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5 Picks For Erie Family Fun This Week

Here’s your guide to the best events happening around Erie Nov. 21-27

By Macaroni KID Erie November 20, 2024

It's going to be a fun filled week in Erie with shows, games, classes and much more! Here is our picks for the top five family friendly events not to miss this week in Erie, Pa. 

Check out the highlights below, then explore our BIG Erie events calendar for even more fun happening now! πŸŽ‰

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1. Tuck Everlasting at Erie Playhouse

Based on the best-selling, award-winning novel by Natalie Babbitt, this Theatre for Young Audiences version of TUCK EVERLASTING will be brought to life with world-class artistry and powerful storytelling in a sweeping production. Take a journey you’ll never forget in this daring new musical about love, family and living life to the fullest. My daughter and I saw this performance last weekend and left super impressed with our local talent!🀩 Nov. 22-24






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2. School plays

You have even more chances to see student performers take the stage this weekend! You can see Aladdin Jr. at Girard High School and "Little Women: The Broadway Musical" at Mercyhurst Prep. Find out more about those shows here:

See a big list of school performances happening this fall and winter here!

3. You Otter Be There!

The Erie Otters have games both Friday and Saturday nights. Get to Erie Insurance Arena and support our team! Promotion details:

Bonus pick! 




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FREE: Take a Demo 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 a dozen 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!


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4. πŸ­ 'If You Give a Mouse a Cookie' Toddler or Pre-K Class at ExpERIEnce Children's Museum

Jump into the exciting world of Laura Numeroff’s beloved “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” series in this class! Kids and their adult will dive into whimsical stories and themed activities inspired by the series through creative play, songs, and hands-on fun—perfect for fostering early literacy, motor skills, and social development. Classes available for both toddler and pre-k children. Registration is required. Tuesday, Nov. 26 and Wednesday, Nov. 27

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5. New Movie at TREC Big Green Screen Theater

There's a new movie at TREC's Big Screen Theater! 'The Last Reef' features a chance to fly across iridescent tropical reefs, brush through a cloud of a million jellyfish, visit an alien world where the closer you look, the more you see. The movie joins 'Wings Over Water' and 'Superpower Dogs' at the theater. All have daily showtimes Tuesdays-Saturdays and are a perfect way to get out of the house on a bad weather day. More info here.


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