Eclipse On April 8, Indianapolis will experience a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse. Miss this one, and you’ll have to wait 129 years. Where will you be? Keeping in mind price, festivities, and student accessibility, we found the three best places to watch this beautiful phenomenon.
BEST PRICE: White
River State Park STUDENT OPPORTUNITY: Newfields Looking for free family fun and relaxation? You’ll find it at White Calling all Indianapolis students, it's a Total River State Park. This event will Eclipse of the Art! Newfields is holding a feature many vendors and a party on the day of the eclipse from 11 a.m. performance by the Indianapolis to 6 p.m. Festivities include live music Symphony Orchestra. In the performances, DJs, and food vendors. afternoon, free yoga classes will be General admission tickets include solar held in the Celebration Plaza eclipse glasses and access to the entire Amphitheater. Extra money to museum and gardens for the day. The spend? Rent boats in advance from museum’s proximity to Butler University and Frank’s Paddlesport Livery and the discount for student members make experience the eclipse on the water. this a great opportunity for students to Otherwise, guests are free to relax celebrate the event. Buy your tickets here! and watch the eclipse. Find out more about this lunacy here!
BEST FESTIVITIES: Indiana
State Fairgrounds Make it a weekend affair and camp overnight at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Campers can reserve a campsite for the night of April 7 and enjoy a festival on the day of the eclipse from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will feature live music performances, complimentary eclipse glasses, and eclipse-themed food and drinks. Camp out the moon here!