Indiana 2024 Total Solar Eclipse events

The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse path of totality crosses through central Indiana and won't happen again for 129 years.

INDIANAPOLIS — The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse path of totality crosses through central Indiana — and it will be another 129 years before it happens again.

If you want to see it and celebrate it on April 8 at 3:06 p.m., here is a list of events for central Indiana:

13News is partnering with the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center to host Hoosiers in witnessing the upcoming total solar eclipse.

The event will take place Monday, April 8 at the fairgrounds, located at 1202 E. 38th St., near East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive on the north side of Indianapolis.

All guests will receive a complimentary pair of eclipse glasses.

The gates to the fairgrounds will open at 9 a.m., nearly four hours before the partial eclipse begins at 1:40 p.m. The maximum eclipse will occur at 3:07 p.m., and the partial eclipse will end at 4:23 p.m.

The Indiana State Fairgrounds is now accepting camping reservations for the event. To reserve a spot, click here.

The White River State Park will hold its LUNACY! event.

The green space at White River State Park will have a weekend full of activities.

There will also be community activations and vendors with 40 food trucks gathering along the Old Washington Street Bridge.

Free solar eclipse glasses will be provided by IU Indianapolis and can be picked up at the park’s Visitor Center. The glasses are first come, first serve.

For more information, click here.

Tickets are now on sale to witness the phenomenon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IMS will be the host of one of several NASA broadcast sites across the nation. NASA will broadcast live from the facility, and NASA experts will be on-hand to answer questions about the scientific phenomenon.

General admission tickets are $20 per person and include gate admission, infield parking and a pair of limited-edition solar eclipse glasses: "The Greatest Spectacles."

Kids 18 and under are admitted free with with a paying adult and will also get a pair of limited-edition solar eclipse glasses.

Three-day camping packages from April 6-9 in Lot 2 start at $125.

Click here to purchase tickets.

The Indiana State Museum will host a Total Solar Eclipse Celebration.

People will learn about the total solar eclipse, how to safely view this phenomenon and enjoy sun, Earth and moon hands-on activities and demonstrations throughout the day.

Those attending will be able to find a spot on the front lawn to view the eclipse.

People can also register for the VIP Event, Solarbration, including access to the balcony with a direct line of sight to the total solar eclipse, a bar with specialty drinks and cocktails, and eclipse-themed hors d’oeuvres.

Newfields will mark the day with its Total Eclipse of the Art event.

Attendees will enjoy a music festival, food and festivities.

There are a range of ticket prices depending on age and whether or not you are a member of Newfields. To purchase tickets, click here.

The eclipse event at Conner Prairie will allow people to hear from Hoosier astronaut Mark Brown. He will talk about what it was like living and working in space.

People will also get to see a specialized dance performance created to reflect the theme light and shadow from the dance group UZIMA.

Ticket prices are $40 for members, $55 for nonmembers and $150 for VIP. For more information, click here.

If you are looking for something fun to do with the kids, you could check out the Eclipse Extravaganza at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

There will be giveaways, activities, and festivities to celebrate the historic event.

Solar glasses will be available with one per person — while supplies last.

For information, including when tickets are available, click here.

People can experience the total solar eclipse with the animals at the Indianapolis Zoo.

Attendees will get to learn how animals respond to changes between day and night.

Tickets are available here.

The City of Lawrence has a series of events.

Lawrence will have a great view of the eclipse and also has some fun events planned around it.

April 6 - Total Eclipse of the Sun 5K Run

April 7 - Total Eclipse Pickleball Tournament

April 8 - Music Festival at Community Park featuring music from Jai Baker 3, food trucks, vendors and activities in partnership with the Benjamin Harrison YMCA.

For more information on the planned events, click here.

Hendricks County

Hendricks County announced a series of locations where people can enjoy the eclipse:

Beasley’s Orchard – Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party ticketed event, which includes food vendors, live music, educational components about the eclipse, games, family entertainment activities and an open space for families to view the total solar eclipse.
Brownsburg Public Library – Will have a series of educational and entertaining programs in the months leading up to the eclipse and culminating with one main event on the day of the solar eclipse.
Hendricks Live! – Experience the Hendricks Eclipse LIVE! ticketed event that will include a total solar eclipse family-friendly viewing party that will take place in the arts center event space and the adjoining outdoor terrace.
Ms. B’s Teas – TotaliTEA Solar Eclipse Viewing Tea Party. The ticketed event will allow attendees to view the solar eclipse while dining on eclipse-themed tea party foods.
The Shops at Perry Crossing – A weeklong public celebration including a viewing day during the solar eclipse.

Hoosier National Forest

Hoosier National Forest will begin accepting reservations for campsites on Jan. 12. The reservation portal will have a phased opening beginning at 7 a.m.

The Forest Service said all developed campground sites will be by reservation-only from March 29 through April 10. That's because of the high number of visitors expected for the eclipse. This includes sites that are traditionally first-come, first-served.

This first phase of reservations includes BA Services-managed campgrounds at Hardin Ridge, Indian-Celina Lakes and Tipsaw Lake Recreation Areas.

Later phases will include reservation-only sites at Blackwell, Hickory Ridge, Shirley Creek, Youngs Creek, Saddle Lake, German Ridge and Buzzard Roost campgrounds. An announcement on those opening will be made on the Hoosier National Forest Facebook page.

Shelby County

The Skyline's Total Eclipse Weekend

The Skyline Drive-In Theatre is hosting a four-day (April 5-9) camping event.

People will be able to rent a 20x20 or a 20x60 site for $300 or $600 respectively. Eclipse glasses will be provided along with a welcome package.

For more information, including purchasing tickets, click here.

Wayne County

Solar Eclipse Totality - Richmond, Indiana

Thousands of people are expected to attend the four-day/three-night Eclipse & More camping and entertainment extravaganza at the Wayne County Fairgrounds.

Festivities include educational eclipse and astronomy sessions, led by Dr. Tony Whitmore, a retired NASA scientist; performances by The Michael Jackson Experience, The Elton John Experience and a Kiss Tribute Band; zip-lining; rock-climbing; drone show; fireworks display; giant kite demonstration; Frisbee golf; virtual reality expo; and a golf cart show.

The expenses for camping, inclusive of most activities, vary between $600 and $1,000 based on the selected campsite.

There are several other eclipse-related activities and festivities planned throughout Wayne County, including public stargazing with an Indiana University East astronomy professor; planetarium shows and hands-on science activities at Earlham College; Chardon Polka Band and beer garden; juried art competition and artisan market; a moonlight parade; nocturnal plein air; and fireworks.

Also, there are candlelight tours at the Levi Coffin House, a sunset stroll in Glen Miller Park, and a 5K run/walk.

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