City of Grapevine, TX
04/03/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/03/2024 10:16
Solar Eclipse Events in Grapevine
SOLAR ECLIPSE EVENTS IN GRAPEVINE - Monday, April 8
First Fridays at the Farm Eclipse Party - Friday, April 5
Kick off the weekend eclipse festivities at Historic Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street from 10am to 2pm. Learn how, historically, eclipses have been viewed. Guests will have an opportunity to make a pinhole camera while enjoying party games and eclipse stories. Tickets are available at GrapevineTicketLine.com. Fee: $5
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Solar Eclipse Viewing at the Library - Monday, April 8 - FREE
Join the Library team in the courtyard of the Grapevine Public Library where they will provide eclipse watching glasses (while supplies last) beginning at 10 am. This event is from 12:30 to 2:30pm. They will also have solar binoculars and a small solar telescope set up for the duration of the eclipse.
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2024 Solar Eclipse VIP Watch Party - Monday, April 8
Historic Grapevine, in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, is the place to be for the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Join the CVB team, in the path of totality, and witness this memorable occasion and create wonderful memories of this once-in-a-lifetime event. There are two different VIP Watch Party packages available. This watch celebration will be hosted at Peace Plaza, 815 South Main Street from 11am to 3pm. For package details and to purchase tickets, please visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com.
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Total Eclipse of the Park - Monday, April 8 - FREE
Experience the universe's magic at Parr Park, 3000-3098 Parr Lane. Free eclipse glasses for the first 400 attendees will be provided. Enjoy a DJ, kid-friendly activities, and a picnic environment. Food will be available for purchase from a local food truck. Totality is expected around 1:41 pm, (timing may vary). Please visit GoGrapevine.com, for additional information. This event will be hosted from 11:30am to 2:30pm.
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Solar Eclipse Day Movie - Monday, April 8
2001: A Space Odyssey - After uncovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, a spacecraft, manned by two men and the supercomputer HAL 9000, is sent to Jupiter to find its origins. This movie will be shown at the Palace Theatre, 300 South Main Street at 2pm. Tickets may be purchased at GrapevineTexasUSA.com.