The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse is going to be totality awesome in Dallas! Located in the path of totality, DFW is one going to be of the best places to see the eclipse on April 8th. The city is going all out with viewing parties, workshops, and more celestial celebrations! Outside Dallas, you can find festivals, campouts, and more happening across Texas. Explore all the eclipse events below and get ready for some moon magic!

Updated April 2024


 

THE 2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE

On April 8th, 2024, the moon will pass between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the sun. It can be viewed all over North America, and Dallas will be located directly within the path of totality! The partial eclipse will last from 12:23pm to 3:02pm, reaching totality from 1:40pm to 1:44pm. This will be the last time Dallas is in the path of totality until 2317!

Safety tip: be sure to wear protective viewing glasses! Looking directly into the sun can damage your eyes, and it’s especially dangerous during the eclipse. Many events around town will have them for free, or you can purchase them online!

 

FIND AN ECLIPSE EVENT NEAR YOU

Turtle Creek Park Conservancy


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Turtle Creek Park

See the eclipse from the beautiful Turtle Creek Park, Uptown Dallas’ nature haven! Hosted by Turtle Creek Conservancy, the nonprofit organization that cares for Turtle Creek Park, the event will include food trucks, a DJ, and free viewing glasses for the eclipse. (Pictured)

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from 12:30pm to 2pm

Price: Free

Neighborhood: Turtle Creek

 

AT&T PAC Total Eclipse of the Arts

Join the AT&T Performing Arts Center at Sammons Park for an amazing day of arts and science! Located in the largest urban arts district in the nation, the party will include performances from local artists like the Revelers Hall Band and Corina Grove.

Date & time: Monday, April 8th, 11:30am

Price: Free

Neighborhood: Arts District

 

AT&T Discovery District

Head to this happening part of Downtown Dallas for eclipse and skyline views! The Discovery District's free party will have themed eats from Cowboy Chow and Exchange Hall, complimentary glasses for the first 4,000 attendees, and an educational panel featuring speakers from NASA.

Date & time: Monday, April 8th starting at 10am

Price: Free

Neighborhood: Downtown

 

Big D Eclipse at Dallas College

The astronomy department at Dallas College has arranged seven viewing spots around town for the eclipse! Open to both students and the community, the viewing spots will have free glasses available. Can’t get enough eclipse? They’re doing the same for the Annular Eclipse in October!

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from noon to 3pm

Price: Free

Neighborhood: Multiple

 

Crown Block

This may be one of the craziest eclipse views in town! Crown Block, located at the top of Reunion Tower, has stunning 360 views of the city from 400 feet up. For the eclipse, they're hosting a special lunch with elevated dishes like filet mignon, branzino, cavatelli pasta, caesar salad, and Sam Houston chocolate pie! 

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from noon to 2pm

Price: $100+ per person

Neighborhood: Downtown

 

Dallas Arboretum

See the eclipse from one of the most beautiful places in Dallas! The Arboretum will have activities all day long, brought by dozens of experts like National Solar Observatory, James Webb Space Telescope, retired astronaut Alvin Drew, and more.

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from 9am to 5pm

Price: Included with admission

Neighborhood: White Rock

 

Dallas Paddle

See the eclipse from a paddleboard in the middle of beautiful White Rock Lake! This organized group paddle is one of the most unique eclipse viewing events in town and will provide a paddleboard and solar eclipse viewing glasses. 

Date & time: Monday, April 8th at 1pm

Price: $55

Neighborhood: White Rock

 

Downtown Dallas Solar Stroll

All weekend long, Downtown will be having amazing family-friendly activities for the eclipse! The weekend kicks off with a Solar Stroll, where kids can collect treats from dozens of local businesses. Plus, Main Street Garden will have face painting, photo ops, a pop-up market, and more.

Date & time: Saturday, April 6th from noon to 3pm

Price: Free

Neighborhood: Downtown

 

Downtown Dallas Solar Eclipse Watch Party

The weekend of Downtown fun continues at Main Street Garden! You’ll see the eclipse over the skyline, plus enjoy tons of fun activities, photo ops, interactive art, food truck eats, and sips from Henry’s Majestic. Complimentary eclipse glasses will be available!

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from 10am to 2pm

Price: Free

Neighborhood: Downtown

 

Frontiers of Flight Museum

Located near Love Field, the Frontiers of Flight Museum has unobstructed views of the sky, making it the perfect place to watch the eclipse. You can also start the festivities early on April 7th at their Sun-Day Party!

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from 10am to 4pm

Price: Free

Neighborhood: Love Field

 

Griggs Park

Join Uptown Dallas, Inc. at the beloved Griggs Park for beautiful sky (and skyline) views! Bring your blanket or lawn chair, and come hungry – they’ll have local food trucks for sips and bites.

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from noon to 3pm

Price: Free

Neighborhood: Uptown

 

Hotel Swexan

Book a stay at the swanky Hotel Swexan for the eclipse! Guests can enjoy complimentary eclipse glasses, food and drink specials, space-themed movies, and a guided meditation and sound bath. The best viewing spot will be from the 20th floor!

Date & time: April 8th

Price: Varies

Neighborhood: Harwood District

 

Klyde Warren Park

Celebrate this celestial event in the heart of the city! Enjoy delicious eats from the park food trucks, an astronomy panel discussion, live music, and an interactive technology truck. Viewing glasses will be provided.

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from 11am to 3pm

Price: Free

Neighborhood: Uptown

 

Oak Cliff Cultural Center

Learn all about solar eclipses at Oak Cliff Cultural Center’s free workshops! The classes will teach all about how to safely view the eclipse, via a Pinhole Camera Workshop and a Solar Glasses Workshop. After Monday’s workshop, stick around to watch the magic happen!

Date & time: Saturday, April 6th from 2pm to 4pm and Monday, April 8th from 10am to 12pm

Price: Free

Neighborhood: Oak Cliff

 

Perot Museum

One of the best places to learn about the universe, the Perot Museum is going all out for the rare event! The museum will feature astronomy experts to chat with, STEM activities, themed sips and bites, live music, and more.

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from 10am to 3pm

Price: Varies

Neighborhood: Victory Park

 

Sundown at Granada Eclipse Gala

Watch the sun go down and back at Sundown at Granada! The black and white themed party will be an upscale rooftop celebration, with amazing views of the sky. Enjoy apps, sips, live music from a Beatles cover band, custom Guinness Pint Printing, and more! Your ticket includes glasses and a goodie bag, and all proceeds benefit the Austin Street Center.

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from noon to 3:30pm

Price: $99 to $150

Neighborhood: Lower Greenville

 

The Factory

Celebrate the eclipse with a concert! Cinematic rock band Starset will be playing an unforgettable multimedia show that combines music, video, and AR to tell a unique story.

Date & time: Monday, April 8th at 8pm

Price: $29.95 online, $35 at door

Neighborhood: Deep Ellum

 

The Stoneleigh

Take the ultimate lunar lunch break at this stunning upscale hotel! Enjoy a three-course lunch under the eclipse, with dishes like Solar Glow Salad, Atlantic Salmon or Ribeye Cap Roulade, and Moon Chocolate Pie. Plus, enjoy wine pairings with your meal. They’ll also have a beer garden with local brews, if you want to stay after lunch, or would rather just come by for drinks!

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from 11:30am to 4pm

Price: $35 to $65

Neighborhood: Uptown

 

Union

Join this cute coffee shop for a Celestial Social! The Union lawn will have live music, photo ops, giveaways, goodie bags, and more. Plus, enjoy half-off Cosmic Lavender Lemonades from the coffee shop, snacks from Hamburger Mary’s, and sweets from Moon Child Bakery.

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from 11am to 2:30pm

Price: Free

Neighborhood: Oak Lawn

 

Virgin Hotel

Soak up the sun (or lack of it) at the Virgin Hotel’s rooftop pool club! They’ll be celebrating all day long with live entertainment, food and drink specials, and stunning views of the big moment. General admission is first come first serve, daybed and cabana reservations are available and come with free viewing glasses!

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from 11am to 5pm

Price: $20 for general admission, $150 for daybed, $350 for cabana

Neighborhood: Design District

 

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Truck Yard Eclipse


Addison Total Eclipse of the Park

Camp out all day long for the eclipse at Addison Square Park! Bring your friendly, family, blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers to hang out in the park and view the eclipse. Plus, enjoy live music, food truck eats, yoga, and more. 

Date & time: April 8th, all day long

Price: Free

Neighborhood: Addison

 

Hachie Eclipse of the Heart Celebration at Railyard Park

Waxahatchie is celebrating all weekend long! The party kicks off on April 6th with their Here Comes The Sun party, featuring a Beatles tribute band. The party continues on April 7th for a laser light show set to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, and come back on Sunday for the main event, the viewing party!

Date & time: Varies

Price: Free

Neighborhood: Waxahatchie

 

Historic Downtown Grapevine

This charming town is full of ways to see the eclipse! Watch for free on the Nash Farm Lawn with educational games and crafts, take a morning train ride on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, or get tickets to their VIP party to watch in style. VIP tickets are 21+ and include access to Peace Plaza, a $60 food and drink credit at Harvest Hall. Multiple bars and restaurants on Main Street will have specials, too!

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from 11am to 3pm

Price: Varies, train tickets $25 per person, VIP party $275

Neighborhood: Grapevine

 

Riders Field Total Eclipse of the Ballpark

Sports meets space at this eclipse viewing party! Hang out on the field, meet and greet with the Frisco RoughRiders, and enjoy live music at the best ballpark in the ‘burbs. Your ticket includes free viewing glasses and a ticket to an opening week game!

Date & time: Monday, April 8th at 11am

Price: $10

Neighborhood: Frisco

 

Truck Yard

Head over to any of Truck Yard's locations in DFW to celebrate the celestial spectacle of a lifetime! Enjoy themed drinks like cosmic cocktails, great food, eclipse glasses and merch (while supplies last) and good vibes. (Pictured)

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from 11am to close.

Price: Free

Neighborhood: Fort Worth, Lower Greenville, & The Colony

 

Totality Dallas at Samuell Farm

From mountain biking to nature photography hikes, this will be a fun-filled weekend outdoors! Camping passes are available for 2-days, during which you’ll enjoy activities, eats, drinks, and more. 

Date & time: April 6th though 8th, all day

Price: Varies

Neighborhood: Mesquite

 

Totality Over Texas at John Carl Pogue Planetarium

View the eclipse from the planetarium for the ultimate experience! You’ll get all the deets on eclipses, from safety tips to how they happen. Multiple timeslots are available in English and Spanish and include a free pair of viewing glasses!

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from 10am to 2pm

Price: $5

Neighborhood: Grand Prairie

 

FORT WORTH
 

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

For gorgeous views of foliage and the sky, head to the Eclipse in the Garden! This stunning garden party will feature games like eclipse bingo, educational talks, and more. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to relax while you wait for the big moment!

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from 10am to 3pm

Price: $6 for children, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors

Neighborhood: Fort Worth

 

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

What better place to view the eclipse than a science museum?! The museum lawn will have family-friendly activities, talks from science experts, live music from the Navy Band Southeast Brass Quintet, and more. Eclipse glasses are available for $3.

Date & time: Monday, April 8th from 10am to 3pm

Price: $12 ages 3 to 11, $16 for adults, $14 for seniors

Neighborhood: Fort Worth

 

MORE EVENTS IN TEXAS

Texas Eclipse Festival

 

Texas Eclipse Festival

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Texas Eclipse Festival takes place during the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, directly located in the path of totality. The festival runs from April 5th through the 9th on Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, Texas, the heart of beautiful Texas Hill Country. It’s designed to totally immerse you in the eclipse, featuring themed pop-ups, vibey music to groove to, interactive artwork, educational workshops…the list goes on! Learn more about the festival. (Pictured)

 

Fredericksburg

Sip wine while you watch the celestial event of a lifetime! Fredericksburg will be booming with pop-ups, specials, and several dedicated viewing areas. It's home to some of the most beautiful skies in the state, so you know you'll have a great view!

 

A Pearl of An Eclipse Music Festival

Camp out all weekend long with great music and good vibes! This laid-back hippie-themed festival will feature RV camping spots, campfire jams, games, and more. The event takes place at Oakdale RV Park and Resort in Glen Rose.

 

Eclipse Over Ennis

Ennis will have some of the longest totality in the state, at 4 minutes and 23 seconds! Their downtown watch party will feature eats and drinks, music from disco band Le Freak, speakers, and more!


 

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