Erie Business. Explained.Today’s newsBusiness connections, school activities, community gatherings, entertainment and sports across northwestern Pennsylvania.
23 upcoming events
5:30–7:00 PM
The Chamber’s first congressional conversation features Mike Kelly, moderated by Erie News Now’s Lisa Adams.
Marquette Savings Bank Innovation Learning Center, 930 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16501 ↗
Organizer: Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
Free for members and non-members; registration available
Details & registration ↗Checked Oct 7, 20266:00 PM; doors open 5:00 PM
The Erie Otters host the Ottawa 67’s at Erie Insurance Arena. Tickets are on sale through the official event listing.
Hockey
Erie Insurance Arena, 809 French Street, Erie, PA 16501 ↗
Organizer: Erie Otters
See event page for cost
Schedule & event details ↗Checked Oct 7, 20267:30 p.m. EDT
Penn State hosts USC for the White Out game. Check the official schedule for tickets and any changes.
Schools: Penn State Nittany Lions; USC Trojans
Football · College
West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA ↗
Organizer: Penn State Athletics
Check official schedule for ticket availability and prices
Schedule & event details ↗Checked Oct 7, 2026Noon EDT
Pitt hosts North Carolina during the 1976 championship anniversary celebration. The university reports the game is sold out; check its official ticket information.
Schools: Pitt Panthers; North Carolina Tar Heels
Football · College
Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA ↗
Organizer: Pitt Athletics
Check official schedule for ticket availability and prices
Schedule & event details ↗Checked Oct 7, 20261 p.m. EDT
Pittsburgh hosts Indianapolis in Week 5. Check the team schedule for tickets, broadcast details and any changes.
Football · Professional
Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA ↗
Organizer: Pittsburgh Steelers
Check official schedule for ticket availability and prices
Schedule & event details ↗Checked Oct 7, 20261 p.m. EDT
Cleveland visits the New York Jets in Week 5. Check the team schedule for tickets, broadcast details and any changes.
Football · Professional
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ ↗
Organizer: Cleveland Browns
Check official schedule for ticket availability and prices
Schedule & event details ↗Checked Oct 7, 20266:00 PM
Jefferson Educational Society presents a moderated conversation with former First Lady Michelle Obama as part of its Global Summit. Reserved-seat tickets are available.
Erie Insurance Arena, 809 French Street, Erie, PA 16501 ↗
Organizer: Jefferson Educational Society
See event page for cost
Details & registration ↗Checked Oct 7, 20268:15 p.m. EDT
Buffalo visits the Los Angeles Rams for Monday Night Football. Listed time is Eastern; check the team schedule for tickets, broadcast details and any changes.
Football · Professional
Organizer: Buffalo Bills
Check official schedule for ticket availability and prices
Schedule & event details ↗Checked Oct 7, 20266:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Eastern
General McLane Board Study Session at McDonald Board Room, Therese Walter Education Center, 11771 Edinboro Road, Edinboro PA 16412. Follow the official source for attendance and registration details.
McDonald Board Room, Therese Walter Education Center, 11771 Edinboro Road, Edinboro PA 16412 ↗
Organizer: General McLane School District
Check official event for admission
Details & registration ↗Checked Oct 7, 2026Nightly, 6:00–9:00 PM
Erie Zoo’s Halloween fundraiser includes trick-or-treat booths, themed entertainment and the Eerie Train Express. October 15 is designated as a sensory-friendly night.
Erie Zoo, 423 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16508 ↗
Organizer: Erie Zoo
Members: $8 non-treater / $10 treater; non-members: $13 non-treater / $15 treater
Details & registration ↗Checked Oct 7, 202612 p.m. Eastern
Mercyhurst Lakers hosts Central Connecticut State at Saxon Stadium. Confirm tickets and schedule changes with the official athletics program.
Schools: Mercyhurst University
Football · College intercollegiate
Organizer: Mercyhurst University
Check official schedule for tickets
Schedule & event details ↗Checked Oct 7, 20266:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern
General McLane Board Monthly Agenda Meeting at McDonald Board Room, Therese Walter Education Center, 11771 Edinboro Road, Edinboro PA 16412. Follow the official source for attendance and registration details.
McDonald Board Room, Therese Walter Education Center, 11771 Edinboro Road, Edinboro PA 16412 ↗
Organizer: General McLane School District
Check official event for admission
Details & registration ↗Checked Oct 7, 202611:30 AM–6:00 PM
Continuing education for accounting, financial and insurance professionals, with a cybersecurity keynote, breakout sessions, legal tips and a networking reception.
Ambassador Center, Hemingway Ballroom, 7794 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509 ↗
Organizer: Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C.
$125; register by October 14, 2026
Details & registration ↗Checked Oct 7, 20265:30–7:00 PM
The Chamber’s second congressional conversation features Democratic candidate Justin Wagner, moderated by WJET TV’s Sean Lafferty.
1020 Collective, 1020 Holland Street, Erie, PA 16501 ↗
Organizer: Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
Free for members and non-members; registration available
Details & registration ↗Checked Oct 7, 202612 p.m. Eastern
Edinboro Fighting Scots hosts Gannon at Sox Harrison Stadium. Confirm tickets and schedule changes with the official athletics program.
Schools: PennWest Edinboro
Football · College intercollegiate
Organizer: PennWest Edinboro
Check official schedule for tickets
Schedule & event details ↗Checked Oct 7, 202612 p.m. Eastern
Edinboro Fighting Scots hosts Seton Hill at Sox Harrison Stadium. Confirm tickets and schedule changes with the official athletics program.
Schools: PennWest Edinboro
Football · College intercollegiate
Organizer: PennWest Edinboro
Check official schedule for tickets
Schedule & event details ↗Checked Oct 7, 202610 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern
Girard Marching Band Mattress Sale at Rice Avenue Middle School Cafeteria. Follow the official source for attendance and registration details.
Rice Avenue Middle School Cafeteria ↗
Organizer: Rice Avenue Middle School
Check official event for admission
Details & registration ↗Checked Oct 7, 20268:30 a.m.–11 a.m. Eastern
Pitt-Titusville Fall Open House at J. Curtis McKinney II Student Union, Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville. Follow the official source for attendance and registration details.
J. Curtis McKinney II Student Union, Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville ↗
Organizer: Education & Training Center at Pitt-Titusville
Check official event for admission
Details & registration ↗Checked Oct 7, 202612 p.m. Eastern
Mercyhurst Lakers hosts Wagner at Saxon Stadium. Confirm tickets and schedule changes with the official athletics program.
Schools: Mercyhurst University
Football · College intercollegiate
Organizer: Mercyhurst University
Check official schedule for tickets
Schedule & event details ↗Checked Oct 7, 20265 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern
Girard FAFSA Completion Night at Girard High School Library. Follow the official source for attendance and registration details.
Organizer: Girard High School
Check official event for admission
Details & registration ↗Checked Oct 7, 202612 p.m. Eastern
Edinboro Fighting Scots hosts Shippensburg at Sox Harrison Stadium. Confirm tickets and schedule changes with the official athletics program.
Schools: PennWest Edinboro
Football · College intercollegiate
Organizer: PennWest Edinboro
Check official schedule for tickets
Schedule & event details ↗Checked Oct 7, 20266 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern
Crawford Tech Open House at Crawford Tech. Follow the official source for attendance and registration details.
Organizer: Crawford County Career and Technical Center (Crawford Tech)
Check official event for admission
Details & registration ↗Checked Oct 7, 202612 p.m. Eastern
Mercyhurst Lakers hosts New Haven at Saxon Stadium. Confirm tickets and schedule changes with the official athletics program.
Schools: Mercyhurst University
Football · College intercollegiate
Organizer: Mercyhurst University
Check official schedule for tickets
Schedule & event details ↗Checked Oct 7, 2026Schedules and availability can change. Confirm with the organizer before attending.