Wine and Cheese Weekend Dates : April 21-23 Address : Various Participating Wineries in Lake Erie Wine Country between Harborcreek and Silver Creek , New York
Contact : lakeeriewinecountry . org , or business . nechamber . org Visit wineries for fabulous cheeseinspired food samples , each paired with a complementary wine . Cheese provided by Yancey ’ s Fancy . Experience Lake Erie Wine Country , formerly known as the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail , located on the south shore of beautiful Lake Erie . Here you ’ ll step back in time as you explore the wineries , villages and beaches that are nestled among green rolling hills in the midst of 30,000 contiguous acres of luscious , fragrant grape vineyards . Visit the website for ticket information , winery locations and other details .
Wine on the Lake Date : April 1 Address : Bayfront Convention Center ,
1 Sassafras Pier , Erie Contact : wineonthelake . com
Wine on the Lake is your opportunity to taste regional wines , sample gourmet cheese and fare from local restaurants , and shop for unique gifts and household treasures from a myriad of local , craft businesses . There ’ s plenty of parking and assistants will help you carry wine and gifts to your car . Visit the website for more information .
Fresh Air Fun
Erie Running Club ’ s Mother ’ s Day 5k Fun Run / Walk and Half-Mile Untimed Run / Walk Date : May 14 Address : 1 Peninsula Drive , Erie Contact : erierunners . club
Start Mother ’ s Day off right by competing in this charitable race . The course starts and ends on the Lake Road at Beach # 1 . Strollers are welcome ! Dogs and scooters are not allowed on the course . Service dogs are allowed . Proceeds benefit the Erie Runners Club Scholarship Fund and women veterans . Visit the website for more information .
Festival of Birds at Presque Isle Dates : May 5-7 Address : 1 Peninsula Drive , Erie Contact : presqueisleaudubon . org
Discover a multitude of bird migrants along the southern shore of Lake Erie at beautiful Presque Isle State Park , where more than 320 species of birds have been recorded , including desirable warblers and other songbirds . It is also home to many owl , woodpecker and heron species and contains Gull Point , a sand plain sanctuary that hosts migrant shorebirds and terns . This festival is organized by Presque Isle Audubon and co-hosted by DCNR . Visit the website for registration information and other details .
LEAF in Bloom Spring Walking Tour Event Date : May 13 Times : Guided Tours at 1 and 4 p . m . Address : LEAF Education Center , 1501 West
6th Street , Erie
Contact : leaferie . org / leaf-in-bloom , or 814.453 . LEAF Enjoy the beautiful spring blooms at the arboretum ! Join LEAF Board Member and Penn State Extension Educator Ruth Benner and Founding Board Member Lou Richards for an engaging and educational walking tour ! Visit the website for registration information and other details .
Presque Isle State Park ’ s Annual Spring Clean-Up Date : April ( Check the website for the exact date and time .) Address : Presque Isle State Park
Rotary Pavilion , 301 Peninsula Drive , Erie Contact : trecpi . org , or 814.833.7424
Help keep Presque Isle beautiful ! Join hundreds of volunteers , the S . O . N . S . of Lake Erie , the United Way of Erie , The Great Pennsylvania Cleanup , and DCNR staff for this annual spring clean-up . Visit the website for more information .
For the Kids
Art Studio / Exploration Station at expERIEnce Children ’ s Museum Date : April 22 ( More dates are available .) Time : 10 a . m . Address : 420 French Street , Erie Contact : eriechildrensmuseum . org , or 814.453.3743 Children ( and adults too !) will experience hands-on learning through short programming led by museum staff members . Participants will have the opportunity to engage in both art and science-related experiments . Hands-on play is funded through ECGRA ( Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority ) Lead Asset funding . This programming is free with paid museum admission .
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