Mars Candy Core Samples
Location: Main Library | 901 Conover Dr.
Time: 11 a.m.
Ages 4+
The full eclipse over DFW is April 8th so let’s countdown with some out of this world activities brought to us by Mission2Mars and the Franklin Institute. To register email Jennifer, jllusk@gptx.org
Totality Over Texas
Location: John Carl Pogue Planetarium | 3201 Corn Valley Rd.
Times: 10 a.m., 11 .a.m. (Spanish), 12 p.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish), 2 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person | each attendee will receive a free pair of Solar Eclipse glasses
A once in a lifetime astronomical event is happening over Texas in 2024! Total solar eclipses are a rare and beautiful phenomena, and in this new planetarium show you will learn how eclipses happen, how to safely view one, and where these two eclipses take place. Texas is the nexus for the annular eclipse of 2023 and the total solar eclipse of 2024!
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime. Late entry is not allowed.
To purchase tickets, please click the time slot of your choice below!
10 a.m. 11 .a.m. (Spanish) 12 p.m 1 p.m. (Spanish) 2 p.m.
Opening Day of Farmers Market
Location: Market Square | 120 W. Main St.
Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Celebrate the start of Farmers Market season in Grand Prairie! Shop from local vendors selling all types of hand-made, home-made or home-grown goodies!