Path of Totality: where to experience Eclipse 2024 In Southwest Ohio
The Great Miami Riverway is a prime viewing location for the 2024 total solar eclipse!
Our Riverway communities are busy planning for several days of fun to celebrate our beautiful region in the path of totality for the solar eclipse in April 2024.
A total solar eclipse is a rare and spectacular event. Only 21 total solar eclipses have crossed the lower 48 states in the entire existence of the United States. Ohio is on fire with excitement after discovering it is in the path of totality for the first time since 1806!
Read on to see a breakdown of viewing sites and events by each of our Riverway communities as well as some helpful links for further discovery and planning.
Make sure to bookmark this page so you can check for any updates or additions as we draw closer to this spectacular celestial event!
SAFETY NOTE - Viewing ANY part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or telescope without a special-purpose soalr filter will instantly cause severe eye injury. Here is NASA's article on total solar eclipse safety, and a list of safe solar viewers that are endorsed by the American Astronomical Society.
Official Viewing Sites and Events listed in order from north to south
Sidney - Official Viewing Sites
- Custenborder Fields
- Tawawa Civic Park
Sidney - Events
Troy - Official Viewing Sites
- Duke Park
- Hobart Urban Nature Preserve
- Lost Creek Reserve
- Miami County Grandstands
- Treasure Island Park
- WACO Historical Society
- Troy Community Park
- Troy Levee
Troy - Events
- Solar Eclipse Shuffle - A fun filled evening at the Rec in downtown Troy. Open to the public.
- A Night in The Stars - April 8, 430-930pm - This is one event you won’t want to miss as you spend your evening on the square in downtown Troy, under the stars, jamming to music. Food, drinks, activities, and fun will keep you smiling all night long as solar eclipse excitement takes over.
- Eyes On The Sky Eclipse Viewing - WACO Historical Society
- Moeller Brew Barn solar Eclipse Patio Party - April 8 @ 11am to 7pm. The kitchen will be open, and Moeller will be releasing a special Solar Eclipse beer along with special eclipse cocktails.
- Eclipse on the Square Downtown Troy - April 8 12pm to 3pm
Miami County Park District - Events
- Lost Creek Eclipse Experience - Visitors will enjoy abundant open space for viewing, free eclipse glasses, entertainment, educational children’s craft, snacks, and fun.
Piqua - Official Viewing Sites
- Pitsenbarger Park
- Garbry Big Woods Reserve
- Edison State Community College
Piqua - Events
- Eclipse Party at Crooked Handle Brewing - April 8 @ 11am - 2pm
- Solar Eclipse Tailgate Party - April 8 @ 12 - 5pm. This free event will include Food Trucks, Photo Booth 360, Art Love – off the record entertainment, Cornhold, Basketball, and a kids dance competition, 100+ door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. First 100 people get glasses free!
Tipp City - Official Viewing Sites
- City Park
- Kyle Park
Tipp City - Events
- Solar Eclipse Block Party - Have you ever been “Dancing in the Streets” in Tipp City? Now is your chance! We are hosting a fun, free solar eclipse block party in our beautiful, historic downtown. Our streets will be filled with entertainment, children’s activities, shopping and dining opportunities, and so much more. Let’s celebrate this cosmic event together!
Five Rivers MetroParks - Official Viewing Sites
- Possum Creek MetroPark
- Carriage Hill MetroPark
- Eastwood (lakeside) MetroPark
- Five Rivers MetroParks official eclipse webpage
Montgomery County - Official Viewing Sites
- National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
- Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum
Montgomery County - Events
- Boonshoft Musem will be hosting lead-up events as well as having on-site activities the day of the eclipse. More details to come.
- SunWatch Village will host an exclusive all-day ticketed event. More details to come.
- The world-class Dayton Philharmonic will be performing a celestial celebration called 'Total Eclipse: The Sun and The Planets' in honor of the eclipse on April 5 & 6 at 7:30pm. Tickets are available now.
- Dayton CVB's website for updates on planned Eclipse events in Montgomery County
Trenton
- Get Married! On the day of the Eclipse from 2 to 4pm, a mass wedding ceremony will occur at 3pm. Say "I Do" for the first time or renew your vows during the Solar Eclipse! Bring your wedding license and the appropriate paperwork to get married. Mayor Perry will perform a mass wedding ceremony at Trenton Community Park.
Hamilton
Total Eclipse of the Arts with The Well - Pyramid Hill Park.
Find time together in nature alongside the region’s creative community with a day-long or half-day retreat from The Well. Artist-led activities include meditation in the native garden, a nature scavenger hunt, and a special eclipse viewing soundscape.
All tickets include a boxed lunch, free admission to the park, parking, viewing glasses and a day of rest, renewal and celebration. TOTALITY packages are for 8am to end of day, and PARTIAL packages are for noon to end of day.
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