Firelands CurrentWednesday, November 11, 2026News from Sandusky and the Firelands
9 a.m.
Volunteers meet outside the Calvary Cemetery office for fall cleanup.
9 a.m.
Mass at Calvary Cemetery's mausoleum is followed by an open house and cemetery database demonstrations.
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
A Halloween market and amateur strongman competition at Jackson Street Pier, listed in the city's free Halloween events announcement.
1–2 p.m.
The township's final Senior Bingo of 2026 is scheduled at Strickfaden Park.
11 a.m.–noon
Free food distribution at Erie County Job and Family Services while supplies last; income eligibility applies.
5–7 p.m.
Magruder Hospital offers a free evening of short health presentations and activities.
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
A blood drive at Firelands Regional Medical Center South Campus.
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tour the Sandusky showroom and meet the team during its grand-opening open house.
5:30–7:30 p.m.
A member program will discuss the pathway and its next steps.
9 a.m.–noon
For uninsured or underinsured patients; call 419-557-7840 to register.
4–10 p.m.
The 15th Witches Walk fills downtown with a costumed parade, a Guinness World Records dance attempt, live shows and costume contests. Proceeds support local youth and senior programs.
6–8 p.m.
The Sandusky Education Foundation's fundraiser, where guests choose which teacher grant requests to pay for in Sandusky City Schools classrooms.
Hours vary
The parade goes from the Shelby Street boat launch to Strobel Field today. Camp Street closes from 5 to 7 p.m., with brief rolling closures at intersections.
Hours vary
A two-day flea market at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds offers free admission and parking.
8 a.m.–3 p.m.
City residents can drop off discarded items. Proof of residency and unloading your own vehicle are required; several materials are excluded.
1–3 p.m.
Registration is required for the Oct. 10 collection at the county landfill. District residents only; businesses and latex paint are excluded.
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Certified lactation consultants answer questions and offer infant weight checks at this free group, which is open to the public.
Hours vary
Four-day sale with a members-only Wednesday preview and a $5 bag sale Saturday. Hours vary by day.
5–7 p.m.
Free awards and networking evening honoring Extol of Ohio, Donald M. Graham and The Coffee House of Plymouth, with live music by The Locals.
2–3:30 p.m.
A Firelands support group for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer, receiving treatment or in follow-up care. Registration is offered online.
5 p.m.
Port Clinton hosts Sandusky in a student fundraiser.
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Vermilion's fall festival honoring the woollybear caterpillar, with the Wonderful Wacky Woollybear Parade, caterpillar races, costume contests and Fox 8's winter weather prediction.
3–7 p.m.
The regional economic development group reviews its year and looks at growth across the Shores & Islands region with local business and community leaders.
