#How to see the eclipse in st. louis area free
Louis Public Library in South City will host a free Countdown to the Solar Eclipse Viewing Party for all ages from 1 to 3 p.m. Visit for a complete listing of locations and events. Various branches are also hosting Eclipse Awareness programs and workshops in August leading up to the eclipse. Eclipse glasses will be provided while supplies last. Louis County Library, including the Headquarters, will host free viewing parties (times vary by branch). and is included with Magic House admission. The Viewing Party takes place from 10 a.m. The viewing party includes a variety of sun-sational activities for kids, too, including an out-of-this-world dance party. Solar eclipse enthusiasts will have it made in the shade as they safely watch the moon pass between the sun and the Earth with a special pair of viewing glasses. The Magic House will host a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party in the museum's front garden. All events will take place at the River Hills Visitor Center and in the monument field inside the park. Viewing glasses will be available for sale for $1. to noon, the All American Eclipse Program from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Festivities will include the open house, a human sundial from 10 a.m. Join the staff of Babler Memorial State Park in Wildwood for the solar eclipse viewing and park open house from 10 a.m. Visit for a complete schedule of events.
Other events in advance of the eclipse include a Live Sky show explaining how the eclipse will take place, best viewing locations and hands-on workshops Safe Solar Observing demonstrations and more. An Eclipse Festival on August 21 will include eclipse narration by Planetarium educators and activities for all ages such as demonstrations, solar observing, food and fun. McDonnell Planetarium are providing learning opportunities leading up to and the day of the total solar eclipse to prepare and inform visitors about this exciting event. The Saint Louis Science Center and the James S. McDonnell Planetarium at Saint Louis Science Center: On-site festivities also include solar race cars, Food Truck Row, Micro Brew Village, Tailgate & Experiential Zone, and numerous games and vendors. Blankets, bag chairs and lawn chairs are permitted. A $25 general admission ticket includes wristband, commemorative bag, eclipse glasses and general admission seating across the Chesterfield Amphitheater, as well as a pre-eclipse educational session and concert by a Journey tribute band. TOTALITY Event at Chesterfield Amphitheater & Chesterfield Valley Sports Complex:Ĭhesterfield will host its ticketed TOTALITY event from 10 a.m. For information, visit /ParksandRecreation. Eclipse glasses are not included, but will be available for sale at the park at The Pavilion at Lemay for just $1 each. A number of food trucks will be on site for purchasing refreshments. At 11:15, the United States Postal Service will unveil a new stamp dedicated to the eclipse. Louis County Government will host a free viewing party at Jefferson Barracks Park. Here are some of the larger viewing parties and events: