McKinney Events & Things to Do
Art in the Park at District 121
at District 121
✨ Come celebrate McKinney’s artistic spirit with us at Art in the Park at District 121!
Summer Camp - Legs Legs Legs
at Heard Natural Science Museum Wildlife Sanctuary
Discover the fascinating world of invertebrates!
Trinity Falls Trail Day 5k
at THE LODGE AT TRINITY FALLS
Join us on June 7 for the Trinity Falls Trail Day 5k! Enjoy a scenic race, family-friendly activities, food trucks, and more, all while supporting local nonprofits.
Heard Summer Nature Camp: Ology Odyssey
at Heard Natural Science Museum Wildlife Sanctuary
All about science and nature!
Heard Summer Nature Camp: Marvelous Mammals
at Heard Natural Science Museum Wildlife Sanctuary
All about mammals!
Bug-a-thon
at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
Bug-a-thon, a family-friendly event promises an evening filled with exploration, discovery, and fun activities for all. There will also be a mothing event after dark, where participants can view and identify various nocturnal species up close and more!
Heard Summer Nature Camp: Nature Art Camp
at Heard Natural Science Museum Wildlife Sanctuary
Combining nature and art!
Heard Summer Nature Camp: Legs Legs Legs
at Heard Natural Science Museum Wildlife Sanctuary
Learn about the world of invertebrates!
Magical Moth Night
at Heard Natural Science Museum Wildlife Sanctuary
Celebrate National Moth Week with us!
Heard Summer Nature Camp: Keeper Camp
at Heard Natural Science Museum Wildlife Sanctuary
Learn about how we care for our animal ambassadors!
Halloween At The Heard
at Heard Natural Science Museum Wildlife Sanctuary
Experience Collin County’s premier family-friendly Halloween event at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
The Cell Phone Connection to the Natural World
at Heard Natural Science Museum Wildlife Sanctuary
This ongoing exhibit explores not only the natural earth elements that go into modern phones but also explores communication over the last century.
Bugs LIVE
at Heard Natural Science Museum Wildlife Sanctuary
Encounter giant, lifelike creatures such as colossal beetles, towering spiders, and magnificent butterflies, each demonstrating the intricate adaptations that make them so essential to our planet's health.

Guided Trails
at Heard Natural Science Museum Wildlife Sanctuary
Trained guides lead your group through the ecology, geology, flora and fauna of the Heard Sanctuary.