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Monday, April 1 2024
 10 am - 4 pm
Rileybrook Arts Center - Eclipse Art Display

Rileybrook Arts Center will be open each day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for free eclipse art activities, an art display, and scavenger hunt

Tuesday, April 2 2024
 10 am - 4 pm
Rileybrook Arts Center - Eclipse Art Display

Rileybrook Arts Center will be open each day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for free eclipse art activities, an art display, and scavenger hunt

Wednesday, April 3 2024
 10 am - 12 pm
Homeschool Wednesdays: Solar Eclipse

Just five days before the 2024 total solar eclipse, homeschool children will learn about the grand celestial movements that produce eclipses. Explore the movement of the sun, Earth and moon and play games to learn about and prepare for this rare astronomical event.

Price: $8/youth (ages 3-17), 25% discount for members

 
 
 10 am - 4 pm
Rileybrook Arts Center - Eclipse Art Display

Rileybrook Arts Center will be open each day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for free eclipse art activities, an art display, and scavenger hunt

 
 
 1 pm - 3 pm
Homeschool Wednesdays: Solar Eclipse

Just five days before the 2024 total solar eclipse, homeschool children will learn about the grand celestial movements that produce eclipses. Explore the movement of the sun, Earth and moon and play games to learn about and prepare for this rare astronomical event.

Price: $8/youth (ages 3-17), 25% discount for members

Thursday, April 4 2024
 All Day
Third Place Special Hours & Events

Click here for more information

 
 
 All Day
Black Out Under the Spires

Special Hours and eclipse related offerings.  Click here for more information

 
 
 10 am - 4 pm
Rileybrook Arts Center - Eclipse Art Display

Rileybrook Arts Center will be open each day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for free eclipse art activities, an art display, and scavenger hunt

Friday, April 5 2024
 All Day
Third Place Special Hours & Events

Click here for more information

 
 
 All Day
Black Out Under the Spires

Special Hours and eclipse related offerings.  Click here for more information

 
 
 10 am - 4 pm
Whitetail Acres Solar Bloom Event

Click here for more information

 
 
 10 am - 4 pm
Rileybrook Arts Center - Eclipse Art Display

Rileybrook Arts Center will be open each day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for free eclipse art activities, an art display, and scavenger hunt

 
 
 8 pm - 11 pm
Hilltop Restaurant - Neon Moon Party

Eclipse Weekend Kick Off Party!  Click here for more information

Saturday, April 6 2024
 All Day
Third Place Special Hours & Events

Click here for more information

 
 
 All Day
Black Out Under the Spires

Special Hours and eclipse related offerings.  Click here for more information

 
 
 10 am - 4 pm
Whitetail Acres Solar Bloom Event

Click here for more information

 
 
 10 am - 4 pm
Rileybrook Arts Center - Eclipse Art Display

Rileybrook Arts Center will be open each day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for free eclipse art activities, an art display, and scavenger hunt

 
 
 12 pm
Dark Side of the Moon Festival

Eclipse viewing event with music, food and more.

 
 
 1 pm - 2 pm
Wild Whitewater: Canal Nature Walk

The Whitewater Canal was built for boats and horses, but this manmade river has become home to many types of wildlife, including ducks, fish, beavers and many others. Join naturalist Curt Burnette from Limberlost State Historic Site for an interactive session to learn about wildlife and explore the canal’s plants and animalsIn light of the upcoming total solar event on April 8, we will also discover how animals react during eclipses

Price: $7/adult, $5/youth, 25% discount for members

 
 
 6 pm - 9 pm

Bonham & Richter

Blues from Indy

Gordon Bonham and Jim Richter

Sunday, April 7 2024
 All Day
Third Place Special Hours & Events

Click here for more information

 
 
 All Day
Black Out Under the Spires

Special Hours and eclipse related offerings.  Click here for more information

 
 
 7:30 am - 12 pm
Brookville Fire Dept Darkside of the Moon Breakfast

Click here for details

 
 
 10 am - 4 pm
Whitetail Acres Solar Bloom Event

Click here for more information

 
 
 10 am - 4 pm
Rileybrook Arts Center - Eclipse Art Display

Rileybrook Arts Center will be open each day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for free eclipse art activities, an art display, and scavenger hunt

 
 
 12 pm
Dark Side of the Moon Festival

Eclipse viewing event with music, food and more.

 
 
 1 pm - 4 pm

Grist Mill Jam

Slow, inclusive jam at the Metamora Grist Mill

Old time songs

All acoustic instruments and level of experise welcome

Held at the MPA Opry Barn if weather is inclement

Monday, April 8 2024
 All Day
Third Place Special Hours & Events

Click here for more information

 
 
 All Day
Black Out Under the Spires

Special Hours and eclipse related offerings.  Click here for more information

 
 
 9 am - 5 pm
Dinking in the Dark Pickleball Party

Pickleball, food, music and games.  Click here for more information

 
 
 10 am - 2 pm
Eclipse Day Crafts

On the day of the 2024 total solar eclipse, children will learn about the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event through crafts including corona coloring activity, coloring sheets.  There will also be fun eclipse demonstrations, including spinning sun, Earth and moon models at the Grist Mill. No registration required. Recommended for ages 3-10.

Price: Free

 
 
 10 am - 4 pm
Whitetail Acres Solar Bloom Event

Click here for more information

 
 
 10 am - 4 pm
Rileybrook Arts Center - Eclipse Art Display

Rileybrook Arts Center will be open each day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for free eclipse art activities, an art display, and scavenger hunt

 
 
 11 am - 4 pm
Mooned on Main

Eclipse Viewing Party.  Click here for more information

 
 
 12 pm
Dark Side of the Moon Festival

Eclipse viewing event with music, food and more.

 
 
 12 pm - 6 pm
Black Out on Mill

Shear Designs Eclipse Vendor Event & Viewing Party.  Click here for more information

 
 
 1 pm - 6 pm
Farm Hill Winery - Eclipse & Sip

Tasting Room is open and visitors can sample wine, purchase bottles, and view the eclipse on site.

 
 
 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Whitewater Canal Trail Eclipse Bike Ride

Starts at Metamora Trailhead across from historic Duck Creek Aqueduct.  Click here for more information

Saturday, April 13 2024
 6 pm - 9 pm

Steve Covington & The Humble Strays

Original and traditional music from Cincy

Doors at 6, Show begins at 6:30

Food available on site

Saturday, April 20 2024
 6 pm - 9 pm

Bluegrass Nights at the Opry Barn

Third Saturday of the month is Bluegrass Night at the Opry Barn with Vern McIntyre & Appalachian Grass

Doors at 6 pm, show begins at 6:30

Food available on site

Table reservations online at metamorampa.org

Visit our website for information on shows during the year

Friday, April 26 2024
 6 pm - 9 pm

Acoustic Final Friday at the Opry Barn

Come out and share your talent

Sign up for time slots begins at 6 pm, performance begins at 6:30

Food available from Metamora Lions Club

Saturday, April 27 2024
 9 am - 5 pm

Metamora Mandolin Gathering

A day of workshops on topics around the mandolin and music

lunch served on site, or visit our local eateries

Online registration on metamorampa.org

Facebook page: metamora mandolin gathering

Sunday, April 28 2024
 6 pm - 9 pm

Caleb Christopher Edwards Band

Caleb Christopher Edwards Band at the MPA Opry Barn

Doors at 6, show at 6:30

Food availabe on site

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