Winter Wonderland at Asbury
Woods
Dates: A variety of December dates
(Check the website for updated
information.)
Address: 4105 Asbury Road, Erie
Contact: asburywoods.org, or
814.835.5356
This holiday extravaganza includes
light displays around the Nature Center
and surrounding grounds as well as
a synchronized light show featuring
holiday music and 20,000 LED lights.
Attendees of all ages delight in the
holiday model train displays, s’mores by
the fire, live music and holiday activities.
Outdoor winter activities such as
snowshoeing, snowball toss and winter
survival demonstrations encourage kids
and adults to enjoy outdoor activities
year-round.
Other Holiday Happenings
Asbury Woods Schoolhouse
Craft Festival
Date: December (Check the website
for updated information.)
Address: McDowell Intermediate
High School, 3320 Caughey Road,
Erie
Contact: asburywoods.org, or
814.835.5356
There’s no better way to get into
the holiday spirit than shopping at the
Asbury Woods Schoolhouse Craft
Festival! Local and regional artisans
will display their handcrafted items to
become gifts for everyone on your holiday
shopping list. There will be a craft item
auction, refreshments for sale, a coat/
package check and live entertainment to
make your shopping experience more
enjoyable. Visit the website for more
information.
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Christmas Ball on the Bay
Date: Dec. 8
Address: Bayfront Convention
Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie
Contact: barberinstitute.org/events
Helping to bring greater opportunity
to children and adults with disabilities or
behavioral health challenges right here
in Erie! This festive gala is always one
of the largest gatherings of the holiday
season. Get your dancing shoes ready to
be out on the dance floor of the Bayfront
Convention Center! All attendees enjoy
a lively celebration with good food and
great live music. Visit the website for
information on purchasing tickets and
other details.
Pierogi’s Wine ‘n Spirits
‘SantaPalooza’
Date: Dec. 2
Time: Noon
Address: Ambassador Conference
Center, 7794 Peach Street, Erie
Contact: drinkfestpa.com, or
412.405.9721
What could be better than celebrating
the holidays enjoying pierogies and
sampling wine? Visit the website for
more information.
Holiday Week at the Wineries
Dates: Dec. 26-31
Addresses: Various Lake Erie
Wineries (Check the website for
exact locations and hours.)
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.