Countdown to Total Eclipse - april 8, 2024
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On Monday, April 8, 2024, Helotes, Texas will be in the path of totality for the Great North American Eclipse – a total solar eclipse. This means the moon will completely block out the sun for 2 minutes and 40 seconds beginning at 1:32 p.m.
- Partial Eclipse Begins: 12:14 p.m.
- Totality Begins: 1:32 – 1:35 p.m.
- Partial Eclipse Ends: 2:55 p.m.
Eclipse Safety
It is never safe to look directly at the sun – even if the sun is partly obscured. When watching a partial solar eclipse, you must wear eclipse glasses, NOT regular sunglasses, at all times if you want to face the sun. For more information, visit NASA’s eclipse safety page.
Visit Helotes has a limited supply of 50 safe solar viewing glasses available at the following locations:
- Meadows Frozen Custard at 14108 Bandera Rd
- Helotes Beer Garden at 14687 Old Bandera Rd
- The Cracked Mug Coffee House at 14743 Old Bandera Rd
Public Viewing Spots
Helotes Fitness Park & Disc Golf Course
10483 Parrigin Road, Helotes, Texas 78023
Helotes City Park & Playground
12951 Bandera Road, Helotes, Texas 78023
Senator Frank L. Madla Natural Area
9788 Menchaca Road, Helotes, Texas 78023
Eclipse Events
Are you having a local event or plan on hosting a viewing location for the Annular Eclipse and/or the Total Eclipse in Helotes, Texas? If you so, we want to know about it! Please email us at publicrelations@helotes-tx.gov as we get ready to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event. This form is not for reserving space at Eclipse events or viewing locations.
There are 6 upcoming event(s) happening in Helotes.
Rx Drop & Dispose
April 26, 2025 at 9:00 am
Helotes City Hall
12951 Bandera Road, Helotes, Texas 78023
Safely dispose of your unwanted or expired medications!
Pet Wellness & Vaccination Clinic - April 27
April 27, 2025 at 11:00 am
Helotes City Hall
12951 Bandera Road, Helotes, Texas 78023
Save the date!
Bri Bagwell live at Cornyval Festival and Rodeo
May 1, 2025 at 8:00 pm
Helotes City Hall
12951 Bandera Road, Helotes, Texas 78023
The 58th Annual Cornyval Parade
May 3, 2025 at 10:00 am
Helotes City Hall
12951 Bandera Road, Helotes, Texas 78023
Saddle up for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at the 2024 Wild West Roundup Cornyval Parade!
Art Show Reception at the Helotes Gallery, (an in person event)
June 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 am
Helotes City Hall
12951 Bandera Road, Helotes, Texas 78023
Safely dispose of hazardous waste!