Total Eclipse 2024: What's happening in the Miami Valley?

Today a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing directly over the Miami Valley. The total solar eclipse will begin over the South Pacific Ocean.

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Weather permitting, the first location in continental North America that will experience totality is Mexico’s Pacific coast around 11:07 a.m.

Many events have been planned been planned across the region in celebration of the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event.

Here’s our guide to all that is happening around the region:

Auglaize County:

1. April 6-8 – Great Northern American Eclipse

2. 1. WHERE: Armstrong Air and Space Museum

   2. TIME: Multiple events are scheduled from April 6-8 at the museum. Here’s more information: Click Here!

3. April 8 – Solar Eclipse Wapakoneta

4. 1. WHERE: Multiple locations around Wapakoneta

   2. TIME: Various

   3. More Information: Click Here!

Butler County:

1. April 5 - ‘2001: A Space Odyssey”

2. 1. WHERE: Cocks Art Museum, 801 South Patterson Avenue in Oxford

   2. TIME: 2pm

3. April 5 – Mister C.: Air is Everywhere

4. 1. WHERE: Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 South College Avenue in Oxford

   2. TIME: 7pm

5. April 6 – Total Eclipse of the Parks: Eclipse Festival

6. 1. WHERE: Uptown Parks, High Street in Oxford

   2. TIME: 1-10pm

7. April 8 - Total Eclipse of … Ohio The Heart of it All

8. 1. WHERE: Community Park, 440 Dell Drive in Trenton

   2. TIME: 2-4pm

   3. WHAT: Renew your wedding vows.

9. April 8 - Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park

10. 1. WHERE: Pyramid Hill, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road in Hamilton

    2. TIME: 9am-5pm

    3. WHAT: Hundreds of acres to view the total eclipse

11. April 8 – Total Eclipse in the Park

12. 1. WHERE: Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive in Fairfield

    2. TIME: 1:30-3pm

13. April 8 – Party in the Dark

14. 1. WHERE: Community Park, 412 Old Street in Monroe

    2. TIME: 12pm-8pm.

15. April 8 – Watch Parties

16. 1. WHERE: Uptown Parks, Oxford Community Park, Sculpture Park

    2. TIME: 1-5pm

Champaign County:

1. April 6-8 – Moonshade Festival near West Liberty

2. 1. WHERE: Various locations

   2. TIME: Various

   3. More Information: Click Here!

3. April 6-8 – Kiser Lake State Park 3-Day Event

4. 1. April 6 – Animal Encounters, Eclipse Science and Craft Activities, Evening/Nigh Hikes, Nature Center Open Hours

   2. April 7 – Archery, Nature Hikes, Eclipse Science and Craft Activities, Stargazing, Nature Center Open Hours

   3. April 8 – Nature Center Open Hours, Eyes of the Sky for the Celestial Show

   4. TIME: Various

   5. More Information: Click Here!

5. April 8 - Grimes Airport in Urbana

6. 1. TIME: Gates open at 10am; Museum opens at 10am

   2. More Information: Click Here!

7. April 8 - Ohio Caverns Darkness Tour

8. 1. TIME: 9am-5pm

   2. WHERE: 2210 E. Ohio 245, West Liberty

   3. More Information: Click Here!

9. April 8 – Freshwater Farms in Urbana

10. 1. TIME: 10am-6pm

    2. WHERE: 2624 North 68 in Urbana

    3. More Information: Click Here!

Clark County:

1. April 8 - Eclipse Over Springfield

2. 1. TIME: 2-4pm

   2. WHERE: National Road Commons Park in Springfield

   3. More Information: Click Here!

3. April 8 – WittClipse in Springfield

4. 1. TIME: 11am-4pm

   2. WHERE: Edwards-Mauer Field on campus

Darke County:

1. April 8 – Bear’s Mill Total Eclipse near Greenville

2. 1. TIME: 1pm-5pm

   2. WHERE: Bear’s Mill @ 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road

   3. More Information: Click Here!

3. April 8 – Total Eclipse on the Prairie in Greenville

4. 1. TIME: 1pm-5pm

   2. WHERE: Shawnee Prairie

   3. More Information: Click Here!

Greene County:

1. April 2 – Pre-Eclipse Party in Beavercreek

2. 1. TIME: 5pm-7pm

   2. WHERE: Russ Nature Preserve @ 2380 Kemp Road.

   3. More Information: Click Here!

3. April 8 – Greene County Parks

4. 1. TIME: Mid-afternoon hours

   2. WHERE: Every park in Greene County, except for two will be in the path of total darkness.

Miami County:

1. April 5 – Solar Eclipse Shuffle

2. 1. TIME: 6pm-10pm

   2. WHERE: The Rec in Troy @ 11 N. Market Street

   3. More Information: Click Here!

3. April 6 – Eclipse Block Party in Tipp City

4. 1. TIME: 10am-4pm

   2. WHERE: Downtown Tipp City

   3. More Information: Click Here!

5. April 7 – A Night In the Stars

6. 1. TIME: 430pm-930pm

   2. WHERE: Downtown Troy

   3. More Information: Click Here!

7. April 5-9 – A SOLARbration

8. 1. TIME: 5pm-9pm

   2. WHERE: Miami Co. Fairgrounds

   3. More Information: Click Here!

9. April 7-8 – Sun Will Rise Music Festival

10. 1. TIME: 5pm (April 7) – 5pm (April 8)

    2. WHERE: Harmony Farm in Tipp City @ 5576 Route 202

    3. More Information: Click Here!

11. April 8 – Eclipse on the Square

12. 1. TIME: 12pm-3pm

    2. WHERE: Downtown Troy

    3. More Information: Click Here!

13. April 8 – Solar Eclipse Party West Milton

14. 1. TIME: 1pm-4pm

    2. WHERE: Municipal Park in West Milton

15. April 8 – Eclipse Watch Party

16. 1. TIME: 12pm-4pm

    2. WHERE: The Rec in Troy

    3. More Information: Click Here!

17. April 8 - Blacked Out at The Exchange

18. 1. TIME: 7am-9pm

    2. WHERE: The Exchange in Pleasant Hill

    3. More Information: Click Here!

19. April 8 – Eclipse Experience

20. 1. TIME: 12pm-5pm

    2. WHERE: Lost Creek Preserve

    3. More Information: Click Here!

21. April 8 – Race The Eclipse

22. 1. WHERE: Kyle Park in Tipp City

    2. More Information: Click Here!

23. April 8 – Eclipse Patio Party

24. 1. TIME: 11am-7pm

    2. WHERE: Moeller Brew Barn @ 214 W. Main Street in Troy.

Montgomery County:

1. April 8 – Aullwood Farm

2. 1. TIME: 9am-5pm

   2. WHERE: Aullwood Farm @ 9101 Frederick Pike

   3. More Information: Click Here!

3. April 8 – Eclipse Viewing

4. 1. TIME: 10am-4pm

   2. WHERE: National Museum of the United States Air Force

   3. More Information: Click Here!

5. April 8 – Boonshoft Museum

6. 1. TIME: 9am-5pm

   2. WHERE: Boonshoft Museum at 2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton

   3. More Information: Click Here!

7. April 5 – Total Eclipse: The Sun and The Planets

8. 1. TIME: 730pm

   2. WHERE: Schuster Center

   3. More Information: Click Here!

9. April 8 – Viewing Part in Vandalia

10. 1. WHERE: Vandalia-Butler High School Stadium

    2. More Information: Click Here!

11. April 8 – Unity of Dayton Eclipse Party

12. 1. TIME: 2pm-430pm

    2. WHERE: Unity of Dayton, 6741 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights

    3. More Information: Click Here!

13. April 8 – Miami Valley Council’s Solar Eclipse Extravaganza

14. 1. TIME: 11am-5pm

    2. WHERE: Cricket Holler Boy Scout Camp

    3. More Information: Click Here!

15. April 8 – Wright-Dunbar Watch Party

16. 1. TIME: 1pm-430pm

    2. WHERE: Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center and Aviation Trail Parachute Museum

17. April 5-8 – Eclipse Weekend Camping

18. 1. WHERE: Dayton KOA Holiday @ 7796 Wellbaum Road in Brookville

    2. More Information: Click Here!

Preble County:

1. April 8 – Eclipse Viewing

2. 1. WHERE: Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard and Winery in Eaton

   2. TIME: 11am-4pm

Wayne County, Indiana

1. April 8 - Solar Eclipse Totality

2. 1. WHAT: Richmond’s proximity to major routes such as I-70, U.S. 40, U.S. 27, U.S. 35, and S.R. 1, makes it a convenient and sought-after destination. Various designated viewing sites have been established across the county, providing spectators with the opportunity to revel in this awe-inspiring astronomical phenomenon. To make the most of the eclipse experience, the Richmond/Wayne County Tourism Bureau encourages visitors to arrive the weekend before.

   2. Thousands of people are expected to attend the 4-day/3-night Eclipse & More camping and entertainment extravaganza at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Attendees can look forward to headline performances by acts such as The Michael Jackson Experience, The Elton John Experience, and a Kiss Tribute Band. For those seeking adventure, activities such as zip lining, zorb ball, rock climbing, and Toxic Meltdown will be available. As the night falls, the sky will light up with a captivating drone show and fireworks display. Additional events include a giant kite demonstration, Frisbee golf, a virtual reality expo, and a golf cart show. With over 30 food trucks on-site, guests are sure to find a variety of culinary delights. The expenses for camping, inclusive of most activities, vary between $300 and $600 based on the selected campsite. This cost includes accommodation for up to eight people per site.

   3. A variety of other eclipse-related activities and engaging events are planned across the county – planetarium shows and hands-on science activities at Earlham College, Indiana University East Solar Walk – an educational solar system trail, Chardon Polka Band and beer garden, juried art competition and artisan market, moonlight parade, nocturnal plein air, drone show, and fireworks. Additionally, there are candlelight tours at the Levi Coffin House (known as the Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad). Visitors can also participate in a 5K run/walk, a golf longest drive and putting contest, and partake in various other engaging activities.

   4. More Information: Click Here!

News Center 7 is your Eclipse station. We will have special coverage today beginning at 2 p.m.