LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — As Kentuckiana prepares for the total solar eclipse on April 8, WDRB has your guide to all the Louisville-area eclipse viewing spots. If you have a solar event to submit, email webteam@wdrb.com.
Indiana - statewide
- 56 of Indiana's Department of Natural Resource state parks will be open and holding solar eclipse events. For more information, click here.
Bloomington, Ind.
ShadowFest 2024 at Monroe County Fairgrounds
- Saturday, April 6 through Monday, April 8
- Pop-up camping and music event; indoor, sheltered and outdoor camping; RV sites and electric hook-ups; children activities; bar for adults;Â
- Viewing: 4 minutes of totalityÂ
- For more information, click here.
Total Solar Eclipse by the Lake at Lake Lemon
- Sunday, April 7 through Tuesday, April 9
- Lake Lemon's Riddle Park offers 14 acres to tent and RV camp for a two-night stay.Â
- Play on the beach; grill out; fish; boat, jet ski or kayak; bike or hike and enjoy plenty of music.
- For more information, click here.Â
Total Solar Eclipse 2024 at Monroe Lake
- Sunday, April 7 through Tuesday, April 9
- Camping and special events each day
- For more information, click here.
2024 Solar Eclipse Festival at Switchyard Park
- Monday, April 8 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Full day of celebrations, crafts, games, live music and beer garden. Â
- For more information, click here.
Hoosier Cosmic Celebration, Indiana University
- Monday, April 8 from 1-5 p.m. at Memorial Stadium
- Concert with IU's The Marching Hundred band, Janelle Monáe, and others performing.
- Famous actor William Shatner will give a spoken-word performance before the eclipse
- For more information about the day's events, click here.
Clark County, Ind.
Eclipse & Eats
- Monday, April 8 from 12-4 p.m. at The Central Green, 380 Missouri Ave. in Clarksville, Ind.
- Kidzone, food trucks, music, and the Bear Mobile
- Bring a blanket or chair to watch the eclipse
- For more information, click here.
Eclipse and Sips
- Monday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Huber's Orchard & Winery, 19816 Huber Road, Borden, Ind.
- Free solar eclipse glasses, specialty cocktails and ice cream flavors, eclipse-branded single barrel Bourbon bottles and live music
- For more information, click here.
Crawford County, Ind.
Marengo Moon Shadow Festival
- April 7 at 10 a.m. to April 9 at 2 p.m., Gnome Gardens, 9888 South Co 525 East
- Celebration includes music, art, poetry, food, camping, and yoga.
- Tickets range from $75 to $150
- For more information, click here.Â
Evansville, Ind.
Eclipse from the ShipÂ
- Monday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 840 LST Drive, Evansville
- Lunch from 12-2 p.m.
- Tickets include 1 park of viewing glasses, pizza and macarons from Pangea Pizzeria, tea, lemonade and coffee, plus guided tour of the ship.
- Tickets are $50 for non-members and $35 for members
- For more information, click here.Â
Nature's Greatest Sight
- Monday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, 551 N. Boeke Road, Evansville
- Enjoy this free multicultural festival featuring activities, musical performances and food trucks.
- For more information, click here.Â
USI Solarpalooza
- Monday, April 8 starting at 8 a.m.
- Enjoy a day full of live music, food trucks, educational activities and hands-on learning activities.Â
- For more information, click here.Â
Indianapolis, Ind.
Solar Eclipse at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Monday, April 8, gates open at 9 a.m.
- Enjoy a fun-filled day at the racetrack with several events including a NASA live TV broadcast, INDYCAR racing, balloon launch and educational presentations.
- For tickets and schedule of events, click here.
Jackson County, Ind.
Eclipse campingÂ
- April 5-April 8 at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, Brownstown
- For more information, click here.
Seymour Eclipse Festival
- Sunday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Seymour
- Enjoy educational programing, food, arts and crafts vendors, clothing vendors, music, tarot readings
- For more information, click here.
Jennings County, Ind.
- Events happening from April 5-8, 2024 throughout the county
- Food, arts and crafts vendors, live music, glow run, scavenger hunts, and science-related events and more.
- For more information, click here.
New Albany, Ind.
Total Solar Eclipse Watch Party
- Monday, April 8 from 2-4 p.m. at Silver Street Park, 2043 Silver St.
- Free viewing glasses, playground and skate park, food trucks and music
- For more information, click here.
Orange County, Ind.
Solar Eclipse Jam at French Lick West Baden Visitor Center
- Saturday, April 6 to Sunday, April 7 from 5-9 p.m.
- Live music featuring The Juice Box Heroes on Sunday; Speakeasy Pizza, beer garden
- For more information, click here.Â
Total Solar Eclipse at The French Lick Resort
- Monday, April 8
- Designated viewing locations, free viewing glasses, food specials, family-friendly activities, photo opportunities, memorabilia and souvenirs
- For more information, click here.
I Totally Blacked Out in Orleans
- Monday, April 8 in Historic Congress Square
- Enjoy food, music, eclipse viewing and more.Â
- For more information, click here.Â
Solar Eclipse Bash at Paoli Peaks
- Starting Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m. to Monday, April 8 at 5 p.m.
- Live music, food trucks, vendors, beer garden
- Must purchase pass for entry
- For more information, click here.
Spencer County, Ind.
Holiday World
- Monday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST
- The huge Legend parking lot will be open for free parking/viewing.
- Food trucks and music throughout the day, and restrooms available.Â
- For more information, click here.
Jim Yellig Park
- All day April 8, Santa Claus, IN.
- Great for families with small children
- Playground, basketball court and trails are available.Â
- Free parking and restrooms available.
- For more information, click here.
Heritage Hills High SchoolÂ
- All day April 8, 3644 E. County Road 1600 N, Lincoln City, IN.
- Soccer and softball fields will be open for parking/viewing for a fee as a fundraiser in support of local tobacco prevention efforts.
- Concessions will be offered.Â
- For more information, click here.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
- All day April 8, 3027 E. S St., Lincoln City, IN.
- Educational and interactive activities all day, including a presentation by a NASA scientist.
- Enjoy park amenities, free parking and viewing
- For more information, click here.
St. Meinrad Archabbey/Community Center
- All day April 8, St. Meinrad
- Community Center will have breakfast and lunch available for purchase; free parking and viewing
- Tour the chapel and the serene surroundings at the Archabbey
- For more information, click here.
Vincennes, Ind.
Dark Side Bash
- Saturday, April 6 to Monday, April 8 at the Patrick Henry Square in Vincennes
- Enjoy food, beer and live music.
- For more information, click here.
Vincennes Eagles Eclipse Experience
- Monday, April 8, 1325 Willow Street, Vincennes
- Parking spots for $20; food available; indoor bathrooms.Â
- Call 704-640-7861 to reserve your spot.Â
- For more information, click here.
Kentucky
Henderson, Ky.
The Vineyard at Boucherie Winery
- Monday, April 8 at 10 a.m. CST
- Lots of parking, viewing space, and wine
- For more information, click here.
Track the Eclipse at Ellis Park
- Monday, April 8 from 12-3 p.m. CST at Ellis Park, 3300 US 41
- Family-friendly events, food and drinks, exclusive solar eclipse swag.Â
- For more information, click here.
Louisville, KY.
Waterfront Park Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
- Monday, April 8 from noon to 4 p.m. on the Big Four Lawn
- Fun activities, food and drink vendors and music.Â
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