9 a.m.
Parkrun 5K at Osborn MetroPark
A free, timed 5K held every Saturday morning. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or cheer; there's no time limit.
Thursday, November 12, 2026News from Sandusky and the Firelands
9 a.m.
A free, timed 5K held every Saturday morning. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or cheer; there's no time limit.
9 a.m.
A 5K run and walk along Sandusky's waterfront that raises money for breast cancer patient support, equipment and research at Firelands Health, Fisher-Titus and Magruder Hospital.
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Food trucks, crafts, a pedal pull, a bounce house and a kids sale are planned at the fairgrounds. Admission price is not listed.
11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Twin Oast Brewing's annual Oktoberfest on Catawba Island, with guest breweries, German food, live music and games.
3–10 p.m.
Twin Oast Brewing's annual Oktoberfest on Catawba Island, with guest breweries, German food, live music and games.
All day
A monthlong scavenger hunt in Erie MetroParks. A new clue each Thursday in October points to a park and trail where a pumpkin is hidden; find all five and the Great Pumpkin to be eligible for a prize pack.
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.
5–6 p.m.
The Humane Society of Erie County holds an open house at its shelter every Thursday evening in October.
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.