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The Erie Playhouse, in cooperation with Erie Port Authority, will conduct tours of the historic Erie Land Lighthouse. Groups of 15 (over 48” in height) will be taken up the 69 steps to the top to view the scenic Erie harbor and surrounding area. Those waiting will pass the time enjoying historic photographic renderings. There is also a playground for the children to enjoy. All proceeds benefit the Erie Playhouse Youtheatre program. Lake Erie International Coastal Cleanup Date: Sept. 17 Time: 9 a.m. to noon (arrive by 8:30 a.m.) Address: 17 Erie County locations – check the website for the locations and other information. Contact: goerie.com/coastalcleanup The PA Lake Erie International Coastal Cleanup is an annual trash cleanup event. Volunteers gather at one of the 17 different cleanup locations along Erie County waterways to pick up trash and collect 28 724.942.0940 to advertise | West County information on each trash or recyclable item. Information gathered is used to develop and prioritize management strategies to lessen the amount of trash entering our waterways and provide outreach and education information for local schools throughout the county. Visit the website for more information. More Fall Fun Erie Station Dinner Theatre presents ‘A Canterbury Feast’ Dates: Many fall dates – check the website for more information. Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Address: 4940 Peach Street, Erie Contact: canterburyfeast.com, or 814.864.2022 Join in the fun at the 36th Annual “A Canterbury Feast,” the original medieval musical comedy! A mystical and magical evening at the longest-running dinner theater in the U.S., where the knaves and wenches— who will take you back to the year 1492—not only perform, but also serve you the meal! All “a la” no utensils. Drink Hail! Wassail at the 35th annual “A Canterbury Feast.” Visit the website for more details. Lake Erie Fishing History Exhibit at Tom Ridge Environmental Center Dates: Through Oct. Check the website for the exact dates and times. Address: Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie Contact: trecpi.org, or 814.833.7424 Erie has historically been a capital of freshwater fishing, and Lake Erie offers a great diversity of fish species that the surrounding communities have depended on for centuries and it continues today to be a big part of Erie’s economy. Visit the TREC to view a new exhibit highlighting the history of fishing in our region, the role of PA Fish and Boat Commission hatcheries through the years, and the native fish that inhabit Lake Erie. Check the website for more information. n Didn’t see your favorite fall festival or activity listed? No worries! Let us include it in next year’s fall listings! Email us at [email protected].