Home for the Holidays: A McKinney Christmas

McKinney's Thanksgiving weekend tradition fills the historic downtown square with live Christmas music, Santa and holiday characters, a Ferris wheel, kids' activities and more than 180 locally owned shops and restaurants open for Small Business Saturday. The weekend opens with the Community Tree Lighting, when a real Christmas tree is lit in the heart of downtown. It is meant for families and visitors of every age. When: Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026. Community Tree Lighting is Friday at 6:15 p.m. Daily hours are posted on the organizer's page. Where: Historic Downtown McKinney, 111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, TX 75069. A free shuttle runs Friday and Saturday from First McKinney Baptist Church, 1615 W. Louisiana St. Cost: Free admission all three days; select rides and attractions cost extra. Information: https://downtownmckinney.com/events/home-for-the-holidays Organizer: McKinney Main Street, 972-547-2660. Contact: [email protected]