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Sissons Pumpkin Patch Dates: Late September through October (Check the website for the dates and times.) Address: 11244 Springfield Road, Girard Contact: sissonspumpkinpatch.com, or 814.873.5201 Begin a new family tradition at Sissons Pumpkin Patch! Providing good old- fashioned fun for the families of the tri-state area with a pumpkin patch, corn mazes, pedal karts, and slides. Visit the website for more details. Kooky Spooky Halloween Party at the expERIEnce Children’s Museum Dates: Oct. 26 & 27 (Tentative – check the website.) Time: 6 to 9 p.m. (Tentative – check the website.) Address: 420 French Street, Erie Contact: eriechildrensmuseum.org, or 814.453.3743 Bring your little ghouls and boys for a fun evening of spooktacular fun at the Children’s Museum! Receive some treats, maybe even a few tricks, pick a pumpkin from the patch, get your face painted and dance to the Monster Mash! Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. Scary Creature Feature at Asbury Woods Date: TBA (Check the website.) Address: Asbury Woods Nature Center, 4105 Asbury Road, Erie Contact: asburywoods.org, or 814.835.5356 The forest of Asbury Woods will come alive for the annual Scary Creature Feature. Enjoy a guided half-mile talking tour through the forest where you will meet nocturnal characters in costume. Are these often-misunderstood animals friends or foes? You will find out during this fun and educational seasonal event. Visit the website for more information. Zombie Fun Run 5K Date: Oct. 13 Address: Sparrow Pond Campground, 11103 Rt. 19N, Waterford Contact: sparrowpond.com, or 814.796.6777 The choice is yours! Be a Runner (human) and run from the zombies, or be a Zombie and pull the runners’ flags as they run through your Zombie Zone. Visit the website for rules, registration information and other details. MORE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Adopt a Beach Program at Presque Isle Dates: Second Saturday from May to October each year Address: Presque Isle State Park, 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie Contact: jlaskos@pa.gov A meaningful family activity idea for this fall! Are you a local resident who enjoys visiting Presque Isle State Park? Please join the Adopt a Beach team—volunteers to help keep Presque Isle beaches clean. Email John Laskos at the above address for more information. Barber Beast on the Bay Date: Sept. 8 Address: Presque Isle State Park, 1 Peninsula Drive, Erie Contact: barberbeast.org Ten miles, 30 obstacles, one goal: Beat the Beast! Whether you’re an elite obstacle course race addict or a new-to- the-scene first timer, the Barber Beast on the Bay offers something for every level of obstacle course competitor. Tackle insane terrains—from sand to mud, to lake, to swamp! Combining natural and man-made obstacles, the Barber Beast on the Bay obstacle course has one of the best locations available—the beach! Visit the website for registration information and other details. Erie Food Tours Dates: Through early October Addresses: Two locations in Erie and one in North East (Check the website.) Contact: eriefoodtours.com Looking for something fun to do in Erie? During these walking food tours you’ll learn the history and culture of the region while enjoying delicious food from locally owned restaurants, bakeries, and specialty shops. Whether you’re an Erie native or just visiting, this is the perfect activity for anyone who enjoys eating good food and learning a little bit along the way. Visit the website for registration information and other details. Continued on next page > SELECT, REALTORS ® Mary Smrekar Considering a Move? Call Mary Smrekar, Millcreek Resident & Specialist with 33 Years Experience 814-881-3676 mary@eriemoves.com Office: 814–453–4578 $229,000 3001 Merilee Drive Top quality Millcreek home with new furnace, air-conditioning and roof! MILLCREEK ❘ FALL 2018 35