Good morning, Erie.

Greene Township Parks and Recreation will hold its first-ever Ruck the Trails donation walk on Sunday, July 20 at 8:00 a.m. at Greene Township Paradise Trails—9333 Tate Road—with participants carrying backpacks filled with food, clothing, and hygiene items to aid Erie United Methodist Alliance and local veterans. Those unable to walk may support the event by working at water stations—helping the township meet its donation goals.

The expERIEnce Children’s Museum in downtown Erie is celebrating its 30th anniversary this week, marking a milestone since it opened in July 1995.

The museum nearly tripled in size after a $19 million renovation and is hosting a birthday bash on Saturday — the event features Llama Llama, story times, a parade and free Kona Ice for kids.

Barber National Institute held a ribbon cutting today to unveil a new permanent exhibit honoring founder Dr. Gertrude A.

Barber, showcasing memorabilia of her life and work. Key administrators and Fr. James Power led the event, after which guests toured the room and enjoyed refreshments while the exhibit will be open to visitors Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.—2 p.m.

Officials at Presque Isle State Park restricted swimming at Beaches 6 and 8 on July 9 after water tests showed E. coli levels above safe averages+Visitors may still sunbathe while park officials retest the water daily until the geometric mean drops below 126 particles per 100 milliliters.

Data from Realtor.com shows that Erie County homes sold in April for a median price of $175,000 — which is 2.8% less than March and 4.4% lower than April last year.

The report shows that while single-family home prices dropped, condo and townhome prices increased, indicating mixed trends in the local market.

In a rain-shortened game today, the SeaWolves saw Clark hit his first AA home run—helping the team secure the win.

Erie Sky Lantern Festival

10:00 PM – 2:30 AM — 123 E Main St, North East, PA — Ticket purchase required — Experience a breathtaking evening of lanterns, entertainment, and community support.

Lighthouse Paint & Sip

6-8 p.m. — Deer Creek Winery Tasting Room at Millcreek Mall — Cost info not specified — Unleash creativity while enjoying delicious wine and painting in a relaxed atmosphere.

Presque Isle Half Marathon

6:45-10:00 a.m. — Presque Isle: Beach #1 — Registration Required — Experience a scenic half marathon along Lake Erie with a race shirt and refreshments.

Virtual Q&A with Author Audrey Ingram

6:30 p.m. — Werner Books and Coffee — Free entry — Engage in an interactive virtual discussion with author Audrey Ingram about her book, The Summer We Ran.

Lake Erie Cyclefest

Thu, Jul 24 – Sun, Jul 27 — Perry Square Park, Erie, PA — Check website for entry fee — An all-cycling weekend showcasing Erie’s stunning landscapes on safe routes.

PokeKon Fest - Erie, PA 2025

10 AM – 5 PM — Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center Across from Casino — $23.18 — An all-day celebration of all things Pokemon in Erie, perfect for trainers of all levels.

Nate Bargatze Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Tickets starting at $132 — Experience laughter with Nate Bargatze's signature stand-up comedy style.

Erie District Amateur Championship

Aug 8-10 — The Kahkwa Club — Registration required — Compete in a 54-hole stroke play event for male golfers in Erie.