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 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 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 / festivaltrees
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.
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