It's a SHORE Thing...

Shores & Islands Ohio

Shores & Islands Ohio is not just a place...it's a feeling. It's the memories people have from unforgettable experiences here that live in their hearts for a lifetime. Boundless adventures and discoveries await. Shores & Islands Ohio embodies the excitement felt from the very first time you visit, to becoming a seasoned regular or a part of the community. It's where you find your Lake Erie Love. Start planning your next Lake Erie vacation.

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Oct 16

Firelands Paracon Investigation of Downtown Sandusky

Sandusky

Oct 17

Skelly Hunt

Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Put-in-Bay

Oct 17

Downtown Fremont Farmers Market-Halloween Happenings!

Downtown Fremont, Inc.
Fremont

Oct 17

Spooky Season Saturdays 🎃

Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Center - East
Sandusky

Oct 17

Firelands Paracon

Sandusky

Oct 17

Sandusky Witches Walk

Jackson Street Pier
Sandusky

Oct 26

Edgar Allen Poe Program

Historic Lyme Village
Bellevue

Oct 27

Time Traveler History Talks: Land of Milk & Honey

Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Center - East
Sandusky

Oct 28

Downtown Sandusky Ghost Walk

Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Center - East
Sandusky

Oct 31

Murder at the Mansion

Bellevue

Nov 07

Lantern Parade - Vermilion

Main Street Beach & Park
Vermilion

Nov 11

6th Annual Best of the Bay

Sandusky

Nov 24

Time Traveler History Talks: Answering the Call: Erie County’s Service & Sacrifice

Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Center - East
Sandusky

Nov 27

"Hayes Train Special" Model Train Display

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums
Fremont

Nov 27

Sandusky Christmas Market

Sandusky

Places To Stay

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Ghost walk creepy Sandusky coal docks full moon Doug

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Frights, Sights, and Halloween Nights

Fall is all about embracing the thrills and chills of Halloween! From ghost walks and haunted houses to trick-or-treating and pumpkin-smashing fun, there are plenty of ways to get into the Halloween spirit. Whether… Learn More — Frights, Sights, and Halloween Nights

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November to Remember: Events in Shores & Islands Ohio

November brings a fresh lineup of ways to get out and explore Shores & Islands Ohio before the holiday hustle and bustle begins! From scenic fall hikes and creative workshops to live entertainment, delicious… Learn More — November to Remember: Events in Shores & Islands Ohio

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Be the Host with the Most this Season

Are you in charge of planning a holiday gathering this season for work or friends and family? Want to celebrate 2026 and cheers next year without worrying about cleaning and cooking on top of all the other hosting… Learn More — Be the Host with the Most this Season

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