Upcoming Events

Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, we will not be hosting Harvest Fest this year in its original format. However, we will still be decorating Memorial Park, we would still love to have a Scarecrow Contest with Island businesses and anyone else who would like to participate!!! Details will be coming soon for that! We would also still like to have the Fall Plant sale. If you are interested in purchasing mums and other Fall Décor, please write to info@kelleysislandchamber.com All…

It doesn't matter to us that Lake Erie doesn't produce lobster, we are more than happy to import! Come join us at the Village Pump located on Kelleys Island for the Annual Lobster Fest! Dinners are served from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm or until the event is SOLD OUT! Dinner includes lobster tails, potato, roll, a variety of sides and dessert. If you are entertaining a large group, please call ahead. Arrive early to ensure seating and avoid the…

New location! This year's Oktoberfest will be held at the West Bay Inn.

NEW LOCATION!!! Peeper's is hosting an island favorite event! Come taste all of the Chili Cook-Off entrees in 3 fantastic categories: Authentic, Original, and Vegetarian. Vote for your favorite!

Join us for our annual Murder Mystery Weekend. Kelleys Island Venture Resort and the Shadow Stalkers invite you to participate in a weekend-long hunt to find out, “Who done it?” Everyone needs a little mystery, but be forewarned! This is NOT dinner theater. It’s a nonstop think-on-your-feet mystery designed by those lovable, but devious folks from Shadow Stalkers. Did we mention that our killers will be here too? No? Well, we wouldn’t want to frighten you away now, would we?…

Families can enjoy a fun-filled day with a variety of Halloween activities for the children. Start off the day at 12 noon with the EMS Pumpkin Carving hosted by Peeper's. Head over to KI Wine Co. at 1:30 for Halloween crafts and a costume party. From 3:00 - 5:00, all are invited to the Kelleys Island 4-H Camp for the Family Hayride, crafts, snacks and games, hosted by the Kelleys Island Landowners Association. The Kelleys Island EMS is sponsoring their…

What is a trunk or treat? Participants decorate the back of their cars for Halloween, load up on candy, and come sit in a parking lot and wait for kids to "trick or treat" from car-to-car. Kids have the opportunity to come fully dressed in Halloween costumes and fill up their bags or plastic pumpkins with treats. Kelleys Island Trunk or Treat will take place at the Seaway Marina and the Island House parking lot on Division St.

The Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, most particularly the Central and South region and also by people of Mexican heritage all throughout North America and elsewhere. The holiday is a time for friends and family to gather and remember and pray for loved ones who have passed on and also to support their spiritual journey through the afterlife. Join us for a Day of the Dead celebration at the KI Cantina! We'll be having outdoor…

Immerse yourself in your wildest dreams and dress like it. All bars open, prizes for the best costumes. In the past, we have had the Jetson’s and their car, The Ohio State Band, people riding one of Cedar Point’s Roller Coasters, and lots more creative costumes. Put your thinking caps on, get dressed up and come to Kelleys Island. Get on the Kelleys Island Ferry Boat, the Goodtime Boat or your private boat and get here for the best Halloween…

Owls are among species of migratory birds that Kelleys Island welcomes each year! The Owl Fest is quickly becoming one of the most favored fall events on Kelleys Island. Come and enjoy crisp fall evenings with saw-whet owl banding at Scheele Preserve. Be sure to wake up early, mornings bring songbird surprises with bird banding at Jones Preserve. This is a great opportunity to learn about these wonderful species on Kelleys Island. Banding is weather permitting. Bird programs Saturday, 1-4…

Runners will tour both the shorelines and inland areas of the island. Numerous water and refueling stations are provided along the course. Post-race ceremonies will be held at Kelleys Island Town Hall. Awards will be given to the top three runners in each age category as well as overall male and female. Finisher medals will be awarded. The Kelleys Island Half Marathon is hosted by the Kelleys Island Venture Resort and supervised by the Firelands Area Runners Club. Proceeds benefit…

Want to unload all those leftovers and see your friends post Thanksgiving feast? Join us for our annual, day after Thanksgiving “Potluck” Dinner. Bring a side dish and enjoy leftovers with your favorite islanders. As always, you can order off the menu if you don't have any leftovers to bring.

Christmas is always a great time of year..and on the island, it's even BETTER! Come join holiday fun at Memorial Park on November 29, 2019. Around sunset, the park will be lit up with lights and Santa will also be in town for a visit! This event is fun for the whole family, so we encourage you to bring all your loved ones!

The rivalry is legendary, the party will be epic! Come join us for our Annual Ohio State Buckeye’s take on Michigan State Game! Food, Fun, Friends, Football & Spirits! The Village Pump will be featuring their Tailgate buffet. The very famous, and looked forward to, tailgate picture will be taken out front of the Village Pump at Halftime. This is a great weekend to visit Kelleys Island. Tailgate is a great day to see family and friends, and wind down…