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!
Solar Eclipse Watch Party/Camping - Ennis, Texas Join us for a monumental Solar Eclipse Watch Party on Monday, April 8, 2024, hosted by the Ennis Chamber of Commerce. This unforgettable event takes place in Ennis, Texas, at the KJT #35 on 1216 S. Paris St. Come and secure your spot, with options ranging from a […]
Celestial Sunday - Terrell, Texas Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 7th...the day before the Total Solar Eclipse. We will have an epic pre-eclipse party in Historic Downtown Terrell from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Activities include: Shopping at Downtown Terrell Merchants and Restaurants, Live Music, Food Trucks, Solar Eclipse activities for the whole family, […]
Solar Eclipse Cocktail Hour - Plano, Texas Join us on the third-floor pool deck and enjoy a cosmic cocktail + light bites as a Carnegie Institute for Science astronomer explains the significance of the upcoming solar eclipse. The astronomer will provide insights and guidance on navigating this celestial phenomenon, answer audience questions + provide tips […]
Cosmic Cocktail Hour at Aloft Dallas Downtown - Dallas, Texas Join us for a celestial celebration like no other! As the universe aligns in a cosmic ballet, we present the Cosmic Cocktail Hour at Aloft Dallas Downtown featuring expert Astronomer, Edithal Abdelaziz from the Carnegie Institution for Science, facilitated by the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Whether you're a space enthusiast or […]
Eclipse Cocktails & Cosmic Conversations with The Perot Museum Eclipse Cocktails and Cosmic Conversations with The Perot Museum of Nature & Science at Mesa Mezcal & The Westin Irving Convention Center Join us for an evening of Eclipse cocktails and cosmic conversations at Mesa Mezcal! Mesa Mezcal invites you to kick off the Solar Eclipse wonderment with a lecture and Q&A […]
Dallas Plano Eclipse: Cosmic Cocktail Hour with Astronomer **Reservations not necessary; walk-ins are welcome! Dallas Plano Eclipse: Cosmic Cocktail Hour with Astronomer A Night of Cosmic Wonder: Join us for an educational journey featuring, Solange Ramirez, an expert astronomer from the Carnegie Science, facilitated by the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. As an astronomical expert, […]
Total Solar Eclipse Watch Party - Cleburne, Texas A total solar eclipse will darken most of Johnson County from 12:40-3 p.m. on April 8. There will not be another total solar eclipse in the U.S. until 2045, according to Jerry Becker, manager of the Thomsen Observatory at Southwestern Adventist University. The total eclipse should be […]
The Great Wolf Lodge Total Solar Eclipse Party - Grapevine, Texas Join us for this once-in-a-generation chance to watch and celebrate the total solar eclipse with your whole pack on Monday, April 8. This amazing family event has music, eclipse-themed food and drinks, and much more as we gather to witness one of the solar […]
Total Eclipse Over Terrell - Terrell, Texas Terrell Texas, is one of the best places to view the 2024 total solar eclipse, with over 4 minutes of totality and excellent prospects for clear skies on the eclipse path. There will be a viewing area at The Terrell Municipal Airport, TVCC Terrell Campus, The Shops at […]
Sun, Moon, and You - Dallas, Texas On April 8, the moon will pass directly between the sun and Earth, aligning perfectly to produce a total solar eclipse! When this occurs, the moon casts a shadow along a portion of the Earth's surface, and Dallas is right in this path of totality! Join us at […]
Watch the Eclipse with Eclipse, the Alpaca! - Maypearl, Texas A once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch the 2024 total solar eclipse with our alpaca, Eclipse (and his 60+ other alpaca friends), at our ranch in Maypearl, Texas (45 minutes from Dallas or Fort Worth). We are offering limited tickets to this special event, which includes parking, […]
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 […]
