2023 Calendar of Events
By Catharine Hadley, Arts and Entertainment Editor, catharinehadley@gmail.com
The theme of this column is "trying new things." I'm happy to be starting this new project of writing the entertainment column for Leisure Living Magazine! I've done all I could to make the entertainment listing complete and varied, so there should be something for everyone. Although I've done my best to make sure all the information is accurate, please go online or call ahead to confirm your plans.
Any suggestions and details of your upcoming events can be sent to me at catharinehadley@gmail.com.
The Jackson Street Pier has come alive so many nights this summer with concerts and other events, and that fun momentum is continuing into the autumn season! Check out the North Coast Oktoberfest on Sept. 29, and the Sandusky Donut Fest on Oct. 14.
The downtown area will be bewitchingly transformed on Saturday, Oct. 21 for the annual Witches Walk. I'm ready to witness some magic! The event will feature a costume contest, prizes, specials at nearby businesses, live music, and more. The fountain at the Schade-Mylander Plaza will become the cauldron. If you're interested, sign up early so you can get the instructional video to learn the "witches dance" that will be part of the kick-off of the festivities.
If you need more spookiness, go to downtown Vermilion through the month of October. The Main Street Vermilion's "Shake, Rattle & Stroll" event is back. Scary skeletons invade the downtown businesses and shop windows, showing off their creativity and senses of humor. If you're planning a trip to Vermilion, you might want to go on Sunday, Oct. 8 for the annual Woollybear Festival.
St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Port Clinton will have a Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 21. Vendors, crafted items, themed baskets, pus dine-in and carry-out lunch. Remember, it's not too early to begin holiday gift shopping. I love finding treasures at local fundraisers. Those gifts are more personal, and often unique - plus, the purchase can make a difference in the local community.
Enjoy your autumn - both the spooky and the cozy parts of the season!
Please submit suggestions for the Holiday 2023 edition to catharinehadley@gmail.com by Oct. 25.
SEPTEMBER
Select days and nights through Oct. 29 - Halloweekends, Cedar Point
Sept. 27 - "Peter Gabriel: i/o The Tour," Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland
Sept. 27 - "Eddie Izzard: The Remix: The First 35 Years," Connor Palace, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Sept. 29 - Opening of special exhibit "Chasing Totality: The History and Science of Eclipses," Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont
Sept. 29 - Sip Sip Horay! Harvest Wine Fest, Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
Sept. 29-30 - Oastoberfest, Twin Oast Brewing
Sept. 29-30 - "Hello, Dolly!" presented by the Bellevue Society for the Arts
Sept. 29-Oct. 1 and Oct. 6-8 - "26 Pebbles" presented by Fremont Community Theatre
Sept. 30 - "An Evening with Mo Rocca," Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont
Sept. 30 - Spirits in the Museum, a rum and unaged whiskey tasting event, The Merry-Go-Round Museum, Sandusky
Sept 30 - Island Hops and Vine Festival, Put-in-Bay
Sept. 30 - Tim Allen, KeyBank State Theatre, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
OCTOBER
Oct. 1-31 - Harvest Fest, Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
Oct. 3-22 - "The Wiz," Connor Palace, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Oct. 5 - Beer & Wine Tasting, Schedel Gardens & Arboretum, Elmore
Oct. 6 - "Theresa Caputo Live! - The Experience," Stranahan Theater, Toledo
Oct. 6-8 - Fall Family Fest, Sandusky County Fairgrounds
Oct. 6-8 - Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show on Earth, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland
Oct. 7 - Fall Migration Birding guided hike, Wyandot MetroPark, Huron
Oct. 7 - Harvest Fest, Kelleys Island
Oct. 7 - Comedian Brad Upton, Hoover Auditorium, Lakeside
Oct. 7 - Downtown Fremont Famers Market and Sauerkraut Social event, downtown Fremont
Oct. 7-8 - Oktoberfest, Put-in-Bay
Oct. 7-9 - Wildlife Drives, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Oct. 8 - Fantasia and Johnny Gill, Huntington Center, Toledo
Oct. 11 - Sandusky Historic Jail & Dungeon historical tour, Fremont
Oct. 12 - "Chris Tucker: The Legend Tour," KeyBank State Theatre, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Oct. 13 and 20 - Osborn Prison Farm Tour including tales of scary stuff and recordings of paranormal activity recorded at that location, Osborn MetroPark, Huron
Oct. 14 - Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival
Oct. 14 - Family Halloween, Kelleys Island
Oct. 14 - Bay Day, Put-in-Bay
Oct. 14-15 - Apple Festival, Oak Harbor
Oct. 14-15 - Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky County Fairgrounds
Oct. 15 - Westhuisen Duo, piano for four hands, presented by the Musical Arts Series Port Clinton, Firelands Presbyterian Church, Port Clinton
Oct. 15 - The Temptations and The Four Tops, KeyBank State Theatre, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Oct. 17 - "Eagles: The Long Goodbye" tour concert Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland
Oct. 17 and 24 - "Poe in the Parlor" Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums
Oct. 20 - Downtown Fremont Chocolate Walk
Oct. 21 - Fall Festival, St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Port Clinton
Oct. 21 - Erie Metro Live Steamers miniature steam-powered engine rides, East Sandusky Bay MetroPark, Sandusky
Oct. 21 - Jason Aldean, Huntington Center, Toledo
Oct. 21 - Adult Halloween, Kelleys Island
Oct. 21 - Halloween at the Bay, Put-in-Bay
Oct. 21 - Harvest Happenings Farmers Market event, downtown Fremont
Oct. 22 - Dropkick Murphys, Huntington Center, Toledo
Oct. 22 - "KISS: End of the Road Tour" concert, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland
Oct. 24-29 - "The Book of Mormon," KeyBank State Theatre, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Oct. 27 - Spirit Stories at Spiegel Grove, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont
Oct. 27 - The Price is Right Live! Stranahan Theater, Toledo
Oct. 27-29 and Nov. 3-5 - "Motherhood the Musical" presented by Harlequins Coach House Theatre, Sandusky
Oct. 28 - Civil War Winter Camp, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont
Oct. 28 - Garlic Saturday, Mulberry Creek Herb Farm, Huron
Oct. 28 - RuPaul's Drag Race: Night of the Living Drag, Stranahan Theater, Toledo
Oct. 29 - "Silver Screen Sorcery: A Halloween Fantasy" presented by the Firelands Symphony Orchestra, Sawmill Creek Convention Center, Huron
Oct. 31-Nov. 19 - "Girl From the North Country," Connor Palace, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
NOVEMBER
Nov. 2 - Beer & Wine Tasting, Schedel Gardens & Arboretum, Elmore
Nov. 2 - Andrew Dice Clay, Stranahan Theater, Toledo
Nov. 2-12 - "Avenue Q," Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Nov. 3-5 - Owl Fest, Scheele Preserve and North Pond Preserve, Kelleys Island
Nov. 4 - Sandusky County Craft and Vendor Show, Sandusky County Fairgrounds
Nov. 4 - Corks & Kegs event, downtown Vermilion
Nov. 10 - "Depeche Mode: The Memento Mori Tour" concert, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland
Nov. 10 - Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance - 25th Anniversary Tour, Stranahan Theater, Toledo
Nov. 11 - 16th Annual Vine & Dine benefitting the Huron County Humane Society, Milestone Event Center, Norwalk
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day at Liberty Aviation Museum with free admission for all service members, veterans, and their families
Nov. 11-12 - Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky Couty Fairgrounds
Nov. 12 - Heidelberg University Concert Choir presented by Musical Arts Series Port Clinton, Firelands Presbyterian Church, Port Clinton
Nov. 17 - Pink Friday: Support Small First shopping event, downtown Fremont
Nov. 17-18 - Winesburg Christmas Weekend, Clyde
Nov. 19 - "Songs of Thanksgiving" presented by the Firelands Symphony Orchestra, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Sandusky
Nov. 19 - Wildlife Drive, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Nov. 20 - A Motown Christmas, Stranahan Theater, Toledo
updated 09.25.23 CAE
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