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The 2024 total solar eclipse is expected to draw thousands of people to the Dallas-Fort Worth area for prime viewing spots. This rare celestial event will occur on April 8th, and several eclipse viewing parties are already planned. Check back to this list for additional information as more events are announced. Please refer to individual websites for schedule changes and other updates. Go see DFW For further events.
North America's Great Solar Eclipse at the Perot Museum
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science has partnered with the Carnegie Institution for Science to offer a fun and safe day of solar eclipse viewing. The event will feature more than 20 of his astronomers, STEM activities, games, live music, and more. We will provide you with Eclipse glasses. Guests can explore the museum's exhibits, purchase food from food trucks, or bring a picnic.
April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Perot Museum of Natural Science, 2201 N. Field St., Dallas. Adults $25, youth $15. Tickets go on sale December 15th. perotmuseum.org/events/great-north-american-eclipse.
Total Solar Eclipse, Frisco Park Party
free Register online for this free watch party at Frisco Commons Park. There will be live music, food, hands-on activities and more.
April 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Grove at Frisco Commons, 8300 McKinney Road, Frisco. eventbright.com.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Solar eclipse and space science activities will be held at the museum. The Noble Planetarium show is included in your admission price. Purchase your ticket and Eclipse safety glasses in advance. Tickets are expected to go on sale in the coming weeks. Please visit our website for more information.
April 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth. Tickets and pricing information coming soon. fwmuseum.org/calendar/total-solar-eclipse.
dallas arboretum
Former NASA astronaut Alvin Drew will be one of the special guests at this solar eclipse experience hosted by the Dallas Arboretum with partners including International Space Station National Laboratory, Big Kid Science, and the University of North Texas. . You can add eclipse viewing glasses and a commemorative poster to your ticket order.
April 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas. $22 for ages 13-64, $18 for ages 65 and older, and $13 for ages 2-12. Parking fees range from $11 to $15. dallasarboretum.org/event/2024-solar-eclipse.
solar eclipse over ennis
free The viewing party in historic downtown Ennis will feature live music, food trucks, and children's activities. The pre-party will be held on April 6th and 7th. Camping is also possible. Prices vary.
April 8 in downtown Ennis from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission. eclipseoverennis.com/view-areas.
Totality Dallas at Samuel Farm
This family-friendly solar eclipse party is held at Samuel Farm, a 609-acre park operated by the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department. Overnight camping will be offered, and a pre-party is scheduled for April 7th. Tickets will go on sale in March.
April 6-8 at Samuel Farms, 100 U.S. Highway 80, Mesquite. Tickets go on sale March 11th at 11am. Price not yet determined. ticketsignup.io/ticketevent/TotalityDallas.
Pinhole Camera Workshop at Oak Cliff Cultural Center
free Before your big event, register for a free pinhole camera workshop with Dallas photographer and design artist Nitasia Johnson.
April 6 from 2-4 p.m. at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center, 223 Jefferson, Dallas. free. occc.dallasculture.org/3516-2.
Observing the solar eclipse at Bath House Cultural Center
free Observe solar phenomena from the shores of White Rock Lake.Solar glass activities start from 10am
April 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bathhouse Cultural Center, 521 E. Lowther, Dallas. free. occc.dallasculture.org/3516-2.
total solar eclipse park
free Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and enjoy in-park activities including live music, food trucks, yoga, and solar eclipse viewing.
April 8, start time TBA, Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle, Addison. free. Visitaddison.com/tourism.
Lunch and beer garden watch party at Stoneleigh
Enjoy a three-course wine-paired lunch served on the poolside patio. Sample beers from local breweries while observing solar phenomena using complimentary solar eyewear. Lunch and beer tastings start at $65 (beers are $5) or beer garden only starts at $35.
April 8th, lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and beer garden will be from noon to 4 p.m. at Le Méridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh, 2927 Maple Ave., Dallas. facebook.com/thestoneleigh/events.
Total solar eclipse at Frontiers of Flight Museum
free A family-friendly viewing party at the Museum of Flight at Love Field Airport will feature games, the science of space activities, food trucks, concessions and more.
It will be held April 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Frontier Aviation Museum, 6911 Lemon Ave., Dallas. Free, online registration. flightmuseum.com.
Great North American Eclipse at Klyde Warren Park
free The Deck Park event in downtown Dallas features many family-friendly activities, including eclipse insights from a panel of astronomers from the Carnegie Institution for Science, an interactive tech track from the Perot Museum, and free eclipse viewing glasses. There will be live music by the Central Standard Band on the outdoor stage.
April 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Klyde Warren Park on the Woodall Rogers Freeway in Dallas. free. kleidewallenpark.org.
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