A Dickens of a Christmas
The folks at McKinney Main Street, a nonprofit group that supports McKinney’s historic downtown, are sure it’s going to snow this weekend. The 26th annual Dickens of a Christmas is set to reflect a winter wonderland, with artificial snow blowing off rooftops.
And like its predecessors, it’s packing plenty of holiday cheer. The Victorian-style Christmas celebration will feature strolling carolers in period clothing, lots of food (kettle corn; fudge; cinnamon-roasted nuts; cheesecake on a stick; turkey legs; barbecue; and Mediterranean, Italian and Mexican fare), live music, children’s activities (puppet shows, pony rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, face painting) and free family photography (donations are welcome). Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. On and around McKinney’s historic downtown square, about one mile east of U.S. Highway 75 on Louisiana. Tree-lighting tonight at 6 at Mitchell Park, 300 W. Louisiana. 972-547-2661. www.dowtownmckinney.com. Free admission.
Nancy Churnin