28TH ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE CRAFT FESTIVAL Dates: Dec. 2 & 3 Address: McDowell Intermediate High School, 3320 Caughey Road, Erie Contact: asburywoods. org, or 814.835.5356
A holiday tradition for many! The festival is known throughout the region for the high quality and vast selection of crafts for sale— just in time for the holiday gift season. All proceeds benefit Asbury Woods. Visit the website for more information.
SNOWFLAKES & SANTA! Date: Dec. 9( Pre-registration is required.) Time: 10 a. m. to noon Address: LEAF Education Center, 1501 West 6th Street, Erie Contact: leaferie. org, or 814.453.5323
Join us for a special Saturday morning Little Leaves movement, story and art program for ages 5 and under. The program will feature a seasonal, nature-themed storytime with lots of opportunities to move, wiggle and sing followed by an art experience. Santa will also visit LEAF for this program
and children will have an opportunity to interact with him! $ 7 per child, $ 5 per child for LEAF Plus Household / Grandparent members. Visit the website for online registration and other details.
THE STURGEON HOUSE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Dates: First Saturday / Sunday in December( Check the website for the hours of operation.) Address: 4302 Avonia Road, Fairview Contact: fairviewhistoryeriecountypa. org, or 814.474.5855
The Fairview Township Historical Society invites you to take a walk back in time to enjoy old-fashioned hospitality at the historic Sturgeon House! The event includes decorated-for-Christmas tables, refreshments, seasonal music, a fire glowing in the fireplace, and more. Visit the website for more information.
VICTORIAN HOLIDAYS Dates: Dec. 1-31 Address: Watson-Curtze Mansion, 356 West 6th Street, Erie Contact: eriehistory. com, or 814.454.1813
Victorian Holidays is a multifaceted celebration of the holiday season featuring 12 decorated rooms in the historic Watson-Curtze Mansion. There are Victorian teas, musical performances and more! For more information, visit the website.
WINTER WONDERLAND AT ASBURY WOODS Dates: Dec. 15-17 and 27-30 Address: 4105 Asbury Road, Erie Contact: asburywoods. org, or 814.835.5356
There is nothing like the winter celebration at Asbury Woods. Winter Wonderland features thousands of lights along the boardwalk trail with unique displays throughout the woods. New this year is the musical light show in the new Otto Behrend Celebration Garden. This event offers a wonderful change of pace from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Gather at the Nature Center for a wonderful walk in the woods, holiday music, children’ s crafts and more. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details.
‘ ANNIE’ AT THE ERIE PLAYHOUSE Dates: A variety of dates in December. Visit the website for the schedule. Address: Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th Street, Erie Contact: erieplayhouse. org, or 814.454.2852
The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’ s best-loved musicals. The winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Little Orphan Annie charms everyone’ s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City.“ Annie” is the perfect family-friendly musical. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details.
28TH ANNUAL‘ CHRISTMAS MEMORIES’ AT THE STATION DINNER THEATRE Dates: Late November and December. Visit the website for the exact dates and times. Address: 4940 Peach Street, Erie Contact: canterburyfeast. com, or 814.864.2022
28th Annual“ Christmas Memories” – An all-new magical holiday family musical! Start your holiday season off right with this heartwarming musical in which the true meaning of Christmas is always celebrated. It’ s sure to get even Scrooge in the holiday spirit! Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details.
CHRISTMAS CORNUCOPIA CONCERT BY THE ERIE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Date: Dec. 10 Time: 7:30 p. m. Address: Church of the Covenant, 250 West 7th Street, Erie Contact: gannon. edu / Visitors-and- Community / Area-Attractions / Erie- Chamber-Orchestra, or 814.871.7000
Celebrate the holiday season with an eclectic Christmas playlist performed
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