On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can witness a total solar eclipse. During a total solar eclipse, the moon will completely cover the sun.
While Ohio is not in the path of the total solar eclipse, we will still be able to enjoy a partial eclipse. Below are a list of events where your family can enjoy the experience together.
Important Safety Note!
You should never look directly at the sun without having approved glasses as doing so can cause severe and permanent eye damage.
Some of the events listed below will have a select number of safe viewing glasses available. However, make sure you are prepared. Either stop by your local library to get a free pair (limited quantities available) or grab yourself some from Amazon.
Northeast Ohio Solar Eclipse Events
Solar Eclipse Watch Party in Green
Drop by the Senior Center to make a pinhole camera, view the eclipse, play games, and more! {Find Out More}
When: Monday, August 21, 2017; 1pm-4pm
Where: John Torok Community & Senior Center Pavilion & Walking Path
Cost: FREE
Watch the Partial Solar Eclipse with Geauga Parks
Watch the moon cover up the sun during Ohio's first solar eclipse in years! Try out several methods of viewing the sun safely, model the eclipse, and try hands-on activities. Maximum eclipse around 2:30pm {Find Out More}
When: Monday, August 21, 2017; noon-4pm
Where: Observatory Park – 10610 Clay Street, Montville Twp
Cost: FREE
Lake Erie Kayak Eclipse Tour
Paddle sit-on-top kayaks to experience a view of the eclipse. Water and weather conditions will determine where we paddle. Paddling experience is highly recommended. Registration fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. {Find Out More}
When: Monday August 21, 2017; noon – 2:30pm AND 3:30-6pm
Where: Lakefront Reservation – Wendy Park
Cost: $35
Lake Erie Stand Up Paddleboard Eclipse tour
Enhance your mind, body and soul as you view the eclipse during this full body workout. Water and weather conditions will determine where we paddle. Prerequisite: SUP 1 and/or demonstrated ability to stand on a board while paddling. (This should not be your first time on a SUP). Registration fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. {Find Out More}
When: Monday August 21, 2017; noon – 2:30pm AND 3:30-6pm
Where: Lakefront Reservation – Wendy Park
Cost: $35
Total Eclipse of the Park with Cleveland Metroparks
Join Naturalist Patti Donnellan for the solar eclipse viewing. We will identify the other planets and stars that become visible during this time. Safe eclipse viewers provided to the first 30 participants. Bring something to sit or lie down on. {Find Out More}
When: Monday August 21, 2017; 1pm – 2:30pm
Where: West Creek Reservation – Bluebird Point Overlook
Cost: FREE
Solar Eclipse Celebration at Nature Realm
Join a naturalist and astronomy volunteers to celebrate the celestial event of the year. Stop by the visitors center any time between 1:30 and 3:30 for eclipse viewing, hands-on activities and an educational presentation. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, August 21, 2017; 1:30mpm-3:30pm
Where: F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm – 1828 Smith Rd. Akron, OH 44313
Cost: FREE
Solar Eclipse Celebration at Nature Realm
Join a naturalist and astronomy volunteers to celebrate the celestial event of the year. Stop by the visitors center any time between 1:30 and 3:30 for eclipse viewing, hands-on activities and an educational presentation. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, August 21, 2017; 1:30mpm-3:30pm
Where: Liberty Park / Twinsburg Ledges Area – 9999 Liberty Rd. Twinsburg, OH 44087
Cost: FREE
Total Eclipse of the Park with Lake Metroparks
The countdown to the solar eclipse is over! Experience the rare and amazing occurrence as we watch our tiny satellite, the moon, hide our solar system's largest object and only star, the sun. {Find Out More}
When: Monday August 21, 2017; noon – 4pm
Where: Penitentary Glen Reservation – 8668 Kirtland Chardon Rd, Willoughby, OH 44094
Cost: FREE
Total Eclipse of the Park at French Creek Reservation
Learn about the sun, solar eclipses, and get a glimpse of the Great American solar eclipse! {Find Out More}
When: Monday August 21, 2017; 2pm-3pm
Where: 2792 East River Road Sheffield Village, OH 44054
Cost: FREE
ASTRONOMY: Partial Solar Eclipse at Sandy Ridge Reservation
Get a glimpse of the Great American solar eclipse! {Find Out More}
When: Monday August 21, 2017; 1pm-4pm
Where: 6195 Otten Road North Ridgeville, OH 44039
Cost: FREE
Sun-Thing Special at Wolf Creek Environmental Center
Lean all about solar eclipses and how to view them safely. Stop in anytime between noon and 4pm to view the eclipse and participate in a variety of sunrelated activities. {Find Out More}
When: Monday August 21, 2017; noon-4pm
Where: 6100 Ridge Road Sharon Center, OH
Cost: FREE
Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing with Mill Creek Metroparks
Stop out at the MetroParks Farm for an exciting opportunity to learn about and hopefully take a peek at this special solar event. We’re not on the path of the full eclipse, so safe viewing of the partial eclipse is very limited (no one should ever look directly at the sun). But Dr.Durell and friends from the Ward Beecher Planetarium at Youngstown State will have plenty of expertise to share, as well as a limited amount of “filtered” viewing options for visitors to peek through. Call Ford Nature Center for details. {Find Out More}
When: Monday August 21, 2017; 1pm-4pm
Where: MetroParks Farm – 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Rd. Canfield, OH 44406
Cost: FREE
Solar Eclipse with Stark Parks
See why it's so much fun to experience a Solar Eclipse. A limited number of solar glasses will be available, but you can bring your own for this event. Wear proper footware for this program, as there may be a hike. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, August 21, 2017; 1pm-3pm
Where: Petros Lake Park Trails (Perry Dr. south entrance)
Cost: FREE
Partial Solar Eclipse Program with Astronomy Club of Akron
We'll have specially filtered solar telescopes to safely observe this event in both white-light and hydrogen-alpha light allowing views of solar prominences and other solar detail. We'll also have 110 pair of solar viewing glasses which that will be given away (one per family) to the first people that arrive to observe the eclipse. {Find Out More}
When: Monday August 21, 2017; 1pm-4pm
Where: Fishcreek Elementary School – 5080 Fishcreek Rd Stow, Ohio 44224 (large open field behind the back parking lot)
Cost: FREE
Important Safety Note!
You should never look directly at the sun without having approved glasses as doing so can cause severe and permanent eye damage.
Some of the events listed below will have a select number of safe viewing glasses available. However, make sure you are prepared. Either stop by your local library to get a free pair (limited quantities available) or grab yourself some from Amazon.
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