McKinney, Texas is excited to have you!
Just 30 miles north of Dallas, McKinney offers visitors the perfect getaway destination in Texas, with our tree-lined streets, historic downtown, comfortable pace and tight-knit, creative community.
McKinney’s Culture & Recreation
McKinney’s culture and recreation scene is as unique as the rest of the community. We offer a rich combination of family-fun events, a vibrant arts scene, parks and open spaces and a historic past living seamlessly with a vibrant future. City events and programs present a broad spectrum of cultural and recreational opportunities that enrich the quality of life for residents and visitors.
Inspiring. Durable. Adaptable. Sustainable.
The Cultural District offers residents and visitors shopping, dining and arts with a variety of independently-owned shops and restaurants; with festivals such as McKinney Oktoberfest, Arts in Bloom and the Fourth of July Hometown Parade; and with the preservation of historic features that influence economic vitality.
McKinney Performing Arts Center
o McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is a multi-purpose facility available for your special event or meeting. With a variety of rooms for rent at a flexible cost, it’s sure to make your next event historic.
o The theater in the historic Collin County Courthouse seats 427 for live entertainment including off-Broadway, comedy, theater and concerts.
o MPAC is in the center of the historic district with a variety of restaurants and boutique shops that make it the perfect destination that is unique by nature!
Parks
McKinney is known for its beautiful green rolling hills!
The City of McKinney
Parks and Recreation Department publishes an activity guide two times
a year, and the Apex Centre publishes a guide three times a year. In the
guides, you will find class and activity listings, registration dates and
additional registration information.