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Night Hiking in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Night Hikes

Image by Kathy Carter

Overview

Heard After Dark

Explore the thrilling sights, smells, and sounds of night with Heard Trail Guides.

If you have ever been on a hike and the sun set before you finished, you know that experiencing a trail at night can be a completely different experience from hiking during the day. Landmarks change, as can your sense of direction. Even if you’ve hiked a trail several times, it can feel completely unfamiliar.

Large beautiful tree at night

Image by Kathy Carter

Seasonal Night Hikes

During our Night Hikes, attendees are encouraged to sharpen their senses to be able to spot signs of animal life and learn more about the inhabitants of the Heard.

 

*Please note that the reciprocal admission agreement (click here for guidelines) that the Heard has with Perot Museum, Fort Worth Museum of Nature & Science and ASTC Passport Program participants does not apply to education programs or special events.

Register

Register via event page(s) linked below.

Price

Member Rate: $12

Non-Member Rate: $14

(Attendees age 3 or older)

Additional Information

Pre-registration is required for all night hikes.

Register via event page(s) linked below.

 

All Night Hikes depart from the Main Building.

Closed toed shoes, long pants, and bug spray are recommended.

 

Participants will be outdoors for at least an hour. 

 

You may bring a flashlight; however, it must have a red lens (or red film covering the lense) on it to protect your night vision (and the night vision of guests around you) while looking for nocturnal animals! Head lamps are not permitted.

Children ages 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Hikes are at least an hour long and include varied terrain and may not be suitable for children under 5 years.

 

Admission for toddlers and infants 2 years and under is free, but they must be in a carrier or backpack. Strollers are prohibited.

Please note that all Night Hike and Owl Prowl Night Hike ticket purchases are non-refundable

If you are unable to complete the registration process online, tickets may be purchased at the admissions desk of the museum prior to the event, while supplies last.

For additional information email education@heardmuseum.org or call 972.562.5566 x241.

Upcoming Events

Halloween Night Hike

October 30, 2024 7:30 pm See Details

Full Moon Hike

November 15, 2024 7:00 pm See Details

Frog Night Hike

April 26, 2025 7:00 pm See Details

Moonwalk Night Hike

Come and experience February’s full moon with us! First we’ll spend some time inside discovering features of the moon that you can see with your own eyes and with binoculars. We may even get a few pointers on some easy to spot constellations too. Then we’ll go out on a night hike that will include some time to practice spotting what we’ve learned.

Pre-registration required. 

Registration

SOLD OUT

Schedule

February 24, 6 p.m.

Price

Members: $18

Non-members: $20

Ages 3 years through adult

Additional Information

Pre-registration required.

Registration coming soon!

Closed toed shoes, long pants, and bug spray are recommended.

 

Participants will be outdoors for at least an hour. 

 

You may bring a flashlight; however, it must have a red lens (or red film covering the lense) on it to protect your night vision (and the night vision of guests around you) while looking for nocturnal animals! Head lamps are not permitted.

Children ages 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Hikes are at least an hour long and include varied terrain and may not be suitable for children under 5 years.

 

Admission for toddlers and infants 2 years and under is free, but they must be in a carrier or backpack. Strollers are prohibited.

Please note that all Night Hike and Owl Prowl Night Hike ticket purchases are non-refundable

If you are unable to complete the registration process online, tickets may be purchased at the admissions desk of the museum prior to the event, while supplies last.

For additional information email education@heardmuseum.org or call 972.562.5566 x241.

  • Have your own binoculars? Bring them.
  • Don’t have binoculars? We have some you can borrow.
  • Is this suitable for children? Children are welcome if they can walk for an hour for the night hike and sit through and participate in the inside learning portion.
  • What if the moon is covered with clouds that night? We’ll still do the inside learning portion and go on the night hike; it just may mean we don’t get in any outside practice.
  • What if it rains? If the weather is not suitable for a night hike (heavy rain or thunder and lightning), then we will reschedule the event. However, it may not be rescheduled on a full moon. Registrants will have the option of coming to the rescheduled date or being issued a refund.

Upcoming Events

Owl Prowl Night Hike

March 22, 2025 6:30 pm See Details

Owl Prowl Night Hike

Learn about our native owls! Join us for a night with special owl guests, fun owl facts, and a walk on our trails to see if we can spot some outstanding owls. The first hour will be a presentation in Laughlin Hall and the second hour the night exploration. Pre-registration is required. 

Registration

Schedule

March 26, 6:30 p.m.

Price

Members: $18

Non-members: $20

Ages 3 years through adult

Additional Information

Pre-registration required.

Registration coming soon!

Closed toed shoes, long pants, and bug spray are recommended.

 

Participants will be outdoors for at least an hour. 

 

You may bring a flashlight; however, it must have a red lens (or red film covering the lense) on it to protect your night vision (and the night vision of guests around you) while looking for nocturnal animals! Head lamps are not permitted.

Children ages 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Hikes are at least an hour long and include varied terrain and may not be suitable for children under 5 years.

 

Admission for toddlers and infants 2 years and under is free, but they must be in a carrier or backpack. Strollers are prohibited.

Please note that all Night Hike and Owl Prowl Night Hike ticket purchases are non-refundable

If you are unable to complete the registration process online, tickets may be purchased at the admissions desk of the museum prior to the event, while supplies last.

For additional information email education@heardmuseum.org or call 972.562.5566 x241.

Upcoming Events

Owl Prowl Night Hike

March 22, 2025 6:30 pm See Details