Be a Tourist: Events around town May 30-June 1
For the first time ever in the region, the Erie Zoo is lighting up the night with Glow Wild: The Chinese Lantern Festival, produced by HanArt Culture! From April 17 to June 15, the zoo will transform into a dazzling world of larger-than-life, handcrafted lantern displays, breathtaking cultural performances and a magical evening experience like no other. For more information, click here.
National touring and award-winning barbecue rib cooking teams (as seen on the Food Network) compete for Best Ribs and Best Sauce. The festival also includes local and regional entertainment, works by artisans and craftsmen, additional festival foods and treats, specialty acts, beer and spirits and a fun zone for kids. For more information, click here.
This two-day event will be held in beautiful downtown North East, May 31 and June 1. Enjoy local food trucks and specialty food vendors, along with wine, beer and craft beverages available by the glass. For more information, click here.
What do you do to prepare for a visit from your parents? Plenty, when you're the daughter of strict Italian Catholic parents who expect to meet your female roommate, who is a guy. For more information, click here.
Join park naturalists on an easy-riding bicycle tour around Presque Isle on May 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The emphasis of this tour is the plants found in the park. Remember your water bottle and sunscreen! Meet at the Cookhouse Pavilion to start. For more information, click here.
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