Solar Eclipse Viewing Events and Watch Parties in Kentucky and Southern Indiana
Chances are you’ve heard about the solar eclipse that will occur on Monday, August 21st. This is a huge event for Kentucky, because parts of the state are in the path of totality, meaning the moon will completely block out the sun as it passes between the sun and the earth. Optimal total solar eclipse viewing will be slightly northwest of Hopkinsville, Ky. It’s a once in a lifetime viewing opportunity for many, so thousands of people from around the world will be traveling to see it. A map of totality can be found here. For those living in Louisville, a partial solar eclipse will be seen. NASA has a great website explaining everything! And, an interactive map for locations and times.
Below are events that will be taking place all across the Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
Please note: regardless of the degree of totality, you WILL NEED solar eclipse glasses for viewing! Some venues will have a limited number of pairs available. Play it safe and buy a pair before the 21st. We’ve seen them for sale ($1 – $2) at local Kroger, Lowes, Walmart and Heine Bros. locations– to name a few!
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
Big Four Bridge Lawn
E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park
Iroquois Park
Kentucky Derby Musuem
Kentucky State Fairgrounds
Mint Julep Tours- Solar Eclipse and Bourbon Sips Experience* Tour departs Louisville and travels to Hopkinsville.
PNC Achievement Center in Beckley Creek Park
Spalding University
Southern IN
Charlestown State Park
Indiana University Southeast School of Natural Sciences
Patoka Lake- Kayak the Eclipse
Ballard County, KY
Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site
Barron County, KY
Barron River Lake State Park
Boone County, KY
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
Bullitt County, KY
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Christian County, KY
Burdoc Farms
Christian Way Farm
Jefferson Davis Monument
Kelly Little Green Men Festival
Daviess County, KY
Owensboro Museum of Science and History
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
Fayette County, KY
The Living Arts and Science Center
Floyd County, KY
Jenny-Wiley State Resort Park
Henderson County, KY
John James Audubon State Park
Hickman County, KY
Columbus-Belmont State Park
Hopkins County, KY
American Legion in Madisonville
Downtown Dawson Springs
Elks BPOE #738 in Madisonville
Madisonville City Park
Madisonville Community College
Mahr Park at Hidden Hills Farm
Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
Marshall County, KY
Kenlake State Resort Park
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
McCracken County, KY
Art Guild of Paducah
Carson Center
McCracken County Library
Silent Brigade Distillery
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Muhlenberg County, KY
Oldham County
City Place Lawn *Pre-register for this networking event.
Spencer County, KY
Solar Eclipse Paddle at Taylorsville Lake
Todd County, KY
Jefferson Davis Historic Site
Trigg County, KY
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
Union County, KY
Caseyville Recreation Area & Boat Dock
Warren County, KY
The A-Frame
Chaney’s Dairy Farm
Historic Railpark and Train Musuem
Reid’s Livery Winery
Rockn B Horse and Carriage Farm
Looking for a fun way to teach your child about the solar eclipse? Check out this short animated video by McGraw-Hill Education:
Know of another eclipse viewing party in Kentucky or Southern Indiana? Email a link to brandy@louisvillefamilyfun.net.
By Guest Contributor: Brandy