holiday crafts, letters to Santa, carolers,
and hear the story of the real Christmas
Tree Ship and more. Visit the website for
more information.
ERC SNOWFLAKE 5K RUN
CHRISTMAS BALL ON THE BAY
Date: Dec. 9
Address: Bayfront Convention Center,
1 Sassafras Pier, Erie
Contact: barberinstitute.org/events
Charitable and fun! This festive gala is
always one of the largest gatherings of the
holiday season. Get your dancing shoes
ready for the dance floor of the Bayfront
Convention Center! All attendees enjoy
a lively celebration with good food and
great live music while giving back. Visit
the website for information on purchasing
tickets and other details.
DOWNTOWN D’LIGHTS
Date: Dec. 1
Address: Perry Square in Perry Square
Park, 568 State Street, Erie
Contact: eriedowntown.com, or
814.455.3743
Downtown Erie comes alive with lights
for the holiday season at Downtown
D’lights at Perry Square! See Perry
Square, Gannon University and Erie
Insurance transformed into a Christmas
spectacular. Enjoy Santa, musical
performances, horse-drawn carriage
rides, hot chocolate, and more! Visit the
website for more information.
CHRISTMAS AT THE STATION
Dates: Dec. 2 & 3
Time: Noon
Address: Lake Shore Railway Museum,
31 Wall Street, North East
Contact: lakeshorerailway.com, or
814.725.1911
All aboard for some holiday fun!
Enjoy model train displays, vendors,
and a bake sale. Speeder car rides all day,
weather permitting, plus a caboose ride
at 3:30 p.m. Visit the website for more
information.
CHRISTMAS TREE SHIP
Date: Dec. 9
Address: Erie Maritime Museum,
150 East Front Street, Erie
Contact: flagshipniagara.org, or
814.452.2744, ext. 226
Santa and his reindeer are coming to
visit U.S. Brig Niagara! Join in a night of
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Date: Dec. 9
Time: 10 a.m.
Address: Presque Isle State Park Rotary
Pavilion, 1 Peninsula Drive, Erie
Contact: erierunners.club
Snow or no snow, the race is on! Do
something good for others while doing
something good for your health by
participating in the Erie Runners Club
Snowflake 5k, a race that benefits local
charities. Visit the website for registration
details and for more information.
FESTIVAL OF TREES
Dates: Nov. 24-26
Address: Bayfront Convention Center,
1 Sassafras Pier, Erie
Contact: ahn.org/locations/saint-vincent-
hospital/festival-trees
This event features a gallery of uniquely
decorated trees, local entertainment, live
reindeer during select hours, holiday
displays, and six rooms from Santa’s
Castle filled with activities for children
to explore. New is a teddy bear clinic
where, with a $10 donation, families can
have their new teddy bear examined by
Saint Vincent Hospital’s team of teddy
bear specialists. Visit the website for more
information.
HOLIDAY WEEK AT THE WINERIES
Dates: Dec. 26-31
Addresses: Various Lake Erie wineries –
visit the website for the exact locations
and hours of operation.
Contact: lakeeriewinecountry.org
Visit the wineries over the holiday
break! Got cabin fever? A wine tour
provides a perfect outing for guests
and relatives. No tickets or reservations
necessary. Lake Erie Wine Country,
located in the largest grape-growing
region east of the Rockies, extends
roughly 50 miles from Silver Creek,
New York (Chautauqua County),
to Harborcreek. It is home to over
20 commercial and estate wineries. Visit
the website for more information.
SANTAPALOOZA WINE &
SHOPPINGFEST
Date: Dec. 3
Time: Noon
Address: Ambassador Conference Center,
7794 Peach Street, Erie
Contact: drinkfestpa.com, or
412.405.9721
What could be better than holiday
shopping and wine tastings?! Join
in the SantaPalooza Holiday Wine
& ShoppingFest. All your holiday
shopping—all in one place—all in
one day! Visit the website for more
information.
28TH ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE
CRAFT FESTIVAL
Dates: Dec. 2 & 3
Address: McDowell Intermediate High
School, 3320 Caughey Road, Erie
Contact: asburywoods.org, or
814.835.5356
A holiday tradition for many! The
festival is known throughout the region
for the high quality and vast selection
of crafts for sale—just in time for the
holiday gift season. All proceeds benefit
Asbury Woods. Visit the website for more
information.
SNOWFLAKES & SANTA!
Date: Dec. 9 (Pre-registration is required.)
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Address: LEAF Education Center,
1501 West 6th Street, Erie
Contact: leaferie.org, or 814.453.5323
Join us for a special Saturday morning
Little Leaves movement, story and
art program for ages 5 and under.
The program will feature a seasonal,
nature-themed storytime with lots of
opportunities to move, wiggle and sing
followed by an art experience. Santa
will also visit LEAF for this program
and children will have an opportunity
to interact with him! $7 per child, $5
per child for LEAF Plus Household/
Grandparent members. Visit the website
for online registration and other details.
THE STURGEON HOUSE
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Dates: First Saturday/Sunday in
December (Check the website for the
hours of operation.)
Address: 4302 Avonia Road, Fairview
Contact: fairviewhistoryeriecountypa.org,
or 814.474.5855
The Fairview Township Historical
Society invites you to take a walk back in