This calendar contains a wide variety of events across the DFW Metroplex for all ages and interests. We hope you will use it as your central hub for planning your stay in DFW if you have travelled to view the Total Solar Eclipse or if you are a resident seeking to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.


While the majority of the events are scheduled during the weekend before the Total Eclipse, others are programmed in the months leading up to the April 8, 2024 celestial event. Learn more about the Total Eclipse DFW here.


Event options include learning opportunities to help you and your family understand what happens during the Total Solar Eclipse, how to prepare and most importantly, how to protect your eyes during the lead up to and the aftermath of the period of totality.


Other events include music, arts, sports, celebrations, museums, businesses, food, local entertainment, tours and many others.


Total Eclipse DFW invited groups with events to upload the information to our site as a service to the community. We take no responsibility for the events, organizations/entities or any representations they have made. We provided the calendar only and are not liable for users’ experience with these organizations or events. By using the calendar on this website, you take full responsibility for your own dealings with the event organizers and posters.


With this understanding in place, we suggest you check back regularly to see additional events that have been posted. We expect the calendar to be updated more frequently by the community as the Total Solar Eclipse nears!

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden – Dallas, Texas

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden 8525 Garland Road, Dallas

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden - Dallas, Texas We are thrilled to announce the most celestial event of the decade, the Great American Eclipse, taking place at the Dallas Arboretum on April 8, 2024! This extraordinary event will feature a Total Solar Eclipse, where the moon will completely obscure the sun for nearly 4.5 minutes, […]

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Total Eclipse of the Heard – McKinney, Texas

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Nature Place, McKinney, TX, United States

Total Eclipse of the Heard - McKinney, Texas Turn around, bright eyes! Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. On April 8th, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible from our location, and we’re planning an incredible event to celebrate this rare cosmic event. Join us […]

$5 – $25

Viewing Party at Angelita Vineyard & Winery – Corsicana, Texas

Angelita Vineyard & Winery 254 Shady Creek Lane, Corsicana, TX, United States

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Angelita Vineyard & Winery - Corsicana, Texas Event Schedule 9:00 AM | Parking Opens 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Lunch Available 11:30 AM | Live Music with Sandy Bates begins 12:22 PM | Partial Eclipse begins 1:35 to 1:50 PM | Bars temporarily closed so everyone can experience the […]

$50 – $100

2024 Solar Eclipse Watch Party – Dallas, Texas

AT&T Discovery District 308 S Akard St, Dallas, TX, United States

2024 Solar Eclipse Watch Party - Dallas, Texas Join us at the AT&T Discovery District, your gateway to the cosmos, for an out-of-this-world experience! We’re thrilled to host a 2024 Solar Eclipse Watch Party, an event that promises to be as exciting as it is educational. The first 4,000 guests will receive complimentary, high-quality solar […]

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Eclipse in the Garden – Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth Botanic Garden 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX, United States

Eclipse in the Garden - Fort Worth, Texas Save the date! Mark your calendars and prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime experience! The Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History invite you to witness the awe-inspiring total solar eclipse on April 8! Immerse yourself in nature as the moon dances across the sun, creating […]

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The Perot Museum of Nature and Science – Eclipse Viewing – Dallas, Texas

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas, TX, United States

The Perot Museum of Nature and Science-Eclipse Viewing - Dallas, Texas Activities Join more than 20 astronomers and fellow astronomy enthusiasts for this awe-inspiring event. Enjoy a live DJ and band, hands-on STEM activities, food trucks, games and more! Guests will also have full access to explore throughout the Museum. Food and Beverage Food and […]

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Total Eclipse Viewing Party at Scarbrough Haven! – Emory, Texas

Scarbrough Haven 2769 County Road 3160, Emory, TX, United States

Total Eclipse Viewing Party at Scarbrough Haven! - Emory, Texas On April 8, 2024, experience the awe-inspiring solar eclipse at our prime viewing site, located almost in the center of the direct path of totality. Our 20+ acres of fields surrounding the Aurora at Scarbrough Haven offer an unmatched space for witnessing this extraordinary event. […]

$100

Kaufman Sol Fest 2024 – Kaufman, Texas

595 Terrell Hwy 595 Terrell Highway, Kaufman, TX, United States

Kaufman Sol Fest 2024 - Kaufman, Texas You're Invited! Get ready for an unforgettable celestial experience right here in Kaufman, TX! As we gather to witness the mesmerizing solar eclipse, we're rolling out the red carpet for a full day of fun, food, and festivities. Prepare to be mesmerized as nature unveils one of its […]

Free

Cooper Texas Eclipse Watch Party

Cooper Square 60 NW 1st Street, Cooper

Join in on the fun as we watch The Great North American Eclipse of 2024 on the Square of Cooper, TX. Monday, April 8th on the Downtown Square of Cooper, TX 10am-5pm – Under the Big White Tent Food, Music, Fun & Solar Eclipse Viewing Sulphur Springs was voted one of the top 5 cities […]

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Solar Eclipse Observation at the Fort Worth Zoo – Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth Zoo 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, TX, United States

Solar Eclipse observation at the Fort Worth Zoo - Fort Worth, Texas Howl the animals react to “extraordinary darkness?” The Fort Worth Zoo is in the path of totality of the solar eclipse on April 8, and we are excited to use this opportunity to partner with a research team to observe what, if any, effect […]

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Eclipse Over Ennis: Downtown Watch Party – Ennis, Texas

Downtown Ennis Tx 108 W. Knox St., Ennis

Eclipse Over Ennis: Downtown Watch Party - Ennis, Texas Experience a once in a lifetime phenomenon in the beautiful setting of Downtown Ennis. Enjoy live music, food trucks, kids activities, and 4 minutes and 23 seconds of totality! Pre-Party on Saturday/Sunday.

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Experience The Celestial Wonder In The Heart Of Garland! – Garland, Texas

Downtown Garland Square 150 N 6th St, Garland, TX, United States

Experience The Celestial Wonder In The Heart Of Garland! - Garland, Texas Join us in Downtown Garland Square beginning at 11 a.m. for a presentation from Garland ISD Planetarium Director Charlie Ruiz, activities, games, and of course, the eclipse! For lunch, grab a $10 lunch from one of the participating eateries on the Square and enjoy free live music by […]

Free