Family
Family memories at Put-In-Bay are very special. There are so many wonderful Things to Do for Families on the island.
Family
The Island Wide Garage Sale! How far are you willing to go for a great bargain? Are you willing to come to Put-in-Bay for one? We sure hope so because we are having an island wide garage sale on South Bass Island. In a nutshell, it’s the biggest treasure hunt of the year! Put-in-Bay store owners and residents come together on this one day each year to buy and sell their unwanted goodies. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, right? There will be plenty of great bargains on Put-in-Bay...More Information
Family, Holiday
All across the country, families look forward to Memorial Day weekend. Put-in-Bay looks forward to this highly anticipated three-day weekend also. In fact, it’s one of the most popular times to visit South Bass Island. During Memorial Day weekend some of Put-in-Bay’s favorite entertainers return. Here, they are ready to entertain the crowds with multiple shows. You will also find Memorial Day Services honoring our Veterans at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Visitor’s Center Plaza. The event will take place near the Memorial column’s rotunda. Here, this is the...More Information
Family, Historical
Celebrate Jose DeRivera June 14th! Jose DeRivera was a Hispanic merchant who purchased the South Bass, Middle Bass, Sugar, Gibraltar, Ballast, and Starve Islands for the sum of $44,000 in 1854. Then, Jose sold off parcels of the land to the community for a fraction of the price. He sold the school property for $1 and the St. Paul’s church property for $10. Founder’s Day is in place to celebrate the rich history, strong island heritage and the impact DeRivera’s good deeds had on the community as a whole. On...More Information
Family, Historical
Benson Ford Ship House Public Tour #1
Special Event!
BENSON FORD SHIP HOUSE TOURS RETURN ON JUNE 8TH AND AUGUST 17TH, 2025! FOR TICKETS TO THE JUNE 8TH TOUR, VISIT: https://bensonfordjune8.eventbrite.com/ FOR TICKETS TO THE AUGUST 17TH TOUR, VISIT: https://bensonfordaugust17.eventbrite.com/ We’re extremely excited to tell you about your chance to tour one of the most unique houses in America, right on South Bass Island! Put-in-Bay’s famous Benson Ford Ship House will be open to the public for tours on Sunday, June 8th, 2025. The cost of the tour is $40, and all proceeds will be going to various island...More Information
Festivals and Fairs, Family, Historical
Aye Aye Captain! Be a Pirate From June 27th-29th! For over 10 years in a row pirates be invadin’ Put-in-Bay’s downtown harbor on Friday at 4:00 PM to open the Put-in-Bay Pyrate Fest. Grab your wooden leg and your pet parrot, because you’re going to need them. Saturday will be an exciting day for kids and adult full of fun activities. Make sure you don’t miss the Pirate Parade downtown. Adults and children are both encouraged to participate in this hot Put-in-Bay Ohio summer weekend. Interested in coming to this...More Information
Family Time at Put-In-Bay
Come and unwind to enjoy the trappings of the island life. Kids will love the numerous parks and nature preserves, dive into great water sports and explore the wonders of the small island.