Heard Members-Only Presale
September 9-30
Available to Public
Tickets will be available to the public, while supplies last, beginning September 30.
If tickets sell out, no additional tickets will be sold at the door. Special Halloween tickets are required for all guests, including Heard Museum Members
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Experience Collin County’s premier family-friendly Halloween event at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas.
Experience Collin County’s premier family-friendly Halloween event at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas.
Join us for a special evening of discovery during the 2026 City Nature Challenge! In partnership with the Trinity River Audubon Center and FIFA, the Heard will be hosting a Moth Night event. Using gentle light features, we will attract and document nocturnal insects while contributing observations to iNaturalist as part of this global bioblitz—come help us showcase the incredible biodiversity of North Texas and welcome visitors to our local nature scene!
Arrive on time to hear a special moth talk and helpful iNat tips from Trinity River Audubon Center.
Memberships will be available for purchase at the Pre-sale. They are also available online before the event through our Membership page. The presale event is an exclusive benefit for current Heard Museum members only. As a result, guests may not be admitted.
The 35th Annual Spring Native Plant Sale fundraiser at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will feature a huge selection of native plants, hard-to-find herbs and well-adapted plants.
For over 30 years, veteran and novice gardeners alike have anticipated this rare opportunity to purchase some of the best plants for North Central Texas gardens and to obtain many rare plants. The Heard’s plant sale will also feature a selection of native milkweed plants.