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Hello Erie! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Corgi Fest 2026, a Pokémon and sports card super show, and local elections in the spotlight + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Spotlight on local elections: Election leaders from all 67 counties are in Erie today at Bayfront Convention Center, after Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt praised Erie County’s upgraded elections office and small team -- read the full story.
A lively season ahead: Downtown Erie will be buzzing this August with community events, from CelebrateErie August 14–16 to the Trash Alley Party and Friction and M80 reunion show, plus early Halloween plans unveiled -- see what’s coming downtown.
Neighborhoods getting a boost: Erie’s Love Your Block cleanups are scheduled in the coming weeks to tackle litter and spruce up public spaces. Volunteers of all experience levels are welcome, with all supplies provided -- see how to join in.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Make midweek less meh: Erie Art Museum is lining up a midweek pick-me-up with Mid Day Art Break and an evening of Improv at the Museum on August 5, plus fresh exhibitions and hands-on paint workshops that scratch the creative itch… perfect for shaking up your routine without leaving town.
Picnic spot upgrade: Whitford Park packs four covered pavilions, loads of grills and tables, a legit playground, plus pickleball and basketball courts, and even Wednesday night summer concerts at Pavilion 3. Grab the neighbors and make an easy midweek hangout actually happen this week.
Quick reset, Erie-style: Feeling creaky from Presque Isle loops or just the weekly grind? TriCryo lines up science-backed recovery through whole-body and local cryotherapy, red light, infrared sauna, compression, and salt therapy, with quick, guided sessions that fit between errands this week and actually make you feel human again.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎟 Access for All @ Erie Art Museum | Thursday (8/6) at 11:00 AM – Heads up, the museum is free on the first Thursday and the third Saturday, courtesy of Art Bridges. Perfect for sneaking in some culture, air conditioning, and smugness, without spending a dime, and yes, it absolutely counts as quality time.
🃏 Millcreek Mall Sports Card, Sports Collectibles, Pokémon, One Piece and TCG Super Show @ Millcreek Mall | Friday (8/7) at 11:00 AM – Millcreek Mall turns into collector central all weekend, with 200-plus tables of sports cards, memorabilia, Pokémon, One Piece, and all the shiny TCG goodness, buy and sell galore. Free admission, free parking, and Golden Ticket shopping sprees, because nostalgia deserves a budget.
🍽 The Longest Table @ L'Arche Erie | Friday (8/7) at 6:00 PM – Pull up a chair to the Longest Table, where Erie does its best Provence impression with French flavors, music, and neighbors you like. L'Arche Erie hosts a 21-and-up evening of dinner, dessert, adult beverages, and the kind of conversation that lingers, rain or shine.
⛳ GC Family Mini Golf Open @ Erie Sports Center | Saturday (8/8) at 9:30 AM – Erie Sports Center is hosting peak family chaos, mini golf edition, with prizes, raffles, and a few $50 bounties for holes-in-one. Bring the whole crew for pizza, soft drinks, and ice cream, then wind down with a smug Presque Isle beach stroll.
🗼 Second Saturday at Erie Land Lighthouse @ Erie Land Lighthouse | Saturday (8/8) at 10:00 AM – Second Saturday at the old Erie Land Lighthouse means pay-what-you-wish climbs up the tower, plus guided and self-guided tidbits for the curious. It’s lake views, local history, and a sneaky stair workout. Bring your knees, your curiosity, and your best lake-breeze hair.
🐶 Corgi Fest 2026 @ Frontier Park | Sunday (8/9) at 12:00 PM – Frontier Park near the bayfront is going full short legs, big personalities as 300-plus corgis convene for races, costume contests, prizes, and local vendors. Tickets are $25 per adult, kids 12 and under and corgis are free. Expect joyful chaos, and grass-level photo ops.
🏈 Retro Sunday @ UPMC Park | Sunday (8/9) at 1:35 PM – Retro Sunday at UPMC Park brings back era of day games and stickball, with the SeaWolves suiting up in vintage, cartoon-kissed threads against Altoona. Stick around to play catch in the outfield, bring a glove, and let the kids run the bases and nap hard.
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07 — Erie report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 25%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 80°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 30%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThis beautifully maintained three-bedroom, two-bath ranch offers easy one-floor living with views of the 13th tee at Lake Shore. A remodeled kitchen anchors the home with quartz countertops, a unique island, skylights, and newer appliances. Fresh flooring, high ceilings, wide doorways, a full basement, extra-deep garage, and whole-home Generac power add comfort and convenience.
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