Things to do in Erie in August

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Overview

August is a good time to visit Erie. The weather is usually very warm and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 58—87°F (15—31°C).

Erie has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your August trip to Erie. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to August. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Erie in August. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout August, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Erie in August

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Weather in Erie in August

Temperatures on an average day in Erie in August

The average temperature in Erie in August for a typical day ranges from a high of 87°F (31°C) to a low of 58°F (15°C). Some would describe the temperature to be very warm. The general area may also feel breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Erie, July, has days with highs of 89°F (32°C) and lows of 60°F (15°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 43°F (6°C) and lows of 21°F (-6°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Erie in August based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in August
87°F
highs
58°F
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General weather summary

Very warm, breezy
Feels like
28%
Chance of rain
0.091 in
Amount
11.8 mph
Wind speed
45%
Humidity
13.8 hrs
Daylight length
6:11 AM
Sunrise
7:56 PM
Sunset
64%
Cloud cover
Sleeveless shirt
What to wear
What to wear in August
With an average high of 87°F (31°C) and a low of 58°F (15°C), it generally feels very warm and breezy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something very light like a sleeveless shirt
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Best attractions for Erie in August

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Erie has to offer for travelers in August, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Erie that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Erie for August.
Anderson Farms
1. Anderson Farms
4.4
(1970)
Farm
Sights & Landmarks
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This was definitely one of the coolest farms I have ever visited! The people were kind, customer service was good, and everything was well organized! The flowers were absolutely gorgeous with every detail thought out. If you have never done this, it’s something you must do at some point!
Anderson Farms is hands-down the best pumpkin patch experience around! 🎃 From the moment you walk in, you can feel the fun fall atmosphere. The pumpkin fields are huge with every size and shape you can imagine, and the kids had a blast picking out their own perfect pumpkins. The corn maze is awesome—challenging and super fun—and there are so many extra activities like the wagon rides, petting zoo, barrel train, and fire pits for roasting s’mores. Everything is well-organized, clean, and family-friendly, and the staff is welcoming and helpful. It’s the kind of place where you can spend the whole day making memories. Whether you’re going with kids, friends, or just for the fall vibes, Anderson Farms is a must every autumn. 🌽🍁
We love coming here each August to pick flowers at the sunflower fields! Always a wonderful experience and get the bucket so you can take home a HUGE bouquet! Fun for photos too!
Handicap parking. Terrain is rock/gravel through the entire place, to keep in mind for wheelchairs. Hayrides are wheelchair accessible. Staff are friendly and Informed. Tons of food trucks and food options. Alot of options for shade.Tons of activities for little kids. Jumping pillow for kids-teens. More teenager friendly at night with haunted cornmazes and such. Huge corn maze. Hayride to pumpkin patch. Multiple playgrounds. Campfires and s'mores! Multiple bathrooms, including handicap. Baby changing rooms and nursing rooms. And water bottle refill stations. There is fun for everyone. One of my favorite fall places!
It's expensive but there's plenty to do that's included in the admission fee. It's a cute place tucked away. The fair food was delicious. The extra activities you have to pay for aren't too expensive. It's not stated on the website but you have to pay for the pumpkins. The ride to the pumpkin patch is included with admission but not the pumpkins.
Attended the pumpkin patch this past weekend and we had a great time. The food vendors were mediocre (and expensive). Other than that, everything else was enjoyable.
Picked up my sunflower here. We have an amazing moment with my daughter and mom. We loved it, even though it was a hot day. Don't forget to bring your water bottle.
Best pumpkin patch we’ve been to in Colorado, it’s worth the price and the drive! There’s so many things to do for older kids and is fun for adults! The corn maze is amazing with two different mazes to choose from. The pumpkin patch is a one of a kind experience where you actually pick your pumpkin right off the vine! We watched them catapult pumpkins it was so fun to watch the pumpkins go flying then splat 100 yards away! We will be back this is our new favorite pumpkin patch!
The Industrial Revolution Brewing Company
2. The Industrial Revolution Brewing Company
4.6
(150)
Permanently Closed
Brewery
Nightlife
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The Blonde Stout is delicious! & Kimberly is an amazing beer slinger!! #Cheers
Favorite brewery in the area by far! A good selection of beer. The NE IPA is very good and not over produced or over complicated like so many around here. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The food trucks are always so good, especially GA Boys BBQ.
This used to be one of our favorite places in Erie, but it has gone downhill the past few years. We went last Saturday night, no seltzer, very limited beer selection, beers were not cold and the IPA took 20 min to pour from too much C02. This is such a fun place but the beer has gone downhill.
Had such a great Friday afternoon here. The young lady that helped us was awesome and took the time to chat about their beers. First time here but definitely not the last.
They are very friendly and polite. It is dog friendly so that was a plus. They pay attention and make sure your good. Will be back for sure.
Enjoyed some good drinks and good company out on a chilly night. Great atmosphere even in these times!
I biked over to pick up some beer to try, then realized I left my paniers at home. One of the brewers loaned me some straps to tie things down to my bike rack. My wife and I went back with our son and had a nice dinner at one of the picnic tables from the food truck, and heard some great music! It's a great spot with super friendly people.
All of their beers are simply amazing! Great people with great service. Nice cozy atmosphere. This past weekend I tried their gluten-free beer (an amber ale with New Zealand hops) and it was AMAZING! It puts all other gluten-free beers I've tried to shame! I kept re-tasting it on my tongue hours later :)
Erie Community Library - High Plains Library District
3. Erie Community Library - High Plains Library District
4.8
(80)
Public library
Libraries
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Amazing library! Friendly staff and they always have fun events ongoing. Always pretty quiet and a nice place to study. I volunteer here and there’s always fun opportunities.
Wow! Horrible customer service. I walked into the library not realizing they were about to close. All I needed was a library card. The girl at the desk says to me “we close in 2 minutes”, so I asked “how long does it take to make a library card” her response “5 min” and was told I had to come back another day. Seriously??? I live about 15 min away from the library and she wouldn’t help due to 3 minutes 🤯 This is exactly what is wrong with our youth today. It was made worse when she was backed up by an older gentleman. Where is the work ethic these days???? I would never!!
Love this library. If I ever order a book they don’t have, they get it in very quickly. The staff is very helpful as well.
We all know they have books! But did you know you can use meeting rooms, computers, kids games, nintendo switch, and printers? You can also checkout gopros, tablets, telescopes! Just need a free library card.
This place is always hopping. They don't really have any books, which is odd for a library. It's more of a community meeting place than a real library.
You can study, relax and escape the real world. Also I really love the mental health awareness exhibit, it really serves a huge purpose and provides a safe space and a reminder that your life matters. I wish that the Library can keep this particular exhibit permanently, it would help so much.
This library is great! All the staff are very helpful and there are some cool and interesting activities occurring on a consistent basis. The expanded library space is great as well. One area that could improved, is the temperature of the library, it gets incredibly cold almost to the point of being unbearable - it would make it a more pleasant experience if the temperature was raised a bit.
Storytime is AWESOME! First time here & I was impressed! Christina? The young lady with the short hair & blue eyes? She was fabulous! I'm a retired teacher & she does a great job! Great location. Nice & helpful staff. There is a park & rec center near by too.
Colorado National Golf Club
4. Colorado National Golf Club
4.3
(573)
Golf course
Outdoor Activities
Golf club featuring an 18-hole course & an indoor practice facility, plus a restaurant.
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This golf course is currently in beautiful condition! Great range with a solid layout and amazing view. The course plays well and tough depending on the tees you choose to play from. Shot placement is very important. I’m thankful for their rough as it adds a challenge to get out of a play specific shots. Awesome holes that make for a variety of options for each shot. The clubhouse is great and the prices as well for a round. Hit’em straight!
I flew in from Houston early Wednesday morning on 8/20 to make my scheduled 10:40 tee time. Was at the course by 09:00 and was able to hit a few at the driving range. The driving range and practice putting green are both nicely set up right by the pro shop and facing the mountains. Got paired up with a threesome of retirees from the area and completed the round in a little over 4 hrs. The course was really nice and challenging with plush fairways and smooth rolling greens. Everyone from the pro shop, to the bartender and the starter (Steve) were very helpful and friendly. This was my first visit to Colorado National GC, but it wont be my last. Looking forward to making another day trip to the area to play this course again!
This is not my first time playing here, but I was shocked at the rates to play here this time. Maybe it was because of the holiday weekend last week, but I was a bit taken back by sticker shock. We played in the afternoon and to say it was a bit windy would have been an understatement. I don’t know that we had any holes where the wind was helping which made this course play even longer than it normally does. The conditions were excellent. The starter was a bit rough but he was backed up and others were not paying attention to him, so I understand the position he was in. Before going out for our second round of the day we stopped and got some food. I opted for the nachos and they were very tasty. My only comment would be the cheese sauce was a bit separated and it was a bit gloppy. But the taste was good. My buddy had the wings and they were nice and tangy. Service was good too based on how busy they were that day.
Played the course today. Was an absolute pleasure to play. Great range and grass. Entire course doesn’t have a bad hole. Starter kept the pace going and marshal came by seeing how things were going. Course was in excellent condition. Beutiful mountain back drops. Plenty of undulation throughout. Greens rolled a solid 10.5 ish and true. Rough was excellent shape. A great value at $130.
Course was in decent shape. Can’t complain about the golf. One employee, a Marshall, hounded us a couple different times on the front nine about rate of play. Apparently their member tourney followed our group — had we known the Marshall thought all other groups needed to kick rocks that day, we wouldn’t have played there. Overall a decent time, but would not recommend based on price, location, and the curmudgeon in the cart .
A lot of investment has gone into the club recently making it a great place to play. Course can best be described as Prairie links which lead to great days when you hit fairways and tricky shots when in the rough. Staff is always super polite and friendly. Great place to spend the afternoon and the food here is brilliant
Great course, friendly staff. They call it a links course and the vast majority is, but they have a few holes that aren't really links-like. Regardless, the course is very well maintained and a lot of fun. Sko Buffs!
This place isn’t worth it for the money. $130 for a round, still charge you for range balls, the driving range is in terrible condition. Clubhouse bathroom looks like it’s from the 70’s and the stall doors don’t latch, dudes just dropping loads with stall wide open, no ball washers at any of the holes so bring a bottle of water to keep wetting your towel in the 90 degree weather because there is no ball washers or club scrubbers on the cart either. They let a tournament tee off in the 4 groups in front of us. We were backed up 4 groups on one whole. Save yourself half the money and play Thorncreek or Legacy Ridge.
Thomas Reservoir
5. Thomas Reservoir
4.5
(20)
Reservoir
Nature & Parks
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Beautiful time here regardless the time of day. Minimal shade!
Great place to run, walk doggos, fish, and see eagles. Each outer loop is 0.66 miles, three loops is 2 miles.
Great place to walk the pups and see wildlife.
0.6 mi gravel path loop is one of the locals favorite. Great views during all 4 season. Often see the hot air balloon launched beyond the lake and occasionally reflection in the water.
Awesome place for a walk and fishing is awesome throughout the day. My family enjoys taking a walk at this place.
Nice walking trail, but the portable potty was the most disgusting thing I have ever seen! LONG overdue for service and I’m sure is a health concern/hazard. Nice houses and neighborhood, but feel badly that they are exposed to that lack of care. Also, there was a fenced area for a butterfly/bee garden, that was basically weeds and dirt with a bench on the side. Some workers were testing sprinklers, but appeared to be too little too late. Won’t be back here.
Very nice reservoir, very close and nice enough for a walk or a bike or fishing. Plenty of places to sit or picnic
I went there to enjoy some fishing and some guy on a blue bike came to the people who were fishing and took pictures of them and said he would report them to the police if we leave our fishing gear spread out and if we litter and saying that all the fisher men litter at the lake and cussing at us asking him why he had to harass all of the fisher men, probably wont come back here after this guy came around, dont want the kids to be around people like this guy
Erie Farmers Market
6. Erie Farmers Market
4.6
(38)
Farmers' market
Shopping
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Wonderful local market with a wide variety of options. This is the best farmers market we’ve been to in Colorado! We were headed up to Erie by chance and found the produce to be plentiful and very affordable compared to other markets in the area. There were a lot of adorable stands as well with local made products. For less than $8, we got all the fixings to make a wonderful summer vegetable chowder. Parking can be difficult, but the vibes and variety of the Erie market was amazing! The market is Thursday nights during the warm months, to my understanding. If you are coming from the metropolitan Denver area, make a night of it and hit up some of the local Erie eateries as well. Worth the mini day trip!
Such a cool small town market! Many different vendors offering different styles of their craft, whether it’s food, jewelry, drinks, or produce. Even if you don’t get anything it is still fun to walk around and look at everything.
Getting better and better! I just went to the Erie Farmers Market for the first time this year, last week. I was impressed and excited for how much it has grown! The old timey cars, the tents extending beyond just the one block, so fun! It's nice to see Erie getting more and more walkable. I also love the variety of vendors. You can even make an evening of it and get food to eat at the market, or pop into one of the restaurants. I'm excited to come back this week.
Wonderful Farmers Market with a great two hour free concert by Melody!
Today (7/11/19) was my first time going to the Erie farmers market. Good grief it was hot, but What a great time! Lots of local vendors, and the crowds aren’t bad at all. I made the mistake of going hungry....bought way more than I needed :-). Produce looks amazing. I had the Pierogies for dinner tonight. Yum! The Bjorn honey was some of the best I’ve ever had before. The garlic dill cheese curds.....oh my god yum! I will definitely go back and support the local businesses and scope out the other vendors. Can’t wait!
Erie's Farmers Market is every Thursday evening during the summer. It is a great time for hanging out with the family. There are a number of vendors and food options. They have also started allowing alcohol on the street from the local bars. So great time to grab a beer and walk up and down the street and grab some dinner.
06/07/2018 It was a great day to go to Erie’s Farmers Market. It was an overcast evening and lots of people came out. Just about anything that you might have been looking for was here. Friendly people just enjoying the markets and eating and drinking the handmade goods.
I was glad to see more food and fewer siding/windows/insurance booths so far. There is an amazing new sourdough bread maker and pickle lady plus the Crepe guy is back and I can't wait for peaches to be in season because he makes the most insane peaches and veggie savory crepe that makes my mouth water thinking of it.
GoAirheads
7. GoAirheads
4.5
(586)
Airsoft supply store
Fun & Games
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Went in to get some info cuz I wanna get myself and the kids into it. Guys in the store were very helpful and took the time to answer any and all questions I had
Little pricey for admission, but, you get what you pay for. Friendly atmosphere with great positive people and workers. My son and I went here and we were blown away by the friendliness and knowledge of the owner. Great place, highly recommend
The staff was pretty rude and kept punishing the whole group for the mistakes of a few new players. I've played all over the state at lots of different fields and, the atmosphere the staff created made this the worst field in the state in my opinion. Between making new players not want to come back, smoking weed in the parking lot, talking down to everyone that spent good money to play on there field and overall just making a unwelcoming environment made this place a 0 out of 10.
It's a great field to play at with fun games and a great community. The staff are all stuck up. The staff couldn't care less if you try to be friendly to them or ask questions. They had amazing staff in the past but most of them have left
Staff is extremely unkind and rude, alot of the workers were smoking weed in the parking lot. Get ready to be lectured and talked down too if you're not a regular. Alot of the regulars are unkind and don't want to be on your team if they can tell your new. Get ready for abunch of adults playing army and taking everything way to seriously. Over all a very uninclusive place and I would recommend going to a diffrent field or going to Blitz to play paintball. On top of everything it's extremely over priced.
Come to go airheads!!!! I came here on a whim with my buddy on a discount day (because it was winter and also like 5-10°) and I had the most fun of my life I then returned and dropped some spending money on gear they offer in house and now I come all the time! The staff is super helpful making sure you know how to use your gun etc and they have a set up area that is great for beginners, it’s setup with a tv and speaker that goes step through step on how to play safely (like a video) :) the owner is also so cool and there are regulars here who are great people they help a lot too! 10/10 location
The person who assisted us was really helpful unfortunately when we got there most of their stock was sold out but that's okay because we had a great experience
I have been a few times and recently got a membership and it is a lot of fun with friendly refs and fair rules would recommend
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
8. Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
4.9
(347)
Non-profit organization
Sights & Landmarks
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Wonderful non-profit that gives these lucky animals a happy place to live out their lives. The animals are all quite friendly and most of them want to be pet and cuddled! Well worth the nominal cost and a great way to spend an afternoon. Just bear in mind that the are by appointment only and don’t accept walk-ins. Their website is easy to make reservations on.
Visiting Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary was truly the highlight of our trip to Colorado. It is only about a 25-minute drive north of Denver, very easy to get to, and absolutely worth the visit. Our tour guide, Aoife, was a delight! Their warmth, knowledge, and kindness made the entire experience even more special. We loved spending time with them and learning more about the incredible residents of the sanctuary. Being with the other animals filled my heart. The trust and love they show toward humans—despite the difficult circumstances many of them have been through—is both humbling and inspiring. It is a powerful reminder that we humans have a lot of work to do in how we live and relate to the world around us. I could have happily spent every moment of our vacation here, surrounded by these beautiful beings. I cannot recommend Luvin Arms enough—it is an experience that stays with you long after you leave.
My date and I came here for the Cocoa & Cuddles tour to escape the worsening political climate (we are both animal lovers), and our guide Mo was lovely! She was so engaging, full of joy, and we felt a real sense of connection with the animals. We also learned about factory farming and more compassionate choices we can make in our daily lives. I'm a dog trainer so I also loved watching the staff do a clicker training session with the goats. So cool!
I helped organize a volunteer day for work and found Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary. It was a phenomenal experience! I can’t tell you how rewarding it was to interact with and learn about the animals. The staff and volunteers were so welcoming and it was fulfilling to do some work alongside them.
We had a wonderful time at Luvin Arms. The animals are so precious and the staff treat them with love and dignity. Gelato the goat was my favorite, but they are all beautiful. You can truly see the care, concern, and expertise the staff all have, and it makes this place truly special.
We had an amazing day at Luvin’ Arms making new animal friends! They educate guests on the reality of factory farming (meat, dairy, and eggs), while explaining how they rehabilitate animals and provide them enrichment. It’s evident that they truly love their residents and our guide, Monika, was wonderful and inclusive. (Make sure to check out her art in the visitor’s center!) I have already recommended Luvin’ Arms to friends because I LOVE THIS SANCTUARY!
This is such an incredible sanctuary! We had the most amazing day visiting the resident cows (and cuddling!), along with many of the other wonderful creatures being lovingly taken care of here! Ms. Maybell (the cow) was our favorite 🥰
As a Vegan Mom raising a Vegan Child it is so important to me that I introduce my child to animals through the place where they are treated with love and care, and not being used for any tasks, meat, dairy, eggs, or clothing. I’m so happy that places like Luvin Arms exist! We took a kid tour, and absolutely loved it. All animals were so friendly, and we loved to meet them. It was a heart-felt experience! We will come back again. Highly recommend this place to anyone, especially to families with young children.
Wise Homestead Museum
9. Wise Homestead Museum
5.0
(10)
Historical place museum
Museums
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This farmstead in Erie has been preserved by the family who originally built it with so much love and care. It was our pleasure to meet them and have a guided tour of the property. Thank you for preserving history for future generations.
Wonderful place to visit and reflect on what our past life was like, the people that operate this museum are truly great people.
Wise Homestead Museum is RMJ Tree Service LLC's favorite client. Mrs. Sarah always has a smile 😃 on her face and Allen is always friendly and they both have a great since of humar. 💕😍
So informed...so appreciative of historical structures and events....thank you...cynthiaaaa
A great little trip back in history. Lots of detail about life back then.
Admittedly, I'm partial.
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