Spring in Erie means one thing: Maple season is here.
The Asbury Woods Maple Festival 2026 returns to Erie, PA on Saturday, March 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Andrew J. Conner Nature Center — and this year’s festival includes pancakes, live music, interactive maple experiences, and hands-on fun for kids.
If you’re searching for family events in Erie this March, this is one of the sweetest days of the season.
Asbury Woods Maple Festival 2026 Event Details
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $6 per person (children 3 and under are free)
Pre-registration: Preferred but not required
Location: Andrew J. Conner Nature Center,
4105 Asbury Road, Erie, PA 16506
More info.
What’s New at the 2026 Maple Festival in Erie?
This year’s festival adds new interactive elements and live entertainment to an already beloved Erie tradition.
Follow the Journey from Sun to Syrup
• Experience the updated Sun to Syrup interactive station
• Learn how maple syrup production began with Indigenous peoples
• Take the 20-minute Maple Walking Tour through the sugar bush
• Step inside the Sugar Shack to watch sap boil into syrup
These hands-on demonstrations make the Asbury Woods Maple Festival one of the most educational family events in Erie.
Live Music at the Maple Festival
Enjoy live performances throughout the day from:
• Angelo and Friends
• Midnight Frolic
The addition of live music makes the 2026 Maple Festival feel more like a full spring celebration in Erie.
Maple Festival Food & Vendors
Come hungry.
• Pancakes topped with real maple syrup
• Hot dogs and festival snacks
• Maple treats from How Sweet It Is and Casbohm Maple and Honey
• Handmade local items at the Squeaky Frog Gift Shop
Kids Activities at the Maple Festival
Families love that this Erie event truly has something for every age.
• Face painting
• Maple bean bag toss
• Interactive maple production demonstrations
It’s one of the best kid-friendly events in Erie in early March.
Why Erie Families Love the Asbury Woods Maple Festival
For many local families, the Maple Festival signals the unofficial start of spring in Erie.
“Our annual Maple Festival gives the public a chance to experience the maple syrup process firsthand,” says Executive Director Sarah Bennett. “Maple syruping is a regional tradition that started with Indigenous peoples. This year, we are excited to add live music along with new concession options like pancakes and hot dogs, making it an even more festive experience.”
Between the sugar shack steam, fresh maple syrup, music, and spring air, it’s one of those Erie traditions families return to year after year.
Don’t Miss the 2026 Maple Festival in Erie, PA
If you’re looking for things to do in Erie in March with kids, mark your calendar for Saturday, March 7.
Bring your appetite, dress for the weather, and get ready for a sticky-sweet day at Asbury Woods. More info→
The Asbury Woods Maple Festival is sponsored by Renewal by Andersen