>> Total eclipse: Butler County groups plan events, expect influx of visitors
Here’s a look at the events, activities, performances, and watch parties many communities in and around Butler County have planned to celebrate the event all weekend long.
Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party & Mounds, Moon & Stars Exhibition
Event URL: pyramidhill.org/events
Venue: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum
Description: Experience a total solar eclipse amongst art in nature at a 300-plus acre scenic sculpture park. Be sure to also visit the Ancient Sculpture Museum to see the Mounds, Moon & Stars Exhibition.
Admission fee: $25 non-member adults/$15 member adults - $10 for kids (12 and under, and 3 and under free)
Event hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with event programming from noon to 4 p.m.
Event contact: Delaney French – dfrench@pyramidhill.org
Total Eclipse of the Parks
Event URL: cityofoxford.org/_T27_R114.php
Venue: Multiple Venues in Oxford
Description: Enjoy an entire weekend of celebrations featuring an eclipse festival, space race 5K/10K, space movie marathon, intergalactic games, and an official watch party.
Admission, event hours and more: See event website for details.
Event contact: Seth Cropenbaker - scropenbaker@cityofoxford.org
Party in the Dark: A Solarbration
Event URL: monroeohio.org
Venue: Community Park
Description: Monroe’s watch party will feature live music, a variety of games, activities for kids, and food trucks. Eclipse glasses will be available while supplies last.
Admission, event hours and more: Noon to 8 p.m.
Event contact: Kacey Waggaman - waggamank@monroeohio.org
Hamilton Ohio - Total Eclipse Weekend
Event URL: hamilton-ohio.com
Venue: Marcum Park & Various Hamilton Conservancy Parks
Description: Find watch parties and activities at parks located throughout the city of Hamilton, and specialty themed lunar libations in the DORA district.
Admission, event hours and more: April 5-8, Stay tuned for additional details.
Event contact: Laura Merrill - laura@hamilton-ohio.com
Watch Party at Forest Run MetroPark
Event URL: reservations.yourmetroparks.net/programs/
Venue: Forest Run MetroPark
Description: Enjoy an educational and immersive event with nature specialists, as well as family-friend activities including a themed craft. Be sure to also visit MetroParks of Butler County’s website to choose-your-own eclipse adventure separate from the ticketed event at Forest Run MetroPark.
Admission, event hours and more: 2 to 4 p.m. See event website for details.
Event contact: Suzanne Roth - sroth@yourmetroparks.net
Liberty Center’s Eclipse Party
Event URL: liberty-center.com/events/2024-solar-eclipse
Venue: Liberty Center
Description: Shop, dine, and experience the eclipse at Liberty Center! This family-friendly event will include complimentary eclipse glasses, lunar activities, and astronomical fun.
Admission, event hours and more: Noon to 4 p.m.
Event contact: Alexis Bolton - astiver@centennialREC.com
Planning for Darkness
Event URL: downtownmiddletown.org/total-solar-eclipse
Venue: Downtown Middletown
Description: Experience totality in Middletown! Explore downtown’s local businesses and enjoy solar eclipse themed activities. Solar Eclipse glasses will be available while supplies last.
Admission, event hours and more: downtownmiddletown.org/total-solar-eclipse. Stay tuned for additional details.
Event contact: Jeff Payne - jeff@downtownmiddletown.org
Total Eclipse in the Park
Event URL: fairfield-city.org
Venue: Village Green Park
Description: Join the City of Fairfield for a celebration in Village Green Park to enjoy themed activities for kids, fun giveaways, and a viewing party.
Admission, event hours and more: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Go to fairfield-city.org for more details.
Event contact: April Osbourne - AOsborne@fairfield-city.org
Solarbration at IKEA West Chester
Event URL: ikea.com/us/en/stores/west-chester/
Venue: IKEA West Chester
Description: Pick up a pair of IKEA branded solar eclipse glasses and enjoy activities and events all weekend long, including the grand finale watch party on Monday, April 8th.
Admission, event hours and more: Events all weekend. Check out ikea.com/us/en/stores/west-chester/ for the latest details.
Event contact: Kitalena Mason - kitalena.mason@ingka.ikea.com
Eclipse Watch Party at Niederman Family Farm
Event URL: niedermanfamilyfarm.com
Venue: Niederman Family Farm
Description: Take in the magic of the 2024 Solar Eclipse from Niederman Family Farm in Liberty Township. The watch party will include eclipse glasses while supplies last.
Event contact: Bethann Niederman - niederman@fuse.net
The Warehouse Hotel at Champion Mill’s Eclipse Package:
The Warehouse Hotel at Champion Mill warehousehotel.com/hamilton/
The Warehouse Hotel at Champion Mill is offering a special 2024 Eclipse Package. Be in the center of the action and enjoy an overnight stay, access to a VIP viewing area for two, delicious breakfast for two, two custom beer glasses to celebrate the occasion, and two drink tickets for Municipal Brew Works’ eclipse-themed specialty beer. The bar will be serving up celestial cocktails and culinary specials that can’t be eclipsed! Package pricing is $237+ tax ($29 per additional guest). Use offer code 2024eclipse.
Other businesses with Eclipse-themed offerings:
Municipal Brew Works will have a specialty event beer called “Path of Totality” - facebook.com/municipalbrewworks/
The Donut Dude on the Butler County Donut Trail - Will have a custom half dozen eclipse donut special showing the progression of an eclipse through delicious donuts. the-donutdude.com/
EnterTRAINment Junction - Kids will love their eclipse learning packet that will also include a custom pair of Butler County solar eclipse glasses. entertrainmentjunction.com/
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