Happy Thursday from Erie Bite!
Labor Day weekend is here. Here’s a clean rundown of solid options so you can actually make plans instead of scrolling all morning.
📅 Your Weekend in Erie / Erie County
Friday
🎵 Frontier Friday Concert Series — Sept. 4 (6–8 PM)
Free outdoor music at Frontier Park. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the last stretch of summer evenings. More info HERE
🚌 Free Water Taxi Fridays — Sept. 4 (12–7 PM)
Hop on the free water taxi at Dobbins Landing and cruise the bayfront. More info HERE
🚤 Lagoon by Pontoon — Sept. 4 (morning rides)
Free interpretive pontoon boat rides through the lagoons at Presque Isle. This is one of the final weekends of the season. More info HERE
🎨 Boutique Nights — Sept. 4 (5–8 PM)
Downtown Erie fills with art, music, and local makers. Easy evening stroll. More info HERE
⚾ Erie SeaWolves vs. Somerset Patriots — Sept. 4 (6:05 PM)
Baseball at UPMC Park. Part of the final home stretch of the season. More info HERE
Saturday
🇩🇪 German Heritage Festival — Sept. 5 (11 AM–8 PM)
St. Nick’s Grove. Food, music, dancing, merchandise, and beer celebrating German culture. $5 admission (kids 12 & under free). More info HERE
🚤 Lagoon by Pontoon — Sept. 5 (morning rides)
Still running Saturday. Great last-chance outdoor activity. More info HERE
🌸 Flower & Art Fest — Sept. 4–6
Local art, vendors, food, and live music continuing through the weekend. More info HERE
🦁 Zoo For All — Sept. 5 (10 AM)
Free admission day at the Erie Zoo. Good family option. More info HERE
⚾ Erie SeaWolves — Sept. 5 (6:05 PM)
Another home game at UPMC Park.
Sunday
🇩🇪 German Heritage Festival continues — Sept. 6 (11 AM–6:30 PM)
Same great vibe, slightly shorter day. More info HERE
🚤 Lagoon by Pontoon — Sept. 6 (morning rides)
Final day of free pontoon rides for the season. Don’t miss it if you haven’t gone yet. More info HERE
⚾ Erie SeaWolves — Sept. 6 (1:35 PM)
Afternoon game to wrap the weekend.
🍽️ Restaurant / Business News
🇩🇴 Dina’s Authentic Dominican Kitchen
Still going strong at Flagship City Food Hall, with the second location on Peninsula Drive moving closer. Favorites remain the stewed chicken (Pollo Guisado), stewed pork, and full La Bandera plates.
🍕 Oakwood Pizzeria (East 38th)
The Colony + Oakwood collab continues to draw crowds. Pizza by the slice and classic sandwiches make it an easy weeknight or late option.
🧋 Boba & Batter (427 State St)
Downtown’s newer dessert and drink spot. Customizable boba, crepes, waffles, and milkshakes — solid sweet stop after events.
🍖 Underdog BBQ (West 8th)
Brisket, pulled pork, and smoked wings remain the go-tos. Reliable for a hearty Labor Day weekend meal.
That’s the list. Grab some German food, catch a free pontoon ride while you still can, and enjoy the holiday weekend.
See you next Thursday,
Erie Bite