Families across Northwest Pennsylvania know that when a child needs specialized care, UPMC Children’s Hospital is there. What’s not always visible is the community of support behind that care and the role local families, caregivers, and champions play in making it possible.
A Day Designed for Families, Connection, and Discovery
Erie Discovery Day is a pop-up community event designed to welcome Erie-area families into the Foundation’s mission through play, learning, and conversation. The experience offers meaningful opportunities to connect, discover local impact, and see how community support helps children and families now and into the future.
Erie Discovery Day invites families to explore the breadth of pediatric care and services available in the Erie region and to better understand how philanthropy helps strengthen and enhance those services. From supporting programs families rely on today to advancing care for future patients, charitable giving plays a vital role in ensuring children receive the best possible care, close to home.
Join Us for Erie Discovery Day
Whether you’re a patient family, hospital staff member, or community supporter, Erie Discovery Day is an invitation to learn, connect, and be part of something bigger, right here in Erie.
Event Details:
When: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Where: expERIEnce Children’s Museum
Cost: $10 per person (all proceeds supports local UPMC Children’s Hospital patient and families)
Experience:
- Private access to the museum before public hours
- Hands-on activities and family-friendly exhibits
- Light refreshments and giveaways
- Opportunities to learn about local impact and ways to stay involved