The holiday season in Erie, PA is pure magic — twinkling lights, cozy cocoa, snowy adventures, and family traditions that make memories to last all year. Whether you’re searching for Santa sightings, local holiday festivals, tree lightings, or festive family fun, Macaroni KID Erie is your go-to source for the best holiday events happening around town.
Bookmark this guide and check back often — we’ll be adding new holiday events, Santa appearances, and community celebrations all season long!
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With seven local centers, Child Development Centers (CDC) is always enrolling infants, toddlers, and preschoolers! Hosting Head Start, Pre-K Counts, and Private-Pay classrooms for its youngest learners, CDC is a trusted ELRC partner and also operates the extended care program for the Millcreek Township School District and the Erie Catholic School System.
Learn more at cdcenters.org.
🎄 How to Use This Holiday Events Guide
To make holiday planning easier, we’ve coded all local holiday events on our calendar using festive emojis:
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👉 Scroll through the holiday calendar below or click here for a full-page view!
🎁 Your 2025 Erie Holiday Events Calendar
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