Looking for fun Father's Day ideas in Erie, PA?
Father’s Day is this Sunday, and if it snuck up on you—don’t worry. We’ve rounded up 7 awesome, Erie-area ways to celebrate Dad, from free axe throwing and art classes to hot air balloons, zoo discounts, and epic local road trip ideas.
1. Make him a gift
The Neighborhood Art House is hosting a FREE artmaking class for all Saturday. A great place to make him a homemade gift he'll love! Details.
2. Climb at ASCEND Erie
Father's climb all weekend for FREE at ASCEND Erie. Offer good Friday, June 13 through Monday, June 16.
3. Splash around at Splash Lagoon
On Father's Day, dads get in free with any paid full price admission at Splash Lagoon. 👉🏽 Info.
Get our FREE Father's Day printables, great jokes, and an idea for an easy DIY gift he'll cherish.
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4. Throw an axe
Dads throw free at Stumpy's on Father's Day. (Kids must be 13 to throw axes.) 👉🏽 Info.
Find more family-friendly events happening this weekend on our Macaroni KID Erie events calendar, from a chainsaw carving contest in Corry to a chance to climb the Erie Land Lighthouse for free.
See our full calendar here!
5. Go on a road trip
We have 50 ideas for great road trips dad — and the rest of the family! — will love. All within a two-hour drive of Erie. 👉🏽 Find it here.
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6. Spend the day at Presque Isle
Whether he loves the beach, a bike ride, a hike or getting on the water Presque Isle is always a win. One thing not to miss? The FREE Sunday pontoon ecotour of the lagoons. 👉🏽 Details here.
Enter our GIVEAWAY to See Michael Carbonaro LIVE at Kellar’s! 🎩✨
7. Enjoy half-price admission at the Erie Zoo
Dads can enjoy half-price regular admission on Father's Day at the Erie Zoo. Sunday is also the very last day for Glow Wild (half price admission is not included for this event). 👉🏽 Details.
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