About Halloween at the Heard
Experience Collin County’s premier family-friendly Halloween event at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary.
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.
Members-Only Pre-Sale
September 7-21
Heard members save $1 per ticket during the Members-Only Pre-Sale.
Tickets will be available to the public beginning September 22 while supplies last.
Special Halloween tickets are required for all guests, including Heard Museum Members.
Adults: $15
Children (ages 3 – 12): $10
Children (ages 2 and under): Free
Special Halloween tickets are required for all guests, including Heard Museum Members
Special Halloween tickets are required for all guests, including Heard Museum Members
October 14
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.
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.
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.
Special Halloween at the Heard tickets are required for all guests, including Heard Museum Members.
This includes persons that arrive with current Halloween at the Heard ticket holders.
A special Heard Members-Only Pre-sale is offered (with discounts) before tickets are made available to the public. See dates above.
Onsite parking is limited; however, a complimentary shuttle will be provided from Sloan Creek Intermediate School to the Heard Museum. Check to see if parking is available in the main lot before proceeding to shuttle service.
Please allow extra time in case you need to ride the shuttle.
Sloan Creek Intermediate School
440 Country Club Road, Fairview, Texas 75069
Shuttle Hours
5:30 P.M. – 10 P.M.
Please do not park in the bus drive-through lane. Parking is available in a large lot behind the school and in front of the school.
Special Halloween at the Heard tickets are required for all guests, including Heard Museum Members.
This includes persons that arrive with current Halloween at the Heard ticket holders.
Sorry, because this is a limited engagement fundraising event, there are no refunds.
Please be prepared to show your tickets when you arrive at the door. They can be displayed on your phone or tablet. Alternatively, you’re welcome to print them to show to our staff.
If you did not receive your confirmation email with tickets, please check your spam and junk folders in your email. Then, if they are not there, please contact sjennings@heardmuseum.org
You may wish to bring cash or a credit card in case you would like to purchase tasty food from food vendors or items in the Heard Nature Store. Please note that a portion of all food sales benefits the Heard (as well as all sales in the Nature Store).
Many activities are outdoors. Dress appropriately and wear appropriate shoes. Bring a flashlight and wear bug spray!
Please bring a water-resistant blanket and/or stadium chairs for amphitheater or grassy seating areas. Depending on the weather prior to the event, waterproof seating may be preferred.
If you would like to check out reviews of the movie we’ll be showing (Luca), here is more information.
Help us keep our sanctuary clean and pick up your trash. Recycle water bottles, cans and other recyclable items in the blue bins or inside the museum.
Volunteer opportunities may be available for individuals and organizations. Contact our volunteer coordinator for more information.
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