McKinney, Texas -- McKinney Main Street invites the community to visit the world-famous Grandma Stand in Downtown McKinney this November. The pop-up experience offers the free wisdom, empathy, and listening ear that you can only get from a loving grandparent, and encourages meaningful moments of connection that support overall well-being.

The Grandma Stand will be open for visitors to stop by and connect on the following dates:

• Friday, Nov. 14 | 1–3 p.m. | Downtown Square
• Saturday, Nov. 15 | 1–3 p.m. | Downtown Square
• Saturday, Nov. 22 | 10 a.m. to noon | Chestnut Square Farmers Market
• Saturday, Nov. 22 | 1–3 p.m. | Downtown Square

As the holiday season approaches, McKinney Main Street hopes this simple experience will bring people together and remind everyone that taking time to listen and care for one another makes a difference.

For more information, visit McKinneyMainStreet.com or follow @DowntownMcKinney on social media.

History of the Grandma Stand

The Grandma Stand began in 2012 when creator Mike Matthews set up a small street-corner booth in New York City to connect his 95-year-old grandmother, Eileen Matthews, with passersby through friendly, face-to-face video chats. After Eileen passed away in 2018 at age 102, Matthews revived the idea with a bright purple pop-up stand, Eileen’s favorite color, now hosted by a rotating group of “grandmas” from around the country. Each Grandma Stand pop-up offers free wisdom and empathy to anyone who stops to chat, reminding people that a simple conversation can brighten a day.