Good morning, Erie.

A new Miniso store has opened at Millcreek Mall featuring toys, collectibles, and snacks.

Tiffany Deatherage manages the store and plans to provide fresh retail options for local shoppers.

Taste & See cafe opened inside the Erie County Courthouse today.

Owned by Krystal Robinson, the cafe now serves hundreds of employees and visitors in one of the county’s busiest government buildings.

On Wednesday, Apr. 29, USA Today's 10Best awards ranked Erie's Splash Lagoon (8091 Peach St.) fifth for best indoor water park and Waldameer's Ravine Flyer II (220 Peninsula Drive) placed fifth for best roller coaster.

Erie native Pat Monahan and his band Train will mark the 25-year anniversary of 'Drops of Jupiter' with a tour starting July 8 in West Palm Beach — though the route will not include Erie, a nearby show is set for July 28 at Blossom Music Center.

Waldameer Park has added a new food stand called Taco Galopante, where visitors can order the signature Galloping Taco made with a range of toppings—offering a fresh dining option at the park.

Book Signing with Janet Pawlowski

10 AM - 12 PM — Werner Books and Coffee — Free entry — Explore children's wellness through a heartwarming book by a local author.

JA’s Annual Erie County Bowl-A-Thon

6-8 p.m. — Eastway Lanes — Minimum $100 team registration — A night of bowling, food, prizes, and fun awaits at this charitable event.

Second Saturday Tower Climb

10 AM – 3 PM — Erie Land Lighthouse — Pay-what-you-wish — Explore the lighthouse with interactive educational activities and scenic tower climbs.

Felines & Wines Fundraiser

12-4 p.m. — Erie Zoo — Ticketed event — Sample local wines while supporting big cat conservation and enjoying live music and animal training demos.