Solar eclipse 2024: Watch parties around western Pennsylvania
If you’re trying to figure out where to watch the solar eclipse around Pittsburgh, WPXI can help! WPXI is providing a list of events open to the public in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including events that will allow for public viewing of the solar eclipse. The list includes events at the Allegheny Observatory, the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, and the Pittsburgh Park Rangers for eclipse viewing. The library will provide eclipse information, snacks and activities, and free solar glasses will be available while supplies last. A $5 ticket reserved for a seat and a pair of eclipse glasses are available for hotel guests, but only limited spots are available to the general public. Attendees can also receive eclipse glasses from library card holders on March 30, with a one-per-family restriction, and must be picked up in person at 4130 Sardis Rd, Murrysville, PA.
Published : 2 months ago by WPXI.com News Staff in Tech Science
If you’re trying to figure out where to watch the solar eclipse around Pittsburgh, WPXI can help.
We’re gathering a list of watch parties and events open to the public, along with organizations distributing solar glasses.
Email us at [email protected] to add your event to our list!
• None Come join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and the Pittsburgh Park Rangers for an eclipse viewing at the Allegheny Observatory in Riverview Park! Glasses will be provided while supplies last.
• None The library will provide eclipse information, snacks and activities
• None Free solar glasses will be available while supplies last
• None Watch the partial eclipse event through special solar observation equipment, including a solar telescope! See live footage streamed from NASA on the Buhl Planetarium dome and participate in an array of solar eclipse activities. Included with general admission.
• None Come join us for a chill Eclipse Viewing Party, where we’ll watch the sky together and enjoy the celestial show!
• None A $5 ticket reserves you a seat and a pair of eclipse glasses
• None Limited number of spots available for hotel guests. Sold out to the general public.
• None Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of a solar eclipse with friends and family. We’ll provide a spot on our expansive grounds for your front-row seat!
• None Solar glasses are required. You can bring your own or buy them at the event
• None Organizers encourage bringing lawn chairs or blankets, snacks or drinks and solar glasses
• None The canal, lake and main camping loops will be open early from April 5-9, per the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District
• None Anyone who chooses to go on the water is encouraged to wear a life jacket and take safety precautions for the colder water temperatures
• None This state park lies within the path of totality!
• None Crowds are expected on April 8 and the park may have to close if it reaches capacity
• None Join us at Rolling Hills Park from 2 to 4 pm to play games and view the solar eclipse. Solar eclipse glasses will be provided to attendees. Auntie Anne’s pretzel truck will have snacks and beverages available for purchase.
• None There’s no registration necessary for this event
• None Click here for more information
• None Attend a library eclipse program to get a pair of solar glasses. The final program is on March 28.
• None Click here to register for a program
• None The library is giving out the glasses with some restrictions. One per person, first come first serve, and the library will not hold glasses.
• None Visit in person to get a pair: 120 S Church St, Mount Pleasant, PA, United States, Pennsylvania
• None Watch party at Field 6 (the uppermost field) at the Murrysville Community Park, 4056 Wiestertown Road
• None There will be eclipse information and crafts and games for kids at the party
• None One pair of eclipse glasses will be given to each family
• None There’s no registration needed for this event
• None The library will also distribute eclipse glasses to library card holders on March 30, with a one-per-family restriction. Glasses have to be picked up in person at 4130 Sardis Rd, Murrysville, PA
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