Hello Erie! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Summer reading kickoff, glow wild, and SeaWolves mega blast fireworks + 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.
Summer learning starts here: Erie County Public Library kicked off summer reading as families explored the Idea Lab and historical exhibits. This summer’s “Founding Stories” theme includes free books for students’ reading projects -- explore summer reading kickoff.
Exciting homestand ahead: Erie SeaWolves opened the second half Tuesday at UPMC Park with Hometown Tuesday and Erie Piñatas Night. The six-game championship rematch continues this week, including $2 Buck Thursday and fireworks -- see the full schedule.
City intersection updates ahead: Traffic control changes take effect today in Erie, ending the temporary four-way stop at W. 6th and Maryland. Three new stop signs are approved, with a traffic signal removal ahead -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
For Erie plant pros: Running installs or refreshing commercial beds this week? Johnston's Evergreen Nursery - Wholesale grows more than 1,000 varieties hardy to Zones 5 to 6, and lets landscapers walk clients through the Garden Center as a showroom, then place orders through the wholesale office. If you run a crew, this keeps projects moving.
Lake breeze therapy: Whether you need a quick unplug or a full afternoon exhale, Presque Isle State Park has sandy beaches, calm lagoons for a paddle, the Presque Isle Lighthouse for a stroll-by selfie, and the Tom Ridge Environmental Center to level up your lake nerdiness. Go this week, thank yourself later.
Level up your week: Skip the water wings and sneak in some midweek fun at Treasure Island Arcade, the Splash Lagoon spot with over 100 games, an immersive XD Dark Ride, and Virtual Rabbids VR, open to the public, no water park admission needed, so you can pop in, play a while, then celebrate at the Ice Cream Parlor.
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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.
👑 Victorian Princess @ Victorian Princess | Wednesday (6/24) at 2:30 PM – Take a breather and see Erie from the water on the Victorian Princess, cruising out of Dobbins Landing. Glide past Presque Isle Bay, the waterfront, and familiar landmarks, all with a lake breeze and zero paddling. Great for families, couples, and impressing out-of-towners.
🎨 Summer 3D Art Workshop @ Glenwood Park YMCA | Thursday (6/25) at 10:30 AM – Summer 3D Art Workshop is popping up at the Glenwood Park Y, where you layer bright cardstock into a sunny little masterpiece, no experience, no glitter, all supplies included. Kid friendly, grandparent approved, and blissfully air-conditioned. Finally, a craft that earns fridge space, not side-eye.
✨ Glow Wild @ Erie Zoo | Thursday (6/25) at 6:00 PM – Erie Zoo is glowing after hours with handcrafted animal lanterns, Thursdays through Sundays this spring and early summer. Wander the paths as the sun dips, sip your cocoa, and pretend bedtime is flexible. It’s your favorite animals, minus the midday meltdowns, plus real date-night potential.
🖼 Erie Art Museum Gallery Night @ Erie Art Museum | Friday (6/26) at 5:00 PM – Nothing beats wandering the Flagship City District when Erie throws its Gallery Night, a citywide art crawl with galleries, shops, and odd little venues staying open, some hosting their own shindigs. Shop, eat, and listen to music, spend time with neighbors, then call it culture.
☀ Goodbye School Daze, Hello Summer Daze Youth Party @ KD'S PLACE Local Books & Arts | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – KD’s Place is kicking off summer with a kid-friendly free-for-all of pizza, cupcake decorating, and karaoke, all for a very local $10. Open to Pre‑K through 12th graders and their families, which means you supervise, they sugar up, everyone sleeps well.
🐦 Frontier Park Bird Walks @ Frontier Park | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Frontier Park becomes our unofficial aviary as Erie Bird Observatory and LEAF host a relaxed bird walk, meeting at the LEAF building. We will practice IDs by sight and sound, trade notes with chickadees, and pretend cardio feels easier when the scenery has feathers.
🎆 SeaWolves Mega Blast Fireworks | Independence Day Celebration @ UPMC Park | Sunday (6/28) at 6:05 PM – Erie’s celebrating Independence Day and the 250th the proper way, with SeaWolves baseball and the largest fireworks show they’ve ever lit. Hit the all-you-can-eat picnic, snag a glow trinket to watch from the field, and let the kids run off the sugar on the bases.
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07 — The Erie report Weather forecastToday — High: 70°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 1 to 6 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 72°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 77%
Rain showers before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. This house is wildThis Glenwood gem sits on a quiet no-through street with a rare double lot and lush, park-like landscaping. Inside, fresh luxury vinyl flooring, white woodwork, replacement windows, and an updated kitchen set a polished tone. Two family rooms, fireplaces, a remodeled primary bath, lower-level bonus space, and a detached garage with finished room above add serious versatility.
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