Community Calendar

Beginning the week of September 16 through December 9, preschoolers will have the opportunity to explore all that the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas has to offer. During each weekly program, we’ll meet one of the Heard’s live animal ambassadors and take a nature hike to explore different habitats from wetlands and forests to prairie and ponds. We’ll also prowl through museum exhibits, participate in hands-on science activities, sing songs, listen to stories, and play nature themed games! We’ll talk about our responsibility to nature and what we can do to help the plants and animals around us.
Pre-registration is required. Registration closes September 3. Non-members $240; Members $216 per semester (Per semester: 24 hour program/12 weeks).

Beginning the week of September 16 through December 9, preschoolers will have the opportunity to explore all that the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas has to offer. During each weekly program, we’ll meet one of the Heard’s live animal ambassadors and take a nature hike to explore different habitats from wetlands and forests to prairie and ponds. We’ll also prowl through museum exhibits, participate in hands-on science activities, sing songs, listen to stories, and play nature themed games! We’ll talk about our responsibility to nature and what we can do to help the plants and animals around us.
Pre-registration is required. Registration closes September 3. Non-members $240; Members $216 per semester (Per semester: 24 hour program/12 weeks).

Beginning the week of September 16 through December 9, preschoolers will have the opportunity to explore all that the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas has to offer. During each weekly program, we’ll meet one of the Heard’s live animal ambassadors and take a nature hike to explore different habitats from wetlands and forests to prairie and ponds. We’ll also prowl through museum exhibits, participate in hands-on science activities, sing songs, listen to stories, and play nature themed games! We’ll talk about our responsibility to nature and what we can do to help the plants and animals around us.
Pre-registration is required. Registration closes September 3. Non-members $240; Members $216 per semester (Per semester: 24 hour program/12 weeks).

Beginning the week of September 16 through December 9, preschoolers will have the opportunity to explore all that the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas has to offer. During each weekly program, we’ll meet one of the Heard’s live animal ambassadors and take a nature hike to explore different habitats from wetlands and forests to prairie and ponds. We’ll also prowl through museum exhibits, participate in hands-on science activities, sing songs, listen to stories, and play nature themed games! We’ll talk about our responsibility to nature and what we can do to help the plants and animals around us.
Pre-registration is required. Registration closes September 3. Non-members $240; Members $216 per semester (Per semester: 24 hour program/12 weeks).

🌳🎉 It’s Almost BASH Time in Commerce! 🎉🌳
The Bois d'Arc Bash is set for Friday, September 26 through Saturday, September 27.

Since 1986, Commerce has proudly hosted the Bois d’Arc Bash every 4th weekend in September, and this year marks our 39th BASH — it’s going to be totally bodacious! 😎
Why the celebration? We honor the tough and unique Bois d’Arc tree (aka Osage orange, hedge apple, or horse apple tree), and we invite YOU to join us in the Bois d’Arc Capital of Texas for an unforgettable weekend of fun!
✨ Here’s what’s in store:
🎶 Live entertainment on the big stage
🍔 Food & drink vendors
🛍️ 100+ shopping booths & displays (Saturday)
⛳ Golf Tournament – (Date TBD)
🎈 Parade – Saturday morning
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities all weekend!
📅 Mark your calendar!
🆓 Entry is FREE – no gate charge!
🐶 Pets are welcome! (Just keep them leashed and well-behaved, per city ordinance. Aggressive pets will be asked to leave.)
Presented by the Commerce Chamber of Commerce and our amazing sponsors 💛

📞 Want to be a vendor or need more info?
📍 Commerce Chamber of Commerce
1114 Main St. | PO Box 290 | Commerce, TX 75429
📧 courtney@commerce-chamber.com
📞 903-886-3950 | 📠 903-886-8012

🎉🚗 Bash Parade – Be Part of the Fun! 🎶🎈

The Bois d’Arc Bash Parade is right around the corner, and we want YOU to join in! 🌟 Whether you’re a business, organization, or just love to show your community spirit, this is your chance to be part of one of the most exciting events of the year!

📩 To sign up, simply DM us or email the Chamber to get the form and secure your spot.

Let’s make this parade bigger, brighter, and better than ever! 🙌✨

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 family-friendly movie on the Heard’s outdoor amphitheater stage, photo ops, and more. This event sells out each year and tickets are limited.