Halloween Happenings
Candlelight Ghost Walks : Haunted Girard When : September 23 and October 14 Where : Corner of Main and Mechanic Street ( near the Civil War monument ), Girard For more info : candlelightghostwalks . com
This year ’ s ghost walks will focus exclusively on the spirits that inhabit this charming town . Explore Girard ’ s hauntings and also learn its remarkable history , including stories of the incredible deeds of a secret network of law-breakers who harbored fugitive slaves as they made their way to Canada on the Underground Railroad . Reservations are required . Not recommended for children under 6 .
Eerie Horror Film Festival When : October 4-7 Where : Warner Theatre , 811 State Street , Erie For more info : eeriehorrorfest . com
The 15th annual Eerie Horror Film Festival will be a four-day event featuring a selection of short and feature-length films , workshops , celebrity meet-and-greets , cast and crew Q & As , panel discussions , vendors , parties and more .
Erie Cemetery Walking Tours : Ghosts and Legends When : Starting October 7 ( Check the website for a complete list of dates .) Where : Erie Cemetery , 2116 Chestnut Street , Erie For more info : eriecemeteryassoc . com / events
Walk through the Erie Cemetery and hear some ghostly stories about the area .
Lions , Tigers , and Beers When : October 7 Where : Erie Zoo , 423 West 38th Street , Erie For more info : eriezoo . org / events
This is a 21 + evening event where guests get to “ trick-or-treat ” for beer samples around the zoo . There will also be behind-the-scenes animal tours , live music , local food trucks ( not included with admission ), and sample stations .
Scary Creature Feature at Asbury Woods When : October 12-14 Where : Asbury Woods Nature Center , 4105 Asbury Road , Erie For more info : asburywoods . org
Scary Creature Feature is a fall family event complete with activities , storytelling , and a guided walk through the woods where guests encounter and learn about some not-so-scary nocturnal creatures that live in the forest . It ’ s the perfect chance to explore the woods at night and enjoy the cool , crisp air of an autumn evening .
Outdoor Activities
Barber Beast on the Bay When : September 9 Where : Presque Isle State Park , 1 Peninsula Drive , Erie For more info : barberbeast . org
Participants will take on 10 miles of sand , water , and trails — all to prove they can beat the beast ! Be ready to run , jump , climb and crawl across more than 30 obstacles on the shores of Lake Erie . While you tackle your challenges you will also be helping children and adults with autism , intellectual disabilities , and behavioral health challenges at the Barber National Institute .
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