Solar Eclipse Weekend

Avoid the congestion to our north and west, and save big on lodging by making Bryan your solar eclipse launchpad.

The Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024 is set to be a once-in-a-lifetime event across Central Texas. Bryan, Texas is just under an hour drive from the path of totality, and we've got a full weekend of activities scheduled leading up to the eclipse.

Stay here & drive less than an hour north or west to experience the eclipse in totality.
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Please drive safe and respectfully, and obey all posted traffic signs & advisories. You can find an interactive map highlighting the eclipse's path of totality here.

Friday, April 5

Historic Downtown Bryan

First Friday

Activities Begin At 5:00PM

Downtown shops & restaurants stay open extra late, Farmers' Market vendors set up on Main Street, and live music fills the streets at the Brazos Valley's favorite monthly event.

Special for April First Friday:
•Free BRYANTX solar eclipse viewing glasses at the Destination Bryan tent for the first 4000 visitors.
•Free line dancing lessons provided by the Aggie Wranglers on 26th Street from 6:00PM-8:00PM.
•Ronin Farm & Restaurant will feature an Eclipse Special with Brazos Valley Astronomy on-site to speak about the eclipse

More Details Here

Saturday, April 6

Discover What Makes Bryan, Texas "A Legend Reborn"

Spend your Saturday exploring the best of Bryan, Texas. Shop & dine in Downtown Bryan, peruse our community's wonderful museums, or even explore agricultural experiences throughout the Brazos Valley.

Swipe through or use the navigation arrows to find more to explore in our area.

Sunday, April 7

Live Music + Tasty Bites On A Working Bison Ranch

Lucky B Bison Ranch Experience

6:00PM — 9:00PM | Tickets Sold Out

Lucky B Bison Ranch is dedicated to the natural preservation of the American Bison, commonly called "buffalo," which once roamed wild across the prairies in our region of Texas. The Lucky B is opening their gates for this one-time event, where attendees will enjoy live Americana music, heavy hors d'oeuvres featuring bison, family-friendly activities, hayrides, and an opportunity to learn about these beautiful animals while viewing them up-close.

Tickets Sold Out

Tickets to this Lucky B Bison Ranch Experience will include an evening of live music with local singer-songwriters Mary-Charlotte Young and Joey McGee, heavy hors d'oeuvres, hayrides, and other family-friendly activities, plus an opportunity to learn about the Lucky B Ranch & their bison while viewing them up-close.

Monday, April 8

Gather at Lake Walk to witness this once-in-a-lifetime event

Solar Eclipse Watch Party at Lake Walk

12:00PM — 3:00PM | Free Event

Sponsored by Lake Walk and hosted by Destination Bryan in partnership with Texas A&M University's Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism, this community eclipse viewing party will feature free snow cones, a live DJ, and more.

•Free snow cones available to the first 500 attendees
•Free BRYANTX eclipse viewing glasses to the first 1000 attendees
•Free face painting
•Live DJ
•Games and activities hosted by local businesses and organizations

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