On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, Canada and the United States. Saratoga County is lucky to be in the path of totality where the 2024 solar eclipse is visible! The eclipse will start around 2:00 pm with 98.2% totality, at around 3:20pm! Looking for a place to watch? A couple places in Saratoga County are ready for totality!
9 Miles East
9 Miles East will be offering Blackout Eclipse Pizza from Thursday April 4 through Monday April 8!
Click here to order for pickup or delivery, or book a table on the patio for a front-row seat to the eclipse!
64 Excelsior Avenue, Saratoga Springs
Artisanal Brew Works
On April 8th from Noon untill 6 PM, Artisanal Brew Works is hosting an eclipse viewing party on the Nature's Edge Terrace!
Artisanal is offering something different: a crushable oatmeal stout. Say goodbye to burnt toast flavors and hello to rich, smooth malty chocolate goodness. At just 5% ABV, it’s perfect for sipping without feeling weighed down.
No need to worry about tickets or reservations. The Nature’s Edge Terrace welcomes all, including furry friends and little ones. Bring your own snacks (our kitchen staff has the day off) and settle in for an afternoon of eclipse watching. Feel free to rearrange our seating to suit your comfort.
With FREE & EASY parking, and a laid-back atmosphere, the space is yours to enjoy. Come together with friends and neighbors for good vibes and great brews! 🌟
617 Maple Avenue, Unit D, Saratoga Springs
Cantina
Cantina will be opening its rooftop for viewers 21 and over from 1pm to 8pm! Fun margarita specials will be available along with protective viewing glasses!
408 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Common Thread
Stop by Common Thread for a Solar Eclipse/Crochet Session from 2-4pm on Monday, April 8! Bring your own eclipse glasses to watch the eclipse around 3:20pm!
512 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Common Roots and Saratoga Eagle
Join Common Roots for this once in a lifetime event from 2pm-5pm on April 8! Their NEW Moon Veil IPA will be available along with eclipse safety glasses in the taproom. Common Roots crafted the Moon Veil IPA as their "hop-forward tribute" to the eclipse. The IPA is filled with notes of orange, peach, and apricot, a perfect drink for such a spectacle! Grab a 4-pack from the Flagship or the Outpost, and get a pair of eclipse viewing glasses with each 4-pack purchased. Commemorative Moon Veil viewing glasses will be available at bars, restaurants and bottle shops throughout the region wherever you enjoy a Moon Veil thanks to Saratoga Eagle!
58 Saratoga Avenue South Glens Falls
Dancing Grain
Watch the celestial magic with Dancing Grain! The event kicks off starts at 1 pm and lasts through the entire eclipse, approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes of celestial wonder! Grab your tickets for just $15, which includes a DG draft beer, special edition sticker, and solar lenses!
180 Old West Road, Gansevoort
Hudson Crossing Park
Drop in to the pavilion between 2 and 5 pm for an eclipse viewing party!
2-3pm
“Pre-Viewing” and getting geared up for the partial eclipse.
3-5pm
-Crafts for All Ages: Unleash your creativity with eclipse-themed crafts for kids and kids at heart!
-Expert Educator: Have a question about the eclipse? Our knowledgeable expert will be on hand to share insights and answer your questions.
-Eclipse Viewing Glasses: Safety first! We'll provide a limited number of eclipse viewing glasses on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Don't miss this chance to witness one of nature's most amazing spectacles at HCP!
Co Rd 42, Schuylerville
Julie&Co.
Julie & Co. is hosting a Schroon Lake Eclipse Party at the Schroon Lake Office on April 8 from 2:30pm-4:30pm. The first 100 attendees will receive solar eclipse viewing glasses!
1072 US Route 9, Schroon Lake
Lake George Waterfront Cruises
Lake George Waterfront Cruises will be hosting a Solar Eclipse Cruise on our Adirondac. This will be a two-hour cruise from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM through Lake George. Each passenger will also receive certified solar eclipse glasses.
Tickets can be purchased at www.lgwaterfront.com and this is the link to our Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/5fuOv4tkD
Ticket Costs:
- Adult $42
- Youth $37
- Child $32
- Senior/Military $40
2 Kurosaka Lane, Lake George
Putnam Market
Putnam Market is in the solar spirt with "Eclipse," mini cupcakes! "Solar Eclipse," cakes are also available!
431 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Saratoga National Historical Park
Saratoga NHP will be hosting a viewing party on April 8th from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. Solar eclipse viewers will be available. One of the benefits of this near totality experience is the opportunity to view a rarely observed solar flare activity called "Baily's Beads." These beads of light appear around the edge of the Moon during the seconds leading up to totality and just after.
There will also be ranger programs and junior ranger activities. Junior Rangers have the opportunity to complete Eclipse Explorer Booklets and earn special Junior Ranger Solar Eclipse Badges!
2pm-4:30pm
648 Route 32 Stillwater
Sweet Mimi's Cafe
Grab a sweet treat before the eclipse at Sweet Mimi's! They'll be serving black and white cookies along with moon pies for this special event!
47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs
Walt Cafe/Whitman Brewing
Walt Cafe is featuring The Shady Latte - a white and dark mocha latte, The Shades of The Eclipse Cookie - a sugar cookie with vanilla and chocolate frosting, and The Solar Eclipse Tart - a Oreo filled and topped pop tart. Open 8am-5pm.
All weekend long, Whitman Brewing Beerhall will be offering Shadows In My Room draft for $1 off a 16 oz pint. The Beerhall opens at noon on Saturday and Sunday. Beers and pizzas will be available only on Monday, April 8th from noon to 4 PM with viewing from the patio. Packaged product available for pick up anytime Walt Cafe & Whitman Brewing Beerhall are open.
20 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs
Tips from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Last total solar eclipse in NYS was in 1925 and the next ones are expected in 2079 and 2144! The eclipse will begin shortly after 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Full totality, or as close to it will begin about 3:20 p.m., and locations in the path of totality could experience total darkness for up to 4 minutes. With the entirety of the eclipse wrapping up about 4:40 p.m. Check out the NASA Map of percentage of the eclipse.
To view the eclipse safely, remember the following tips:
- Remember to protect your eyes with specialized solar viewing glasses or pinhole projectors or even a colander!
- Check traffic before heading out for this epic event. Consider using 511NY for current travel conditions. But also remember that with lots of people comes slow and limited cell signal so you may want to have an atlas or maps in the vehicle.
- Speaking of limited cell signal, if you can’t get a call out, remember texts with no emoji or images will generally get out when calls when a lot of people are using cell signals.
- Prepare for the weather: April can bring sun, ice, snow, rain, and mud!
- Remember NY statewide annual burn ban is in effect from March 16 through May 14. Do not park on dry (yellow/brown) grass to avoid sparking a wildfire.
- If camping, know the regulations, bring the proper gear, and watch out for ticks.
For more safety tips, check out I Love New York’s Eclipse website. DEC will also be posting eclipse information on Facebook leading up to April 8.
