diff --git a/mlx/array.cpp b/mlx/array.cpp
index 1769f0f8..e694ccfd 100644
--- a/mlx/array.cpp
+++ b/mlx/array.cpp
@@ -134,6 +134,7 @@ bool array::is_available() const {
   } else if (
       status() == Status::evaluated &&
       (!event().valid() || event().is_signaled())) {
+    detach_event();
     set_status(Status::available);
     return true;
   }