Things to Do in Spring

Experience the birds chirping, flowers blooming and the many joys of spring in Ohio at the Shores & Islands Ohio region. Springtime hiking locations, nature parks, regional wineries outdoor dining locations, and exciting local events happening during your next trip to Shores & Islands Ohio. Located a short drive from both Toledo and Cleveland, Shores & Islands Ohio is the premier vacation destination spanning across the Greater Sandusky, OH area.

Springtime Events & Festivals in Ohio

Find live music, Springtime festivals and local events in the Greater Sandusky area at Shores & Islands Ohio.

Looking for an Easter Egg Hunt?

Check out this list of locations of Easter Egg Hunts in the area!

Easter Egg Hunts

Saturday, April 1

Admiral’s Point Nursing and Rehabilitation
1920 Cleveland Rd. W., Huron
10 am-1 pm
Games, refreshments, prizes, and the Easter Bunny. Children should bring a basket.

James Park
306 James St., Lakeside-Marblehead
12 pm
Three hunts for various age groups: Ages 1-3 yrs., 4-7 yrs., 8-11 yrs.
The Easter Bunny will also make an appearance.

Adolphus Kraemer Park
125 N. Church St., Oak Harbor
2 pm
Children should bring a basket. People can also take pictures with the Easter Bunny at the nearby Portage Fire Station.

Lakeview Park
1100 E. Perry St., Port Clinton
10 am
For children 10 yrs. and younger; the Easter Bunny will arrive prior to the event via city fire truck.

Perkins High School Football Stadium
3714 Campbell St., Sandusky
Entry into the stadium starts 10 minutes prior to each start time.
1 pm: Preschool and younger
1:30 pm: Kindergarten and First grade
2 pm: Second and Third grade
2:30 pm: Fourth and Fifth grade
Parents with multiple children of different ages must exit the stadium and re-enter during the specified times above. Parents are asked to bring a canned good which will be donated to the area’s Salvation Army. Children should bring a basket or bag to collect eggs.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky
Time: 8:30-9 am
Grand Hallway in the Convention Center with Kalahari Characters that'll kick off the Eggstravaganza. Children should bring a basket.

Sherod Park
13406 W. Lake Rd. (US 6), Vermilion
3 pm
This event also doubles as a ribbon-cutting for the new playground.
Children should bring a basket. Grace United Methodist Church (across the street) offers additional parking as well as crafts and activities.

Thursday, April 6

Don Tester Ford Lincoln
2800 US 250, Norwalk
5:30-6 pm
Open to children up to 10 yrs. old. Hundreds of eggs filled with candy, money, and free oil change coupons. The Easter Bunny will also make an appearance.

Saturday, April 8

Bellevue Alliance Church
1001 Monroe St., Bellevue
11 am
Also includes a photo booth, refreshments, a resurrection story, and other events.

Bellevue City
Central Park (215 North St.), Bellevue
1 pm
1-2:30 pm The Easter Bunny will be at its nearby house.

Berlin Township Conservation Club
12217 Chapin Rd., Berlin Hts.
2 pm
All-ability Easter egg hunt put on by Boots to Grasses Therapeutic Horsemanship Program. All individuals with disabilities and their families may attend.

Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Library & Museums
Spiegel Grove, Fremont
12-2 pm
Geared toward kids 3-10 yrs. old, but kids of all ages welcome. Kids should bring 3 hard-boiled, colored eggs to use in the traditional egg games. Kids can also bring a pre-decorated egg to enter in the decorated egg contest.

Milan A-Field
140 Main St., Milan (across from Milan Elementary)
10 am-12 pm
Age groups: 3 yrs. and under, 4-6 yrs., 7-9 yrs., 10 yrs. and up
Children should bring a basket or bag. The Easter Bunny will be there.

Washington Park Gazebo
200 E. Washington St., Sandusky
10 am (kids are asked to arrive at 9:45 am)
The event is for children 8 yrs. and younger. Children should bring a bag or basket. Also includes an appearance by the Easter Bunny via a city fire truck.

Springtime Dining Destinations

Spring is a great time to explore all the dining options available all throughout Shores & Islands Ohio. With the weather warming up outdoor dining options are the best way to experience the springtime bloom. Enjoy Lake Erie's beauty by exploring waterfront dining options, or better yet pull up your boat for a dock & dine at lake front locations.

1812 Food and Spirits

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Another Broken Egg Cafe

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Bait House Brewery

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Bay Bell Restaurant

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