NASA employees use protective glasses to view a partial solar eclipse from the rooftop at NASA Headquarters on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Washington, DC. NASA | Connie Moore.
April 4, 2024
While many North Texans may opt to stick close to home for the big eclipse on Monday, avoiding traffic jams and possible inclement weather, others will brave the forecast and crowded roads to share the experience with a few hundred others. Here are a few watch parties taking place at local parks, universities and green spaces that could be worth venturing out for. See links for details. We'll add events as we learn about them.
ADDISON
Addison Circle Park. Free.
ARLINGTON
Levitt Pavilion. Free.
River Legacy Nature Center. $8.
University of Texas at Arlington Planetarium. Free.
CEDAR HILL
Valley Ridge Park. Free.
DALLAS
Dallas Arboretum - SOLD OUT
Dallas College. All seven DCCCD campuses are hosting eclipse parties, including in downtown Dallas at Founder's Plaza.
Dallas Zoo. Regular admission.
Harold Simmons Park. Free. Please register on event page.
Klyde Warren Park. Free.
University of Texas at Dallas. Free.
Texas Discovery Gardens. Regular admission.
DENTON
University of North Texas. UNT will host three watch parties. Frisco, Denton and Discovery Park. Free.
ENNIS
Wilt Ranch Prairie Eclipse Day. $20.
FARMERSVILLE
Indigo Hills Prairie and Wildflower Preserve. Campsites $20/night for two guests.
FORT WORTH
Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Admission plus $3 for solar glasses.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Admission.
Fort Worth Nature Center. Eclipse Paddle ($20 with paid admission) and Solar Scoping (admission).
Fort Worth Zoo. Admission.
Tandy Hills Natural Area. Event is free but donations to Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area welcome.
Tarrant County College. TCC will host eclipse watch parties on all five campuses. Free.
GARLAND
Downtown Garland Square. Free.
LEWISVILLE
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Center. SOLD OUT.
MCKINNEY
Heard Museum - SOLD OUT
NORTH TEXAS
Local State Parks - Regular admission.
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JULIE THIBODEAUX
Julie Thibodeaux is the Editor for Green Source DFW. Previously, she worked as an editor and writer at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
