Fall Festival Fever!—Harborcreek & North East and West County

As Autumn approaches, let the fall fun begin! Pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides, applefests and more await.

Down on the Farm

Port Farms Harvest Fest

When: September 13 through November 2

Where: 2055 Stone Quarry Road, Waterford

For more info: portfarms.com

Harvest Fest includes wagon rides, an 8-acre corn maze, corn box, jumping pillows, tiny town, slide mountain, ball zone, game garden, pedal carts, animal exhibits, mindbender mazes, trick track and so much more.

Pumpkintown at Mason Farms Country Market

Where: 839 Peninsula Drive, Erie

For more info: masonfarms.com

Experience some fun down on the farm! Visit Pumpkintown, a favorite fall family festival featuring a petting zoo, a cornstalk maze, bouncy houses and slides, and a concession stand.

Sissons Pumpkin Patch

Where: 11244 Springfield Road, Girard

For more info: sissonspumpkinpatch.com

Enjoy a family tradition at Sissons Pumpkin Patch—good old-fashioned fun for the families of the tri-state area with pumpkins, a corn maze, pedal karts, hayrides, straw fort, and slides.

Fall Festivals

Albion Area Fair

When: September 9-13

Where: Albion Fairgrounds, 30 Academy Street, Albion

For more info: albionfair.com

Enjoy the “Biggest Little Fair Around” that includes animal and produce exhibits, tractor pulls, live music, amusement rides and food.

Erie Irish Festival

When: September 19-21

Where: St. Patrick Church, 130 East 4th Street, Downtown Erie

For more info: erieirishfestival.com

Celebrate Irish culture right in downtown Erie! This event brings the community together and will feature an exciting weekend full of live entertainment, food, drinks and more.

Fall Pumpkin Fest at Conneaut Lake Park

When: October 10-12

Where: Conneaut Lake Park, 12382 Center Street, Conneaut Lake

For more info: conneautlake.com

If you have not been to the Pumpkin Fest, you don’t know what you’ve been missing! Take the whole family to the park for a day of fun. Enjoy delicious food, exciting rides, and great activities for kids of all ages.

Homegrown Harvest Festival

When: September 21

Where: Goodell Gardens & Homestead, 221 Waterford Street, Edinboro

For more info: goodellgardens.org

This event will include art and farm vendors, food trucks, live music, children’s activities and more.

North East Fall Fest

When: October 3 & 4

Where: Gravel Pit Park, 10300 West Main Road, North East

For more info: nechamber.org/community-events

Enjoy live music, food, beer and other beverages to celebrate fall, with proceeds benefiting Fuller Hose Co.

North East Wine Fest

When: September 26-28

Where: Gibson Park and Heard Park, North East

For more info: nechamber.org/community-events

This festival will feature wine tasting of course, plus live music, artisans, food, a car show, horse and carriage rides, and other family fun.

Peek’n Peak Fall Fest

When: October 11 & 12, 18 & 19

Where: 1405 Old Road, Clymer, NY

For more info: pknpkfallfest.com

Celebrate fall with two weekends of fun in the foothills of western New York. Brilliant foliage, a juried craft show with more than 130 vendors, a farmers market, and activities like a pumpkin cannon, children’s games, petting zoo, live entertainment, pony rides, ski lift rides, classic car cruise-in and an annual snow sports equipment swap.

PennWest Edinboro Highland Games and Scottish Festival

When: September 5 & 6

Where: 219 Meadville Street, Edinboro

For more info: pennwest.edu/campuses/edinboro/highland-games

Enjoy this annual celebration of Scottish culture that includes many competitions, world-class musicians, vendors, and games for kids.

Waterford Community Fair

When: September 1-6

Where: Community Fairgrounds, 13012 Old Route 19N, Waterford

For more info: waterfordfair.org

Don’t miss the fantastic exhibits and judging of livestock, plus arts, crafts, rides, entertainment, food, truck and tractor pulls, monster truck show and more.

Halloween Happenings

Eerie Horror Fest

When: October 10 & 11

Where: Warner Theatre, 811 State Street, Erie

For more info: eeriehorrorfest.com

This annual event features upcoming and classic short and feature-length films, plus celebrity guests participating in live, in-person Q&As, autographs, and photo opportunities. There will also be workshops and opportunities to shop for unique oddities at vendor tables. 

Ghosts and Legends Tour

When: October 17

Where: Erie Cemetery, 2116 Chestnut Street, Erie

For more info: eriecemeteryassoc.com

Walk through the Erie Cemetery and hear some ghostly stories of those long deceased.

Halloween Train

When: October 25

Where: Perry Street Station, 409 South Perry Street, Titusville

For more info: octrr.org

Take the kids on a three-hour round-trip train ride through the scenic Oil Creek State Park! Everyone is encouraged to wear a costume, but it is not required. Each child 12 and under will receive a treat bag.

Lions, Tigers, and Beers

When: October 4

Where: Erie Zoo, 423 West 38th Street, Erie

For more info: eriezoo.org/events

This is a 21+ evening event where guests get to “trick-or-treat” for beer samples around the zoo. There will also be behind-the-scenes animal tours, live local music, food trucks available for purchases, and sample stations.

Scary Creature Feature at Asbury Woods

When: October 9-11

Where: Asbury Woods Nature Center, 4105 Asbury Road, Erie

For more info: asburywoods.org

Scary Creature Feature is a fall family event with activities, storytelling, and a guided walk through the woods where guests encounter and learn about some not-so-scary nocturnal creatures that live in the forest. It’s the perfect chance to explore the woods at night and enjoy the cool, crisp air.

Zoo Boo

When: October 16-30

Where: Erie Zoo, 423 West 38th Street, Erie

For more info: eriezoo.org/events

It’s going to get spooky at the Erie Zoo! This is one of the largest kid-friendly Halloween events in the area. Put on your costume and get ready to experience the zoo in seasonal style.

Other Fall Fun

ComiCon Erie

When: September 12-14

Where: Erie Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie

For more info: eriepromotions.com/comicon-erie

Experience this annual ComiCon featuring a wave of celebrity guests, artists, and special activities. The event boasts a large array of vendors, local and regional artists, panels, seminars, and costume contests.

Erie Guild of Craftsmen Fall Craft Show

When: October 18 & 19

Where: Zem Zem Shrine Club, 2525 West 38th Street, Erie

For more info: erieguildofcraftsmen.com

Items handmade by members of the guild will be available for purchase at this annual craft show.

Fall Foliage Rides

When: October 1-17

Where: Perry Street Station, 409 South Perry Street, Titusville

For more info: octrr.org

Experience the color and beauty of the Pennsylvania countryside in autumn with a fun ride on the train.

Outdoor Activities

Barber Beast on the Bay

When: September 6

Where: Presque Isle State Park, 1 Peninsula Drive, Erie

For more info: barberbeast.org

Participants will take on 10 miles of sand, water and trails—all to prove they can beat the beast! They will run, jump, climb and crawl across more than 30 obstacles on the shores of Lake Erie. This event benefits the children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health challenges at the Barber National Institute.

Biketober Fest

When: September 20

Where: Betts Park, 100 Ludlow Street, Warren

For more info: facebook.com/events/1311143860162236

Biketober Fest is a day filled with live music, a silent auction, food trucks, regional vendors, and an organized motorcycle ride of approximately 125 miles. This is a fundraiser to benefit Allegheny Valley Veterans Center, Kane Area Community Center, and food pantries in McKean, Warren and Forest counties.

Erie Heart Walk

When: September 18

Where: Liberty Park, 828 West Bayfront Parkway, Erie

For more info: www2.heart.org

The Erie Heart Walk has always been a great way to get moving while socializing with friends, family and co-workers leading up to and on the day of the event. But it’s so much more. Boost your heart health and mental health while helping millions of others in the fight against heart disease and stroke.

Erie Humane Society’s Trails & Tails 5K Run

When: September 27

Where: Harborcreek Community Park, 5850 Firman Road, Erie

For more info: runsignup.com/Race/PA/Erie/TrailsTails

Lace up your shoes and leash up your pup to raise money for the Humane Society and SafeNet’s joint program, Haven 2 Home.

Presque Isle State Park Cleanup

When: September 20 and October 18

Where: Presque Isle State Park, AAUW Pavilion, 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie

For more info: adopt.greatlakes.org

Looking for a meaningful family activity this fall? Join the Adopt-a-Beach team of volunteers to help keep Presque Isle beaches clean.

Winnie the Pooh’s Asbury Adventure

When: September 20

Where: 4105 Asbury Road, Erie

For more info: asburywoods.org

Save the date for Asbury Woods’ newest event: a day of fun and adventure with Winnie the Pooh and the whole gang! It will include exploration, games, and learning in the 234 acres of woods. Kids and adults alike will delight in the chance to see life-size characters, discover where each friend lives on a magical walk, join a dance party, visit Eeyore’s cloud room, and take a chance at themed raffle baskets.

Arts and Entertainment 

Candlelight: Halloween Classics

When: October 24

Where: The Masonic Temple of Erie, 32 West 8th Street, Erie

For more info: feverup.com

Experience Halloween-inspired music performed live by Listeso, a string quartet, under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Erie Philharmonic Symphonic Series: Brahms, Beethoven, and Rachmaninoff

When: October 25

Where: Warner Theatre, 811 State Street, Erie

For more info: eriephil.org

This concert will open with a performance of “Nänie” by Brahms featuring the Erie Philharmonic Chorus, followed by Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with soloist David McCarroll.

Erie Playhouse Presents ‘The Elephant Man’

When: Starting October 10 (Check the website for show dates.)

Where: 13 West 10th Street, Erie

For more info: erieplayhouse.org

This Tony award-winning show is based on the life of John Merrick, a horribly deformed young man—a victim of rare skin and bone diseases—who became the star attraction in traveling side shows.

Erie Pops Presents ‘The Music of John Williams’

When: September 27 & 28

Where: Warner Theatre, 811 State Street, Erie

For more info: eriephil.org

Daniel Meyer and the orchestra will celebrate the iconic sounds of cinema through the works of John Williams. Williams has set the scene for films spanning seven decades, including huge hits such as “Jaws” and “Jurassic Park.”

Erie Station Dinner Theatre Presents ‘A Canterbury Feast’

When: Multiple dates September through November (Check the website for details.)

Where: 4940 Peach Street, Erie

For more info: canterburyfeast.com

Celebrate at the 44th annual “A Canterbury Feast,” the original medieval musical comedy. An all-new mystical and magical show will be presented this year. Knaves and wenches will take you back to 1492 and not only perform but also serve your meal! 

Soweto Gospel Choir Presents ‘Peace’

When: October 7

Where: Mercyhurst University’s Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, 501 East 38th Street, Erie

For more info: miac.mercyhurst.edu/events/soweto-gospel-choir-peace

The Soweto Gospel Choir is an extraordinary ensemble, bringing enchanting harmonies, dynamic rhythms and vibrant costumes to every joy-filled performance.

Synergy in Nature: A Day of Harmony and Healing

When: September 14

Where: Goodell Gardens, 221 Waterford Street, Edinboro

For more info: goodellgardens.org

Experience the profound synergy music, meditation and nature with Mike Tamburo’s Sound Immersion on this day of harmony and healing. Enjoy inspired wisdom with keynote speakers Christian Sundberg and Jenn Shepherd, plus workshops, guided walks, and a vibrant marketplace.

World Ballet Company Presents ‘The Great Gatsby Ballet’

When: September 24

Where: Warner Theatre, 811 State Street, Erie

For more info: eriewarnertheatre.com

Step into the jazzy world of the roaring twenties with this new Broadway-style ballet.

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