Firelands CurrentThursday, November 12, 2026News from Sandusky and the Firelands
5–7 p.m.
Magruder Hospital offers a free evening of short health presentations and activities.
6–7 p.m.
Elaine Tomczyk presents the basics of composting at Huron Public Library.
6:30–7:45 p.m.
6:45–8:15 p.m.
The district lists its marching band gym concert for Monday evening.
noon–1 p.m.
Costumes are welcome for an all-ages Halloween nature walk.
2–4 p.m.
3–6 p.m.
Pumpkin painting, games, doughnuts, cider and a 5 p.m. pumpkin drop at Strickfaden Park. Candy bags are available while supplies last; costumes are encouraged.
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
A blood drive at Firelands Regional Medical Center South Campus.
3:30–5 p.m.
Teens can learn to transfer a printed design to a tote bag.
6–7 p.m.
Realm of the Reptile presents an animal program for students in grades 4–12 at Milan Public Library.
7–8 p.m.
A Halloween astronomy program for ages 10 and older explores the seasons.
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tour the Sandusky showroom and meet the team during its grand-opening open house.
11:30 a.m.
A free program with Lorain County Community College presenter Matt Poyle.
5:30–7:30 p.m.
A member program will discuss the pathway and its next steps.
6 p.m.
Norwalk zoning appeals board members are scheduled to meet at Municipal Court.
10:30–11:30 a.m.
5–7 p.m.
BGSU Firelands and United Way of Erie County host a community discussion. Doors open at 5 p.m.; the program starts at 5:15 p.m. RSVP is required.
7 p.m.
Bay View Village Council meets at Village Hall in Erie County.
7 p.m.
Berlin Township trustees meet at 7 p.m. in Erie County.
2–3 p.m.
A planetarium program for ages 10 and older follows a photon across the galaxy.
8–9 a.m.
Meet Superintendent James Tatman and Treasurer Mike Limberios.
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Local craft and food vendors, face painting and live music at the Farm Market.
9 a.m.–noon
For uninsured or underinsured patients; call 419-557-7840 to register.
10–11:30 a.m.
Mike Gilbert discusses a murder trial involving Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Advance registration and payment are required.
10 a.m.–noon
Weather-dependent rides for all ages. No registration.
2–3 p.m.
Registration starts at 1:30 p.m.; the Main Street parade starts at 2 p.m.
2–3 p.m.
All ages; costumes encouraged. No registration.
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.
All day
An island-wide weekend of family Halloween events: spooky story time, a pumpkin patch, putt-putt, trunk-or-treat and a hayride.
7:30–9 p.m.
Search for nocturnal wildlife on a free guided evening walk.
