macaroni KID McKinney insider HERE so that you will never miss out on local events! 

Here are our TOP 5 things to do this weekend in McKinney.

1. Enjoy the cooler weather with an outdoor concert in Fairview.

Fairview Town Center (@ 75 & Stacy Rd) is hosting live music every Friday night through October 29th. The concert starts at 7pm. This is a FREE event! Very family-friendly.

2. Enjoy the shops and sights at Trade Days.

A McKinney classic! F: 9am-4pm / S/S: 9am-5pm. FREE to attend. Parking is $5 unless you attend on Friday. TONS of vendors, food, shopping. Pro tip: Bring cash and a stroller!

3. Stroll the Farmers Market - my favorite place to stroll on Saturday mornings!

From 8AM-12PM @ Chestnut Square in quaint Downtown McKinney. FREE. 75+ vendors! Great to enjoy the morning outdoors. Something for everyone in the family. Strollers & pups welcome!

4. Have a grape stomping, music playing, food & wine sampling day!

The McKinney Wine & Music Festival is at Towne Lake right off of 75 / Central Expressway. FREE to attend, but you must buy a ticket to enjoy food & wine. Family friendly!

5. Channel your best Fall self at a Pumpkin Patch.
Head to 5G Farms Pumpkin Patch, located 5 minutes North of 380 and Lake Forest. Mazes, bounce house, feed goats & turkeys! Pumpkins galore. Very cute photo opps! Vendors to shop as well. Open daily, some days are FREE. Check their Facebook page for the latest.




Macaroni KID McKinney is your best source for family-friendly fun in McKinney and the surrounding area. Be sure to check the CALENDAR for a complete list of local events - guaranteed to entertain, educate, and exhaust your kids & family.

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Your Local Publisher, 
Shauna B