School Closings
Alexandria-Monroe Schools – E-learning Day
Anderson Community Schools (possible e-learning day)
Rush County Schools – Closed

We will continue to update as additional schools announce their plans for the eclipse.

Local Events

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BSU Planetarium
Ball State University’s Charles W. Brown Planetarium—Indiana’s largest planetarium—will host a full slate of free activities in anticipation of Muncie’s first total solar eclipse in more than 1,000 years.
From Friday, April 5, through Sunday, April 7, the planetarium and other University entities, such as the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, will present a series of programs, workshops, and lectures about the total solar eclipse. The eclipse will occur in Muncie and surrounding areas on the afternoon of Monday, April 8.
More campus eclipse-related events will be added to the University’s online calendar in the coming days and weeks.
Some planetarium events the weekend leading up to the solar eclipse include (all times ET):
Friday, April 5: 5:30 p.m.: “Earth, Moon, & Sun” Planetarium Show—Learn the basics of fusion and solar energy and why the Sun rises and sets. 6:30 p.m.: “Eclipse: The Sun Revealed” Planetarium Show—Learn how solar and lunar eclipses happen, and about scientific discoveries that have been supported by total solar eclipses.
Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7: Hourly shows from 2:30-7 p.m.: Special Saturday and Sunday Eclipse Activities—Learn about solar eclipses during special workshops, lectures, planetarium programs, and more. More information, including show titles, can be found here.
The Charles W. Brown Planetarium is located on the west end of the Cooper Science Building, 2111 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie, IN 47306. Due to construction, select parking and pathway access to the planetarium is blocked off. Plan to arrive early to safely navigate the area and arrive on time for the program. Visit the planetarium’s location and transportation webpage for up-to-date information. April 8 will represent the first total solar eclipse to pass over Muncie since 957CE. The eclipse will begin on Ball State’s campus around 1:52 p.m. ET, when the Moon starts to block out the southwest side of the Sun. From around 3:07-3:11 p.m.—or a totality of about three minutes and 40 seconds—Ball State will be plunged into deep twilight as the Moon hides the Sun from the sky. The eclipse will end around 4:24 p.m. For those looking to experience the total eclipse on April 8, Ball State is encouraging visitors to participate in the programming being hosted by the City of Muncie and the Muncie Visitors Bureau. More information—including resources, viewing sites, lodging, activities, and more—can be found on the Muncie Eclipse website. Eclipse viewers will need protective solar glasses to view the Sun directly during all partial phases of the solar eclipse. While supplies last, eclipse glasses will be provided free to Charles W. Brown Planetarium guests during showtimes, with a suggested cash donation of $1. The glasses will also be available for pickup from the planetarium lobby from 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on March 14, March 21, March 29, and April 4. No glasses will be distributed by the planetarium on the day of the eclipse. Starting March 18, Ball State students, faculty, staff, and their family and friends may pick up glasses at select distribution sites across campus, including Emens Auditorium, the Student Center, dining halls, University Libraries, and Worthen Arena. The glasses are partially funded through support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Simons Foundation, and Ball State University.

City of New Castle
Friday, April 5th 5-8pm – downtown carnival, food trucks, local music, pub crawl
Saturday, April 6th 12pm-8pm – downtown carnival, food trucks, local music, cruise-in
Sunday, April 7th 12pm-8pm – downtown carnival, food trucks, local music, fireworks
Monday, April 8th 11am-3pm – downtown carnival, food trucks, music, fireworks, 2 large gathering viewing spots for the eclipse at the high school parking lot and Memorial Park https://www.cityofnewcastle.net/

Delaware County Airport – Muncie (MIE)
Wanting to fly or drive somewhere to view the solar eclipse? Ramp parking for aircraft will be available at MIE on April 8th. Vehicle and pedestrian viewing will also be available at the terminal at 311 west Carl Simmons Drive. Park your plane or car and enjoy the eclipse on the lawn.

Eclipse Extravaganza – Swing into the Shadows. Looking to golf or relax during the Solar Eclipse? Join us at Crestview (3325 S Walnut St., Muncie) on Monday, April 8th! We will have a DJ setup on the driving range from 2 to 4p.m. Book your tee time if you wish to golf! Looking to view? Bring the family and your chairs/blankets and enjoy cornhole, horseshoes, and other yard games. *No Charge* However, all food and alcohol must be purchased from Mulligans. Prepare for a moment of awe and wonder as the moon passes in front of the sun. It’s a rare event you won’t want to miss! Hope we see you there! https://www.crestviewgolf.net/

Heart of Hagerstown
04/05/24: Join of for a once in a lifetime event! Hospitality in full totality: our events are at no cost to you! Starting Friday 8pm The Chardon Polka Band and beer garden, Saturday the 6th is Jeffery Steele Concert with Jeff Anderson, Mike Younger, & Jeanne Petersen at 4pm Hagerstown High School followed by fireworks at airport or view from school. Sunday the 7th is a car show at Hagerstown Elementary School from 2-6pm with a night parade going thru downtown at 8:15 pm. Food Trucks will be on Washington Street all weekend. Monday many viewing sites from town. The Chardon Polka Band, Beer Garden, & Costume Contest located tent on Washington Street by Dale’s Pizza Band is free to watch Food trucks onsite.
04/06/24: Jeffery Steele Concert with Jeff Anderson, Mike Younger, & Jeanne Petersen FREE to attend doors open 3:30 seating not guaranteed. Food available and can view firework show after concert from Hagerstown High School Baker rd. Free Firework show at Hagerstown Airport, food vendors will be onsite.
04/07/24: Car Show Hagerstown Elementary School contact Brad Ridge 765-993-3107 stay in town after supper and be in our night parade thru downtown Hagerstown. Night Parade thru Downtown Hagerstown information go to hagerstowneclipse.com to register.

Magic City Brewfest
There is Magic in Muncie! We are in the Path of Totality for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse! Join us for an unforgettable celebration at the Magic City Brewfest on Saturday, April 6th from 2-6p, before the Total Eclipse of the Heartland on April 8th! The event will be held inside the historic Cornerstone Center for the Arts (CornerstoneArts.org), in the beautiful Colonnade Room and Mezzanine, at 520 East Main Street in Downtown Muncie, Indiana. Get ready for a day filled with craft beer, winery and distillery offerings, live music, artistic makers at the Magic City Market, food trucks, live entertainment, and an atmosphere that’s nothing short of magical! The party will continue in the Cornerstone auditoriums throughout the evening at the Magic City Musicfest AND the Dark Day Dance Celebration, both FREE to Brewfest ticket-holders from 4p-Midnight! Tickets are available now! https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/magic-city-brewfest-muncie-4-6- Location: Cornerstone Center for the Arts Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024 Time: 2-6p Magic City Brewfest tickets are on sale at the following locations, if you would prefer to use cash rather than purchasing online. Get them while they are hot at: Elm Street Brewing Co., Destination: Muncie, Heorot Pub & Draught House, The Guardian Brewing Co., Common Market, Northern Tropics Brewery, and Cornerstone Center for the Arts. VIP tickets are available from Destination: Muncie and Kim Sherwood at Twisted Scissors Salon. Sponsored by Destination: Muncie, with proceeds benefitting Cornerstone Center for the Arts and Downtown Muncie. Magic City Brewfest General Admission Tickets are $40, which also includes your Magic City Musicfest AND Dark Day Dance Celebration ticket! VIP Tickets are $50 (Sponsored by Elm Street Brewing Co.), which includes light appetizers, pours from the vault, 7rock Brew tour, and early admission to the Brewfest – Magic City Musicfest AND Dark Day Dance Celebration tickets are also included! Tickets are limited, so don’t miss out! Visit EclipseMuncie.com to learn about more events, activities, and amenities for the Total Eclipse of the Heartland!

Magic City Market & Musicfest & Eclipse Viewing Party!
Plan to spend your weekend with us! There is a special Magic in Muncie! The Delaware County Fairgrounds is Muncie’s in-town camping and RV accommodation hub for everyone visiting for the Total Eclipse of the Heartland! The Magic City Market, with live music and dozens of artisan Makers, will be there all weekend for visitors and locals! While you enjoy our wonderful Hoosier town, you will be able to socialize and shop with the Muncie Makers Market at the Magic City Market held in Heartland Hall at the Fairgrounds. For THREE DAYS in April 2024 – Saturday the 6th, Sunday the 7th, and Monday the 8th – from 10a-6p, in Heartland Hall, we will feature a General Store, 2024 Eclipse souvenirs, beautiful handmade arts, delicious homemade goodies, craft beer, local food trucks with hot meals, live music, indoor seating and outdoor picnic seating, and much more. Unique and high quality offerings from our creative community await! This is a mandatory event for locals and a welcoming place for visitors! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this once in a lifetime solar celebration. Grab your camping/RV reservations NOW (765-288-1854), bring your positive vibes, and let’s make this Solar Eclipse weekend in the Path of Totality a time to remember. Cheers to good company, great artisan offerings, enchanted music, warm Hoosier Hospitality, and the magic that awaits! All Magic City Market Vendors must register in advance, see attached flyer to request information. Saturday, April 6 through Monday, April 8 10am to 6pm Daily Delaware County Fairgrounds Heartland Hall 1210 Wheeling Avenue Muncie, Indiana. This event benefits Destination: Muncie, a local nonprofit. http://EclipseMuncie.com

Magic City Musicfest!
Muncie is helping make Muncie the place to be for the Total Solar Eclipse! Two Stages + Dance Party = One Venue: The beloved Cornerstone Center for the Arts! Saturday, April 6th 4p-Midnight 520 East Main Street Muncie, IN 47305. Tickets $20 at the Door ($10 in advance until 3/31) Muncie is The Magic City for many reasons, and we are also in the Path of Totality! We celebrate the Magic that makes Muncie the place we all love to call home! We’re inviting the good people of Earth to come learn why we love Muncie and one reason we love Muncie is we know how to DANCE! Come dance with us and welcome in the cosmic experience of a Total Eclipse of the Heartland! Line Up: Davey & The Midnights, Mike Martin & The Beautiful Mess, Free Joel, The Fierce, BSU Jazz Ensemble, Ashley Gray, Katie Jo Robinson, Jansen Duncan, Arttacgo, Foxxy, Smoking Horses, Dr. John’s Juke Joint Road Show, Odd Shape of Joy, Replaced By Robots,The Normal City Slickers, Eartherial, Jerry Barker, Cory Matters, Dark Day Dance Celebration w/ DJ Curtis Dorgan of All Out Productions Annnnd MORE! This event benefits Cornerstone Center for the Arts, a local nonprofit. http://EclipseMuncie.com

Muncie Makers Market
Plan to spend your Total Solar Eclipse weekend with us! There is a special Magic in Muncie! The Delaware County Fairgrounds (Heartland Hall – 1210 North Wheeling Avenue) is Muncie’s in-town camping and RV accommodation hub for everyone visiting for the Total Eclipse of the Heartland! The Magic City Market, with live music and dozens of artisan Makers, will be there all weekend for visitors and locals! While you enjoy our wonderful Hoosier town, you will be able to socialize and shop with the Muncie Makers Market at the Magic City Market held in Heartland Hall at the Fairgrounds. For THREE DAYS in April 2024 – Saturday the 6th, Sunday the 7th, and Monday the 8th – from 10a-6p, in Heartland Hall, we will feature a General Store, 2024 Eclipse souvenirs, beautiful handmade arts, delicious homemade goodies, craft beer, local food trucks with hot meals, live music, indoor seating and outdoor picnic seating, and much more. Unique and high quality offerings from our creative community await! This is a mandatory event for locals and a welcoming place for visitors! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this once in a lifetime solar celebration. Grab your camping/RV reservations NOW (765-288-1854), bring your positive vibes, and let’s make this Solar Eclipse weekend in the Path of Totality a time to remember. Cheers to good company, great artisan offerings, enchanted music, warm Hoosier Hospitality, and the magic that awaits! All Magic City Market Vendors must register in advance. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/

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