brings in acts from around the region to
Presque Isle to play a free show for anyone
who wants to come. Be sure to bring a
blanket or chair because you will want to
be comfortable. Visit the website for more
information.
Make a Splash!
movie at dusk, weather permitting. Bring
your own blanket or chairs. A free‑will
offering will be collected. LEAF thanks the
Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority
and The McDonald Family for support of
this program. Visit the website for more
information.
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
Address: Porreco College, 2951 West 38th Street, Erie
Contact: edinboro.edu/porreco‑college/
special‑events/
Bringing the big screen to the
community! Enjoy summer evenings under
the stars while watching movies hosted by
The Community’s College. Admission and
parking are free! Just bring your blankets
and lawn chairs and relax outdoors on the
beautiful Porreco College campus. Visit the
website for more information.
SUNSET DRIVE‑IN
Beat the summer heat
by visiting some of the
beautiful public beaches in
Erie! Visit the websites for information
on amenities and more details.
AVONIA BEACH
Address: Avonia Road, Fairview
Contact: fairviewtownship.com, or 814.474.5942
3.6 acres located on the shores of
beautiful Lake Erie.
FREEPORT BEACH
Address: 1 Freeport Road, North East
Contact: northeasttwp.org
Play some sand volleyball, or enjoy the
children’s playground.
PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK BEACHES
Address: 301 Peninsula Drive, #1, Erie
Contact: presqueisle.org, or 814.833.7424
Wow! 11 miles of beautiful beaches for
you to enjoy.
SHADES BEACH
Address: 7000 East Lake Road (Route 5), at the
intersection of Bartlett Road, Harborcreek
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, with a flea market on
Contact: harborcreektownship.org/parks/shades.
Sunday.
htm, or 814.899.3171
Address: 808 Route 97, Waterford
Picturesque views of sunsets. ■
Contact: facebook.com/sunsetflea, or 814.796.4883
Pack everyone up in the car and give your
kids a classic American experience by taking
Have an idea for a staycation?
them to Sunset Drive‑In! Two movies are
Email [email protected] to submit the
shown consecutively. Visit the Facebook
information.
page for more information.
SUNSET MUSIC SERIES AT PRESQUE ISLE
Dates: Wednesday evenings in June and July; check
the website for the exact dates and times.
Address: Presque Isle State Park, 1 Peninsula Drive,
Erie
Contact: discoverpi.com, or 814.833.7424
For six weeks in June and July, Beach 1
is transformed every Wednesday night into
a free, open‑air concert venue. This series
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