clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile
View of the Dallas skyline on July 21, 2020, Getty Images

Every Total Eclipse Event Worth Attending in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

There are viewing parties on parties on parties planned

View as Map

It’s time to put in your request for PTO and make your travel plans because the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, will be a once-in-a-lifetime event. The last time this city saw one was back in 1878. Dallas is in the path of totality so all around the city will be prime viewing opportunities.

Many bars, hotels, and restaurants are offering special events that day, most with a ticket fee or for the cost of lunch, while others are open to the public for free. Eater Dallas has collected a few and will continue to update this map, taking events off as they sell out and adding cool new ones as we hear about them.

For all the latest Dallas dining intel, subscribe to Eater Dallas’ newsletter.

Read More
Eater maps are curated by editors and aim to reflect a diversity of neighborhoods, cuisines, and prices. Learn more about our editorial process. If you buy something or book a reservation from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy.

The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa

Copy Link

If you like to boogey, this hotel is hosting a silent disco for the eclipse. There will be space-themed drinks and it’s turning the lawn into a dance floor — headphones and eclipse glasses provided. Tickets are $50 for adults and $20 for kids, get them online.

Southfork Ranch

Copy Link

The Ewings famously lived there in the days of Dallas, and while a lot has changed since then the ranch is still an iconic DFW location. It will host a free Eclipse & Sip event on the lawn from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It includes a full cash bar, box lunches for $20, and complimentary eclipse glasses until they run out.

Mr. Gatti's Pizza

Copy Link

At it’s locations in Plano, Allen, and Fort Worth, Mr. Gatti’s welcomes guests to watch the eclipse. It will offer free glasses and it’s regular menu of pizzas and drinks.

Addison Circle Park

Copy Link

The city of Addison is hosting an eclipse party with food trucks, yoga, and live music. There are no tickets to get in so it’s first come, first served. Expect food from Palmer’s Hot Chicken, So Forking Good (barbecue), Sonoran Queen (Mexican), the Hot Potato, Crown Catering (tacos), and Sophia’s Haitian Cuisine.

Birdcall

Copy Link

Birdcall will offer it’s Totality Shake at DFW locations from April 2 through 8, with a pair of eclipse glasses to go with it — while supplies last. That is a vanilla shake with black tahini and Oreo crumbles, topped with whipped cream, Oreo crumbles, and an Oreo garnish for $5.95. You’re also welcome to park it on the patio with your shake and glasses to peep the eclipse.

Bohemian Bull

Copy Link

This beer garden created a cocktail for the eclipse that guests can sip while they watch. The Dim Sum is made with Casamigos tequila, orange juice, grenadine, and garnished with an orange slice that looks like the outline of a sun over a cherry moon — obviously, it’s a take on a tequila sunrise with a twist of eclipse fever. It costs $12. The viewing party will be on from 1 to 3 p.m.

Peace Plaza in Grapevine

Copy Link

Grapevine is putting on a party for eclipse day. Anyone is welcome to walk around it’s historic downtown and take it all in, but there are also a few packages with extra oomph. Both include live music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. by the Joshua Ingram Band and DJ Mike B, a bird’s-eye view of artist Marisa Jean who will be painting the day’s events, Moon and Sun stilt walkers, and vintage arcade games. The VIP Solar Eclipse Watch Party for $275 also gets a tote bag with $60 in food and beverage vouchers to be redeemed in Harvest Hall. The Lunar Package has that tote with goodies. Tickets are available online.

Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection

Copy Link

The Grapevine hotel will unleash Eclipse Bourbon just in time for this event. It was made by distilling a blend of white corn and black grain called Midnight Wheat with the help of Blackland Distillery in Fort Worth. Any hotel guests will be able to view the eclipse from the property, and anyone is invited to its Lunar Lunch on eclipse day in its outdoor at WineYard, which includes a complimentary glass of champagne and eclipse viewing glasses.

Republic Texas Tavern

Copy Link

Head to this spot with a nice big patio and excellent menu for some eclipse time. It is offering 15 percent off all apps and craft cocktails all day on Monday, April 8 and giving away free eclipse viewing glasses. It will open at 11 a.m. that day for the big event.

Fish City Grill

Copy Link

All of its locations are offering a eclipse deal. Dive into a shrimp boil at lunch with corn and potatoes in Cajun butter and lemon. It’s gold margarita will be on special also, for $6 — and all other cocktails will be $2 off. Plus free eclipse glasses while supplies last.

Lakewood Brewing Co.

Copy Link

This local brewery not only welcomes folks out for some eclipse viewing, but will make its new spring and summer seasonal brew, Sunburst Wheat, available for the first time that day.

Tacodeli

Copy Link

Tacodeli is extending breakfast hours on eclipse day at all locations — grab it from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will also sell all boozy drinks for half price. Hang out on the patio of your nearest location and enjoy the view — and the deal.

On Rotation Brewery + Taproom

Copy Link

Join this eclipse party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an all-you-can-eat buffet of food, drinks sold separately. Glasses are BYO. But the views over this spot are unobstructed and will be magnificent. Tickets are available online for $30 per person.

HG Sply Co.

Copy Link

Head up to the roof deck of this Lower Greenville restaurant for its eclipse party from noon to 4 p.m. It will offer a limited-time special drink for the event, the Lunar Libation — made with Mt. Gay Eclipse rum, lime, blueberry, and ginger beer. It will offer solar eclipse glasses and there’s no fee but reservations are recommended.

Loro East Dallas

Copy Link

At both its Dallas and Addison locations, Loro will celebrate the eclipse with an all day happy hour menu. Highly recommend that frozen gin and tonic. It will also offer eclipse glasses.

Hilton Anatole

Copy Link

The JadeWaters pool complex at the Hilton will be open for the eclipse. If the weather is right, head here to watch from a floatie with a cocktail in hand. Or from the lazy river. Or hit a waterslide as the moon covers the sun. Whatever rocks your world.

Dallas Museum of Art

Copy Link

The DMA will be open on eclipse day, as will it’s cafe for a bite and a drink. Visitors will have access to it’s permanent collection for free from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., while special exhibits will be ticketed as usual. Its parking garage will also be open on a first come, first served basis. Pop across the street to Klyde Warren Park to watch the eclipse or sit on its outdoor patio with the food and drink of your choice, and tour the museum before or after.

JW Marriott Dallas Arts District

Copy Link

Vincent’s Sky Bar, a glass-lined adult-vibes patio with views out into the Arts District and Victory Park, will host guests for a free viewing with special cocktails themed for the day.

Texas Ale Project

Copy Link

Hit the patio at this brewery for a viewing party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will provide eclipse glasses but the beers are on you. No charge for entry and, as always, pets are welcome.

Stirr will open up its rooftop for lunch during the eclipse. Reservations are recommended, and guests will get a free pair of eclipse glasses with each entree.

Kimpton Pittman Hotel Dallas

Copy Link

In Deep Ellum, this hotel will offer cocktails with an eclipse theme and access to its ground-level outdoor pool deck. There will be a tarot reader as well — talk about a once in a lifetime chance to get your cards read.

Vidorra

Copy Link

Head up to it’s second floor rooftop for a viewing party. Reservations are recommended, and tables will get a pair of eclipse glasses with every entree purchased.

White Rhino Coffee

Copy Link

Pop in for a lunar lemonade — a house-made blackberry lemonade with “space dust.” It’ll be available at all locations starting on April 5. And on the day of the eclipse, stop by to get a pair of free eclipse glasses with your purchase.

The Joule

Copy Link

The Joule is opening up the Eye (the lawn across from it’s hotel in Downtown) for a surrealist eclipse viewing experience. The Eyeboretum, a fairy-tale garden of epic scope, will be up for the Dallas Art Fair during the eclipse and folks who eat lunch at nearby restaurants Mirador, CBD Provisions, or Sassetta will be given free tickets. Guests at the Joule may buy tickets for $25.

Pecan Lodge

Copy Link

Have some barbecue and watch this celestial event from a Deep Ellum patio. It will serve themed drinks and food, and have some live music going. The first 50 folks there will get premium seating on the patio and free solar eclipse glasses.

Crown Block

Copy Link

Crown Block, the restaurant on top of Reunion Tower, will offer more than great views of the eclipse. It will also offer a $100 per person lunch menu (drinks not included) called the Total Eclipse of the Heart. Guests are invited to dine on three courses, with entree options of filet mignon with fingerling potatoes and asparagus or cavatelli pasta with a medley of vegetables. Reservations required.

Canvas Hotel

Copy Link

Hit up the Canvas rooftop party for the eclipse. It’s on from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and will feature a DJ, and an artist onsite who is painting the eclipse plus opportunities to commission your portrait. Food and drink are available at an additional cost. Tickets are $100 per person and include a pair of eclipse glasses.

The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth

Copy Link

Join this new Fort Worth hotel for an eclipse social hour. For $25, reserve a charcuterie board to take across the street to the lawn of the Kimball Art Museum and enjoy during the eclipse. After, the hotel’s Circle Bar will start happy hour early at 2 p.m. with drinks and live music.

Loop 9 BBQ

Copy Link

This spot at a massive patio for catching the eclipse and will offer some sweet deals as well. It will have discounted food and drink specials, including an all day happy hour.

The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa

If you like to boogey, this hotel is hosting a silent disco for the eclipse. There will be space-themed drinks and it’s turning the lawn into a dance floor — headphones and eclipse glasses provided. Tickets are $50 for adults and $20 for kids, get them online.

Southfork Ranch

The Ewings famously lived there in the days of Dallas, and while a lot has changed since then the ranch is still an iconic DFW location. It will host a free Eclipse & Sip event on the lawn from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It includes a full cash bar, box lunches for $20, and complimentary eclipse glasses until they run out.

Mr. Gatti's Pizza

At it’s locations in Plano, Allen, and Fort Worth, Mr. Gatti’s welcomes guests to watch the eclipse. It will offer free glasses and it’s regular menu of pizzas and drinks.

Addison Circle Park

The city of Addison is hosting an eclipse party with food trucks, yoga, and live music. There are no tickets to get in so it’s first come, first served. Expect food from Palmer’s Hot Chicken, So Forking Good (barbecue), Sonoran Queen (Mexican), the Hot Potato, Crown Catering (tacos), and Sophia’s Haitian Cuisine.

Birdcall

Birdcall will offer it’s Totality Shake at DFW locations from April 2 through 8, with a pair of eclipse glasses to go with it — while supplies last. That is a vanilla shake with black tahini and Oreo crumbles, topped with whipped cream, Oreo crumbles, and an Oreo garnish for $5.95. You’re also welcome to park it on the patio with your shake and glasses to peep the eclipse.

Bohemian Bull

This beer garden created a cocktail for the eclipse that guests can sip while they watch. The Dim Sum is made with Casamigos tequila, orange juice, grenadine, and garnished with an orange slice that looks like the outline of a sun over a cherry moon — obviously, it’s a take on a tequila sunrise with a twist of eclipse fever. It costs $12. The viewing party will be on from 1 to 3 p.m.

Peace Plaza in Grapevine

Grapevine is putting on a party for eclipse day. Anyone is welcome to walk around it’s historic downtown and take it all in, but there are also a few packages with extra oomph. Both include live music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. by the Joshua Ingram Band and DJ Mike B, a bird’s-eye view of artist Marisa Jean who will be painting the day’s events, Moon and Sun stilt walkers, and vintage arcade games. The VIP Solar Eclipse Watch Party for $275 also gets a tote bag with $60 in food and beverage vouchers to be redeemed in Harvest Hall. The Lunar Package has that tote with goodies. Tickets are available online.

Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection

The Grapevine hotel will unleash Eclipse Bourbon just in time for this event. It was made by distilling a blend of white corn and black grain called Midnight Wheat with the help of Blackland Distillery in Fort Worth. Any hotel guests will be able to view the eclipse from the property, and anyone is invited to its Lunar Lunch on eclipse day in its outdoor at WineYard, which includes a complimentary glass of champagne and eclipse viewing glasses.

Republic Texas Tavern

Head to this spot with a nice big patio and excellent menu for some eclipse time. It is offering 15 percent off all apps and craft cocktails all day on Monday, April 8 and giving away free eclipse viewing glasses. It will open at 11 a.m. that day for the big event.

Fish City Grill

All of its locations are offering a eclipse deal. Dive into a shrimp boil at lunch with corn and potatoes in Cajun butter and lemon. It’s gold margarita will be on special also, for $6 — and all other cocktails will be $2 off. Plus free eclipse glasses while supplies last.

Lakewood Brewing Co.

This local brewery not only welcomes folks out for some eclipse viewing, but will make its new spring and summer seasonal brew, Sunburst Wheat, available for the first time that day.

Tacodeli

Tacodeli is extending breakfast hours on eclipse day at all locations — grab it from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will also sell all boozy drinks for half price. Hang out on the patio of your nearest location and enjoy the view — and the deal.

On Rotation Brewery + Taproom

Join this eclipse party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an all-you-can-eat buffet of food, drinks sold separately. Glasses are BYO. But the views over this spot are unobstructed and will be magnificent. Tickets are available online for $30 per person.

HG Sply Co.

Head up to the roof deck of this Lower Greenville restaurant for its eclipse party from noon to 4 p.m. It will offer a limited-time special drink for the event, the Lunar Libation — made with Mt. Gay Eclipse rum, lime, blueberry, and ginger beer. It will offer solar eclipse glasses and there’s no fee but reservations are recommended.

Loro East Dallas

At both its Dallas and Addison locations, Loro will celebrate the eclipse with an all day happy hour menu. Highly recommend that frozen gin and tonic. It will also offer eclipse glasses.

Related Maps

Hilton Anatole

The JadeWaters pool complex at the Hilton will be open for the eclipse. If the weather is right, head here to watch from a floatie with a cocktail in hand. Or from the lazy river. Or hit a waterslide as the moon covers the sun. Whatever rocks your world.

Dallas Museum of Art

The DMA will be open on eclipse day, as will it’s cafe for a bite and a drink. Visitors will have access to it’s permanent collection for free from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., while special exhibits will be ticketed as usual. Its parking garage will also be open on a first come, first served basis. Pop across the street to Klyde Warren Park to watch the eclipse or sit on its outdoor patio with the food and drink of your choice, and tour the museum before or after.

JW Marriott Dallas Arts District

Vincent’s Sky Bar, a glass-lined adult-vibes patio with views out into the Arts District and Victory Park, will host guests for a free viewing with special cocktails themed for the day.

Texas Ale Project

Hit the patio at this brewery for a viewing party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will provide eclipse glasses but the beers are on you. No charge for entry and, as always, pets are welcome.

Stirr

Stirr will open up its rooftop for lunch during the eclipse. Reservations are recommended, and guests will get a free pair of eclipse glasses with each entree.

Kimpton Pittman Hotel Dallas

In Deep Ellum, this hotel will offer cocktails with an eclipse theme and access to its ground-level outdoor pool deck. There will be a tarot reader as well — talk about a once in a lifetime chance to get your cards read.

Vidorra

Head up to it’s second floor rooftop for a viewing party. Reservations are recommended, and tables will get a pair of eclipse glasses with every entree purchased.

White Rhino Coffee

Pop in for a lunar lemonade — a house-made blackberry lemonade with “space dust.” It’ll be available at all locations starting on April 5. And on the day of the eclipse, stop by to get a pair of free eclipse glasses with your purchase.

The Joule

The Joule is opening up the Eye (the lawn across from it’s hotel in Downtown) for a surrealist eclipse viewing experience. The Eyeboretum, a fairy-tale garden of epic scope, will be up for the Dallas Art Fair during the eclipse and folks who eat lunch at nearby restaurants Mirador, CBD Provisions, or Sassetta will be given free tickets. Guests at the Joule may buy tickets for $25.

Pecan Lodge

Have some barbecue and watch this celestial event from a Deep Ellum patio. It will serve themed drinks and food, and have some live music going. The first 50 folks there will get premium seating on the patio and free solar eclipse glasses.

Crown Block

Crown Block, the restaurant on top of Reunion Tower, will offer more than great views of the eclipse. It will also offer a $100 per person lunch menu (drinks not included) called the Total Eclipse of the Heart. Guests are invited to dine on three courses, with entree options of filet mignon with fingerling potatoes and asparagus or cavatelli pasta with a medley of vegetables. Reservations required.

Canvas Hotel

Hit up the Canvas rooftop party for the eclipse. It’s on from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and will feature a DJ, and an artist onsite who is painting the eclipse plus opportunities to commission your portrait. Food and drink are available at an additional cost. Tickets are $100 per person and include a pair of eclipse glasses.

The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth

Join this new Fort Worth hotel for an eclipse social hour. For $25, reserve a charcuterie board to take across the street to the lawn of the Kimball Art Museum and enjoy during the eclipse. After, the hotel’s Circle Bar will start happy hour early at 2 p.m. with drinks and live music.

Loop 9 BBQ

This spot at a massive patio for catching the eclipse and will offer some sweet deals as well. It will have discounted food and drink specials, including an all day happy hour.

Related Maps