A total solar eclipse is rare. You probably won’t be alive when the next one falls over Oregon.

So it’s only natural to feel excited about this once-in-a-lifetime celestial occurrence. Because you’re not alone. Across the state, communities are hosting special events in honor of the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. And they’re celebrating in the most Oregon ways possible — with wine, music, history, science and the great outdoors. Take a look at some of the eclipse events scheduled to take place, and keep checking this page for updates as more events are posted.

Central Oregon

Photo credit: Russ Roca

Eastern Oregon

Photo credit: Christian Heeb

Oregon Coast

Willamette Valley

Photo credit: Sionnie Lafollette

Regarding eclipse lodging: The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) recommends that visitors with hotel reservations during the eclipse contact the hotel directly as soon as possible to confirm that their reservations will be honored at the originally advertised price and to make sure that the reservation has not been canceled. Hotels must honor originally advertised prices, regardless of whether the prices are advertised directly by the hotel or through a third party. Any visitors encountering problems with hotel reservations should contact DOJ’s consumer hotline by calling 877-877-9392 or filing an online complaint at https://justice.oregon.gov/complaints/