Solar Eclipse & Anniversary Kickoff

Come for the eclipse, stay to celebrate our 49th anniversary!

Watch a partial solar eclipse with us on the lawn outside the Big Thicket Visitor Center. See the eclipse up-close through a special solar telescope, or borrow a pair of eclipse glasses and see it in the sky. Join a ranger talk to learn more about solar eclipses.

Eclipse Times for Kountze (central daylight time):

• Begin: 10:28 am
• Maximum Eclipse (81% coverage): 11:59 am
• End: 1:38 pm

This event is also Big Thicket National Preserve's 49th anniversary and the kickoff event for our big 50th anniversary year in 2024. See a sneak peak of our new anniversary logo and be a part of the celebration!

Featuring:

• See the sun up-close through a solar-filtered telescope
• Kids' activities! Earn an eclipse junior ranger badge
• Learn about the sun, moon, and earth at interactive ranger programs
• Meet park partners and learn how they help the preserve
• Food truck with Creole cuisine

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Big Thicket Visitor Center, 6102 FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625

Latitude and Longitude 30.000000, -94.000000

Schedule

Eclipse visible from 10:28 am to 1:38 pm.

Event Type

• Children’s Program
• Exhibition/Show
• Festival
• Talk