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A high-energy Halloween dance class is available for a fee of $5 for members and $7 for non-members.
Cody Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
October 27, 20261 min read
The City of McKinney is hosting a Halloween-themed dance event described as a high-energy class. Participants are invited to engage in a dance session with a witch theme.
The event is priced at $5 for members and $7 for non-members. The City of McKinney reported the details on October 27, 2026.
No further information regarding the specific date, time, or location of the class was provided in the source material.
Cody Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.
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