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Winter Discovery Day is all about getting outside and experiencing the unique offerings that winter provides! We've teamed up with our partners to offer opportunities to enjoy any of the following winter activities and mainstays at the Waterworks Area on Presque Isle:Event Activities:
Ice Fishing – Try your luck at ice fishing with the S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie. No fishing license is required, and equipment will be provided. (Ice fishing will only be offered if conditions are safe.)
Sled Dog Demonstrations – Meet the amazing sled dogs of Red Sky Working Siberians and watch them in action.
($) Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides – Take a scenic ride around the Waterworks area and enjoy the winter beauty of the park, brought to you by John May Farm Activities. ($3 per person; Weather permitting)
Birding Craft Activity – Join Presque Isle Audubon at Shelter #1 for fun bird-themed crafts & education.
Snowshoe Tryouts – Explore nearby trails on snowshoes with DCNR Environmental Education Specialists. (Weather permitting)
Presque Isle Lighthouse Open House – Visit the Lighthouse from 11 AM to 3 PM for a free Valentine’s craft and warm beverages. Enjoy complimentary access to the house museum and gift shop. Please note, tower climbs are not available.
($) Food and Hot Chocolate – Underdog BBQ will be serving up delicious food and hot chocolate for purchase at the Rotary Pavilion.
($) Big Green Screen Theatre Special – Take advantage of $5 discounted admission all day at the Big Green Screen Theatre in the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. SHOWTIMES: Wings Over Water (10:00 AM), Superpower Dogs (1:00 PM), and The Last Reef: Cities Beneath the Sea (11:30 AM & 2:30 PM).
Most activities are free, with a small fee for those marked ($). Please note that some outdoor activities are dependent on weather conditions and may be modified or canceled accordingly.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
301 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 16505
