Looking for things to do in Erie, PA, with kids this summer? From beaches and splash pads to summer camps, festivals, free events, outdoor movies, concerts, parks, road trips, and family day trips, this guide has the best family-friendly summer activities in Erie all in one place.
Whether you’re planning weekend adventures, filling long summer days, or building your family’s Erie summer bucket list, we’ve rounded up the best summer fun for Erie families in one easy-to-use guide.
Updated for Summer 2026!
We’ve refreshed this guide with updated events, camps, beaches, concerts, festivals, road trips, free activities, and family fun happening around Erie this summer.
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š¢ Featured Erie Summer DestinationWaldameer & Water World
Proud sponsor of this guide!
Summer 2026 is bringing BIG changes to Waldameer & Water World ā including the debut of Winding Waters, the parkās brand-new Endless River, plus two new family-raft slides: Big Water Bend and Presque Isle Plunge, complete with a thrilling zero-gravity moment.
Plus: a new scene in Pirateās Cove, the return of Paratrooper, more food options, and unlimited rides and slides all summer long with a Waldameer & Water World Season Pass.
Buy your Season Pass online and save!
At Waldameer & Water World, today we ride!
Thanks to Waldameer & Water World for sponsoring this guide and helping keep Macaroni KID Erie free for families.
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Weāll keep updating this guide all summer as new events and activities pop up, so bookmark it, share it, and come back often. This is your one-stop hub for family-friendly summer fun in Erie, PA.