The City of McKinney encourages residents to plant trees with its annual Share the Shade event in celebration of Texas Arbor Day. Share the Shade will take place rain or shine on the east lawn of the McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St.

Residents can share the shade by receiving one of 100 Lacebark Elm or Red Oak trees given away on a first-come, first-served basis at the event. Trees are limited to one per household. A valid driver’s license or identification with a McKinney address is required.