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Thanks & Giving (All Ages)

Thanks & Giving (All Ages) In-Person

The Thanks & Giving event will be a family friendly, come-and-go event! Activities will include:

  • Turkey & Giving crafts
  • Thankful Wall 
  • Turkey Scavenger Hunt

November 1-30: The John & Judy Gay Library will be hosting a Food Drive in partnership with the McKinney Food Pantry. During the month of November, the library is asking patrons to donate the following Shelf-stable food items:

  • Instant mashed potatoes
  • Gravy (packets)
  • Canned pumpkin
  • Canned yams
  • Stuffing

You can drop-off these items anytime during the month of November or bring them during our Thanks & Giving event.

Location:
John and Judy Gay Library
Date:
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Audience:
  All Ages

Please select ticket quantity based on number of participants.

Registration is required. There are 735 seats available.

What to Expect:

Program is come-and-go. Attendees can arrive anytime between 10 a.m. -12 p.m. to participate in crafts and activities. All crafts and activities are at your own pace!

Registrations for Special Events are used to measure program interest and to follow up about program details. You do not need to bring your registration to the program.

By attending this event, you consent your voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in promotional materials whether known or hereafter devised, and you release the City of McKinney assignees and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature. Please do not attend this event if you do not wish to be subject to the foregoing.