Activities at-a-glance by type
Batavia, NY – The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share with the community the special events and promotions that are planned throughout Genesee County in commemoration of the April 8th total Solar Eclipse.
Below is a list of Free Public Viewing Locations, Public Viewing Parties, Ticketed Viewing Parties, as well as area restaurants and businesses that are getting in on the fun with special eclipse-themed menus and activities.
We’re thrilled to see so much of Genesee County participate in celebrating the upcoming eclipse”, said Kelly Rapone, Tourism Marketing Director at the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce. “Many of these events & promotions are being held Eclipse weekend – April 5-8th, while others are going on during the month of March and across the spring break week of April 1-8. We encourage residents to visit the GeneSEEtheEclipse main website for specific event dates, times, as well as to view the event map. You can sort the list of Events & Promotion by the type of event or location, as well as by town.
Ticketed Public Viewing Parties
· Disc Golf Tournament of the Eclipse -Bergen Disc golf Course, Bergen
· Viewing Party & Farm Tour – Mockingbird Farm Animal Sanctuary, Byron
· Viewing Party, Camping offer – Cherry Hill Campground, Darien Center
· Viewing Party, Eclipse Menus, Live Music – Batavia Downs Gaming, Batavia
· Explore The Eclipse/Eclipse Activities – Genesee County Park & Interpretive Center, East Bethany
· Eclipse Viewing Party – Rolling Hills Asylum, East Bethany
· Public Viewing Party /Camping Offer – Frost Ridge RV Park, LeRoy · Solar Spectacle -Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford
Free Public Viewing Locations – with Activities
· Free Public Viewing Location & Activities – Porter Farms, Elba
· 3-Day Public Eclipse Celebration – Village of Corfu
· Free Public Eclipse Festivities – throughout Village of Elba
· Free Public Viewing Location & Activities – Elroy Parkins Town Park, Oakfield
· Free Public Viewing Location & Activities – Tonawanda Indian Community House, Tonawanda Reservation
· Free Public Viewing Location/Viewing Party – Pembroke Intermediate School, Pembroke
· Free Public Viewing Location/Maple Sugar House Demonstrations & Tours – Sweet Dream Maple Farm, Corfu
· Free Public Viewing Location – Godfrey’s Pond, Bergen
· Free Public Viewing Event – LeRoy Airport, LeRoy
· Free Public Viewing Location & Activities – Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Basom
· Free Public Viewing Location & Activities – WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. Grounds, Alexander
· Free Public Viewing Location/Viewing Party -Richmond Memorial Library, Batavia
Free Public Viewing Locations – No Activities
· Free Public Viewing Location – Genesee Community College, Batavia
· Free Public Viewing Location – Terry Hills, Batavia
· Free Public Viewing Location – Genesee County Fairgrounds, Batavia
Eclipse Themed Special Menus & Promotions
· Eclipse Themed Ice Cream Specials – Sprinkles Creamery, Corfu
· Eclipse Themed Baked Goods – Buttercrumbs Bakery, Corfu
· Eclipse Themed Dining Specials – My Saloon, Darien Center
· The Frick’n Eclipse All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast & Activities – WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. Grounds, Alexander
· Eclipse Menus & Entertainment – T.F Brown’s Restaurant, Batavia
· Eclipse Extravaganza -Special Menus & Promotions – Batavia’s Original Pizzeria, Batavia
· Eclipse Candies, Chocolates & Ice Cream – Oliver’s Candies, Batavia
· Eclipse Themed Ice Cream Specials – Blondies Sip-N-Dip, Batavia
Additional Events & Promotions
· Paint & Play: Eclipse Signs – The Art of Mandy
· Rebel’s Posse – Live Music at Smokin’ Eagle BBQ
· Experience Psychic Fair, Batavia Downs Gaming
· Genny The Cow Artist Book & Poster Signing Event – Genesee County Visitor Center
· Total Eclipse of the Art Exhibit – GO ART!
· 98 Years Since the Sun Went Out Exhibit – Holland Land Office Museum
· Genny Sees The Eclipse Story Time and Crafts – Genesee County Park & Interpretive Center
· Eclipse & Science Walks – Genesee County Park & Interpretive Center
Eclipse Lodging Offers
· Lodging & Viewing Party Package -Batavia Downs Gaming, Batavia
· Eclipse Lodging Offer – Lodge on The Lake Hotel at Six Flags Darien Lake, Darien Center
· Primitive Camping Offer – WNY Gas & Steam Engine Assoc. Grounds, Alexander
· Camping Offer – Genesee County Fairgrounds, Batavia
· Tent Camping Offer & Weekend Activities – Rolling Hills Asylum, East Bethany
Live event updates here: Events & Eclipse Promotions (visitgeneseeny.com)
More events and promotions are being added every day! See the Events & Promotion Map and full details online! GeneSEEtheEclipse.com