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It’s Friday, Erie! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Rooftop house project, ethnic market tours, and christmas in July toy run + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Student creativity on display: ECAT Teen Construction Camp students in Erie unveiled a playful rooftop house inspired by Roy Lichtenstein, and their project will appear at community events across Erie throughout the year -- see the full project details.
A quarter-century of support: Erie’s Highmark Caring Place marked 25 years this week, celebrating at the Ambassador Conference Center. The organization has supported grieving children and families with one-on-one help, peer groups, and resources -- learn more about its impact.
Exploring local traditions: Erie Arts and Culture will host guided tours of ethnic markets around downtown, highlighting New American-owned shops and helping residents discover new foods, products, and stories from across Erie’s communities -- discover the full tour details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Spark some local history: If your inner kid still lights up at sirens and shiny red engines, the Firefighters Historical Museum is a low-key gem packed with vintage gear, stories, and Erie grit. Quick stop that turns into an hour, plus a perfect excuse to bring out-of-town relatives later.
Sore no more, Erie: TriCryo cools down the aches with whole-body cryotherapy, red light, compression, infrared sauna, and a calming salt room in quick sessions that actually fit your day. Great after a Bayfront run or an ambitious yardwork session, and the crew keeps it friendly, not fussy.
Bounce the wiggles out: When the kids have more energy than your coffee, Vertical Jump Park is a clutch move for locals. Wall-to-wall trampolines, big-air vibes, and easy fun for all ages, it’s the midweek or rainy-day play that leaves everyone smiling and pleasantly tired.
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍨 Our 5th Sundae Summer Soirée @ Frontier Park | Friday (7/17) at 5:00 PM – Think you’re too seasoned for a little circus sparkle? This fifth annual scoop-fest brings food and drink trucks, magicians, clowns, tarot, artisans, glitter, balloon animals, permanent jewelry, adoptable pups, and music, plus a new menu item that’s pure magic. Dog friendly, kid tolerant, locals encouraged.
🆓 Access for All @ Erie Art Museum | Saturday (7/18) at 10:00 AM – Access for All is picking up your museum tab, with free admission on first Thursday each month, 11 am to 3 pm, and third Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm. Wander in, feel smart, and remember culture pairs with coffee, comfy shoes, and not paying.
🎁 Christmas in July Toy Run @ Harley-Davidson of Erie | Saturday (7/18) at 12:00 PM – The 2nd Annual Christmas in July Toy Run rolls out with a motorcycle poker run, a toy drive, and chrome. Only in July do you hear jingle bells over V-twins. Santa traded his sleigh for a cruiser, and sunscreen counts as festive.
🐦 Pennsylvania Piping Plover Fest @ Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle State Park | Saturday (7/18) at 5:30 PM – Whether you can spot a shorebird on the fly, or you just like tiny birds with big attitudes, this fest celebrates a decade of piping plovers nesting in Pennsylvania with the crew rescuing plovers and terns. A conservation victory lap, neighborhood hang, and binocular gawking.
🏃 Presque Isle Half Marathon @ Presque Isle State Park | Sunday (7/19) at 6:45 AM – Nothing beats 13.1 flat miles around Presque Isle, gulls as the cheer squad, Lake Erie pretending it is the Atlantic. Erie Runners Club keeps it scenic and civilized, with a soft shirt, a shiny medal, post-race treats, and just enough breeze to feel heroic.
🎱 Orphan Angels Bingo 2026 @ Brookside Fire Co. St 24 | Sunday (7/19) at 12:00 PM – Clear your calendar for small-town thrills, Orphan Angels Cat Sanctuary is hosting its first bingo at Brookside Fire Co. Expect a Chinese auction, tip boards, and bonus games, plus 10 games for $30 a seat or $240 a table, because yelling B-12 counts as cardio.
🎄 Christmas in July Toy Run @ KD's Place | Sunday (7/19) at 1:00 PM – Christmas in July at KDs Place brings a Sunday flea market packed with festive finds, vintage curios, and local vendors who actually remember your name. Stocking stuffers in summer means future you gets cocoa and twinkle lights, not December panic and parking-lot combat. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Erie report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 0%
Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 3 mph. Later: Patchy smoke before 8pm, then rain showers likely between 2am and 5am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 81°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 92%
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. This house is wildThis long-loved 4-5 bedroom, 3-bath home offers more than 4,400 square feet of flexible living space, with generously sized rooms and timeless character throughout. Major updates are already done, including a new roof, two furnaces, two central air units, and electrical improvements. Outside, an inground pool adds a splash of summer fun.
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