On Monday, August 21st, 2017, a Solar Eclipse will take place and Denver will be able to view its peak at exactly 11:47am when the moon will obscure 92.4% of the sun.
We’ve rounded up some special Solar Eclipse Watch Parties in Denver for you, in celebration of this incredible event!
SOLAR ECLIPSE WATCH PARTIES IN DENVER
Photograph courtesy of ©NASA
ALICE 105.9 BLUE MOON RINO ECLIPSE PARTY
Where: Blue Moon Brewing Company – RiNo District, 3750 Chestnut Pl, Denver, CO 80216
Time: 10am – 1pm
Join Blue Moon RiNo & Alice 105.9 on Monday Aug, 21st as the sun disappears behind the moon to witness a total solar eclipse.
It’s the Blue Moon RiNo Eclipse party, and Blue Moon will have special eclipse viewing glasses, Buy any entrée and receive a free adult beverage, enter to win prizes with Alice 105.9.
BARR LAKE STATE PARK’S GREAT AMERICAN ECLIPSE
Where: Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO 80603
Time: 10am – 1pm
Cost: Suggested $3 Donation
RSVP by calling: (303) 659-6005
Barr Lake State Park is hosting a family-friendly Great American Eclipse event. The solar eclipse is not just about seeing the eclipse, it is also a chance for children and adults to learn about space and the outdoors. It’s a chance to experience one of the rarest celestial phenomenons in your lifetime.
Fun experiments and special viewing setups provided including kids crafts provided by Colorado Parks Foundation.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER AT MARSICO CAMPUS’ SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING
Where: Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 11am – 1pm
Cost: Museum Admission
Join the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus outside in Joy Park to observe the 2017 solar eclipse at their Solar Eclipse Viewing event. Discover the phenomena of a solar eclipse with inflatable 3D models of the Earth and moon, and real sunshine. Then, borrow a pair of solar eclipse glasses, courtesy of Denver Astronomical Society, to safely spend a few moments observing the moon pass between the sun and Earth.
Kiddos will also get to design their own solar system and eclipse using moon and Earth stamps and out-of-this-world space stickers.
CIVIC CENTER PARK’S SOLAR ECLIPSE WATCHING
Where: Civic Center Park, 101 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10:20am – 1:15pm
Civic Center Conservancy is hosting a Solar Eclipse Watching event at Civic Center Park. In downtown Denver, the solar eclipse will begin at 10:23 AM and conclude at 1:15 PM, with the peak occurring at 11:47 AM when the moon obscures 92.4% of the sun.
DECLARATION BREWING SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY
Where: Declaration Brewing Company, 2030 S Cherokee St, Denver, CO 80223
Time: 10am – 1pm
Come down to Declaration Brewing and participate in their Solar Eclipse Viewing Party. Get two pairs of glasses and a Crowler from their Signature Beer Series for only $15. Want to watch it anywhere? Come down to the Preamble Taproom beforehand and grab two pairs of glasses and a Crowler for only $15.
Photograph courtesy of ©NASA
HALFPENNY BREWING COMPANY’S ECLIPSE 2017
Where: Halfpenny Brewing Company, 5150 East Arapahoe Road, Unit D1-B, Centennial, CO 80122
Time: 11am – 2pm
Halfpenny Brewing Company will be opening early on Monday with a special Eclipse 2017 event. They will have solar glasses available, and you can chat or ask questions with Chris R, who was a volunteer for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
KOKOPELLI BEER COMPANY’S SPECIAL ECLIPSE TAPPING OF NIGHT THUNDER
Where: Kokopelli Beer Company, 8931 Harlan St, Westminster, CO 80031
Time: 11am – 9pm
Kokopelli Beer Company saved a special keg of their Imperial Black IPA, Night Thunder, to celebrate the eclipse. Bring your eclipse glasses and come watch this rare event while sipping on their balanced ale.
LODO’S BAR & GRILL ECLIPSE ROOFTOP PARTY
Where: Lodo’s Bar & Grill, 1946 Market St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 11am – 2pm
Witness history at Lodo’s Bar & Grill‘s Eclipse Rooftop Party. Lagunitas and Stone will be providing the eclipse shades to make sure no one hurts their eyes. Come grab a bite to eat and have a beer or two to watch and celebrate the eclipse. They will also feature specials on Lagunitas and Stone.
TAVERN LITTLETON’S ECLIPSE-O-RAMA
Where: Tavern Littleton, 2589 W Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Time: 11am – 1pm
Join Tavern Littleton on their rooftop patio, as they celebrate Eclipse-O-Rama, the unusual phenomena of the Solar Eclipse. They’ll have food and drink specials and free eclipse viewing glasses.
An expert from the Arapahoe Community College Astronomy Department, will also be on site and will give a brief talk on eclipse phenomena and will be available to answer questions.
VIEWHOUSE’S ECLIPSE VIEWING ROOFTOP PARTIES
Where: ViewHouse Ballpark, ViewHouse Centennial & ViewHouse Littleton
Time: 10am – 3pm
A once-in-a-generation celestial event will take place, and ViewHouse – with their iconic rooftops – is throwing a VIEWing party at all three locations. ViewHouse will open their doors early on Monday, and welcome viewers of the solar eclipse. The first 40 guests at each location will be given a free pair of Solar Eclipse Glasses so that they can safely watch this rare event.
In celebration ViewHouse will have special eclipse food and beverage features including Blue Moon Beers for $3, Breakfast Burritos for $5, as well as a $10 lunch combo menu.