Stark County Solar Eclipse News: Three special events scheduled in Canton

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 Just a Few Solar Eclipse Events in Canton on April 8

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Solar Eclipse Fest

When:
April 08, 2024
Time:
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Category:
General/Community Events
Location:
Walsh University Quad
Details:

It’s a once in a lifetime Cosmic Event and Walsh University is the place to be! This Free event is open to the public. Alumni, friends and family are encouraged to join Walsh students and staff on the quad so we can watch this historic event together! No RSVP required.

  • Dr. Neil Walsh "The Science Guy" will be on hand with Science Trivia Science activities and fun
  • Live radio broadcast from Sunny 101.7 featuring Josh Nagy with Giveaways and Promotions!
  • Solar eclipse glasses for safe viewing, Food Trucks, Activities, Music, and More!

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Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

  • April 8, 2024
  • from 2:00 pm
  • to 4:00 pm
Join us in Downtown Canton on Monday April 8th for the Solar Eclipse Watch Party. The Event will be held at Canton Centennial Plaza from 2-4PM.

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Towpath to Totality Event on April 8

April 8, 2024, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

St. Helena Heritage Park
123 Tuscarawas St. NW
Canal Fulton, OH 44614

Towpath to Totality is an out-of-this-world collaboration by the City of Canal Fulton and Stark Parks on April 8 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This family-friendly event takes place at St. Helena Heritage Park with ample space to watch the solar eclipse with viewing glasses provided by Great Lakes Science Center and enjoy various eclipse-themed activities.  Eclipse glasses will be given out first come, first served that day starting at 10:00 AM.  Glasses are required to safely view the partial eclipse leading up to the total eclipse.  Activities will run from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM with viewing starting directly after. Eclipse movement starts at 1:58 PM (partial) with totality beginning at 3:14 PM. Get ready to witness a celestial spectacle right in your own backyard!

St. Helena Heritage Park will offer first-come, first-served parking.  Additional parking can be found at the Lock 4 Trailhead at 6575 Erie Ave., Canal Fulton 44614 along the historic Towpath Trail.  St. Helena Heritage Park is located one mile north using the Towpath Trail and one block away from downtown Canal Fulton.  Proud of its canal heritage and influence along the Ohio & Erie Canal, downtown features local charm with unique shops and several dining options.  A Concessions Trailer with snacks and drinks will also be on site.

Other activities include:

  • Schalmo YMCA - activities including an obstacle course
  • Free Yoga sessions at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM led by Wild Yoga Studio, AndrewBYoga, and Dominique.Pilates
  • Canal Fulton Library - craft



 

 

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