Your mother probably told you to never look directly at the sun. However, skywatchers across the U.S. will be fixated on that big bright star on Monday, April 8, 2024. This event won’t occur again for at least 200 years, so don’t miss the opportunity to witness one of nature’s most beautiful celestial shows. Although you have to be in the path to see the eclipse in totality, you and your family can still celebrate this astronomical wonder by attending a special Solar Eclipse program on the big day. Here is your guide to Family-Friendly Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties and Events in Central NJ.

Note: Looking directly at the sun is unsafe. Anyone planning to witness the solar eclipse will need certified protective eclipse viewing glasses. Some of the venues below will provide protective eyewear and others request that you bring your own. Please visit each venue’s website for details. This page may contain affiliate links.

2024 Family-Friendly Solar Eclipse Viewing Parties & Events in Central NJ

Solar Eclipse – Adult Crafting Workshop
April 1, 2024 at 6pm – 7pm and April 6, 2024 at 11am – 12pm
North Brunswick Public Library
North Brunswick, NJ

Get Excited for the Eclipse!
April 7, 2024 at 1pm – 2pm
Ewing Branch
Ewing, NJ

Made in the Shade – Learn About the Solar Eclipse – (ages 3-6)
April 8, 2024 at 10:30am – 11:00am
Hillsborough branch – Program Room AB
Hillsborough, NJ

Experience the Solar Eclipse – Live viewing event & NASA live stream
April 8, 2024 at 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Montgomery branch
Skillman, NJ

Solar Eclipse Party!
April 8, 2024 at 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Cranbury Public Library
Cranbury, NJ

Solar Eclipse Watch Party
April 8, 2024 at 2pm – 4pm
Monroe Public Library
Monroe, NJ

2024 Solar Eclipse Live Stream
April 8, 2024 at 1pm – 4pm
Twin Rivers Branch
East Windsor, NJ

Eclipse Craft (walk-in)
April 8, 2024 at 2pm – 4pm
Hickory Corner Branch
East Windsor, NJ

Solar Eclipse Drop-in Crafts
April 8, 2024 at 2pm – 4pm
Lawrence Branch
Lawrence Township, NJ

Solar Eclipse Craft & Viewing
April 8, 2024 at 2:30pm – 3pm
West Windsor Branch
Princeton Junction, NJ

Solar Eclipse Craft
April 8, 2024 at 2:30pm – 3:20pm
Ewing Branch
Ewing, NJ

Eclipse Viewing
April 8, 2024 at 3pm
Ewing Branch
Ewing, NJ

Sandy Hook Total Solar Eclipse Watch Party 2024
April 8, 2024 at 2pm – 4:30pm
Sandy Hook – Parking Lot E
Highlands, NJ

Solar Eclipse Event
April 8, 2024 at 2pm – 4pm
Old Bridge Public Library
Old Bridge, NJ

Total Eclipse Party!
April 8, 2024 at 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Plainsboro Public Library
Plainsboro, NJ

Eclipse Party
April 8, 2024 at 3pm
South River Public Library
South River, NJ

Partial Solar Eclipse
April 8, 2024 at 2:45pm – 4pm
The Grove at Headquarters Library
Flemington, NJ 

Solar Eclipse Viewing
April 8, 2024 at 1:30pm – 5pm
Carteret Public Library
Carteret, NJ

Solar Eclipse Party
April 8, 2024
North Brunswick Library
North Brunswick, NJ

Solar Eclipse Glasses Approved for 2024

Note: Looking directly at the sun is unsafe. Anyone planning to witness the solar eclipse will need certified protective eclipse viewing glasses. Some venues will provide protective eyewear and others request that you bring your own. Buy your protective eclipse viewing glasses here.