Events

Adirondacks Total Solar Eclipse

April 8, 2024

Join us for a celestial spectacle

A total solar eclipse in the Adirondacks is a rare event and we're making the most of it! Throughout the region, you'll find viewing parties at a range of locations, from public parks to Olympic sites, museums to village greens. Explore the events below to discover events featuring anything from solar telescopes to kids crafts to eclipse-themed art!

Eclipse Viewing Events

Eclipse Viewing Events

Au Sable Forks

Whiteface Region

Eclipse Viewing at "The Grove"

Don't miss the total solar eclipse from the heart of a historic Adirondack town! Watch the eclipse from a public park that features restrooms, parking, and is close to local amenities.

Free, open to the public

Jay

Whiteface Region

Jay Village Green Eclipse Viewing

View this extraordinary event from the scenic, charming town of Jay! At the village green, enjoy open skies, easy parking, bathroom facilities, and more!

Free, open to the public

Lake Placid

Lake Placid & The High Peaks Region

Glow for the Gold at the James C. Sheffield Olympic Speedskating Oval

Take in the excitement of a total solar eclipse from the historic Lake Placid speedskating oval, site of the 1932 Olympic Winter Games figure skating and speedskating, plus speedskating in 1980! You'll be treated to live music, goodies, eclipse glasses, and more!

Free, open to the public

Lake Placid

Lake Placid & The High Peaks Region

Glow for the Gold at Mt. Van Hoevenberg

Take in the excitement of a total solar eclipse from Mt. Van Hoevenberg, site of the 1980 Olympic Winter Games sliding sports, cross-country skiing, and biathlon! You'll be treated to live music, goodies, eclipse glasses, and more!

Free, open to the public

Lake Placid

Lake Placid & The High Peaks Region

Glow for the Gold at the Olympic Jumping Complex

Take in the excitement of a total solar eclipse from the historic Olympic and World Cup ski jumps! You'll be treated to live music, goodies, eclipse glasses, and more!

Free, open to the public

Newcomb

Adirondack Hub Region

Newcomb Viewing Party

Enjoy this amazing opportunity from Newcomb's famed Overlook Park, where the High Peaks fill the horizon and you're just minutes from local amenities. More details coming soon!

Free, open to the public

Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake Region

Saranac Lake Solar Fest

Join other decidedly enthusiastic revelers in downtown Saranac Lake for Solar Fest! From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy stellar live music, a tasty array of local food, art, and more!

Free, open to the public

Tupper Lake

Tupper Lake Region

Totality in Tupper with the Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory

Join the Adirondacks' only Astro-Science Center on the grounds of L.P. Quinn Elementary School with two days of hands-on science, education, activities, big-screen eclipse viewing, live music, fireworks in the evening, and much more as we celebrate the stars!

Free, open to the public

Tupper Lake

Tupper Lake Region

Tupper in Totality at The Wild Center

Don't miss a day of solar fun at The Wild Center, where nature is celebrated and is the star of the show! This free event includes complementary eclipse glasses, viewing stations, solar-powered activities, and much, much more.

Free, open to the public

Wilmington

Whiteface Region

Glow for the Gold at Whiteface Mountain

Hit the slopes for a once-in-a-lifetime ski day! Enjoy discounted lift tickets, then a free party at on the Cloudspin Bar & Grill deck! Eclipse glasses included!

Free, open to the public

Frequently Asked Questions

Burning questions (the sun is 10,000 degrees F!) about the eclipse? Wondering what to expect in the Adirondacks? We're here to help answer your questions

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