Franklin County Indiana Welcome Center
| 10 am - 12 pm Homeschool Wednesdays: Solar Eclipse
Just five days before the 2024 total solar eclipse, homeschool children will learn about the grand celestial movements that produce eclipses. Explore the movement of the sun, Earth and moon and play games to learn about and prepare for this rare astronomical event.
Price: $8/youth (ages 3-17), 25% discount for members |
| 1 pm - 3 pm Homeschool Wednesdays: Solar Eclipse
Just five days before the 2024 total solar eclipse, homeschool children will learn about the grand celestial movements that produce eclipses. Explore the movement of the sun, Earth and moon and play games to learn about and prepare for this rare astronomical event. Price: $8/youth (ages 3-17), 25% discount for members |
| 1 pm - 2 pm Wild Whitewater: Canal Nature Walk
The Whitewater Canal was built for boats and horses, but this manmade river has become home to many types of wildlife, including ducks, fish, beavers and many others. Join naturalist Curt Burnette from Limberlost State Historic Site for an interactive session to learn about wildlife and explore the canal’s plants and animals. In light of the upcoming total solar event on April 8, we will also discover how animals react during eclipses! Price: $7/adult, $5/youth, 25% discount for members |
| 1 pm - 4 pm
Grist Mill Jam
Slow, inclusive jam at the Metamora Grist Mill Old time songs All acoustic instruments and level of experise welcome Held at the MPA Opry Barn if weather is inclement |
| 10 am - 2 pm Eclipse Day Crafts
On the day of the 2024 total solar eclipse, children will learn about the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event through crafts including corona coloring activity, coloring sheets. There will also be fun eclipse demonstrations, including spinning sun, Earth and moon models at the Grist Mill. No registration required. Recommended for ages 3-10. Price: Free |
| 12 pm - 6 pm Black Out on Mill
Shear Designs Eclipse Vendor Event & Viewing Party. Click here for more information |
| 6 pm - 9 pm
Bluegrass Nights at the Opry Barn
Third Saturday of the month is Bluegrass Night at the Opry Barn with Vern McIntyre & Appalachian Grass Doors at 6 pm, show begins at 6:30 Food available on site Table reservations online at metamorampa.org Visit our website for information on shows during the year |
| 9 am - 5 pm
Metamora Mandolin Gathering
A day of workshops on topics around the mandolin and music lunch served on site, or visit our local eateries Online registration on metamorampa.org Facebook page: metamora mandolin gathering |
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