Events for April 8, 2024 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

Solar Eclipse at VINS in Quechee

VINS Nature Center 149 Natures Way, Quechee

Visit VINS for the total solar eclipse. Enjoy live music, a special program about animals and the eclipse, and a space to watch this amazing natural phenomenon. One pair of solar eclipse viewing glasses are complimentary with admission to the VINS Nature Center (while supplies...

Obscura BTV in Burlington

Burlington Waterfront Park 10 College Street, Burlington

A stellar festival takes over the Queen City, with viewing spots all over town and activities including dance parties and live music. See burlingtoneclipse.org for full schedule.

The Totally Amazing Eclipse Party in Middlebury

Middlebury Rec Park 277 Mary Hogan Drive, Middlebury

The Totally Amazing Eclipse Party in Middlebury includes food, music and events to celebrate a once in a lifetime experience. Organized by the Brandon and Middlebury recreation departments and libraries.

Totality in Taylor Park in St. Albans

Taylor Park 36 North Main Street, St. Albans City

St. Albans is in the path of totality and will experience the longest view of the total eclipse at 3:38. Come to Taylor Park and get the full experience of the solar eclipse. The viewing party will feature The Ryan Sweezy Band, food trucks, and...

Solar Eclipse Party at Palmer’s Sugarhouse in Shelburne

Palmer's Sugarhouse 332 Shelburne Hinesburg Road, Shelburne

Celebrate the solar eclipse at Palmer’s Sugarhouse with live music from the Tenderbellies, tasty food and speciality drinks. Palmer's Sugarhouse will have all of your favorite maple products on hand.

Barre’s Solar Eclipse Block Party

Merchants Row Barre Merchants Row, Barre

Enjoy music and festivities at Barre's Solar Eclipse Block Party on Merchants Row (between Prospect Street and Depot Square). At 2:14 p.m., a partial solar eclipse will begin, and a total eclipse will darken Vermont’s daytime sky at 3:26 p.m., lasting  for about three minutes. The...

Eclipse Viewing at Bay Park in St. Albans Town

Bay Park in St. Albans 596 Lake Road, St. Albans

Watch the solar eclipse from the shores of St. Albans Bay on Lake Champlain. Enjoy live music, food trucks, activities and more. Eclipse viewing glasses available while supplies last. Car pooling is recommended. Restrooms available.  

Eclipse Watch Party at Hard’ack in St. Albans

Hard'ack 264 Hard'ack Street, St. Albans

Enjoy an eclipse watch party featuring a fire pit on the patio, family activities, music, food and more. Concession stand and cash bar open. The Hard’ack Pool will be open to the public. Eclipse safety glasses available while they last. Admission: $8 residents; $16 non-residents.