On August 21, 2017, America will be treated to its first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in nearly 100 years. That’s why it’s being called the NATIONAL ECLIPSE. From Oregon to South Carolina, the eclipse will trace a 67-mile-wide path of totality across the country and millions of Americans will witness a once-in-a-lifetime event as the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and day turns to night for up to almost three minutes. Experience this unique solar event in the beautiful 80-acre Oregon Garden while enjoying a weekend of camping, extended Garden hours, and educational and fun activities. On Monday, August 21, experience the eclipse in one of our 22 speciality gardens, followed by a viewing party with live music from exciting bands, food, drinks and more!
At the Total Eclipse of the Garden Viewing Party, you’ll enjoy: Viewing areas throughout our 80-acre botanical garden. Eclipse viewing glasses, Live music, Bars in the Garden serving bloody marys, mimosas, and coffee cocktails in the morning – local beers and wines will be sold in the afternoon and evening, Food booths and food trucks and Outdoor movies at sundown.
The weekend before the eclipse, the Garden will open for extended hours and will offer educational programs for adults and children. Standard Garden admission will apply and these activities are open to the public. Activities include Garden & nature themed workshops,Educational activities and workshops for children, Fun and thematic walking tours of The Oregon Garden, Yoga in the Garden, Outdoor Movies and more
Cost: Viewing Party Tickets
Tickets for the viewing and after party must be purchased in advance. Tickets will be on sale soon.
For more information: https://www.oregongarden.org/events/eclipse/