Ways to Celebrate the Eclipse with Your Family in Metro Detroit ~ Hustler

On April 8, 2024, an eclipse will cross North America, but it is not likely to be seen from metro Detroit. Just because we may not see it doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate it.

Check out these fun kid-friendly events happening throughout metro Detroit.

This article was recently updated on March 6, 2024 by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding new metro Detroit events to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best family events to celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse, aligning with Metro Parent’s mission to provide the top parenting resources for local families. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.

Macomb

Learn about the Annular Eclipse at Chesterfield Public Library

March 12 and 20, 2024

Address: 50560 Patricia Ave., Chesterfield
Cost: Free

Ages 5 and up can join the Warren Astronomical Society at Chesterfield Public Library to learn what we need to know to be ready for the eclipse on April 8. All attendees will also get a pair of eclipse glasses.

Eclipse Crafts at Warren Civic Center Library

April 3, 2024

Address: 1 City Square, Warren
Cost: Free

Join the library to receive a free pair of glasses to view the upcoming eclipse and create an eclipse craft. Registration required.

Eclipse Viewing Event at Warren Civic Center Library

April 8, 2024

Address: 1 City Square, Warren
Cost: Free

Join the Warren Civic Center Library to safely view the solar eclipse using ISO-certified-safe solar eclipse glasses that will be provided. Registration required.

Solar Eclipse Viewing at Warren Arthur Miller Library

April 8, 2024

Address: 5460 Arden Ave., Warren
Cost: Free

All ages can come out to Warren Arthur Miller Library to receive a pair of viewing glasses (while supplies last) and create a craft. Registration required.

Oakland

The Upcoming Eclipse at Royal Oak Public Library

March 28, 2024

Address: 222 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
Cost: Free

Ages 5 and up can join the Royal Oak Public Library to hear from Jacob Callebs from Wayne State University Planetarium, who will give a talk about eclipses. He’ll talk about why they happen, how to safely view them and what scientific experiments can be done using eclipses.

Family Solar Eclipse Fun Day! at Troy Public Library

April 3, 2024

Address: 510 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy
Cost: Free

Families can come by the Troy Public Library to learn about the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, do a craft and receive eclipse viewing glasses. For all ages.

Washtenaw

Eclipse STEM Stations at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker

March 23, 2024

Address: 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti
Cost: Free

Come out to the library to hear from representatives from NASA’s eclipse ambassador program as they lead activities to educate about the cosmos, including the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8.

Eclipse Ambassadors with University of Michigan at Ypsilanti District Library-Superior

March 30, 2024

Address: 1900 N. Harris Road, Superior Charter Township
Cost: Free

Families can join University of Michigan undergraduate students, in partnership with NASA, for hands-on activities to educate them on the upcoming April 8 eclipse event.

Eclipse Viewing Party – Superior at Ypsilanti District Library-Superior

April 8, 2024

Address: 1900 N. Harris Road, Superior Charter Township
Cost: Free

Families can gather at YDL-Superior to watch the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Eclipse viewing glasses will be available for participants to use.

Eclipse Viewing Party – Whittaker at Ypsilanti District Library – Whittaker

April 8, 2024

Address: 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti
Cost: Free

Families can gather at YDL-Whittaker to watch the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Eclipse viewing glasses will be available for participants to use.

Wayne

Prepare for the Solar Eclipse! at Campbell Branch

March 25, 2024

Address: 8733 W. Vernor Highway., Detroit
Cost: Free

Families can join Austin Edmister from the Detroit Observatory for a virtual night sky tour, telescope demonstrations and more. Take home a pair of eclipse glasses at the end. RSVP required.