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
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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