Times and details of events are subject to change. For latest info. check RLHT.org.
Tuesday, April 2
9 AM – 3 PM | Home & Business Lighting
Schedule a 45-minute home or business inventory with Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT) staff to assess outdoor lighting to be night sky friendly.
Wednesday, April 3
4 – 7 PM | Celestial Myths and Legends @ The Rangeley Library
We will be coloring in the myths and legends that fill the skies from various cultures worldwide. At the same time, storyteller-in-residence and Children’s Librarian Brittany Wetherill weaves tales around the images.
7 PM | Night Sky Trivia! @ Sarges Pub
Stop by the Sarges Pub for Night Sky Trivia! Three categories, a bonus round and a $50 cash prize! Teams up to five.
Sponsored by Sarges Pub & Grub and Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust.
8 PM | Stargazing on Snowshoes @ Hatchery Brook Preserve
Step onto RLHT’s Hatchery Brook Trail with The Rangeley Hideaway’s Maine Guide, Dano Archibee. Please leave your flashlights and pets at home. Snowshoes are required.
Thursday, April 4
6 PM | Paint Night with SoJos @ Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust
Details TBD.
Friday, April 5
5 PM | The Mallet Brothers Band @ Saddleback
5 PM & 8 PM | Mini Dark Sky Film Festival @ Lakeside Theater
- In Their Eyes (3 min)
- Losing the Dark (7 min)
- Defending the Dark (35 min)
- Saving the Dark (56 min)
This event is sponsored by RLHT and Rangeley Friends of the Arts.
Saturday, April 6
8 AM | Coffee & Constellations @ The Rangeley Tavern
Grab a coffee or fill up your plate and join us for a fireside chat. The breakfast buffet is open from 7 – 11 AM and is free for guests of The Rangeley Inn.
10 AM | Cosmic Yoga @ The Congo Barn |
Join local yoga instructor Emily for a dynamic morning yoga practice! As we prepare for the upcoming eclipse, you can expect to salute the sun and moon. A grounded flow followed by a deep shavasana of rest will allow time for mindful gratitude and reflection on this cosmic event.
Suitable for all levels of yoga practice. Beginner friendly.
Bring a yoga mat or towel and your water bottle!
$25 per class per person. Online registration is required with limited capacity.
You will be required to sign a waiver when checking in at the event.
11 AM, 12 PM, & 1 PM | Equipment Test @ The Rangeley Library
Is your equipment up to snuff for the eclipse? We will look at everything from colanders and pinhole cameras to specialty lenses for your phone and telescope. If you have old eclipse glasses, bring them in to ensure they are in good repair!
3 – 5 PM | Night Sky Trivia @ The Rangeley Tavern
Three categories, a bonus round, and a $50 cash prize! Teams up to five. The Rangeley Inn and Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust sponsor it.
11 – 4PM | Spring Bash, Rewind & Grind Rail Jam @ Saddleback
Step back with a retro bash at Saddleback!
This rail jam is open to the public and for both skiers and riders. Come ride or watch from the base area! It’s a great time to hang with friends and watch these creative riders get after it. Throw down and win big. Prizes to the top three riders in categories picked by the SBTP crew.
5 PM | Community Supper @ Masonic Lodge
5:30 – 7 PM | Artist Reception: Rangeley’s Night Sky, astrophotography of Ben Pearson & Nick Leadley
@ Lakeside Theater
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host an Artist Reception celebrating the works of regional photographers Ben Pearson & Nick Leadley at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater. Full Concessions, including a beer/wine cash bar, will be available.
7:30 PM | Sound Bathing Under the Stars @ Rangeley Adventure Company
Grab your camp chair and a blanket and head to the Rangeley Adventure Company. Enjoy melodic sounds under the night sky with Emily Spellmire.
8 – 10 PM | Lights Out, Rangeley!
Set a timer to turn off all outdoor lighting and enjoy all the stars! Even try having a lights-free night. This includes all light-producing devices such as TVs and cell phones. Enjoy the dark! Photographer Kyle Haley will be filming the before and after of this event!
8 – 10 PM | Astrophotography Meet-up @ Rangeley Lakes Trails Center (Donations Encouraged)
Gather your gear and join regional astrophotographers Ben Pearson and Nick Leadley for an informal meet-up to take photos. This is not a workshop, merely an opportunity for photographers to gather in a night sky-friendly space. Participants must have their setup.
Sunday, April 7
8 AM | Coffee & Constellations @ The Rangeley Tavern
Grab a coffee, fill up your plate, and join us for a fireside chat. The breakfast buffet is open from 7 – 11 AM and is free for guests of The Rangeley Inn.
10 AM | Cosmic Yoga @ The Barn at the Rangeley Congregational Church
Join local yoga instructor Emily for a dynamic morning yoga practice! As we prepare for the upcoming eclipse, you can expect to salute the sun and moon. A grounded flow followed by a deep shavasana of rest will allow time for mindful gratitude and reflection on this cosmic event.
Suitable for all levels of yoga practice. Beginner friendly.
Bring a yoga mat or towel and your water bottle!
$25 per class per person. Online registration is required with limited capacity.
You will be required to sign a waiver when checking in at the event.
12 PM | Pond Skimming @ Saddleback
This event is FREE to participate. All participants must register and sign a waiver.
Limited to first 100 participants
2 PM | Arts Alive! An RFA program Showcase @ Lakeside Theater
We invite you to join us for the RFA 2023 season highlights on the BIG SCREEN! There will be two screenings of various shows, TBD. Let us entertain you with music and dance! Tickets: $5 per person. Tickets are available at the door only.
4 PM | Birds on Tap! @ Parkside and Main
Beer testing with Derek Lovitch of Freeport Wild Bird Supply focuses on birds and the effects of light pollution. Details TBD.
5 PM | Arts Alive! An RFA program Showcase @ Lakeside Theater
We invite you to join us for the RFA 2023 season highlights on the BIG SCREEN! There will be two screenings of various shows, TBD. Let us entertain you with music and dance! Tickets: $5 per person. Tickets are available at the door only.
6 PM | La Corona @ Church of the Good Shepherd
Vigil of the Eclipse, an evening of poetry, prayer, and praise.
Monday, April 8
8:30 AM -10:30 AM | Moonshadow Morning Community Pancake Breakfast @ The Church of the Good Shepard
Enjoy all the fixings! Suggested donation: $10 for adults, $5 for children.
11 AM – 5 PM | Happy Eclipse Day at the Library @ The Rangeley Library
Monday, April 8, 2024
The Rangeley Public Library is opening for a special scientific event! Looking for something to fill your morning? Stop in and try our hands-on activities. Looking for a knowledgeable, chill place to view the event? We will be out in our back garden, soaking it all in! Spend time on our shelves or at the computer center while you wait. A note of warning- we will send everyone outside and close the doors at around 3:20 pm to encourage every patron to be present for the event. We will reopen shortly after Totality is completed.
10 AM – 4 PM | NASA Live Stream of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse on the BIG screen! @ Lakeside Theater
We invite you to join us to view NASA’s live stream of the 2024 total solar eclipse at the RFA Lakeside Theater. While you’re here, enjoy our Lobby Art Gallery, Concessions, Restrooms, and Charging Stations. This is a family-friendly event. Tickets are $5 per person and are available at the door only. Full Concessions, including beer/wine, will be available.
11 – 4 PM | Viewing Party @ Bald Mountain Camps – Call to reserve (207) 864-3671
11 – 4 PM | WRGY goes Live!
12 – 4 PM | Lights Out Party @ Saddleback
An Unforgettable Celestial Celebration
Save the date and become part of an unforgettable celestial celebration. No matter the weather, it’s going to be a special day on the mountain and well worth taking a long weekend. Ski all day, view the eclipse, and party long after the lights go out with Maine’s popular 12/OC Band from 4-6 p.m.
Saddleback will be lights out to enjoy the eclipse! Buy your tickets to watch the eclipse. The details are to come.
1 – 5 PM | Eclipse Viewing Lakeside @ The Church of the Good Shepherd
Grab your camp chair and join us on the church lawn. Free.
2 – 4 PM | Total Solar Eclipse – Find a viewing site below.
2 – 4 PM | Viewing at Rangeley Adventure Company @ RAC
Their parking lot will be open for guests to view the eclipse comfortably from the convenience of their chairs. The shop will be available and offering a selection of items to remember this once-in-a-lifetime event.
2 – 5 PM | Toast to Totality @ Rangeley Health & Wellness
Watch the total eclipse from the best view in town at Rangeley Health and Wellness while enjoying appetizers, music, and good company. Limited tickets and parking.
Watch the total eclipse from the best view in town at Rangeley Health and Wellness while enjoying appetizers, music, and good company.
4:30 PM to 8 PM – Eclipse Party @ The Rangeley Tavern
Following the eclipse, join us for an exclusive Eclipse Party in the banquet room, featuring hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and swing by the Zoot Jumpers. Free for guests of the Rangeley Inn. Limited tickets are available for general admission.
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