With the weather being so nice recently, it's just one of those weeks where we can't wait for Friday. So instead of waiting we decided to start our fun today. Check out the top five picks for events going on for the whole rest of the week.
1.) Sizzling Summer Cruise Giveaway at Star Lanes
Why you should go: Well to come party with us, of course! On top of getting to hang out with the awesome Funcoast crew, we’ll be giving away the coveted Sizzling Summer Cruise tickets and other cool swag. Plus, there will be a pizza buffet and glow bowling for only $5/person.
WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 23
WHERE: Star Lanes, 2097 Cleveland Rd., Sandusky
COST: Free
INFO: Funcoast.com or editor@funcoast.com
2.) Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Closing Night Concert
Why you should go: Take advantage of your last chance this summer to enjoy the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra. With guest violinist Jinjoo Cho of South Korea joining the orchestra, it is bound to be a night of classical music beauty.
WHEN: 8:15 p.m. Friday, August 24
WHERE: Hoover Auditorium, 115 Third Street, Lakeside
INFO: visit www.lakesideohio.com
3.) Key West Days at Put-in-Bay
Why you should go: Enjoy music from some of Put-in-Bay’s favorite entertainers. Based on the event held in Key West called “Put-in-Bay Days,” Put-in-Bay’s “Key West Days” is a two-day event where Put-in-Bay entertainers who also perform in Key West in the winter play shows at venues all over Put-in-Bay.
WHEN: Friday & Saturday, August 24 & 25
WHERE: All over Put-in-Bay Island
INFO: putinbay.com
4.) Sandusky County Fair
Why you should go: With the summer coming to a close, and school starting up again soon, this might be your last chance to enjoy a county fair, well, in 2012 at least. With rides, contests, food and more, this is a great chance for the family to spend some quality time together before the kids head back to school.
WHEN: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, August 21-23; 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday & Saturday, August 24 & 25; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, August 26
WHERE: Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Ave., Fremont
COST: $7-$175 Get the full list of prices HERE
INFO: www.sanduskycountyfair.com
5.) Firelands Symphony Orchestra Free Outdoor Pops Concert: Great American Songbook
Why you should go: The Firelands Symphony Orchestra is kicking off its season with a free outdoor concert perfect for the whole family. With special guest soloist Helen Welch, and music ranging from Billie Holiday and Judy Garland to selections from “Rocky,” there’s bound to be something for everyone to enjoy. The rain location for the concert is the Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, August 25
WHERE: McBride Arboretum, One University Drive, Huron
COST: Free
INFO: www.firelandssymphony.com
