Erie, PA
Upcoming · Erie, PA

Things to Do in Erie, PA

Erie, Pennsylvania, founded in 1795 with a population of about 95,000, hosts around 200 upcoming events, including roughly 60 within the next 30 days. Approximately 10% of these listings are free. The schedule is dominated by Sports & Fitness activities at about 70 venues, followed by Workshops & Classes with about 40 options. Theater & Performing Arts events number around 30, while Concerts & Live Music offers about 20 dates. Community & Social gatherings account for 16 listings, and Seasonal & Holiday events make up the remaining 8. Major venues hosting these activities include Erie Insurance Arena, Warner Theatre - PA, Needle in a Haystack Retreat, Erie ClaySpace, UPMC Park, and Jr's Last Laugh Comedy Club. Notable performers with upcoming dates feature the Erie Otters, Mercyhurst Lakers Basketball, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Wes Barker, and Christopher Titus. Readers can find a mix of athletic competitions, educational classes, stage productions, and musical performances available now.

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Weather
55°F · Clear · High 56° / low 49°F · 30% precip
Population
94,831 (2020)
Area
49.9 km²
Elevation
223 m
Founded
1795

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Thu, Nov 12

Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters
7:00 PM · $250 +
Lake Erie Walleye Fishing Charters
261 W Bayfront Pkwy
Community & Social
Table 12: Erie | Foodies + New Friends
7:00 PM · $2.83 +
Table 12: Erie | Foodies + New Friends
Restaurant of the Week · West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16505
Community & Social
National Comedy Center Admission
7:00 PM · $37 +
National Comedy Center Admission
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Community & Social
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
7:00 PM · $13 +
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Admission and Guided Tour
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Community & Social
GM Vocal Music & Theatre presents: GODSPELL
7:00 PM · $15 +
GM Vocal Music & Theatre presents: GODSPELL
General McLane High School Auditorium · 11761 Edinboro Rd, Edinboro, PA 16412, USA
Theater & Performing Arts
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum Admission
7:00 PM · $24 +
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum Admission
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Community & Social

Fri, Nov 13

Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto
2:00 AM · See listing
Niagara Falls Day Tour from Toronto
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Community & Social
Niagara Falls: Boat Cruise + Journey Behind the Falls Tour
4:30 AM · See listing
Niagara Falls: Boat Cruise + Journey Behind the Falls Tour
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Community & Social
Niagara Falls Power Station Tour with Skylon Tower & Tailrace Tunnel Experience
9:00 AM · $71 +
Niagara Falls Power Station Tour with Skylon Tower & Tailrace Tunnel Experience
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Community & Social
Salamander Salon
5:00 PM · Free
Salamander Salon
2016 Peach St · 2016 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16502
Community & Social
Tandem Throw: Pottery Date Night
6:00 PM · $97.88 +
Tandem Throw: Pottery Date Night
Erie ClaySpace · 1505 State Street 3rd Floor, Erie, PA 16505
Workshops & Classes
Wild Things: A Two-Part Clay Sculpture Class
6:00 PM · $108.55 +
Wild Things: A Two-Part Clay Sculpture Class
Erie ClaySpace · 1505 State Street 3rd Floor, Erie, PA 16501
Workshops & Classes
Therapy Dogs United Bark Celebration 2026
6:30 PM · $65 +
Therapy Dogs United Bark Celebration 2026
Erie Yacht Club · 1 Ravine Drive, Erie, PA 16505
Community & Social
UNION 001 // WHAT STILL HOLDS — Opening Reception
7:00 PM · Free
UNION 001 // WHAT STILL HOLDS — Opening Reception
Erie Labor Temple · 1701 State Street, Erie, PA 16501
Nightlife & Clubbing
Medieval Feast: Dinner Theater
7:30 PM · $92.55 +
Medieval Feast: Dinner Theater
Peek'n Peak Resort
Food & Drink

Sat, Nov 14

Generate Your Freedom: Creative Finance Seminar
9:00 AM · $318.76 +
Generate Your Freedom: Creative Finance Seminar
801 W 26th St · 801 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16508
Business & Networking
Unlock Your Home Buying Seminar
10:00 AM · Free
Unlock Your Home Buying Seminar
KW Flagship Realty · 4934 Peach Street #Suite 201, Erie, PA 16509
Workshops & Classes
Grief Before the Holidays
12:00 PM · Free
Grief Before the Holidays
Grace Leadership Institute · 701 Holland Street, Erie, PA 16501
Community & Social
Akron Zips at Mercyhurst Lakers
5:00 PM · See listing
Akron Zips at Mercyhurst Lakers
Mercyhurst Athletic Center
Sports & Fitness
Niagara IceDogs at Erie Otters
6:00 PM · See listing
Niagara IceDogs at Erie Otters
Erie Insurance Arena
Sports & Fitness
Winter Luminaries: Holiday Trees
6:00 PM · $55.20 +
Winter Luminaries: Holiday Trees
Erie ClaySpace · 1505 State Street 3rd Floor, Erie, PA 16501
Seasonal & Holiday
"Midnight Herring" Underwater Aged Sparkling Wine Release
6:00 PM · $25 +
"Midnight Herring" Underwater Aged Sparkling Wine Release
Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle State Park · 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA 16505
Food & Drink
Erie Otters vs. Niagara IceDogs
6:00 PM · $18 +
Erie Otters vs. Niagara IceDogs
Erie Insurance Arena · 809 French Street
Sports & FitnessErie Otters

Sun, Nov 15

Make Your Own Jingle Bells
2:00 PM · $55.20 +
Make Your Own Jingle Bells
Erie ClaySpace · 1505 State Street 3rd Floor, Erie, PA 16501
Workshops & Classes

Mon, Nov 16

Succulent Terrarium Class at Twisted Elk Brewery
6:00 PM · $33.85 +
Succulent Terrarium Class at Twisted Elk Brewery
Twisted Elk Brewery · 10139 West Lake Road, Lake City, PA 16423
Workshops & Classes

Tue, Nov 17

PMP Certification Training in Erie, PA | PMI Exam Prep
9:00 AM · $746.92 +
PMP Certification Training in Erie, PA | PMI Exam Prep
1540 E Lake Rd 3rd floor · 1540 East Lake Road #3rd floor, Erie, PA 16511
Business & Networking
Diver's World Travel Seminar
6:00 PM · Free
Diver's World Travel Seminar
Diver's World · 1111 Greengarden Boulevard, Erie, PA 16501
Hiking & Outdoors
Erie Social Club Monthly | Foodies + New Friends
7:00 PM · $12.51 +
Erie Social Club Monthly | Foodies + New Friends
Restaurant of the Month · Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507
Food & Drink

Wed, Nov 18

Sportscard Bingo
6:00 PM · $25 +
Sportscard Bingo
Hazards Mini Golf Social Pub · 419 State Street 2nd Floor, Erie, PA 16501
Sports & Fitness

Thu, Nov 19

Canvas Kicks
3:00 PM · $104.26 +
Canvas Kicks
Needle in a Haystack Retreat
Workshops & Classes

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Frequently asked questions about events in Erie

What percentage of events in Erie are free?
About 10% of the listed events in Erie are free. The remaining listings require tickets or admission fees.
Which venues host the most events in Erie?
The venues with the most upcoming listings are Erie Insurance Arena, Warner Theatre - PA, Needle in a Haystack Retreat, Erie ClaySpace, UPMC Park, and Jr's Last Laugh Comedy Club.
What are the most common types of events listed?
Sports & Fitness events are the most common with about 70 listings. Workshops & Classes follow with about 40, while Theater & Performing Arts has around 30 and Concerts & Live Music has about 20.
Who are some performers with upcoming dates in Erie?
Performers with upcoming dates include the Erie Otters, Mercyhurst Lakers Basketball, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Wes Barker, and Christopher Titus.