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May 9th, 2026

May

Party for the Planet

Community & Causes

5/9/2026 from 2 PM to 6 PM

May

Bird Banding at Fry's Landing

Education & Instruction

5/9/2026 from 2 PM to 6 PM

EBO's 2026 Spring Banding Season is set to kick off on Friday, April 24 and run through Sunday, May 31. We warmly invite the public to visit us on Fridays & Saturdays from 10-2pm and 12-4pm on S...

Drinking Water Festival

Education & Instruction

5/9/2026 from 2 PM to 6 PM

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Erie Water Works state-of-the-art water treatment plant. Games, Giveaways, Food Trucks, Face Painting. Enjoy activities provided by our team and partner organizat...

May

Yahn Planetarium Show: All Ages

Education & Instruction

5/9/2026 at 2 PM

Two shows, all ages: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

May

Author Signing With Ken Windsor

Literary Arts

5/9/2026 from 2 PM to 4 PM

Celebrate local author, Ken Windsor and his book, "Harry Hodak" at Werner Books & Coffee on Saturday May 9 from 10 AM to 12 PM! Harry Hodak is a warm, nostalgic children's tale told through a co...

May

Second Science Saturday

Kids/Family

5/9/2026 from 2 PM to 4 PM

May

Family Fun Day At Werner Books - Mother's Day Themed

Kids/Family

5/9/2026 from 2 PM to 8 PM

Join us for a Mother's Day/Special Women themed Family Fun Day from 10 AM - 4 PM on Saturday May 9! Includes FREE themed activities and crafters for ages toddlers and up (even adults). Plus enjo...

May

Second Saturday

Kids/Family

5/9/2026 from 2 PM to 7 PM

Every Second Saturday, the Erie Land Lighthouse will host pay-what-you-wish tower climbs, plus self-guided and guided educational activities.

Mahjong (lincoln)

Hobbies & Interests

5/9/2026 from 2:45 PM to 4:45 PM

Mahjong is a tile-based game developed in the 19th century in China and is now played world-wide. Join expert player, Ada Strasser, to learn the basics, and continue to hone your skills in subsequ...

May

Mom's Market

Kids/Family

5/9/2026 from 3 PM to 7 PM

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! Celebrate Mother's Day weekend at Goodell Gardens with a day full of fun, relaxation, and local charm! Bring your mom for a special outing—or pick up those last-minute Mo...

Moms, Minis And Muffins

Education & Instruction

5/9/2026 from 3 PM to 5 PM

Looking to create and spend some time with MOM? Join us for a small wooden, framed sign workshop! Select from the available options of seasonal and home décor designs. We provide all the material...

May

WQLN Online Auction Fundraiser

Community & Causes

5/9/2026

For more than five decades, the live televised WQLN Auction has been a treasured tradition across our region — bringing neighbors together through excitement, generosity, laughter, and those unfo...

Essential Tremor Support Group

Health & Wellness

5/9/2026

We are excited to announce the launch of a new Essential Tremor support group, Building Essential Tremor Awareness Together, in the Erie and surrounding area! This group is being created as a sa...

Dog Mom's Day At Underdog Bbq

Community & Causes

5/9/2026 from 4 PM to 8 PM

Here at Underdog BBQ we believe that FUR KIDS COUNT, TOO! 🐾 Bring your pup & celebrate with us! ❤ Join us for National Dog Mom's Day on our patio — because dog moms deserve a day too 👏...

May

Doctor Who Trivia

Hobbies & Interests

5/9/2026 from 5 PM to 6 PM

Grab your sonic screwdriver and prepare to travel through time — it's Doctor Who Trivia. Test your knowledge of time and space during our Doctor Who themed trivia event! There will be prizes f...

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April 2026: The 15th Anniversary Issue

Erie Reader: Vol. 16, No. 4

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