Eclipse Viewing Events
The solar eclipse is happening Monday, April 8, and there are viewing parties all over Indiana! See below for a list of viewing parties you can attend.
Ball State University, Muncie, Ind. (More info)
- In path of totality
- Free eclipse glasses at planetarium
- Viewing areas for students, faculty and staff: Quad, University Green, Brown Family Amphitheatre, LaFollette Field and South Recreation Field 2
- Addition open areas on campus available to public
Butler University, Indianapolis, Ind. 12 to 4:30 p.m. (More info)
- In path of totality
- Interactive sessions with solar scientists
- Demonstrations of safe viewing techniques
- Professional grade telescopes
Elkhart Public Library, Elkhart, Ind.
Cleveland Branch 1:30 to 4 p.m. and Dunlap Branch 2 to 4 p.m.
- Partial eclipse
- Snacks
- Activities for kids
- Livestream of eclipse coverage
- Attendees may bring a chair or blanket
Goshen Public Library, Goshen, Ind. 2:30 to 4 p.m. (More info)
- Partial eclipse
- Free solar eclipse glasses, limited number
- Music by Zephyr Woodwind Quintet
- Shirley's popcorn
- Face painting
- Chalk-drawing
Howard Park, South Bend, Ind. (More info)
- Partial eclipse
- Jimmy Neutron movie at 3:30 p.m.
- Hosted by South Bend Venues Parks & Arts
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Presented by Purdue University, Indianapolis, Ind. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (More info)
- In path of totality
- Free solar eclipse glasses
- STEM presentations
- Astronaut panel
- NASA interactive exhibits
- Engineering balloon launch
- NASA Live broadcast
- Indy car demo laps
- Astronaut and driver autograph session
Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind. 1 to 5 p.m. (More info)
- In path of totality
- Memorial Stadium
- Performance by Janelle Monae
- Performance by William Shatner
- Speech by former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison
- Ticketed event
IUSB, South Bend, Ind. 1:30 to 4 p.m. (More info)
- Partial eclipse
- Lawn between Student Activity Center and Northside Hall
- Lawn games
- Snacks and free solar eclipse glasses
North Webster Community Public Library, North Webster, Ind. 2 to 4 p.m.
- Partial eclipse
- Free solar eclipse glasses
- Live feed from totality zone
- Photobooth
- Eclipse-themed crafts and snacks
Old Hoosier Wheel Park, Plymouth, Ind. 2 p.m. (More info)
- Partial eclipse
- Free solar eclipse glasses
- Eclipse 1-mile Fun Run
- Eclipse cookie decorating
- Creative art experience with Heartland Artist Gallery
- Selfie station
- Hosted by Plymouth Public Library, The Plymouth Park Department, and Heartland Artist Gallery
Potato Creek, North Liberty, Ind. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (More info)
- Partial eclipse
- Solar eclipse glasses for purchase
- Solar eclipse bandanas
- Solar bead bracelets
- Snacks for purchase
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. 1:45 p.m.
- Partial eclipse
- Free solar eclipse glasses
- Stadium Mall
St. Joe County Public Library, South Bend, Ind. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. (More info)
- Partial eclipse
- Free solar eclipse glasses (limited supply)
- Yard games
- Music
- Crafts
Solar Eclipse Campout at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Ind. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (More info)
- In path of totality
- Free solar eclipse glasses
- Concessions
- Reservations required for camping
- General admission $10 for walk-ins
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind. 1 to 4:30 p.m. (More info)
- Partial eclipse (97% totality)
- Irish Green and Regis Philbin Studio Theatre in DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
- Solar telescopes
- Live feed showing totality
- Free solar eclipse glasses
- Demonstrations by physics students
- Free and open to public, pre-registration
For more solar eclipse watch parties throughout the state, visit this interactive map.