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15Thursday, October 15

8:30–10 a.m.

HuronOutdoors

Birds & Coffee at Osborn MetroPark

Adult birdwatching program with loaner binoculars; walk-ins welcome.

Roger Johnson Nature Center, Atrium, Free park program

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

BellevueClasses & Talks

Bellevue Mature Audience Luncheon

Lunch and an educational program for adults 55 and older; reservations required.

Bellevue Society for the Arts, $5 for lunch

6–8 p.m.

SanduskyCommunity

Fund the Future

The Sandusky Education Foundation's fundraiser, where guests choose which teacher grant requests to pay for in Sandusky City Schools classrooms.

Sandusky Yacht Club, Ticketed

14Wednesday, October 14

2–3 p.m.

Berlin HeightsOutdoors

Walk Beneath the Pines

An all-ages guided walk at Hoffman Forest MetroPark; no registration required.

Hoffman Forest MetroPark, Free park program

4–5 p.m.

ClydeClasses & Talks

The Fantastic Fungi of Ohio — Clyde

A library program listed by Sandusky County Soil and Water Conservation District. Contact the organizer about registration and audience.

Clyde Public Library, Free; district library programs are free

5:30–6:30 p.m.

FremontArts & Culture

Historic jail and dungeon tour

A guided history tour of the jail, dungeon and gallows exhibition. Advance booking required.

Sandusky County Historic Jail & Dungeon, $5; advance booking required

Hours vary

SanduskyCommunity

Sandusky homecoming parade

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.

Shelby Street city boat launch, Not stated

6:30 p.m.

FremontArts & Culture

Historic jail and dungeon flashlight tour

An evening history tour in the dark. Advance booking required; not recommended for children.

Sandusky County Historic Jail & Dungeon, $10; advance booking required

12Monday, October 12

4:30–6 p.m.

SanduskyArts & Culture

Phobia student art show

The MZ Student Art Gallery presents a show about fear from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Public access and admission details are not stated in the district announcement.

MZ Student Art Gallery, Regional Center for Arts & Academic Studies

5 p.m.

SanduskyGovernment & Meetings

Sandusky City Commission meeting

Regular meeting of the Sandusky City Commission. The agenda is posted on the city's website, and meetings stream live on the city's YouTube channel.

Sandusky City Hall, Free

6 p.m.

SanduskyArts & Culture

Frights, Fate, and Frets: fall gifted showcase

Fifth- and sixth-graders in Sandusky City Schools' gifted program perform spooky stories, Greek tragedy and live guitar at the fall Gifted Family Focus workshop and showcase.

Regional Center for Arts and Academic Studies

11Sunday, October 11

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Perkins TownshipFamily & Kids

Perkins Fire Station 3 open house

The fire department's final open house at Station 3 includes demonstrations, face painting, food and drinks, raffles and a Life Flight appearance.

Perkins Township Fire Station 3

10Saturday, October 10

Hours vary

FremontCommunity

Fremont flea market

A two-day flea market at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds offers free admission and parking.

Sandusky County Fairgrounds, October 10–11, Free admission and parking

Hours vary

Oak HarborFamily & Kids

Oak Harbor Apple Festival

A weekend of vendors, entertainment, a Saturday parade and Sunday races. Festival admission is free; activity locations and hours vary.

Downtown Oak Harbor; selected activities at the high school and 315 N. Church St., October 10–11, Festival admission free; high school shuttle $2 per person; activity fees may apply

8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Port ClintonCommunity

Port Clinton fall cleanup

City residents can drop off discarded items. Proof of residency and unloading your own vehicle are required; several materials are excluded.

City-designated City Hall parking lot

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Lakeside and MarbleheadFamily & Kids

Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival

A peninsula-wide fall festival with free admission and parking. Selected activities require free wristbands; lighthouse tours cost extra.

Lakeside Chautauqua and the Village of Marblehead, Free admission and parking; selected activities have separate fees

10–11:30 a.m.

FremontClasses & Talks

History Roundtable: American Revolution and the British Empire

Mike Gilbert discusses the revolution’s consequences. Advance registration and payment are required.

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums — museum auditorium, $5 per session; advance registration and payment required

10 a.m.–noon

HuronFamily & Kids

Mini Fall Festival at Huron Public Library

Children, preschoolers and tweens can join fall activities, storytime, games and crafts at the library.

Huron Public Library — AV Area, Story Hour Room and Teen Area

8Thursday, October 8

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

SanduskyCommunity

Free Breastfeeding Mom-Baby Group

Certified lactation consultants answer questions and offer infant weight checks at this free group, which is open to the public.

Firelands main campus, Cardiac Education Room, Free

7–8 p.m.

Berlin HeightsOutdoors

Bat Night at Edison Woods

Look for bats with detection equipment. All ages; no registration.

Edison Woods MetroPark

7Wednesday, October 7

Hours vary

HuronCommunity

Friends of Huron Public Library book sale

Four-day sale with a members-only Wednesday preview and a $5 bag sale Saturday. Hours vary by day.

Huron Public Library — Rooms A and B, October 7–10, Prices by donation; Saturday $5 bag sale; Wednesday membership required

5–7 p.m.

MonroevilleCommunity

Huron County Network After Work Annual Awards

Free awards and networking evening honoring Extol of Ohio, Donald M. Graham and The Coffee House of Plymouth, with live music by The Locals.

Monroeville Village Barn, Free; registration link on organizer's event page

6Tuesday, October 6

2–3:30 p.m.

SanduskyCommunity

Breast Cancer Support Group

A Firelands support group for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer, receiving treatment or in follow-up care. Registration is offered online.

UH Seidman Cancer Center at Firelands Regional Medical Center

5Monday, October 5

4:30–7:30 p.m.

SanduskyFood & Drink

OHgo Empty Bowls — sold out

Sold-out dinner fundraiser supports OHgo’s food pantry and fresh markets.

The Winerie, Sold out; original ticket price not confirmed.

5 p.m.

Port ClintonCommunity

Kick for the Cure soccer fundraiser

Port Clinton hosts Sandusky in a student fundraiser.

True Lay Stadium, Regular admission not stated; fundraiser T-shirt wearers admitted free.

4Sunday, October 4

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

VermilionCommunity

54th Woollybear Festival

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.

Downtown Vermilion