Firelands CurrentThursday, November 12, 2026News from Sandusky and the Firelands
Hours vary
Perkins Township residents can bring yard waste to Barnes Nursery's Huron compost facility.
10–11 a.m.
A deer-themed sensory program for toddlers includes a craft and small snack at Wilson Nature Center.
9 a.m.
Volunteers meet outside the Calvary Cemetery office for fall cleanup.
4:30–6 p.m.
9 a.m.
Mass at Calvary Cemetery's mausoleum is followed by an open house and cemetery database demonstrations.
10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Free farm wagon rides are offered at The Chef's Garden Farm Market.
10 a.m.
A costume parade travels from the Mudd Library parking lot to Tappan Square, followed by family activities.
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Free downtown trick-or-treat from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a pumpkin drop at 1 p.m. and a family costume cruise at 1:30 p.m.
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.
noon–1 p.m.
2–3 p.m.
Bellevue Public Library hosts a Halloween mystery game for adults and teens ages 16 and up.
2 p.m.
Line up at Main Street School at 1:30 p.m.; parade starts at 2 p.m.
2:15–3:30 p.m.
Uptown businesses offer trick-or-treat after the Halloween parade.
3–5 p.m.
Monroeville sets village trick-or-treat hours for 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 31.
5–7:30 p.m.
The city's evening Halloween trick-or-treat hours are 5 to 7:30 p.m., separate from its downtown daytime program.
6–7:30 p.m.
Evening trick-or-treat hours are 6 to 7:30 p.m.
6–7:30 p.m.
Oberlin's citywide Halloween trick-or-treat hours are 6–7:30 p.m.
10 a.m.–noon
Marinas and clean-boating partners can learn about certification and management practices.
noon–12:30 p.m.
BGSU researchers will discuss how wetland plants affect nutrient removal.
1–2 p.m.
The township's final Senior Bingo of 2026 is scheduled at Strickfaden Park.
2–4 p.m.
A guided hike covers about two miles with changes in elevation.
4–5 p.m.
Explore seasonal changes at Islander Woods with park district staff.
4–4:30 p.m.
Students in grades 4–12 can register for a witch-cupcake decorating challenge.
10–11 a.m.
Look for migrating birds on a guided walk at Magee Marsh.
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Explore life in 1958 through tea, diaries, photographs and letters.
5:30–6:30 p.m.
A guided history tour of the jail, dungeon and gallows exhibition. Advance booking required.
6:30 p.m.
An evening history tour in the dark. Advance booking required; not recommended for children.
11 a.m.–noon
Free food distribution at Erie County Job and Family Services while supplies last; income eligibility applies.
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Perkins Township's annual Trunk or Treat brings families to the Erie County Fairgrounds. Children are encouraged to wear costumes.
5–6 p.m.
A library program listed by Sandusky County Soil and Water Conservation District. Contact the organizer about registration and audience.
