Community Calendar

Experience a new event for adults, ages 21+, at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Fright at the Museum! It’s set to take place on the day before our annual, always sold-out, family-friendly “Halloween at the Heard” event. This is your chance to enjoy Heard Halloween fun with a grown-up twist. Guests will enjoy the cult classic, Shaun of the Dead (“A romantic comedy. With zombies.”), in the Heard’s amphitheater under the stars, a mini trick-or-treat trail (along our Dinosaurs Live trail) before the movie, a haunted forest (available after the movie), a costume contest (details online), and more! Food will also be available for purchase. Each event ticket includes (2) two complimentary refreshing beverages, including a selection from Tupps Beer, wine, soda, or water. Tickets are limited so be sure to reserve yours now.

$39 per person (ages 21+ only). Heard Members save $5 per ticket!
Costume Contest Tickets: $5/person or donation from Animal Care Wishlist (Fright at the Museum Ticket purchase required to participate)
10/17/2025 6-10pm
https://www.heardmuseum.org/fright-at-the-museum/

Entertainment and door prize sponsorships available! Beneficiary groups help fill the gaps for those in need in our community, help us support a great cause!

Fossil Day Celebration: October 18, 2025, 9 am - 3 pm

We're looking forward to another fun time at the river when we have Fossil Day in October.

This is a come and go event! Starting around 9:00 am, come join us to see what fossils come from the North Sulphur River and talk to the pros.

Dallas Paleontological Society will have members here to help ID what you have found in the past or that day. It's a come and go event, so be prepared to take a journey into the river and look for fossils.

Bring cash for lunch from Big D's food vendor or bring your own snacks. Don't forget to pack extra water and bring something to carry your finds in. Port-a-potties will be available.

Special thanks to Mick Tune and the Dallas Paleontological Society for all their expertise and involvement in this celebration of National Fossil Day.

The new location is on FM904 on the southwest corner of FM904/North Sulphur River. Watch for signs.

GPS coordinates are listed in the event on Facebook and on the website. https://www.cocladonia.org/LadoniaFossilDay

Vendors
Food Trucks
Kid Activities- Pumpkin Painting Contest
Food Drive

The Legends and Title Sponsors: DOCS ROOFING & TANNERS GARAGE DOOR
Get Ready to Go BIG at FunFest 2025!
🎉 Royse City Chamber FunFest 2025 – Saturday, October 18th! 🎉
FunFest is back and bigger than ever—at a brand-new location!
📍 This year, the festival grounds will be alive with excitement at 1400 FM 1777, Royse City, TX 75189—right next to Ouida Baley Middle School, Davis Elementary, and Glenda Arnold Early Childhood Learning Center.
🚗 Parking will be available at Baley, Davis, and Arnold schools, with shuttles running from Downtown to the Festival.
✨ Why the new location?
Due to all the incredible growth and construction happening downtown, we’re making way for exciting revitalization projects—including the brand-new City Hall! With downtown buzzing with construction and Highway 66 serving as a vital alternate route for I-30, keeping the area clear is a must for safety. We know you’ll miss our downtown spot, but get ready—this year is going to be unforgettable at our temporary home behind Bulldog Stadium!
🌟 FunFest 2025 Highlights:
🎈 KidZone – bounce houses, plus crafting stations, games, and activities for the littles
🌀 Adventure Alley – excitement around every corner
🎨 Krafty Kids – creativity unleashed
🐾 The Bark Yard – pet-friendly fun, adoptions, and the return of Cow Patty Bingo 🐄🎲
🪑 Community Musical Chairs Challenge – who’s walking away with bragging rights this year?
🛍️ Shopping
🤼 Royse City Rumbles & Revelry – EPW Ephesians Pro Wrestling brings high-flying, nonstop action
⭐ Stars of Honor – sponsored by Royse City Emergency Hospital. Create a wooden star in honor of a Veteran, Active Military member, First Responder, or Fallen Hero you love
🍲 Royse City Chili Cookoff – y’all asked to bring it back, and we said OK! 🌶️ Limited spaces available, so register fast if you want to prove your chili is the best. Who’s up for the challenge? (Word is…the prize is gonna be spicy!)
🛍️ Vintage Village Thrifting Market – Calling all collectors and treasure hunters—this is your spot for gently used gems and unique finds.
🎶 Live Music – tunes to keep the festival energy high
🎤 Kid Stage – featuring performances by local dance, drill, gymnastics, and music groups
🍔 Delicious Food Vendors – savor the flavors from local favorites and food trucks
✨ And of course, general fun & revelry all day long!
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 12:00pm - 6:00pm (opening ceremonies at 11:30am)
📍 Location: 1400 FM 1777, Royse City, TX 75189
Yes, FunFest looks a little different this year—but trust us, we’re bringing even MORE fun to our new location. Bring your family, friends, and even your pups for a day you won’t forget at FunFest 2025!
This is a Rain or Shine event. No Rain Date. No Refunds issued after September 6, 2025 if you choose to not participate.
https://www.eventeny.com/events/funfest2025-22686/
or the Chamber Website: https://www.roysecitychamber.com/

Our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year! Presented by our Title Sponsor Platinum Chevrolet Cadillac benefitting the Teachers and Students of Caddo Mills ISD through the CMISD Education Foundation! Funds raised here go directly back to the teachers and students of Caddo Mills ISD in the form of teacher/classroom grants! Last year we awarded $110,000 in grants and since 2012 we have awarded $698,000 total in classroom grants!! We are looking forward to another wonderful year! Our success is Thanks to all our generous supporters, donors and sponsors! Click the link to learn more about this year's event and to purchase tickets.

We’re so excited to announce our first-ever movie night in the park! Join us for a magical evening under the stars as we watch Halloweentown 🧙‍♀️🪄
• Crockett Park
• Saturday, October 18th
• Concessions open at 6 PM
• Movie starts at 7 PM
• Free Entry!
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and your family and friends for a night of community, laughter, and a little Halloween magic 🎃💫
We’ll have candy, popcorn, and drinks available — all concession proceeds will go toward our Honey Grove Beautification committee park project!

Follow a self-guided tour around Willow Wild Cemetery (1220 W. 7th St.) in Bonham, TX, or join a guided walking tour at 10:30 a.m. as you explore the history made or witnessed by those buried at Willow Wild. From military veterans to missionaries and more, see how we all make history in our own ways. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. In the event of bad weather, this program will be held on November 8th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site is leading this program. Contact us at (903) 583-5558 or email Margo.McCutcheon@thc.texas.gov with any questions. The Friends of Sam Rayburn have sponsored this program.

The Family Campout will offer groups an evening of fantastic discovery after hours! Our programs include team-building activities, the opportunity to experience Texas wildlife, s’mores, and more. Experience what it’s like to be a member of the Heard’s nightlife. And enjoy a night that your group will never forget! Spots are limited, so be sure to get your tickets now. Reservations required.
This program is available to families with kids recommended ages 5 through 17. Each attending group must have at least 1 adult per 4 children to provide supervision.

$24 per child (ages 5-17); $29 per adult (ages 18+)

September 27, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.; October 11, 2025 | 6 p.m.; November 21, 2025 | 5 p.m.; December 6, 2025 | 5 p.m.

Holidays at the Heard brings the beauty of the holiday season into nature. Bundle up your family, get out of the house, and experience the most unique family-friendly holiday event in North Texas. Holiday lights and décor will accentuate a lovely half-mile Heard nature trail. Your family will be enchanted by this nighttime hike through the woods. Also, you’ll get a glimpse of the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit along the trail. In keeping with the Heard’s role as a nature preserve, this light display is designed to enhance, rather than overpower, the sanctuary’s natural beauty. Enjoy live music in our amphitheater (12/12: Cheap Fast and Easy, 12/13-14: The Coppertones), a visit with Santa, and more!
Adults $17, Seniors & Children ages 3-12 $14, Children ages 2 & under free. Heard members $5.
December 12,13 & 14, 2025, 6–9pm