Venues & Things to Do in
Melissa
Event spaces, museums, golf, fitness, bowling, and family entertainment in Melissa, Texas.
Major Venues & Attractions
The anchor venues of Melissa — researched and verified with official links.
Sports Complex
The Z-Plex (Ford Sports Village)
The city's Ford Sports Village at The Z-Plex, a sports complex with baseball, softball, and tennis fields that host regional tournaments.
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Event & Performance Venues (1)
- Melissa Community Center ↗ city-run community center for events and programs
Wedding & Event Venues (1)
- The Melissa Barn at HD Ranch ↗ rustic barn wedding venue at 1235 CR 278, up to 150
Museums & Attractions (1)
- Melissa Heritage Museum local history museum
Other Recreation (1)
- D-BAT Melissa baseball and softball training academy
Family Fun & Games (1)
- 7th Day Gaming video-game lounge
Directory researched & verified by East Texas Online, 2026-07-06.
Venues Near Melissa
More spots within about 10 miles, in neighboring East Texas towns — worth the short drive.
Country Club
Hurricane Creek Country Club
A member-owned country club established in 1968 with an 18-hole championship golf course, a clubhouse restaurant, tennis courts, a pool, and event spaces for weddings and private parties.
in Anna · ~2.6 mi away · Official site ↗
Equestrian Center
Heritage Hill Equestrian Center
A 50-acre equestrian center offering trail rides, Western and English riding lessons, boarding, and a summer horse camp, operating since 1981.
in Princeton · ~4.7 mi away · Official site ↗
Performing Arts Center · capacity 427
McKinney Performing Arts Center
A 427-seat theater in the historic 1875 Collin County Courthouse on the downtown square, hosting theater, comedy, and concerts.
in McKinney · ~5.1 mi away · Official site ↗
Nature Museum
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
A 289-acre nature museum and wildlife sanctuary with indoor exhibits, gardens, and more than five miles of trails, operating since 1967.
in McKinney · ~5.1 mi away · Official site ↗
Wedding & Event Venues (14)
- The Springs Event Venue ↗ in Anna · ~2.6 mi · wedding venue at 2600 Hitching Post Trl, up to 320
- River Road Venue ↗ in Anna · ~2.6 mi · wedding and reception venue at 5511 CR 424
- Longhorn Hill Ranch & Party Barn ↗ in Anna · ~2.6 mi · cedar party barn on 100 acres at 8685 FM 1827
- The Cinnamon Barn in Princeton · ~4.7 mi · barn wedding venue on 9 acres at 3663 FM 3364, up to 300
- The Penrose House ↗ in Princeton · ~4.7 mi · luxury estate wedding venue on 5 acres at 3780 FM 3364
- Longhorn 2020 Event Center ↗ in Princeton · ~4.7 mi · 10,125 sq ft rustic barn event center at 3670 FM 982, up to 400
- Willow Pond Venue ↗ in Princeton · ~4.7 mi · outdoor event venue in Princeton
- Magnolia Creek Ranch in Princeton · ~4.7 mi · ranch wedding venue on 12 acres at 3370 CR 494, up to 130
- Gather On The Square ↗ in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · downtown venue on the Square with original wood floors and exposed brick, up to 175
- The Augustus ↗ in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · downtown event venue with full-service catering at 350 E Louisiana St
- The Grand Hotel & Ballroom ↗ in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · historic downtown hotel with a wedding ballroom at 114 W Louisiana St
- The Station McKinney in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · downtown wedding and event venue at 109 E Lamar St
- The Chestnut Hall in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · 4,000-sq-ft event venue at 103 S Chestnut St
- Wayback Barn ↗ in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · hilltop barn event venue at 3964 County Rd 168
Museums & Attractions (2)
- Chestnut Square Historic Village ↗ in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · heritage village of historic homes, a chapel, and a schoolhouse
- Historic Downtown McKinney Square in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · historic downtown square with shops, galleries, and restaurants
Movie Theaters (1)
- Cinemark in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · multiplex cinema
Family Fun & Games (4)
- Urban Air Adventure Park in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · trampoline and adventure park
- The Horse's Axe in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · axe-throwing venue
- Play Street Museum in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · children's play museum
- Panda Playhouse in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · kids' indoor playground
Golf & Country Clubs (4)
- TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · PGA Tour golf club, host of the AT&T Byron Nelson
- Stonebridge Ranch Country Club in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · private country club
- Eldorado Country Club in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · private country club
- Westridge Golf Course in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · public golf course
Bowling & Skating (1)
- The Roller Room in Princeton · ~4.7 mi · roller skating rink
Other Recreation (4)
- Reeves Family Farm in Princeton · ~4.7 mi · seasonal family farm with a fall festival and pumpkin patch
- Dr Pepper StarCenter in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · public ice rink
- The Picklr in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · indoor pickleball club
- Frozen Ropes in McKinney · ~5.1 mi · baseball training facility
Nearby venues are drawn from neighboring towns within 10 miles of Melissa.
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