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Eclipse Encounter ’24 at Adler Planetarium in Chicago

April 08 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/pitris

Location

Adler Planetarium

1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, IL 60605

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Description

This free outdoor event will celebrate the Great North American Eclipse. Activities include solar viewer giveaways, photo opportunities, telescopes for solar projection and more. Tickets are not required.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 8, 2024

Additional Information

Website: https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/event/eclipse-encounter-april-8-2024/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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