The City of Lindale will host a free, 3-day event April 6-8, 2024, to commemorate the total solar eclipse that will occur across Texas. Lindale visitors will witness a full 3 minutes of totality!

 

Total Eclipse of the Park will be held at Darden Harvest Park, Picker’s Pavilion, and The Cannery. The event kicks off on Saturday, April 6th with opening ceremony festivities, followed by various events and activities throughout the weekend.

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• Concert

• Movie in the Park

• Car Show

• Live Art + Science Exhibits

• Vendors and Food Trucks   

• Activities for Kids

• Space-Themed Recreations for All Ages

• Selfie Vignettes inside Picker’s Pavilion

• Costume Contest

• Disc Golf 

• And more!

 

Eclipse viewing glasses will be provided, as well as various protected viewing options. There will also be Lindale-specific memorabilia and merchandise for sale throughout the weekend. 

 

On Monday, April 8th, Picker’s grounds and Darden Harvest Park will be the premier eclipse viewing destination in town! After the total eclipse ends, the event will conclude.

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Follow @VisitLindaleTX on Facebook and Instagram for updates and details.

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VENDORS WANTED!

• Seeking Shopping/Gift Vendors with specific space or science-themed merch 

• Food Vendors/Trucks of various kinds

• Spaces are extremely limited--apply NOW! 

  • Food Vendor Agreement & Application​

  • Gift Vendor Agreement & Application

• Email application to: VisitLindaleTX@gmail.com

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STEM / STEAM DEMONSTRATIONS WANTED!

• Do you have a cool educational demonstration to share with the community? If so, you're invited to join us at Total Eclipse of the Park in Lindale!

• Kid-friendly demonstrations, exhibits, and/or experiments that benefit public knowledge of the STEM / STEAM subjects are welcome to take part in this extraordinary event.

• Free DIY projects promoting STEM / STEAM subjects are also welcome!

• All demonstrations will be conducted at Picker's Pavilion at Blackberry Square Saturday - Sunday, April 6th & 7th​

• Download & complete the STEM/STEAM Demonstration Application and...

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 Email VisitLindaleTX@gmail.com to get signed up!

 

​What is STEM?

• STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The need for STEM programming in education developed out of concern that future generations were lacking critical skills needed to succeed in the current and future economy. STEM programming teaches innovation, creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration among many other skills proven to lead to success.

 

What is STEAM?

• STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. The difference is that arts are included, ranging from visual arts, language arts and physical arts to music and more. STEAM focuses on sparking imagination and creativity through the arts in ways that naturally align with STEM learning.