Where to watch the 2024 eclipse in WNY: list

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- On April 8 at 3:18 p.m., Western New York will experience its first total solar eclipse in nearly 100 years. With the 2024 Great American Eclipse less than a month away, News 4 is compiling a list of locations around the area that will be hosting events to witness the eclipse.

Click the link before any given listing for more information about each event.

To have your event added to the list, please email newsroom@wivb.com with “Solar Eclipse event” as the subject.

City of Buffalo

Buffalo Bisons: The Bisons will be welcoming four NASA scientists to Sahlen Field on April 8, with ballpark gates opening at noon. The event will start with an educational and entertaining program at 1 p.m. General admission tickets are available for free at the Sahlen Field box office or can be ordered online for a $1 processing fee. The first 2,000 guests through the Swan Street door will be given free eclipse glasses.

Buffalo Museum of Science: Though the museum will be closed on April 8, it will be hosting "Eclipse-a-Palooza" events throughout the week leading up to the eclipse. All events are included with a membership or the purchase of admission.

Buffalo Zoo: The Buffalo Zoo is offering its open space to observe the sky without obstructions, all while surrounded by animals of the world. The first 500 visitors to the zoo between April 6 and 8 will receive a free pair of eclipse glasses upon entry. No preregistration is necessary for the event, and there will be animal ambassador meet-and-greets, as well as presentations from the Zoo's Education Team from 10 a.m. until noon.

Hofbräuhaus Buffalo: Hofbräuhaus will be hosting a watch party in its biergarten, with merch, live music and food & drink specials. Reservations can be made by phone at (716) 939-2337.

Resurgence Brewing Company: Resurgence will be hosting "3:18 Eclipse Bash," which will start with a 5k run at 2441 South Park Ave. at 11 a.m., followed by a vendor market at the brewery at noon. There will also be live entertainment and eclipse discussions from meteorologist Andy Parker. The brewery will also be releasing a citrus beer, "In the Path of Totality," a nationally aligned release with The Simons Foundation.

SUNY Buffalo State: Buffalo State University will have eclipse swag, activities, entertainment and food trucks on-hand for its "Eclipse-fest" event, which will be guided by experts from the University. General admission is $40 and includes eclipse glasses, a commemorative t-shirt and other souvenirs. Click here for ticket information.

In addition to Eclipse-fest, Buff State's Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium will be hosting its "Eclipse: The Sun Revealed" program through April 6, educating on what happens during an eclipse. Tickets can be obtained at this link for under $4.

Akron

Georgie's Pizzeria Prince O'Pie: The pizzeria will hold an event on Route 5, which will include a food truck on site.

East Aurora

Knox Farm State Park: Knox Farm's "EAclipse" event has sold out.

Elma

Made in America Store: Free viewing at West Maple Ct. location offering eight acres of optimal space, along with free parking. Mister's food truck will be on-site with snacks and beverages and restrooms are available. We're excited to offer our sprawling 8-acre lawn area for optimal eclipse viewing, along with ample free parking for attendees' vehicles. Mister's Food Truck will also be on-site, providing snacks and beverages, and restrooms will be available.

Grand Island

Beaver Island State Park: Beaver Island's eclipse celebration will begin at 11 a.m. and will include a 5k fun run, vendors, a craft show, food and drinks, live music, kayak rentals and more. The event, held at 107 Beaver Island Park Road, includes free admission, with 1,000 free parking spaces. Spots are still available for the craft and vendor fairs and registration for the 5k remains open as well. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Hamburg

Hamburg Fairgrounds: The Erie County Agricultural Society will be hosting “Total-ity Fun at the Fairgrounds,” which will offer paved parking, eclipse glasses, live music by Hit N Run, activities for kids and food & beverage vendors. Tickets are $50 per car and the event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lockport

Transit Drive-In: The Drive-In will be opening its spacious view of the eclipse to vehicles for the totality. Admission will be $5 per vehicle, with glasses on sale for $5 a pair. In addition to being able to view the eclipse overhead, it will also be livestreamed on the big screen. Dozens of vendors and live music will be present, and the Starlit SnackBar will be open for business.

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls State Park: From April 4–8, Niagara Falls USA will be hosting eclipse activities, including programming led by scientists, subject-matter experts and astronauts from NASA with one of the most unique views of the eclipse across the country. In the evening, a few hours after the eclipse, there will be a fireworks show on Old Falls Street.

Wilson

Wilson Star Search: Wilson Star Search will be hosting "Solar Search," an astronomer-led event at Krueger Park (350 Ontario St.) starting at 11 a.m. and running through 5 p.m. The Village of Wilson also offers public viewing locations over Lake Ontario, including telescopes, vendors, food and beer.  

Woodcock Brothers Brewing Company: Both locations (Wilson and North Tonawanda) will be open at 4 p.m. and offer food, beer and cocktails, as well as the release of an eclipse beer -- a bottled imperial stout aged in 2018 Meritage wine barrels from Leonard Oakes Winery, with fruit and dark chocolate flavors.