Good morning, Erie.

The Tall Ships Festival will run from Aug.

21–24 and includes detailed driving routes from Buffalo, Cleveland and Pittsburgh to 40 Holland St.—visitors can park in downtown lots while EMTA shuttles run from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for easy access.

The new pizza shop Twisted Toppings in Millcreek offers brick oven pizzas made with four homemade sauces, sausage prepared from scratch, and many topping choices—owner George McDannel advises that less topping means more flavor.

Erie will host the Tall Ships Erie Festival as it will return to Dobbins Landing from Aug.

21 to Aug. 24 with activities such as day sails, ship tours, and the world’s largest rubber duck — a poll asks residents to vote on what they look forward to the most. The festival will begin on Aug. 21.

A District 10 football preview video featuring the Eisenhower Knights was released ahead of the new season.

Erie viewers can watch the video to see the team's plans for the upcoming games.

First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Training

10 AM - 7 PM — Erie County Public Library - Blasco Memorial Library — Course fee applies — Become a certified instructor and share lifesaving skills with others.

Tall Ships Erie 2025

4-day festival — August 21-24 — Erie Maritime Museum — $ — Experience the majesty of magnificent ships racing in the Tall Ships Challenge on the Great Lakes.

LEAF Open Market

10 AM – 2 PM — Frontier Park — Free entry — Explore a vibrant outdoor farmer's market featuring local vendors with fresh produce, baked goods, and crafts.

Reminiscent at Erie Downtown Music Series

6-9 p.m. — Perry Square — Free entry — Enjoy a Motown tribute concert while relaxing in the park with food and community spirit.

First To Eleven Live Concert

6-10 p.m. — BIGBAR — No cover before 9 p.m. — Experience First to Eleven performing your rock favorites in the Happy Hour Concert Series.

Gem City Renaissance Festival

10 AM – 4 PM — Frontier Park — Cash recommended — Experience a vibrant one-day Renaissance festival in Erie with themed outfits and local vendors.

Hotel California Tribute Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Warner Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary sound of The Eagles performed by the acclaimed tribute band HOTEL CALIFORNIA.

Erie Marathon

7 AM – 1 PM — Presque Isle State Park — $5-$100 — Experience the energetic atmosphere of the Erie Marathon and support local runners.

Cole Swindell Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Tickets via Ticketmaster — Enjoy a night of country music featuring Cole Swindell with special guest Priscilla Block.

Free Health Services Clinic

6 a.m. — Erie Center for Arts and Technology — Free services — Access free dental, vision, and medical services in collaboration with the Hamot Health Foundation.