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The Nov. 4–8 event has free admission, daily shopping hours and mahjong sessions on Thursday and Friday.
Cody Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
October 21, 20261 min read
Avara will turn McKinney’s Bingham Estate into a temporary holiday shop Nov. 4–8, giving shoppers five days to browse the apparel brand’s seasonal collection in person.
The pop-up is at 800 S. Chestnut St. Admission is free, according to Visit McKinney.
Hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4; 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 5–7; and noon–5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. All times are Central Standard Time.
The event also includes free mahjong open-play sessions hosted by Bam Bird Boutique on Thursday and Friday. Sessions run 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 5–7 p.m.; the organizer provides reservation links.
Check Avara’s event page for the latest schedule and activity reservations. The Visit McKinney listing confirms the venue and five-day dates.
Cody Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.
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