Erie, PA Events Calendar

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Aug

Motown Night at the Light

Community & Causes

8/1/2026 from 6 PM to 9 PM

Presque Isle Lighthouse, 1 Peninsula Dr. Erie, PA

July 30th, 2026

Jul

Summer Carillon Concert Series

Music

7/30/2026 at 7 PM

Smith Chapel and Carillon, 4701 College Dr., Erie, PA

Jul

Family STEM Night: Modeling Nature with Plants

Kids/Family

7/30/2026 at 7 PM

Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505

Jul

Live Music at Altered State Distillery

Music

7/30/2026 at 7 PM

Jul

Against All Odds: Front Line Stories From World War II

Community & Causes

7/30/2026 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Bestselling historian Alex Kershaw joins World War II veteran David Yoho for a powerful and deeply personal conversation on courage, sacrifice, and survival during history's greatest conflict. D...

Jul

Paint and Sip Hosted By Kristina Dabrowski

Hobbies & Interests

7/30/2026 at 8 PM

Kings Rook Club, 1921 Peach St, Erie, PA 16502

July 31st, 2026

Friday Morning Beach Club

Outdoors & Recreation

7/31/2026 at 7 AM

Start off your Friday with a quick dip in the lake, coffee, and good conversations at Presque Isle State Park, Beach 6. Come by at 7 a.m. for announcements and a dash into the lake (if you feel ...

Jul

Erie UFO Days - Take Me To Your Reader

Hobbies & Interests

7/31/2026 from 9 AM to 6 PM

Did you know that a UFO landed on Presque Isle on July 31, 1966? Celebrate the 60th anniversary of this landing at Werner Books & Coffee's Erie UFO Days on Friday July 31 through Sunday August 2...

Jul

Asbury Woods Nature Exploration For Adults With Disabilities

Outdoors & Recreation

7/31/2026 from 11 AM to 12 PM

Adults with disabilities and their caregivers will enjoy outdoor exploration on our accessible boardwalk, followed by a hands-on nature activity. There will be a different theme each month. Only...

Jul

Little Learner's Time

Kids/Family

7/31/2026 from 11 AM to 11:30 AM

Enjoy soothing songs, interactive storytime, and a guided activity tailored for your little ones. Connect with fellow caregivers as you share experiences and support each other, all while foster...

Jul

Lagoon By Pontoon

Outdoors & Recreation

7/31/2026

Lagoon by PontoonFridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, May 22 through September 6DCNR staff and Volunteers offer a free interpretive pontoon boat ride throughout Misery Bay and thelagoons. Rides are ...

Metal Massacre Xv: The Ides Of Massacre

Music

7/31/2026

Metal Massacre XV: The Ides of Massacre celebrates fifteen years of Metal Massacre, hosted by Jim-N-I Metal Massacre. This two-day metal festival is built around networking, connection, and comm...

Jul

61st Annual Dan Rice Days

Community & Causes

7/31/2026

Jul

Free Water Taxi Fridays

Community & Causes

7/31/2026 from 12 PM to 7 PM

Dobbins Landing, 1 State St, Erie, PA 16507

STEM-tastic: Builders Bash

Kids/Family

7/31/2026 from 2 PM to 3 PM

Calling all mini makers and pint‑sized problem‑solvers! Join us for an action‑packed engineering adventure where YOU become the builder. Kids ages 4–8 will race to stack sky‑high tower...

Jul

Pay What You Can Farm Stand: Perry Square

Shopping

7/31/2026 from 4 PM to 6 PM

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July 2026: 40 Under 40

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