Monster Archery on Saturday, October 24, 2026
A free archery program using monster targets for ages 10 and older.
Talk of the Town
A place for neighbors to discuss what is happening across Sandusky and the surrounding region.
Every story and event has its own discussion: browse story discussions or event discussions.
Creatures of the Night Hike on Friday, October 16, 2026
Search for nocturnal wildlife on a free guided evening walk.
Sandusky homecoming parade on Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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.
American Red Cross blood drive at Firelands on Friday, October 23, 2026
A blood drive at Firelands Regional Medical Center South Campus.
AI for Community Impact nonprofit workshop on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
A free program with Lorain County Community College presenter Matt Poyle.
Bellevue Mature Audience Luncheon on Thursday, October 15, 2026
Lunch and an educational program for adults 55 and older; reservations required.
Firelands breast screening on Saturday, October 17, 2026
For uninsured or underinsured patients; call 419-557-7840 to register.
Birds & Coffee at Osborn MetroPark on Thursday, October 15, 2026
Adult birdwatching program with loaner binoculars; walk-ins welcome.
Walk Beneath the Pines on Wednesday, October 14, 2026
An all-ages guided walk at Hoffman Forest MetroPark; no registration required.
Fall Fest at The Chef's Garden on Saturday, October 17, 2026
Local craft and food vendors, face painting and live music at the Farm Market.
Norwalk neighborhood trick-or-treat on Saturday, October 31, 2026
Evening trick-or-treat hours are 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Norwalk merchant trick-or-treat on Saturday, October 31, 2026
Uptown businesses offer trick-or-treat after the Halloween parade.
Norwalk Halloween parade on Saturday, October 31, 2026
Line up at Main Street School at 1:30 p.m.; parade starts at 2 p.m.
Norwalk Pet N Pup Parade on Saturday, October 17, 2026
Registration starts at 1:30 p.m.; the Main Street parade starts at 2 p.m.
Sandusky Hallows Market and Amateur Strongman Competition on Saturday, October 31, 2026
A Halloween market and amateur strongman competition at Jackson Street Pier, listed in the city's free Halloween events announcement.
Sandusky citywide trick-or-treat on Saturday, October 31, 2026
The city's evening Halloween trick-or-treat hours are 5 to 7:30 p.m., separate from its downtown daytime program.
Downtown Sandusky trick-or-treat and pumpkin drop on Saturday, October 31, 2026
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.
Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026
A peninsula-wide fall festival with free admission and parking. Selected activities require free wristbands; lighthouse tours cost extra.
Historic jail and dungeon tour on Wednesday, October 28, 2026
A guided history tour of the jail, dungeon and gallows exhibition. Advance booking required.
Historic jail and dungeon flashlight tour on Wednesday, October 14, 2026
An evening history tour in the dark. Advance booking required; not recommended for children.