AHN Saint Vincent Hospital Festival of Trees 2024 When : November 29 through December 1 Where : Bayfront Convention Center , 1 Sassafras Pier , Erie For more info : eriedowntown . com
The Festival of Trees is a community tradition featuring a gallery of uniquely decorated trees , local entertainment , live reindeer , holiday displays and rooms from Santa ’ s castle . Returning to the event this year is a teddy bear clinic where children can have a bear examined by Saint Vincent Hospital ’ s team of teddy bear specialists . Bring a bear of your own or take one home with a donation .
Asbury Woods Kids Night Out When : November 22 and December 13 Where : Asbury Woods , 4105 Asbury Road , Erie For more info : asburywoods . org
Want to get a jump start on holiday shopping or enjoy a night out ? Let the kids hang out at “ the Woods .” They will enjoy indoor and outdoor activities , with pizza for dinner .
Downtown D ’ Lights When : December 6 Where : Perry Square , 601 State Street , Erie For more info : eriedowntown . com / events
Downtown Erie comes alive with lights and much more for the holiday season .
Light Up The Lodge at Genevaon-the-Lake When : December 6-8 Where : 4888 North Broadway , Geneva-on-the-Lake , OH For more info : thelodgeatgeneva . com
Kick off the holiday season in a big way at the Light Up The Lodge event . This action-packed weekend will be fun for all ages .
Trees of Christmas When : November 22-24 and November 29 through December 1 Where : Baldwin-Reynolds House , 639 Terrace Street , Meadville For more info : eventbrite . com
The Meadville Garden Club invites you to the 2024 Trees of Christmas event . The theme this year is “ Christmas Through the Years .”
Holiday Festivals & Fun
The American Way of Christmas When : December 17 Where : Corry Higher Education Council , 221 North Center Street , Corry For more info : jeserie . org / events
In this program , Jefferson Scholar-in- Residence Andrew Roth will explore the origins of how Americans celebrate Christmas .
Barber Christmas Ball When : December 14 Where : Bayfront Convention Center , 1 Sassafras Pier , Erie For more info : barberinstitute . org
A holiday tradition for 60 years , the Barber Christmas Ball is a festive gala that benefits the mission of the Barber National Institute . The event features live music , delicious food , and spectacular decorations in a beautiful setting on Erie ’ s bayfront . Ring in the holiday season with friends and family for a great cause .
Country Christmas at Port Farms When : November 29 through December 22 Where : 2055 Stone Quarry Road , Waterford For more info : portfarms . com
Find the perfect Christmas tree or take a horse-drawn sleigh or carriage ride at Port Farms . On the weekends , there will also be lots of children ’ s activities , cocktails for guests 21 +, live music , and Santa Claus .
Fezziwig ’ s Christmas Dinner When : December 13 Where : Baldwin-Reynolds House Museum , 639 Terrace Street , Meadville For more info : baldwinreynolds . org The Baldwin-Reynolds House Museum , with the help of Scrooge and his friends , will present the annual Charles Dickens themed “ Fezziwig ’ s Christmas Party ” dinner . Scrooge , the ghosts , and the rest of the cast of Dickens ’ beloved Christmas classic come to life as attendees enjoy a glass of wine and a delightful meal surrounded by the atmosphere of a bygone era .
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