Solar Eclipse Activities for Kids
On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see this awe inspiring sight- a total solar eclipse. The moon will completely cover the sun and the sun's corona will stretch from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. Observers outside of this path will see a partial solar eclipse where the moon covers part of the sun's disk.
While the August 21 solar eclipse will not be a total eclipse in St. Petersburg, you can still enjoy it as a partial eclipse. Here's a list of events leading up to and on the day of the solar eclipse for your family to experience together locally.
Tuesday, August 15
Crafty Kids Special: Solar Eclipse!
Join Seminole Community Library for this special program packed full of fun experiments, crafts and other activities as you learn about the solar eclipse! All participants will receive a free pair of solar viewing glasses. Grades K to 5.
Seminole Community Library
6:00-7:00pm
Friday, August 18
Totally Solar
In preparation for Monday's solar eclipse, join Largo Public Library for this spacey program. Learn how to safely view the eclipse, play a trivia game or two, and make some out-of-this-world crafts. Ages 6 to 12. Registration required.
Largo Public Library
4:00pm
Pre-Eclipse Show
Join St. Pete Beach Public Library for fun activities all about eclipses. Ages 7 to 12.
St. Pete Beach Public Library
4:30-5:30pm
Monday, August 21
Partial Eclipse of the Heart of Downtown
Join Sundial St. Pete for a party to celebrate and view the partial eclipse! The first 200 people will receive free solar viewing glasses. There will be live music and a plaque dedication and plenty of sales and promotions from participating Sundial shops!
Sundial St. Pete
1:00-4:00pm
Solar Eclipse Viewing!
As the solar eclipse travels across the United States, join Seminole Community Library for a special viewing of a partial eclipse on the library lawn from 1:17 - 4:14pm with optimal viewing at 2:49pm. All participants receive a free pair of solar viewing glasses. All ages welcome!
Seminole Community Library
1:00-4:30pm
Beach Chair Solar Eclipse Viewing
Bring your beach chair to St. Pete Beach Public Library for a viewing of the solar eclipse. Glasses will be provided.
St. Pete Beach Public Library
1:00-4:30pm
Solar Eclipse Viewing
The St. Petersburg College Planetarium will host an eclipse viewing between 1:15pm and 4pm. Eclipse viewers and telescopes with solar filters will be available in the "quad" area.
St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus
1:15-4:00pm
