Prepare for the Eclipse! Here are some events happening around Rochester...
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Alpacalipse "24"
April 8, 2024 | Lazy Acre Alpacas
Experience the eclipse at an Alpaca farm with an optional yoga class add on from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $25.00 for the eclipse & glasses & $20.00 for the yoga class- both for $40. https://www.lazyacrealpacas.com/
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Total Eclipse Watch Party at Birdhouse Brewing Co.
April 8, 2024
12-6
Birdhouse Brewing Co.
We look forward to viewing the total solar eclipse with you! To commemorate this special event we will be brewing two new beers, a Blonde Stout and a Moon Pie Stout. Free admission and beer specials.
https://birdhousebrewing.beer/events/
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April 6-8, 2024 | Rochester Museum & Science Center
The RMSC will be celebrating the total solar eclipse with a 3-day festival, ROC The Eclipse, filled with hands-on activities, speakers, live entertainment, eclipse merch, food trucks, and more. $20 per adult, $18 for children, and members are free. https://rmsc.org/roc-the-eclipse-festival/
Solar Spectacle: A Total Solar Eclipse At GCV&M
April 5-8, 2024 | Genesee Country Village & Museum
Genesee Country Village & Museum is excited to be offering the opportunity to experience totality in a 19th-century Historic Village – plus three days of celestial celebrations leading up to the total solar eclipse (April 5 – 7). Plan ahead and select your unique home-base for Eclipse Viewing Day – whether that is a private building in the Historic Village, one of our unique hospitality packages, or our South Field Drive-In/Festival Grounds option. Prices vary based on ticket type.
https://www.gcv.org/event/2024-total-eclipse-at-gcvm/
RPO Eclipse Spectacular:
A Symphonic Celebration
April 7, 2024 | 7:00 pm Blue Cross Arena
For the first time, the RPO will perform at Blue Cross Arena for a space themed extravaganza featuring movie music masterpieces from 2001: A Space Odyssey, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Alien, and Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace. This event includes a mind-blowing laser light show, futuristic video wall, and performances by Rochester City Ballet, and amazing aerialists Troupe Vertigo. $36 per ticket and up https://bluecrossarena.com/details/2024-04-07/RPO-Eclipse-Spectacular
Focus, Click, Totality!
April 8, 2024 | George Eastman Museum
This special event will showcase the historic gardens and grounds as a viewing area for the eclipse. Visitors will have the opportunity to view a display of pinhole cameras from the museum’s extensive collection and a selection of eclipse-related works in the Collection Gallery. Guests can walk into a camera with a mobile camera obscura on the grounds, make their own pinhole projector in the museum’s Discovery Room along with a number of other activities, food and drink options and more. Ticket prices are $35 for adults, $20 for children, and children under 4 are free.
https://www.eastman.org/eclipse
Eclipse Viewing at Memorial Art Gallery
April 8, 2024 | 11:00 am-5:00 PM Memorial Art Gallery
Witness a once in a lifetime celestial event right at the Memorial Art Gallery! On April 8th, 2024, Rochester will experience a full solar eclipse! We will be in the direct line of totality. The Moon will pass directly between the Earth and Sun, completely blocking out the Sun’s light! How cool is that? Enjoy the eclipse at the Memorial Art Gallery. Expect eclipse merch, live music, and more! A string trio will be performing during the event. https://rochestereclipse2024.org/event/mag-eclipse-viewing/
Rochester Red Wings Solarpalooza Viewing Party
April 8, 2024 | Innovative Field
The eclipse festivities will include live music by THE SKYCOASTERS, playing their top party hits. Arts and crafts stations, captivating photo backdrops, face painting, autograph sessions featuring Spikes and Mittsy, Rochester Red Wings players, and special character appearances are set to take place throughout the event. Attendees can also look forward to a live NASA video feed on the largest video board in town, raffle prizes, and a wide array of other celestial-themed attractions. Special food and beverage options will be available throughout the concourse during the event. Tickets range from $15 -$50 per person depending on ticket options.
https://www.milb.com/rochester/ballpark/solarpalooza
Dark Side of the Farm
April 8, 2024 | Stokoe Farms
Stokoe Farms 'The Dark Side of the Farm' is the perfect place for you and your family to enjoy The Great North American Eclipse! This will be a full day of fun, activities, animals and more! Tickets are $35.00 pp and parking passes will be required.
The farm will also be OPEN Saturday & Sunday, April 6th & 7th from 10 am to 4 pm for activities, animals, and more. Tickets are $20.00 pp and parking pass is not required.
https://stokoefarms.com/pages/eclipse?_pos=1&_sid=2b3239bc3&_ss=r
The Total Eclipse ROCs The Market
April 8, 2024 | Rochester Public Market
The Public Market Rocs the Eclipse, a partnership between The City of Rochester, will be an all day event on April 8 at the Rochester Public Market. Join us for this free family event with entertainment, eclipse related crafts, and educational activities throughout the day. https://www.totaleclipserocsthemarket.com/
Total Eclipse of the Park
April 8, 2024 | Town of Perinton
Save the date for the Total Eclipse of the Park! On April 8, 2024, Perinton will be in the path of a total solar eclipse for the first time since 1925. Join us to celebrate this once in a lifetime event at the Perinton Community Center with food trucks, music and plenty of fun activities. If your family is interested in some extra fun, we will be offering a fun pass, granting you access to Star Wars bounce houses, swimming and guaranteeing a pair of eclipse glasses. Eclipse Viewing is free but registration and fees are required for some activities.
Eclipse Weekend at the Seneca Park Zoo
April 5-8, 2024 | Seneca Park Zoo
Eclipse Weekend will feature a range of on-site activities, all included with Zoo admission. Demonstrations of hyper-spectral audio recorders to measure animal vocalization behavior during the eclipse. The fan-favorite Nature Cart and other learning stations run by Zoo Naturalists offer opportunities to learn about the eclipse and build pinhole cameras. Virtual presentations from conservation partners Snow Leopard Trust and Polar Bears International related to nocturnal animal behavior and migration during long arctic days and nights.
https://senecaparkzoo.org/eclipse/
Blackout Total Eclipse 2024
April 8, 2024 | Blackfriars Theatre
Join Blackfriars Theatre for the 2024 total solar eclipse as we celebrate with a party in the parking lot (weather permitting), Empanadas by Stephanie & adult beverages (purchase separately), and a big-screen viewing of everyone's favorite galactic cinematic experience: Mel Brooks's Spaceballs! Free on-site parking; purchase tickets in advance. Tickets are $20 per person.
https://www.blackfriars.org/total-eclipse-2024
The Total Solar Eclipse Festival at Springdale Farm
April 8, 2024 | Springdale Farm
Join us for a spectacular celestial event at Springdale Farm! From petting zoo experiences to delicious local food vendors, there's something for everyone at The Total Solar Eclipse Festival at Springdale Farm. Explore our charming farm, take part in engaging activities, and capture stunning photos of this rare celestial phenomenon. $50 per carload plus a $5.20 online fee. https://www.visitrochester.com/event/the-total-solar-eclipse-festival-at-springdale-farm/103540/
Join us for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. We will experience 2 minutes and 50 seconds of totality at 3:20 p.m. The College and its partners will offer three ways to enjoy this historic event. Availability is first-come, first-served. Registration will close by March 18 or when spots are filled.
Solar Eclipse at Star Cider
Reserve your ticket and parking spot at Star Cider to experience the path of totality during the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse. This purchase will include 1 parking spot, two pairs of eclipse glasses, and two glasses of star cider. TIckets are $40.
https://my-site-102415-103398.square.site/
Party in the Dark | Macaroni KID Pittsford-SE Rochester
Solar Eclipse of the Orchard
Join our family for a free event and experience the solar eclipse in a picturesque setting. The first 1000 people (if we get that many) receive free solar eclipse glasses. This low key event will have:
-petting zoo
-Schutt’s Fried Cake truck making special eclipse themed fried cakes
-live music
-hard cider drink specials
-face painting
-crafts for the kids
-wagon rides (weather permitting)
We can’t wait to share this day with you and your family.
Please click the link to register for the event. This is a free event.
Mercy Flight Solar Eclipse Smash
https://www.mercyflightcentral.org/events/solareclipse
Join us for a celestial celebration like no other - an unforgettable solar eclipse event at Mercy Flight Central! Immerse yourself in the magic of the moment as you enjoy delectable offerings from food trucks, groove to the rhythm of live music, participate in the raffles, and get an up-close look at Mercy Flight Central's brand-new state-of-the-art AW119 helicopter.
Come to our House of Sport field where together we will witness the celestial viewing of a lifetime at our Eclipse Party!
Our Eclipse Party is the perfect opportunity to celebrate on the enclosed space of our Field. Join in the fun with hands-on activities such as making suncatchers and creating eclipse chalk art. Plus, rest assured, viewing glasses are included to safely observe the eclipse. Enjoy the rhythm of the day with fun music from a live band and the chance to capture the moment with our photo opportunities. Get ready for an unforgettable event filled with activities related to the eclipse and make memories that will last a lifetime.
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Viewing party, open to the public! Live music, kids' activities, indoor & outdoor viewing areas, food & beverage as well as solar eclipse swag available.
