Eclipse Viewing Events in Hampton Roads

The 2017 solar eclipse is coming up and there are lots of local events in the works! As always, make sure to call/check links to confirm events are happening as scheduled. Did we miss an event or update? Please CLICK HERE and we will get it on our list!

Reminder – it is NOT safe to look at the eclipse without solar eclipse glasses specifically designed to protect your eyes!! To make sure your solar eclipse glasses will protect your eyes make sure you have purchased them from a certified vendor (more information here).

Can’t make any of these events? Watch from the comfort of your home by going to https://www.nasa.gov/eclipselive

Saturday, August 19, 2017

Impact 2017 and Eclipse Expo (Newport News)

Where: South Morrison Family Education Center 746 Adams Dr. Newport News VA 23601
When: Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 10am-1pm
Description: An Eclipse Expo and free book giveaway, sponsored by the South Morrison Public Library, will feature learning activities and demonstrations about the total solar eclipse, which occurs on Monday, August 21. Free solar eclipse glasses while supplies last.
More Information: CLICK HERE

Monday, August 21, 2017

CARROLLTON

Solar Eclipse Watch Party (Carrollton)

Where: Carrollton Branch Library 14362 New Towne Haven Lane Carrollton VA
When: Monday, August 21, 2017 from 12-3pm
Description: Come join us at the Carrollton Branch Library for our Solar Eclipse Watch Party! We will be handing out eclipse viewing glasses, showing the official NASA live stream of the event, have craft projects on hand for the kids, and will be giving away sno cones! This event is free and all ages are welcome!
More Information: CLICK HERE

CHESAPEAKE

Solar Eclipse 2017 at Indian River Library (Chesapeake)

Where: Indian River Library 2320 Old Greenbrier Road, Chesapeake VA
When: Monday, August 21, 2017 from 2-4pm
Description: Join us for the solar event of a lifetime! Watch as the moon covers most of the sun’s surface in this partial solar eclipse. We’ll have lots of solar information and activities.
More Information: CLICK HERE

HAMPTON

Solar Eclipse at VASC (Hampton)

Where: Virginia Air & Space Center 600 Settlers Landing Road Hampton VA
When: Monday, August 21, 2017 from 1-4pm
Description:  We’ll have activities on the main floor that are all Solar Eclipse themed! Activities include the opportunity to see the sun through our Sun Telescope, venture through the Solarium, design UV beads that change in sunlight, create “Sun paper,” learn all about radiation, and more! The best part? You can experience a live stream of NASA coverage of the eclipse in our IMAX Theater, the largest screen in Hampton Roads. The first 250guests will have a guaranteed seat in the IMAX for the live stream AND receive a pair of NASA glasses for the eclipse.
More Information: CLICK HERE

Solar Eclipse Viewing at Main Library (Hampton)

Where: Hampton Main Library 4207 Victoria Blvd. Hampton VA
When:Monday, August 21, 2017 from 1:30-3:30pm
Description: Come and join us to witness the spectacular solar eclipse (Live Stream). Free eclipse glasses (while supplies last). We will have a craft and story for the children. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
More Information: CLICK HERE

NEWPORT NEWS

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at Main Library (Newport News)

Where: Main Street Library 110 Main Street Newport News VA
When: Monday, August 21, 2017 from 12-4pm
Description: Main Street Library invites you to come view NASA’s Mega Cast, Live Streaming of the 2017 Solar Eclipse. This will be the first solar eclipse visible in the continental United States in 38 years. Come watch it from beginning to end as it moves across all of North America. As the eclipse becomes visible in our local area starting at 1:20, we will move outdoors for actual viewing. Glasses will be provided for safe viewing and refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
More Information: CLICK HERE

Solar Eclipse Craft & Viewing at Pearl Bailey Library (Newport News)

Where: Pearl Bailey Library 2510 Wickham Ave Newport News VA
When: Monday, August 21, 2017 from 1-4pm
Description: The moon will block out the sun! Join us for a STEM craft where we’ll build a viewer to watch the Solar Eclipse safely.  Don’t want to stay outside? We’ll be streaming the live view of the complete eclipse from NASA’s website.  All ages welcome! Peak eclipse time is 2:45pm, but the eclipse starts around 1:20p. Get here early to make your viewer before it starts!
More Information: CLICK HERE

Solar Eclipse Viewing at Grissom Library (Newport News)

Where: Grissom Library 366 DeShazor Drive Newport News VA
When: Monday, August 21, 2017 from 1-4pm
Description: Join us to watch the solar eclipse!  Eclipse glasses will be available upon request.  All ages are welcome.  A craft will also be provided in the Youth Services area.  The eclipse will begin around 1:20 P.M., and end shortly after 4:00 P.M.; peak eclipse time is 2:45 P.M.
More Information: CLICK HERE

Great American Eclipse at the Virginia Living Museum (Newport News) 

Where: Virginia Living Museum 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News VA
When:Monday, August 21, 2017 from 1:30-4:30pm
Description: Get ready for the Eclipse! View this rare celestial event at the VLM. We will offer telescope views of the Sun throughout the eclipse and provide eclipse glasses to our visitors for direct viewing. In inclement weather, we will attempt to display a live webcast of the total solar eclipse in the Abbitt Planetarium for all to enjoy. Included in museum admission.
More Information: CLICK HERE

NORFOLK

Eclipse Viewing at Nauticus (Norfolk)

Where: Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk VA
When: Monday, August 21, 2017 from 10am-5pm (Best Viewing Time is 2:30-3:30pm)
Description: Included in Admission: • Free Eclipse Viewing Glasses  (while supplies last) • Best Viewing Time is 2:30-3:30 PM  • Special Educational Programming • Open to all Ages! Don’t miss this rare occurrence!  Admission is bought at the Nauticus front desk upon arrival.
More Information: CLICK HERE

Eclipse Bash at Slover Library (Norfolk)

Where: Slover Library 235 E Plume Street, Norfolk VA
When: Monday, August 21, 2017 from 1-3:30pm
Description: On August 21, 2017, a total eclipse of the sun will be visible in the continental U.S. Come to Slover and witness the astronomical event of the decade! (All Ages)
More Information: CLICK HERE

The Great American Eclipse at ODU (Norfolk)

Where: ODU Kaufman Mall, Norfolk VA
When: Monday, August 21, 2017 from 1-4pm
Description: On the day of the eclipse, from 1:00-4:00, stop by Kaufman Mall on the ODU campus to get a spectacular view of through the Pretlow Planetarium’s telescopes. We’ll be giving away free eclipse glasses there too! We also have games and fun prizes planned. We are an official NASA sponsored viewing location, and they will provide some more handouts for us as well.
More Information: CLICK HERE

SUFFOLK

Total Eclipse of the Sun Party at Chuckatuck Library (Suffolk)

Where: Chuckatuck Library 5881 Godwin Boulevard Suffolk VA 
When: Monday, August 21, 2017 from 1-4pm 
Description: Watch the eclipse with special viewing glasses, enjoy science experiments, lawn games, and fun for all! At our location in Virginia, the sun will be a little over 86% covered by the moon at maximum eclipse. Please note that we cannot guarantee visibility of the eclipse. In the event of poor weather conditions we will attempt to watch NASA’s live streaming of it. We have a few hundred viewing glasses and they will be provided at the event while supplies last.
More Information: CLICK HERE

VIRGINIA BEACH

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)

Where: MEO Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Virginia Beach VA
When: Monday, August 21, 2017 from 1-3pm 
Description: Explore the solar eclipse with stories, crafts and science stations. Pick up a pair of free solar eclipse viewing glasses while supplies last and join us outside, weather permitting. Or watch the NASA total eclipse broadcast in the air-conditioned comfort of the MEO Central Auditorium. Please note, in the Hampton Roads viewing area the eclipse starts at 1:21 p.m. and peaks at 2:47 p.m. Registration is not required. All Ages
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