Uncover the charm of Downtown McKinney as it transforms into a festive winter wonderland. Experience a vibrant scene of local art, unique holiday shopping, delicious eats, live performances, and fun activities for all ages.
On Sunday afternoon, November 17, 2024, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Adler & Hearne will be performing at Harmony House Concerts. YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!! The last time they performed here we had the concert on the back deck, but it was a crisp October day then. November is usually a bit nippy, so just count on an indoor show. They sound as good in either environment.
Volunteers needed: Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Greeters meet and greet people from all over the world while giving out information about the refuge and wildlife.
Come see us Wednesday, Oct. 30 for your Halloween popcorn with an added treat! Dark chocolate M&M’s added to your popcorn (if you wish). Come by and enjoy our Halloween treat for still $1/bag!
The Creative Arts Center in Bonham currently has a Spooky and Mysterious art show on display until the end of October. The public is welcome to come and visit anytime the center is open. Free admission. Tuesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to noon. The next call for artwork is for the November show with the theme of Earth, Wind, Fire and Water as well as Artist Choice. Artwork for the November show is due Oct. 31.
Halloween is right around the corner, and we are excited to welcome trick-or-treaters downtown on Saturday, October 26 for Halloween on the Square from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. After trick-or-treating, we invite everyone to follow the signs to the Boo Bash After Party located at 122 W. 3rd for family fun and our costume contest! We will be giving out three awards to kids based on your popular vote!
The Sherman Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will perform a concert on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in Kidd-Key Auditorium, 400 Elm Street, Sherman, Texas.
Josefa de Ayala (Spanish-born Portuguese, c. 1630–1684), Still Life, c. 1680. Oil on canvas, 25 1/4 x 39 1/2 in. (64 x 100.3 cm). Meadows Museum, SMU, Dallas. Museum purchase with funds from The Meadows Foundation, MM.2023.03. photo by Robert LaPrelle. Ayala was a seminal figure in Iberian Baroque art who achieved recognition and numerous commissions during her lifetime, and was one of the few independent, documented women artists from the period.
Texas law requires all children under the age of 8 or shorter than 4 feet, 9 inches, to be in a car seat when riding in a passenger vehicle. Failure to properly restrain a child can result in a ticket of up to $250. In 2023, 47 children younger than 8 years old were killed in Texas traffic crashes, and 320 were seriously injured.
Texas Bats 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 26. Texas is home to several bat species. They live here year-round, not just during Halloween. Meet with Bois d’Arc Master Naturalist Christine Miller at the Lakeside Pavilion. Learn about our incredible Texas bats and their importance to the ecosystem. Bonham State Park will also host a "Spooky Hike" Saturday night! The standard $4.00 per person for teens and adults will apply (children 12 and under are free). Texas State Park passes are always accepted.
You are invited to Harmony House Concerts on Sunday, October 27, '24, 3:00-5:00 pm, so you too can experience Shanna's humor, candor, and enthusiasm about life, brought to you through her storytelling and songwriting talents. Be ready for some belly-laughs and contemplative music!
Willow Wild Cemetery will be celebrating Great Days of Service and hosting its Annual Meeting on October 26. Starting around 9:00 a.m., volunteers can begin to assemble at the cemetery. This year, in addition to the usual cleaning of graves and trash removal, we are starting a new tradition of decorating the cemetery for fall! Those who would like may adorn their families’ resting places with Thanksgiving-themed flowers and other memorabilia.
Seeking volunteers to spend a day in the country at Shilo Cemetery clearing out weeds and fallen tree branches, sawing sprouts from numerous tree stumps, and cutting up a fallen tree.
Just 25 minutes from downtown Dallas lies the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, a hidden gem that is revolutionizing water treatment through innovative conservation practices. Spanning almost 2,000 acres, this remarkable facility combines beauty with utility, serving as both a vibrant habitat for wildlife and an essential water treatment system for over one million residents in the Dallas area.
On Thursday, October 24, popular YA author E. Lockhart will visit the Sherman Public Library and Sherman ISD for AuthorFest! This exciting annual event has now moved to October, and the library and school district are thrilled to be welcoming Ms. Lockhart, whose suspense-filled young adult novels like We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud are best-sellers.
The Uptown Drifters will be closing out Creative Arts Center's fall concert series on October 24 with their special brand of Texas Swing. There is something real cool about Texas Swing and The Uptown Drifters will absolutely blow the roof off.
Theater For Hope brings a classic Louisa May Alcott story, Little Women, to life on stage this December 19, 20, 21 at Hope on Houston. Auditions for Little Women, play adaptation by Marisha Chamberlain, will be held October 22 and 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Hope on Houston 901 E. Houston Street in Sherman, Texas.
This fall, the Kimbell Art Museum will celebrate the opening of the special exhibition Dutch Art in a Global Age: Masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston with events including an inaugural panel discussion, happy hours, and more. Other events and programs include public films, workshops and discussions, free public tours, and activities specially planned for children and families, active military and veteran families, students and faculty from area colleges and universities, and the entire community.
Saturday, October 19 - Mesopotamia, The Rise of the Cities - After an absence of 50 years, and in a context of postwar reconstruction, the return of archaeologists to the major sites of Iraq is ushering in a new era in the archaeology of Mesopotamia. The technical resources and new approaches available to this generation of researchers enable them to shed new light on the emergence and development of the first cities, while at the same time working to preserve the region's heritage.
Come for a day of learning and fun at the 3rd annual 'Fall Into Gardening' event on October 19 hosted by the Denton County Master Gardener Association, Beulah Acres and Upper Trinity! The event includes a keynote speech from CBS 11 Meteorologist Jeff Ray! Donate 3 non-perishable food items to enter to win a gardening prize!
Join your friends Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in downtown McKinney for a celebration of Dia de los Muertos in Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park as we honor our loved ones who came before us with a cultural offering of music, dance, art and food.
Dallas Fan Festival 2024 is this fall’s premier pop culture celebration, offering the ultimate playground for fans of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming. Highlights include celebrity photo ops and meet-and-greets, opportunities to interact with legendary comic book creators, a one-of-a-kind shopping experience and family-friendly fandom and cosplay fun!
Relay For Life of Fannin County stands as the sole Relay event in the North Texas region following the nationwide pandemic. We warmly invite you to join us in saving lives by supporting the American Cancer Society in the fight against cancer. Achieving this goal is only possible with the backing of partners like you.
Just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month, Ida y Vuelta Flamenco is causing a frenzy this September and October with a wide array of events – from performances and paella-and-beer gatherings to the launch of the inaugural Texas Flamenco Festival – across Texas, including McKinney, Plano, San Antonio and Dallas. photos courtesy of Flamenco Fever