📅 Your Weekend in Erie / Erie County
Friday
🎵 Frontier Friday Concert Series — Aug. 28 (6–8 PM)
Free outdoor music at Frontier Park. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in. More info HERE
🎷 Chris Botti — Aug. 28 (7:30 PM)
Smooth jazz from a big name at the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. Tickets required. More info HERE
🚤 Lagoon by Pontoon — Aug. 28 (morning rides)
Free interpretive pontoon boat rides through the lagoons at Presque Isle (first-come, first-served). More info HERE
🚌 Free Water Taxi Fridays — Aug. 28 (12–7 PM)
Hop on the free water taxi at Dobbins Landing and cruise the bayfront. More info HERE
Saturday
🍴 Downtown Erie Food Tour — Aug. 29 (11 AM–2 PM)
Guided walk through downtown with stops at local spots. Good mix of history and actual food. More info HERE
🚤 Lagoon by Pontoon — Aug. 29 (morning rides)
Same free pontoon rides as Friday — still running Saturday. More info HERE
🃏 Turn 2 Sports Card Show – Cards on the Bay — Aug. 28–29
Sports cards, collectibles, and memorabilia at the Bayfront Convention Center. More info HERE
🌸 Flower & Art Fest — Aug. 28–30
Local art, vendors, food, and live music. More info HERE
Sunday
🚤 Lagoon by Pontoon — Aug. 30 (morning rides)
Last easy chance this weekend for the free pontoon rides. More info HERE
🌸 Flower & Art Fest continues — Aug. 30
Still going if you want something low-key outdoors. More info HERE
🍽️ Restaurant / Business News
🇩🇴 Dina’s Authentic Dominican Kitchen (Flagship City Food Hall)
Still one of the best quick bites downtown. Favorites include the Pollo Guisado (stewed chicken), Cerdo Guisado (stewed pork), and the full La Bandera plate. They’re also expanding to a second location on Peninsula Drive soon.
Hours: Generally 11 AM–8 PM Thu–Sat (shorter hours earlier in the week, closed Sunday).
📍 22 N. Park Row
🍖 Underdog BBQ (West 8th)
Back and smoking. Go for the brisket, pulled pork, or a half-rack of ribs. The Smokey Devils (smoked deviled eggs) are a popular starter.
Hours: Mon/Wed–Thu 11 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 11 AM–10 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM · Closed Tuesday
📍 2714 W. 8th St.
🍕 Oakwood Pizzeria (East 38th)
The new Colony Pizza + McGarrey’s Oakwood collab is open and serving pizza by the slice (including some creative options). Good late-night option.
Hours: Roughly 11 AM–9:45/10 PM most days
📍 861 E. 38th St.
🧋 Boba & Batter (Downtown)
Newer dessert + drink spot on State Street. Customizable boba teas, crepes, waffles, and milkshakes. Nice sweet stop after dinner or events.
Hours: Daily 11 AM–9 PM
📍 427 State St.
🍣 Oba Sushi (Downtown)
Fresh, well-reviewed sushi right on State Street. Good for a lighter dinner or takeout.
Hours: Wed–Sun 11 AM–8 PM · Closed Mon & Tue
📍 516 State St.