Waldameer Park’s Free
Fireworks
More Family Fun Dates: Various
Address: 220 Peninsula Drive, Erie
Contact: waldameer.com
Presented by the world-famous Zambelli
fireworks company, Waldameer Park’s free
fireworks display is a great way to end your
night at the park. View the Park Calendar
on the website to see when the fireworks
will light up the sky.
Auto Racers for Kids Charity
Night presented by Eriez
Speedway Summer
Inspiration
Date: July 8
Address: 9821 Sampson Road, Erie
Contact: www.eriez-speedway.com,
or facebook.com/pg/
AutoRacersForKidsCharity
Lots of activities for the kids including
sand art, face painting, clowns and more!
Featuring a basket auction, large-item
raffles and an annual racecar door panel
auction. ARK is a registered 501(c)(3)
organization that seeks out local children’s
charities in need of additional funding to
provide the basic necessities of life. Visit
the website for more information.
Discover Presque Isle Days
Dates: July 27-29
Address: Presque Isle State Park,
301 Peninsula Drive, Erie
Contact: discoverpi.com, or
814.838.5138
Spend time with your family at the
“gem” of Lake Erie! Featuring an art area,
children’s games and activities, beach
volleyball, various music locations, bonfire
and much more. Visit the website for more
information.
Frozen Safari at Erie Zoo
Date: July 7
Address: 423 West 38th Street, Erie
Contact: eriezoo.org, facebook.com/
Erie-Zoo, or 814.864.4091
Erie Zoo is the coolest place to be with
an array of sweet treats in the heat for both
people and animals at Frozen Safari! Along
with enjoying the awesome animals, eat
ice cream and slushies at stations around
the park. Visit the website for more
information.
Car Cruise-In at YMCA Camp
Sherwin
Date: July 29
Time: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: 8600 West Lake Road,
Lake City
Contact: ymcaerie.org
Bring your classic car out for everyone
to admire, or just enjoy all the classic cars
and many amenities at Camp Sherwin!
Includes dash plaques for the first 75 cars,
door prizes, food, DJ Corey B, 50/50,
Chinese auction, a pool party and much
more. Proceeds benefit the YMCA’s
Annual Campaign. Visit the website for
more information.
Erie Food Tours
Dates: Various Days and Times Each
Week
Address: Throughout Downtown Erie
Contact: eriefoodtours.com, or
814.572.1407
Looking for something fun to do in
Erie? Try Erie Food Tours! During these
walking food tours you’ll learn the history
and culture of our region while enjoying
delicious food from locally owned
restaurants, bakeries, and specialty shops.
Whether an Erie native or just visiting, this
is a perfect activity for anyone who enjoys
eating good food and learning a little bit
along the way. Visit the website for more
information.
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