Halloween at the Heard features a safe environment to experience the joy of trick-or-treating along the eerie Dinosaurs Live! Live-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs trail. Families will enjoy an evening full of fun activities, including a presentation of a movie on the Heard's outdoor amphitheater stage.

The museum will close early at 3 p.m. to the public on the day of the event to prepare for Halloween at the Heard. The museum will not reopen until the special event begins at 6 p.m.

Tentative Schedule

6 P.M. - 8 P.M.
-- Enjoy Round 1 of Dinosaur Trail of Treats
-- Jogging strollers are recommended; no wheelchairs or walkers.
-- Please enter the Dinosaur Trail of Treats to the right of the amphitheater.
-- Before or after the movie, stop at each of the animatronic dinosaurs.
-- The trick-or-treat trail closes during the movie and then reopens after the movie. Please respect our volunteers and do not attempt to enter the trail during the movie.
-- Take a photo in your costume with the photo op T-Rex.
-- Explore the museum. You might even have a chance to meet a Heard Animal Ambassador.
-- Visit our “Ghost Town.”
-- Play games and participate in activities.
-- Find a spot to enjoy the outdoor movie.
-- Guests are welcome to sit in the grassy area at the top of the amphitheater.
-- Please use seating space only for seating. Move toward the center of the amphitheater so that all guests may have a seat while practicing social distancing between groups.
-- Delicious food will be available for purchase while supplies last.

Please note that, for safety reasons, the Dinosaur Trail of Treats and Ghost Town are closed from 7-9 p.m. Please respect our volunteers and do not attempt to enter these areas during this time.

8 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

-- Watch a family-friendly movie, Luca, in the outdoor amphitheater.
-- Delicious food will be available for purchase while supplies last.
-- Little ones will enjoy exploring the museum at this time. Be sure to check out the exhibits! The indoor exhibits will close at the end of the movie.
-- Enjoy Round 2 on the Dinosaur Trail of Treats. Take your flashlights!
-- Visit our “Ghost Town.”
-- The trail is located about halfway through the Dinosaur Trail of Treats.
-- Geared toward older elementary-age children.
-- Continue to enjoy concessions.
-- The last shuttle will run at 10 p.m.

Help us keep our nature preserve clean and pick up your trash. Recycle water bottles, cans, and other recyclable items in the blue bins or inside the museum.

Date: October 14, 2023.

Time:
6 P.M. – 10 P.M.
Note: Heard Museum is closed from 3 P.M. – 6 P.M. on October 14 to prepare for the event.

Venue:
Heard Museum Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
1 Nature Pl
McKinney, TX 75069

Price
Special Halloween tickets are required for all guests, including Heard Museum Members

Additional Information
No refunds.
Bring a printed or digital copy of your ticket.

For more details https://www.heardmuseum.org/halloween-at-the-heard/.