Arts in Bloom

Experience a can't-miss arts and live music festival April 11–13 in the heart of Downtown McKinney. The streets of Historic Downtown McKinney will come alive during the Arts in Bloom celebration April 11-13 with fascinating sights and sounds featuring fine artists, musicians, Texas wineries, and food vendors.

2025 festival hours:
Friday, April 11, 5–10pm
Saturday, April 12, 11am–10pm
Sunday, April 13, noon–5pm

Admission to Arts in Bloom is free; guests can also enjoy the following:
- Local Artist Village featuring 120 juried artists
- Art demonstrations
- Live musical entertainment with street performances
- Wine Pavilion area featuring 14 Texas wineries – Wine Tasting Preorder Special
- Craft beer
- Mocktails
- Tasty eats
-Unique dining and shopping set in a beautiful setting of restored, turn-of-the-century buildings that now feature cafes, bars, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants.
- $5 petting zoo

KidsCreate Station:
The KidsCreate Station is a hands-on interactive area for children where they can learn about art processes and create their own one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Choose your creation station craft. Your kit includes everything you need to make your project fabulous!
- $7 McKinney Rocks
- $9 Paint Like Picasso
- $12 Painted Shirt
- $14 Art Journal
- $22 Springtime Birdhouse

Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.