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Our Picks For the Top 5 FREE Halloween Events in Erie Oct. 18-20

FREE spooky family fun in Erie!

By Macaroni KID Erie October 16, 2024

Looking for fun, family-friendly activities in Erie this weekend? You're in luck! Erie is packed with exciting events from Thursday through Sunday, perfect for all ages. Whether you're into spooky Halloween fun or fall festivals, check out these must-attend activities happening from October 18-20:

Want more? Explore our always FREE events calendar for even more exciting events for the whole family!

1. FREE: Spooky Science Story Lab at Blasco Library

Get ready for some spooky fun at the Spooky Science Story Lab! Read stories about Halloween and Día de los Muertos, then dive into hands-on activities like making bubbly ghosts, decorating spider-climbing toys, using magnets to create a magic potion, and melting frozen monster hands. This event is designed for children ages 3-6.

  • Date: Friday, Oct. 18
  • Location: Blasco Library, Erie, PA
  • Cost: Free

2. FREE: Eeerie Fall Fest at Gridley Park

Join Our West Bayfront for the Eeerie Fall Fest at Gridley Park! Enjoy kid-friendly crafts, games, carriage rides, a trick-or-treat parade, and more. Food trucks will also be on hand. This event is great for families looking for some fall fun without the fright.

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
  • Location: Gridley Park, Erie, PA
  • Cost: Free



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3. FREE: Children's Fall Fest in Harborcreek

Come out to Children’s Fall Fest in Harborcreek for a day filled with pumpkin decorating, face painting, and a kid-friendly, lights-on haunted house. Kids will also have a chance to explore fire trucks. This event is free, though donations are accepted to support the community.

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 19
  • Location: Harborcreek, PA
  • Cost: Free (donations accepted)



4. Erie County Trunk or Treats!

Looking for some fun Trunk or Treat events this weekend? We have the details on six FREE Trunk or Treats, including a drive-thru version and one with pony rides! See our big list of Trunk or Treats here.

  • Date: Various, Oct. 18-20
  • Location: Various locations in Erie County, PA
  • Cost: Free

5. FREE: Fairview Fall Fest at Pleasant Ridge Park

Head to Fairview Fall Fest for a full day of fall fun! Enjoy free games, prizes, candy crafts, hay rides, pumpkin searches, and trick-or-treating. There will also be pumpkin carving, pumpkin launching, and face painting for a small fee.

  • Date: Sunday, Oct. 19
  • Location: Pleasant Ridge Park, Fairview, PA
  • Cost: Free (additional fee for certain activities)

What's on your calendar for Erie fun this weekend?

What's on your calendar for Erie fun this weekend? Whether you're crafting spooky science projects, decorating pumpkins, or enjoying fall festivals, Erie is the place to be. Don’t forget to check out our events calendar for even more exciting and family-friendly events happening around town!


Want more?
See the big list of Erie events here! 
Our calendar is always FREE for our readers.