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McKinney’s event is for ages 2–12, with a separate 3 p.m. session for participants with special needs. Admission is $12 for members and $16 for nonmembers.
Cody Esparza
October 1, 20261 min read
Illustration of orange pumpkins floating in pool water. Illustration: Jake Team Editorial.
McKinney’s Apex Centre will hold its Pumpkin Dunk on Saturday, Oct. 24, with three regular entry times and a separate hour for participants with special needs.
The city’s 2026 holiday schedule lists sessions at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., followed by the special-needs session at 3 p.m. The activity is for children ages 2–12. Admission is $12 for Apex members and $16 for nonmembers.
Apex Centre is at 3003 Alma Road in Gabe Nesbitt Community Park. Families can follow the Pumpkin Dunk registration link on the city’s holiday-activities page to check available sessions and registration requirements before making plans.
Sources: City of McKinney 2026 holiday activities; Apex Centre activity guide and location.
Cody Esparza
Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.
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