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Miracle on State Street is a holiday celebration of Downtown Erie, both past and present. Neighbors from across the region once gathered to shop, dine, and celebrate the season in the heart of downtown. Today, that tradition has returned. See for yourself the Miracle on State Street.

Shop local. Gift the magic.

Find unique gifts from the shops that make Downtown Erie special. Support the local businesses that have brought holiday excitement back to State Street.

  • ASCEND Climbing Gym

    Brig Cigar Lounge

    Copper Carriage

    Dollhouse at Pointe Foure

    Ember + Forge

    Erie Apparel

    expERIEnce Children’s Museum

    Glass Growers Gallery

    Hazards Minigolf & Social Pub

    Luminary Cocktails & Bottle Shop

    Primo Tailoring

    Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe

A Taste of Downtown.

Dine at over a dozen Downtown Erie restaurants, from the family recipes at Serafini’s Trattoria to a warm bowl of noodles at Flagship City Food Hall.

  • Bakery on 5th
    Dave's Diner
    Ember+Forge
    Empanissah's
    Flagship City Food Hall
    Happy Garden
    Hazards Mini Golf & Social Pub
    Jimmy John's
    Luminary Cocktails & Bottle Shop
    Oba Sushi
    Serafini's Trattoria
    Soba Era
    Subway
    Tap House
    Ye Ole Sweet Shoppe

Experience the Magic.

Gather around the Christmas Tree in Perry Square for a family photo, skate on the Community Ice Skating Rink, and make new memories in Downtown Erie.

  • Small Business Saturday
    Presented by Erie Downtown Partnership

    Downtown Erie Community Skating Rink
    Presented by Erie Downtown Partnership

    Santa’s Castle
    Presented by expERIEnce Children’s Museum

    Window Decorating Contest
    Presented by Erie Downtown Partnership

    Dates, times, and more below.

This Week’s Event Outlook

Events Calendar
Festive Fair
Nov 28
Ember + Forge
Festive Fair
Ember + Forge
Ember + Forge
Classy Hour
Nov 28
Primo Tailoring
Classy Hour
Primo Tailoring
Primo Tailoring
Black Friday
Nov 28
Shops at 5th & State
Black Friday
Shops at 5th & State
Shops at 5th & State
Nutcracker Painting Workshop
Nov 28
Copper Carriage
Nutcracker Painting Workshop
Copper Carriage
Copper Carriage
Window Decorating Contest
Nov 29
Downtown Erie
Window Decorating Contest
Downtown Erie
Downtown Erie

30 Days of Downtown Events.
For entire events calendar, click here.

Events Calendar
Festive Fair
Nov 28
Ember + Forge
Festive Fair
Ember + Forge

Join us this year and get your holiday shopping started with local vendors and businesses!

Ember + Forge
Classy Hour
Nov 28
Primo Tailoring
Classy Hour
Primo Tailoring

Starting small business Saturday running all Fridays and Saturdays in December. Deals, specials, and more!

Primo Tailoring
Black Friday
Nov 28
Shops at 5th & State
Black Friday
Shops at 5th & State

Support local on Black Friday!

Shops at 5th & State
Nutcracker Painting Workshop
Nov 28
Copper Carriage
Nutcracker Painting Workshop
Copper Carriage

Paint a nutcracker at Copper Carriage.

Copper Carriage
Window Decorating Contest
Nov 29
Downtown Erie
Window Decorating Contest
Downtown Erie

We are proud to partner this year with Renewal by Andersen to bring you the 2025 Miracle on State Street Downtown Window Decorating Contest! Winners will be announced at the Flagship City Food Hall Jingle & Mingle Party on Wednesday, December 17th at 6:00 pm. Winners receive cash prizes and bragging rights!

Downtown Erie
Festive Fair
Nov 29
Ember + Forge
Festive Fair
Ember + Forge

Join us this year and get your holiday shopping started with local vendors and businesses!

Ember + Forge
Classy Hour
Nov 29
Primo Tailoring
Classy Hour
Primo Tailoring

Starting small business Saturday running all Fridays and Saturdays in December. Deals, specials, and more!

Primo Tailoring
Small Business Saturday in Downtown Erie
Nov 29
Downtown Erie
Small Business Saturday in Downtown Erie
Downtown Erie

We are proud to partner this year with Copper Carriage, The Dollhouse at Pointe Foure Boutique, Erie Apparel, Glass Growers Gallery, and Flagship City District to bring back Small Business Saturday in Downtown Erie! Miracle on State Street is a one-stop shopping destination for all your holiday needs taking place Saturday, November 29th in Downtown Erie.

Downtown Erie
Santa Meet & Greet
Nov 29
Serafini's Trattoria
Santa Meet & Greet
Serafini's Trattoria

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive to Serafini's Trattoria!

Serafini's Trattoria
Vibe Local
Nov 29
Brig Cigar Lounge
Vibe Local
Brig Cigar Lounge

Join DJ Fine Wine on Small Business Saturday at Brig Cigar Lounge for Hip-Hop and R&B throwbacks of the 90’s and 2000’s.

Brig Cigar Lounge
Karaoke at the Food Hall with Preach
Dec 2
Flagship City Food Hall
Karaoke at the Food Hall with Preach
Flagship City Food Hall

Get ready to rock the mic with local music legend Preach for an electrifying and uplifting karaoke night! Karaoke Night at the Food Hall is all about big voices, big laughs, and big fun. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and sing like no one’s watching!

Flagship City Food Hall
T-Shirt Happy Hour
Dec 3
Erie Apparel
T-Shirt Happy Hour
Erie Apparel

T-shirt sales at Erie Apparel!

Erie Apparel
Nutcracker Painting Workshop
Dec 3
Copper Carriage
Nutcracker Painting Workshop
Copper Carriage

Paint a nutcracker at Copper Carriage.

Copper Carriage
Inspirado Trio LIVE at the Food Hall
Dec 3
Flagship City Food Hall
Inspirado Trio LIVE at the Food Hall
Flagship City Food Hall

The weather outside might be frightful, but Inspirado Trio is oh so delightful! Miguel and his pals will temporarily transport us to a tropical destination (your choice—if only in your mind, of course) for two hours of reggae and good vibes.

Flagship City Food Hall
Scotch & Swatch Party
Dec 4
Primo Tailoring
Scotch & Swatch Party
Primo Tailoring

Join Primo Tailoring for a Scotch & Swatch Party!

Primo Tailoring
T-Shirt Happy Hour
Dec 4
Erie Apparel
T-Shirt Happy Hour
Erie Apparel

T-shirt sales at Erie Apparel!

Erie Apparel
Classy Hour
Dec 5
Primo Tailoring
Classy Hour
Primo Tailoring

Starting small business Saturday running all Fridays and Saturdays in December. Deals, specials, and more!

Primo Tailoring
Nutcracker Painting Workshop
Dec 5
Copper Carriage
Nutcracker Painting Workshop
Copper Carriage

Paint a nutcracker at Copper Carriage.

Copper Carriage
Feel Good Fridays
Dec 5
Shops at 5th & State
Feel Good Fridays
Shops at 5th & State

Check out these mid-day “feel-good” deals and specials!

Shops at 5th & State
Downtown d'Lights 2025
Dec 5
Perry Square
Downtown d'Lights 2025
Perry Square

Downtown d'Lights is back! Join us as we turn on the holiday lights in Perry Square and Downtown Erie with snacks, games, skating, live performances, horse drawn carriage rides, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and much more!

Perry Square
Clementine Vintage Pop-Up
Dec 5
Dollhouse at Pointe Foure
Clementine Vintage Pop-Up
Dollhouse at Pointe Foure

Join Dollhosue at Pointe Foure for “Clementine Vintage Pop-Up”!

Dollhouse at Pointe Foure
Classy Hour
Dec 6
Primo Tailoring
Classy Hour
Primo Tailoring

Starting small business Saturday running all Fridays and Saturdays in December. Deals, specials, and more!

Primo Tailoring
Erie Downtown Art Brunch
Dec 6
Glass Growers Gallery
Erie Downtown Art Brunch
Glass Growers Gallery

City Gallery and Glass Growers Gallery & Gifts and collaborating to host downtown art brunches in Erie, PA twice during the holiday season.

Glass Growers Gallery
Come Home for the Holidays
Dec 6
Warner Theater
Come Home for the Holidays
Warner Theater

Erie’s most beloved holiday tradition returns with all the magic and music of the season!

Warner Theater
Happy Dollidays
Dec 7
Dollhouse at Pointe Foure
Happy Dollidays
Dollhouse at Pointe Foure

Join Dollhouse at Pointe Foure for “Happy Dollidays”!

Dollhouse at Pointe Foure
Live Wreath Making Workshop
Dec 7
Copper Carriage
Live Wreath Making Workshop
Copper Carriage

Join Copper Carriage for a live wreath making workshop!

Copper Carriage
Come Home for the Holidays
Dec 7
Warner Theater
Come Home for the Holidays
Warner Theater

Erie’s most beloved holiday tradition returns with all the magic and music of the season!

Warner Theater
Karaoke at the Food Hall with Preach
Dec 9
Flagship City Food Hall
Karaoke at the Food Hall with Preach
Flagship City Food Hall

Get ready to rock the mic with local music legend Preach for an electrifying and uplifting karaoke night! Karaoke Night at the Food Hall is all about big voices, big laughs, and big fun. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and sing like no one’s watching!

Flagship City Food Hall
T-Shirt Happy Hour
Dec 10
Erie Apparel
T-Shirt Happy Hour
Erie Apparel

T-shirt sales at Erie Apparel!

Erie Apparel
Steve Trohoske Trio LIVE at the Food Hall
Dec 10
Flagship City Food Hall
Steve Trohoske Trio LIVE at the Food Hall
Flagship City Food Hall

Steve Trohoske Trio heads to the Food Hall for a relaxing night of holiday jams. So bring your most festive ugly sweater and let’s have a jolly night!

Flagship City Food Hall

Questions we hear frequently and can’t wait to answer for you.

What is Miracle on State Street?

Miracle on State Street is an overarching promotion for shopping, dining, and experiences during the Downtown Erie holiday season. Consider this home page your one-stop-shop for all things happening this holiday season in Downtown Erie.

Where can I park?

Street parking is available using the meterEZ app. There are also garages nearby for covered parking. The garage on 5th & Peach is the closest garage to the action but other nearby garages are also available.

How can I learn more about events?

So you’ve got a hankering for more content? We like you. Follow Flagship City District on Instagram (@flagshipcitydistrict) and Facebook (Flagship City District). Please also following the Erie Downtown Partnership on Instagram (@eriedowntown) and Facebook (Erie Downtown Partnership).