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Solar Eclipse

Helotes will soon be home to both an annular and a solar eclipse, one during fall and one during spring! Eclipses are rare on their own. Begin planning your trip with us now for these two incredible events and stay tuned for additional information, the best locations to view these events, and more!

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 
(Each location will hand out supplies on Monday April 8th)
SOLAR ECLIPSE AT HELOTES

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.

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There are 6 upcoming event(s) happening in Helotes.

Apr
26

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!

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Apr
27

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!

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May
01

Bri Bagwell live at Cornyval Festival and Rodeo

 May 1, 2025 at 8:00 pm

Helotes City Hall

12951 Bandera Road, Helotes, Texas 78023

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May
03

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!

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Jun
28

Art Show Reception at the Helotes Gallery, (an in person event)

 June 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm

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Nov
15

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!

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