Be a Tourist: Events around town March 14-16
Meet Pete. He's one groovy, guitar-playing cat, who likes his music cool and his coffee sweet. Board the VW bus for a trip around the globe with Pete, Jimmy and friends in this hilarious, toe-tapping musical! Based on the Pete the Cat series of books by Kimberly and James Dean. For tickets and show times, click here.
Get ready for a weekend full of live music, DJ parties, great food & drinks, plus Peek'n Peak's iconic Cardboard Box Derby and Pond Skim! This years theme is St. Patrick's Day, so be sure to come in your best Irish gear! For more information, click here.
There will be green beer, specialty food & drinks, live music and more! Live music by The CraicJacks! For more information, click here.
Explore 20 different sugarhouses and their unique way of producing maple syrup. There will be learning experiences about how maple syrup is produced and opportunities to support local families and businesses. For more information, click here.
Delve into Bernstein's thrilling On the Waterfront Suite, a musical journey reflecting the film's powerful narrative. The evening sparkles with the renowned Miloš' guitar virtuosity, enchanting the audience. It culminates with Schumann's Symphony No. 1, a vibrant ode to spring's awakening. This concert blends cinematic intensity, exquisite guitar mastery, and symphonic beauty. For tickets and show time, click here.
Saturday the team will face the Niagara Ice Dogs. Saturday is also Golf Night, with mini golf course set-up throughout the concourse plus on-ice golf contests. Sunday the team faces off against Guelph. Sunday is the team's annual St. Patrick's Celebration with free popcorn and soft drink for the first 500 kids plus free 2024-25 team card set to the first 500 guests. For tickets, click here.
Hosted by the Knights and Ladies of St. Patrick and the Erie Downtown Partnership, this year's parade will be packed with festive floats, live music, and plenty of Irish spirit! For more information, click here.
The Erie Vacation Expo is the region's largest and most immersive travel experience. The free event is the perfect one-stop shop for booking a vacation, bringing nearly 50 travel and tourism vendors, exclusive show-only savings, and destination seminars to the same location. No tickets required. For more information, click here.
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