8:30–10 a.m.
Birds & Coffee at Osborn MetroPark
Adult birdwatching program with loaner binoculars; walk-ins welcome.
Thursday, November 12, 2026News from Sandusky and the Firelands
8:30–10 a.m.
Adult birdwatching program with loaner binoculars; walk-ins welcome.
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Lunch and an educational program for adults 55 and older; reservations required.
3:30 p.m.
The airport authority holds its monthly meeting at the airport in Clyde.
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.
2–3 p.m.
An all-ages guided walk at Hoffman Forest MetroPark; no registration required.
4–5 p.m.
A library program listed by Sandusky County Soil and Water Conservation District. Contact the organizer about registration and audience.
5:30–6:30 p.m.
A guided history tour of the jail, dungeon and gallows exhibition. Advance booking required.
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.
6:30 p.m.
An evening history tour in the dark. Advance booking required; not recommended for children.
4–5 p.m.
A hands-on internet safety program for grades two through five. Registration is required.
4:30–6 p.m.
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.
5 p.m.
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.
6 p.m.
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.
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
The fire department's final open house at Station 3 includes demonstrations, face painting, food and drinks, raffles and a Life Flight appearance.
Hours vary
A two-day flea market at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds offers free admission and parking.
Hours vary
A weekend of vendors, entertainment, a Saturday parade and Sunday races. Festival admission is free; activity locations and hours vary.
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.
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
A peninsula-wide fall festival with free admission and parking. Selected activities require free wristbands; lighthouse tours cost extra.
10–11:30 a.m.
Mike Gilbert discusses the revolution’s consequences. Advance registration and payment are required.
10 a.m.–noon
Children, preschoolers and tweens can join fall activities, storytime, games and crafts at the library.
noon–1 p.m.
Costumes welcome for an all-ages nature walk; no registration.
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.
7–8 p.m.
Look for bats with detection equipment. All ages; no registration.
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.
4:30–7:30 p.m.
Sold-out dinner fundraiser supports OHgo’s food pantry and fresh markets.
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.