A total solar eclipse will occur in Northeast Ohio on April 8. Get ready for this historic event with educational events, watch parties and more!
Check out our eclipse guide here for tips on what to expect and how to watch safely.
April 5-8
Kent Total Eclipse 2024. Family-friendly events over the weekend-long celebration include interactive NASA Citizen Science projects, educational talks, eclipse inspired art displays, science workshops, a laser light show, live music, awe-inspiring planetarium shows, a 5K run, and “best viewing places.” kenteclipse2024.com
April 6-8
NASA Glenn and Great Lakes Science Center Total Eclipse Fest 2024. This three-day, family-friendly celestial celebration at North Coast Harbor in downtown Cleveland features a free community concert performance by The Cleveland Orchestra on Sunday, April 7, food vendors, entertainment and free eclipse viewing glasses (while supplies last). 1050 E. 9th St., Cleveland. greatscience.com
April 8
Total on the Oval. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History and the University Circle community are joining forces to host a community watch party for the 2024 total solar eclipse. Bring your friends and family to Wade Oval for a full day of family-friendly fun! All programming on the lawn is completely free. Enjoy music, hands-on activities, and more as we gear up for the big event. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. 11 a.m. www.cmnh.org/total-on-the-oval-eclipse-watch-party
Total Eclipse 2024 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark. Visit Farmpark for a FREE day filled with excitement leading up to the Total Solar Eclipse. Hands-on experiments, interactive activities, music, planetarium shows and more will build your anticipation. Solar eclipse viewing glasses will be provided for guests in attendance while supplies last. Parking is limited. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., www.lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/farmpark/
Beck Center for the Arts Free Eclipse Event. Enjoy food, live music, arts experiences, community murals and more, starting at 1 p.m. Part of Great Lakes Science Center’s Community Eclipse Ambassadors. 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. RSVP at beckcenter.org.
Akron Art Museum’s “The Sun, The Moon and the Art.” Festivities begin at 11 a.m., and attendees will be treated to a curated collection of eclipse- and solar-themed art, featuring works that capture the beauty and mystique of celestial phenomena. Live DJs and pop-ups also will be on site, as will specially crafted refreshments. One South High, Akron. akronartmuseum.org
Total Eclipse of the Arboretum. Event features food trucks, activities and plenty of space to take in the eclipse. Eclipse event tickets include glasses, admission to the Arboretum, DJ and access to onsite food trucks. A limited number of tickets will be available and we anticipate they will sell out quickly.10 a.m.-5 p.m., 9500 Sperry Road, Willougby. holdenfg.org
Eclipse at Great Wolf Lodge. Great Wolf will host an out-of-this-world outdoor watch party with themed music, dances, crafts and more celestial fun for the whole family. All partygoers will receive complimentary Great Wolf eclipse glasses and specialty wolf ears. 4600 Milan Road, Sandusky. greatwolf.com
Eclipse Festival at Spire. Play on Spire’s soccer field and basketball court and enjoy shows by Jungle Terry, a lunch buffet, beer and wine garden, bouncy houses, live music, free-throw competition, big-screen movie, vendor market and merchandise. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 5201 Spire Circle, Geneva. spireacademy.com
Total Eclipse of the Zoo. Fun activities will be available throughout the zoo, leading up to the eclipse. The partial eclipse begins at 1:59 p.m. and lasts through 4:29 p.m., with totality at the Akron Zoo occurring from 3:13 – 3:17 p.m. Eclipse glasses will be provided for all guests. Akron Zoo. akronzoo.org/total-eclipse-zoo
Total Eclipse of the Arts. Come out and enjoy an art-inspired eclipse viewing party! Fairmount Center for the Arts will be offering an array of family-friendly art, music, dance and theater activities inspired by the eclipse. Free admission, reservations requested. Fairmount Center for the Arts. fairmountcenter.org
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. Rain or shine (or clouds) we’ve got you covered with fun games, interactive STEM activities, crafts, and entertainment for the whole family! Don’t miss your chance to make pinhole projectors, cast unique shadows, learn about the solar system and witness the magic of the eclipse through specialized binoculars and telescopes. 1-5 p.m. stanhywet.org/events/solar-eclipse
