Habitat for Humanity

MCDC works to improve McKinney for all residents. Over the years we have supported Habitat for Humanity efforts in McKinney in a variety of ways. Grants have been awarded for the purchase of land to build homes and the creation of the Youth United home th...Read on...

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival Featuring the Killis Melton Ice Cream Crank-Off

MCDC helps fund Chestnut Square's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival featuring the Killis Melton Ice Cream Crank-Off competition. This delightfully delicious event showcases talented and creative community members of North Texas. Pre-registered "cranke...Read on...

Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

The McKinney Community Development Corporation supports enhancement of the natural beauty of McKinney by funding many of the city's parks and recreation projects. MCDC has funded the acquisition and development of land for community parks and helped fund ...Read on...

Chestnut Square Historic Village

Residents and visitors flock to Chestnut Square to experience life in McKinney as it was in the late 1800s and early 1900s. With funding support from the McKinney Community Development Corporation, several historic homes, Dixie's general store, a schoolro...Read on...

McKinney Performing Arts Center

The Historic Collin County Courthouse, originally built in 1875 and completely remodeled in 1927, was vacated in 1979 upon completion of the new Collin County Courthouse. The Historic Courthouse is now the centerpiece of the Downtown McKinney Commercial H...Read on...

Chestnut Square: Farm Fresh Craft Cuisine - June 11

 A variety of vendors and local chefs partner to create a one of a kind experience! Visit each station and meet those behind the incredible array of small plate offerings! Enjoy delicious foo, beautiful ambiance, great music and a lively auction....

Chestnut Square: Ice Cream Crank-off - July 4

Join us for for family fun, food, entertainment, and plenty of delicious homemade ice cream. The Heritage Village at Chestnut Square will be filled with activities such as a train display, magician, balloon artist, face painter, ice cream crankers, and mo...

Collin County History Museum Then & Now Exhibit: Thursdays - Saturdays

McKinney Then & Now gives glimpses of life in old McKinney. Historic photos, artifacts, and set designs of historic buildings help tell the stories of the people, places, and events that helped shape McKinney.Visitors to the exhibit use an iPad to sca...

Farmers Market: Wednesdays - 3-6 PM and Saturdays - 8 AM to Noon

Consistently ranked as one of the top farmers markets in Texas, the McKinney Farmers Market hosts a variety of vendors offering local, grass fed beef and free range chicken, eggs and farm fresh produce. 

You’ll also find specialty items ...

Monarchs of McKinney: Unveiling in April

The City of McKinney is proud to support the monarch butterfly and other pollinators. Our mission is to provide information promoting the creation of habitats to increase the monarch population during migration through the McKinney area.  

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