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.

Things To Do

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May 21

45th Annual Walleye Festival

Recurring daily
Waterworks Park
Port Clinton

May 23

Cedar Point Shores Waterpark Opening Day 2026!

Cedar Point Shores Waterpark
Sandusky

May 26

Time Traveler History Talks: Before the Talkies: Silent Film Stars and Sandusky’s Silver Screen

Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Center - East
Sandusky

May 29

Ohio Bike Week

Recurring daily
Sandusky

May 31

43rd Annual Kelleys Island 5/10K Run/Walk + 1 Mile Fun Run!

Kelleys Island

Jun 03

Kelleys Island Dice Run

Kelleys island

Jun 06

Huron Lake Front Market

Lake Front Park
Huron

Jun 13

Brews Cruise - Pirate Theme

Kelleys Island Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau
Sandusky

Jun 19

Vermilion Festival of the Fish 60th Anniversary

Vermilion Chamber of Commerce
Vermilion

Jun 20

Ohio's Island Wine Festival

Put-in-Bay

Jun 26

Pyrate Fest XVIII 2026

Put-in-Bay

Jun 29

Star-Spangled Celebration

Cedar Point Amusement Park
Sandusky

Jun 30

Time Traveler History Talks: History of Osborn MetroPark

Shores & Islands Ohio Welcome Center - East
Sandusky

Jul 02

Party at the Pier featuring Straight On: Tribute to the Music of Heart

Sandusky

Jul 10

World's Largest Rubber Duck

Put-in-Bay

Places To Stay

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June Is Packed with Fun – 20 Terrific Shores & Islands Events

Ready for sun-soaked weekends, island-hopping, waterfront festivals, and unforgettable experiences? June is when the Shores & Islands Ohio comes alive! Whether you’re craving live music, family fun… Learn More — June Is Packed with Fun – 20 Terrific Shores & Islands Events

Port Clinton Lighthouse Walleye Festival

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