{"id":67218,"date":"2025-12-22T02:08:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T02:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/67218\/"},"modified":"2025-12-22T02:08:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T02:08:10","slug":"no-plans-yet-5-winter-break-adventures-families-love-in-erie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/67218\/","title":{"rendered":"No Plans Yet? 5 Winter Break Adventures Families Love in Erie"},"content":{"rendered":"

Boredom, begone! Winter break is here, and it\u2019s time to make the most of the season with some seriously fun family adventures in Erie. Whether you’re hosting visiting relatives or just trying to keep the kids from climbing the walls, we\u2019ve got you covered. From dazzling lights to snowy thrills and everything in between, here are five must-try activities to make winter break in Erie one to remember.<\/p>\n

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1. The Easiest Winter Break Win (It\u2019s Free)<\/p>\n

The Erie County Public Library\u2019s winter reading challenge, Blizzard of Books, runs through January 17. Packed with challenges, fun programming, and prizes, it\u2019s a great way to keep kids (and grown-ups!) reading and enjoying free library events all winter break long.<\/p>\n

\u27a1\ufe0f Find more info about the Blizzard of Books winter reading challenge here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Play at the expERIEnce Children\u2019s Museum<\/p>\n

The expERIEnce Children\u2019s Museum is the perfect place for hands-on fun. This family favorite is packed with interactive exhibits that spark creativity and curiosity. Whether your kids are building, exploring, or experimenting, the museum guarantees a day full of smiles. Plus, there are TWO special events happening at the museum over winter break you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n

\u27a1\ufe0f\u00a0Get more info about Children\u2019s Museum operating hours over winter break.<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Explore and Learn at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center<\/p>\n

For a mix of fun and learning, head to the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. Kids love the interactive exhibits, and the 75-foot observation tower offers panoramic lake views that are especially beautiful in winter.<\/p>\n

\u27a1\ufe0f\u00a0Click here for more information on movies at the Big Green Screen.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Looking for winter break events?
Check our FREE calendar<\/a> for all the winter break events your family won\u2019t want to miss \u2014 from kid-friendly New Year celebrations to goat yoga.<\/p>\n

4. See Holiday Lights<\/p>\n

Bundle up and head out to explore the best holiday lights in Erie. From Winter Wonderland at Asbury Woods to Presque Isle Lights, Downtown d\u2019Lights, and neighborhood displays, here\u2019s your guide to the top light displays around Erie this season.<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Go Skating, Tubing, or Skiing<\/p>\n

Winter in Erie is meant to be embraced \u2014 especially when there\u2019s snow on the ground. From ice skating to tubing and skiing, there are plenty of ways to burn off energy and enjoy the season outdoors.<\/p>\n

Looking for even more outdoor winter ideas? We\u2019ve got a full guide coming next week with the best places to skate, sled, tube, and ski around Erie.<\/p>\n

\u27a1\ufe0f Find all the details on where to ice skate, tube, ski, and snowshoe in the Erie region.<\/a><\/p>\n

Plan Your Winter Break Adventures Today!<\/p>\n

Erie has no shortage of ways to make winter break unforgettable. From cozy reading days to outdoor adventures, there\u2019s something for every family to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Want more? Check our Macaroni KID events calendar for a full listing of daily events.<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Boredom, begone! Winter break is here, and it\u2019s time to make the most of the season with some…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":61226,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[1955,734,1961,136,138,137,1756,1957,1507,1953,1962,1958,1956,726,1959,1960,289,1954],"class_list":{"0":"post-67218","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-erie","8":"tag-calendar","9":"tag-children","10":"tag-clifton-montclair","11":"tag-erie","12":"tag-erie-headlines","13":"tag-erie-news","14":"tag-events","15":"tag-families","16":"tag-family-fun","17":"tag-kids-activities","18":"tag-nj","19":"tag-parks","20":"tag-resource-guides","21":"tag-sports","22":"tag-summer-camps","23":"tag-theatre-camps","24":"tag-things-to-do","25":"tag-weekly-newsletter"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67218"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67218\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61226"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67218"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67218"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}