Hartville and surrounding Lake Township are lucky to be in the path of totality for the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Check this page for events, activities, and special promotions happening around town.
Date: Monday, April 8th 2024
Duration: Approximately 2pm-4:30pm, with totality around 3:15pm
Eclipse Viewing Locations & Watch Parties
- Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market
Total Eclipse of the Hart(ville) Viewing Party
Activities 10am-2pm, eclipse viewing to follow {more info}
Join the viewing party at Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market! DJ, kid activities, Stark Library Lake Branch craft time, Bookmobile, Kona Ice, Wagler Farms Food Truck, and more are planned. A special viewing area will be set up for those that register. The first 500 groups to register get eclipse glasses (2 pair per household) and special Hartville coupons. All registrants will be entered into the Summer Fun in Hartville giveaway, which includes a one-night stay at Comfort Suites Hartville, along with a brimming gift basket and gift cards.
Register Now for the FREE Eclipse viewing package!
Make it a whole weekend with the Home & Garden Sale & Expo at Hartville Hardware on April 6th and an after eclipse concert at Hartville Kitchen. Get tickets to be awed by the ring of fire again at The Ultimate Tribute to Johnny Cash performed by Terry Lee Goffee. - Maize Valley
Eclipse Watch Party Noon-4pm
Join us for our first ever, and only ever, Eclipse Watch Party. The party starts at 12 noon and includes live music provided by Mike Lenz and the Highway 61 Band, a delicious Galaxy Board of appetizers, snacks, and sweet treats, a pair of viewing glasses, some terrific drink specials, and games like corn hole and giant jenga. Tickets are $10. So call off work, skip school, or do whatever you need to witness this amazing event at Maize Valley. Get Tickets Here
- Sable Creek Golf Course & Event Center
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party starts at noon
DJ, Food & Drinks, Activities, Raffles EVERYONE WELCOME!! - Sunrise Massage Therapy Services
Sun-sational Soiree 1:30-4pm
Come watch the total solar eclpse with us. We will be offering chair massages, a light lunch and snacks, and a few other surprises. - Uniontown United Methodist Church
Eclipse Party 1pm-4:30pm
The Uniontown United Methodist Church is hosting a free eclipse viewing party for the community! This family-friendly event will offer a spectacular view of the eclipse, with free eclipse glasses for the first 100 attendees to ensure safe viewing. There will be fun activities and games to keep everyone entertained, along with snacks and refreshments. Feel free to bring a lawn chair for maximum comfort, though a limited number of plastic chairs will also be available. Don’t miss this exciting chance to witness a celestial wonder together! - Local parks will be open for viewing with parking and space access on a first come-first serve basis. Some parks have more tree coverage than others. Consider planning your watch spot prior to eclipse day. The sun will be located SSW to SW about 50° above the horizon.
Quail Hollow Park, Uniontown Community Park, Fichtner Park, Hartville Memorial Park
Make it an entire Eclipse Weekend! Check our event calendar for what’s happening around town leading up to the big day!
Viewing Glasses
- Eclipse glasses are available for sale at:
– Hartville Hardware
– Shops at Hartville Kitchen
– Pegasus Farm Country Store
– IQ Toys (2nd floor at Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market)
Special Offers & More Eclipse FUN!
Almost Heaven Ice Cream
Solar Eclipse Sundae – Choose from a Here Comes the Sun or Blue Moon base. Topped with Oreos, hot fudge, whipped cream, a cherry, and a special solar eclipse Oreo! This will only be available through April 8th, so make sure to get your hands on this one before it’s too late!
A Niche in Time
Eclipse Weekend Special Offers (Saturday, April 6th & Monady, April 8th)
*Don’t be left in the dark! All of our lamps are 20% off!
*Free Eclipse glasses with purchase, while supplies last
*receive a $5.00 gift card with any purchase of $20.00 or more
Best Bib and Tucker
Open early on Eclipse Day! 9am-5pm, with an afternoon pause to watch the spectacle! Show this page or whisper “SHADOW” at checkout for 25% off any one item.
Our eclipse, sun, and moon jewelry collection is ready for you to celebrate this celestial wonder!
Peace Love & Little Donuts
Pre-order your donuts for your eclipse watch party! We will be open Eclipse Day from 6am to noon! Order ahead so you don’t have to wait in line!
Pegasus Farm
Pre-Solar Eclipse Day — Saturday, April 6th 9am-4pm
Join us for some pre-solar eclipse fun at Pegasus Farm Country Store and Gardens. Experience the laid back, rural landscape of the farm while enjoying activities like yard games, blowing bubbles, and meeting our 4H animals, which include goats, rabbits, a Guinea Pig, and Blossom, our miniature horse who serves as the head of equine public relations.
Our Country Store offers products from local vendors, bulk foods, gift items, drinks, snacks, and more. Our hot dog stand will be open from 11AM to 2PM for a delicious lunch! Additionally, the first 50 visitors who come to the Country Store and Gardens will receive a free grab bag filled with eclipse-themed goodies, including a pair of eclipse glasses.
Please note that all activities are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
More Info
Where to Stay
- Click here for a list of Hartville area hotels, campgrounds, & bnbs
- Hartville MarketPlace & Flea Market and Maize Valley are Harvest Host sites.
- Akron/Canton Jellystone Park will be open for $75 per night tent & RV camping April 5th-9th. Call 330.877.9800 to reserve your camping site today! {more info}
Travel Tips & What to Bring
- Get your viewing filters (ie eclipse glasses) before the event. Bring along a kitchen colandar as an alternative way to indirectly look at the eclipse. Here’s a fun activity for kids to make and add extra sun protection to their eclipse glasses.
- April weather can a mixed bag. Remember to pack gloves, layers, and sunscreen. Check current weather conditions.
- What else to bring? Folding chairs or lawn blankets. Have kiddos? Bring along games and activities to play leading up to totality.
- Plan on extra travel time. Enjoy our town before and after totality to avoid highway traffic jams.
- In case of cellular connectivitly issues, download a Hartville area map to your phone before your visit.
- Share your visit using #discoverhartville!
Looking for eclipse info for your business? View our resource page at lakechamber.com.
