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Christmas Tree Ship Date: Dec. 8 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 the U.S. Brig Niagara! Enjoy 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. Downtown D’lights Date: Dec. 7 Address: 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! Enjoy Santa, musical performances, horse-drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate, and more. Visit the website for more information. Holiday Trees Storytime & Santa Program at LEAF Date: Dec. 8 Address: LEAF Education Center, 1501 West 6th Street, Erie Contact: leaferie.org, or 814.453.5323 (Pre-registration is required.) Lesson, story, craft and play for ages 5 & under (with caregiver) at the LEAF Education Center! Learn all about the different evergreen trees used this time of year. Santa will also visit LEAF for the program and children will have an opportunity to visit with him! Each child will create a special craft to take home. Visit the website for online registration and other details. North East Sugar Plum Weekend Dates: Dec. 1 & 2 Address: First Baptist Church, 43 South Lake Street, North East Contact: nechamber.org Hosted by North East Chamber of Commerce, don’t miss the countless holiday-themed activities for the whole family along with supporting local businesses this holiday season! Get your Christmas shopping done in North East 14 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com and remember to pick up a holiday coupon book from the chamber. Visit the website for more information. 34th Annual Saint Vincent Festival of Trees Dates: Nov. 23-26 Address: Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie Contact: ahn.org/locations/saint- vincent-hospital/festival-trees Featuring 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 to the event 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. The Sturgeon House Christmas Open House Dates: Dec. 1 & 2 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. 2018 Victorian Holidays at Hagen History Center – Watson-Curtze Mansion Dates: Through Dec. 31 Address: 356 West 6th Street, Erie Contact: eriehistory.org, or 814.454.1813 A multi-faceted celebration of the season featuring 12 differently decorated rooms. Fun for the whole family! Visit the website for more information. Winter Wonderland at Asbury Woods Dates: A variety of December dates (Check the website for updated information.) Address: 4105 Asbury Road, Erie Contact: asburywoods.org, or 814.835.5356 This holiday extravaganza includes light displays around the Nature Center and surrounding grounds as well as a