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Holiday at the Heard in the Heart of Nature

The nonprofit Heard Museum of Natural History will present Holiday at the Heard, a half-mile nature trail illuminated with holiday lights and décor for a festive, family-friendly experience in the heart of nature, from 6 to 9 p.m., December 7 and 18. Other attractions include  live music, hot cocoa, snacks and after-hours rides on the carousel, mini-train and Gorilla Trek. The event will have a “holidays in paradise” theme with a tropical twist, so guests are encouraged to wear their favorite beach shirt and escape to an oasis filled with fun and festive activities.

The trail will be adorned to complement the natural beauty of the woods, prairie and wetlands. Along the trail, guests will encounter the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit, featuring life-size animatronic dinosaurs that roar and move. Proceeds will support the Heard Museum’s mission to inspire children and adults to discover, enjoy, experience, and restore our priceless environment.

The tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children and seniors, which includes admission to the museum and the Holiday at the Heard attraction. Location: 1 Nature Pl., McKinney. For more information, visit HeardMuseum.org/holidays-at-the-heard/#holidays.

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