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Top 5 Family-Friendly Events in Erie This Week

Meet Pooh, make music, drink cider, enjoy a literary fest and more!

By Kara Murphy | Macaroni KID Erie, Pa. September 19, 2024

Get ready for a week of unforgettable family fun in Erie!🍁 Whether you're exploring the outdoors, enjoying local festivals, or discovering new activities, we've got your top five picks for events this week in Erie, PA. But don’t stop there—our events calendar is packed with even more exciting events for the whole family. So grab your loved ones and make some memories this beautiful fall season.

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1. 🐻 Winnie the Pooh's Asbury Adventure

Erie families won't want to miss this "bear-y" special event for a great cause at Asbury Woods! Asbury Woods's newest fundraising event is Winnie the Pooh’s Asbury Adventure and promises a day of fun and adventure with Winnie the Pooh and friends!  Join Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Kanga, and Roo for a day of exploration filled with singing, games, and learning in Asbury Woods' 234 acres of woods. Kids and adults alike will delight in the chance to see life-size characters, discover where each friend lives on a magical walk in the woods, join a dance party, visit Eeyore’s cloud room, take a chance at themed raffle baskets, and make lots of new friends! Don't miss this fun event! Get tickets now. Sept. 21




2. Fuhrman's Apple Cider Festival at Luminary

It's time for Erie's Annual Fuhrman's Apple Cider Festival at Luminary! Live music, vendors, pumpkins for the kids (while supplies last), baked goods, Luminary Spirits, and all things cider! A fun way to spend an afternoon. Sept. 21

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3. Take a Music Together® Class with Ms. Mary

Looking for a fun, musical way to bond with your little ones? Music Together with Ms. Mary offers classes for babies to kids up to age 8. Whether you’ve got a newborn or a budding musician, these joyful classes encourage family participation and help develop your child’s love of music. The best part? You can try a class for FREE! Register online and sign up for a free demo to preview a class and see what the excitement is all about.
When: Various times (more than 20 classes this week!)
Where: Locations in Erie, North East, and Fairview
Register now: Preview a class for FREE now or sign up for a full session today!




4. FREE: Lake Erie Literary Festival at Frontier Park

Werner Books and Coffee and Erie Art Company are hosting the inaugural Lake Erie Literary Festival at Frontier Park near the amphitheater. Readings from a variety of storytelling disciplines, a marketplace with authors, vendors, food and more, and a children's tent with storytimes, crafts, giveaways and more. Sept. 21

5. Huzzah! at Tipsy Bean

Fundraiser for the the Hill District. Demos, live music, medieval demos, plus a cocktail bar, cotton candy, tacos and more. All taking place at Tipsy Bean's Hidden Gem Garden & Event Space. Sept. 21

Want more?
See the big list of Erie events here! 
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