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55Events this week
12Free things to do
82New spots
90New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Erie

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 55 events, day by day →

Mound Grove

Friday 6pm · Mound Grove Waterford Pa

'Witches' Halloween Moonlight Cruise

Friday 7pm · To the right of Dobbins Tower, Erie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16507

Second Saturday

Saturday 10am · Erie Land Lighthouse

Audiobook Walk

Saturday 10am · Perry Monument

Second Science Saturday

Saturday 10am · Bicentennial Tower

New in Erie

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

ippa Pizza Napoletana

Restaurants

Neapolitan cravings tonight? Treat yourself at Ippa Pizza Napoletana this week, where 12 to 13 inch pies get milled tomato or silky panna, hand-stretched mootzarell, basil pesto, and cup & char pepperoni.

ippapizzaerie.com ↗

Lake Shore Country Club

Entertainment

Local luxe by the lake: Lake Shore Country Club serves up breezy Lake Erie views, golf, tennis, a pool, dining, and even Sunday brunch, so your week can actually feel like a week.

lakeshorecountryclub.com ↗

Room 33 Speakeasy

Nightlife

Low-light libations, anyone? Room 33 Speakeasy brings cozy, Prohibition-era vibes with a libations menu and an upcoming music lineup that makes midweek feel like a win.

room33.bar ↗

Erie’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Erie’s best →

Most read in Erie

The five stories Erie readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. They Voted for Her: Standing With Fairview's Trans Homecoming Queen

    The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled that Arizona law allows all transgender people to amend their birth certificates without undergoing surgery.

    Full story at eriegaynews.com ↗

  2. E-bike riders in Pennsylvania must follow these rules and regulations

    E-bike riders in Pennsylvania must follow these rules and regulations to stay safe while driving an e-bike.

    Full story at ydr.com ↗

  3. Erie firefighters qualify for Worlds following national championship

    Erie firefighters have qualified for the World Championships following the Firefighters Challenge National Championship.

    Full story at sports.yahoo.com ↗

  4. New art festival bringing diverse works to downtown Erie

    The North American New Art Festival (NANA) is set to take place in Erie, bringing diverse art from across the country to the city's downtown art district.

    Full story at yourerie.com ↗

  5. Pennsylvania Act 57’s Vape Sales Restrictions Begin Oct. 19, 2026

    Pennsylvania's new state law, Act 57 of 2025, requires every nicotine vape sold in the state to appear on a government-approved list or face seizure and daily fines.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

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