WINTER DAYS IN VERMILION

Join in the annual Winter Days festival at the Vermilion River Reservation. Winter Days, hosted by Lorain County Metro Parks, takes place in January at Vermilion River Reservation, 51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, Ohio. Enjoy all winter has to offer with activities including sleigh rides, ice carving demos, cooking demos, snowshoeing, and more! Food vendors will be available, and cookies and hot cocoa for purchase from Friends of the Metro Parks. No registration required. Vermilion River Reservation is located at 51211 North Ridge Road in Vermilion, Ohio. Contact the Carriage Barn at (440) 967-7310 with questions.

VERMILION RIVER RESERVATION’S FIRE & ICE WALK

Vermilion River Reservation’s ‘Fire & Ice Walk’ event takes place January 20, 2024 from 11 am to 3 pm. With the beautiful Vermilion River Valley as your backdrop, take a wintry walk in nature amongst cool ice sculptures and warm firepits! Enjoy the sights and sounds of ice carving demonstrations, relax and roast S’mores (while supplies last). Snowshoes will be available, weather permitting, for demonstration and walks on a first come, first served basis. Local food vendors will be selling lunchtime fare and the cozy and charming Carriage Barn will be open as an additional warming space. Admission is $4.00 per person (children 3 and under free). This is a ticketed event, pre-registration is REQUIRED and can be done online at https://tinyurl.com/LCMPFireandIce. Please register (EACH person) by January 18th. For additional event information such as parking, and for questions, please contact the Carriage Barn at (440) 967-7310.

VERMILION ART SHOWS & RECEPTIONS

The Vermilion Arts Guild hosts seasonal shows featuring artwork that reflect the season. The Vermilion Arts Guild, a program of Main Street Vermilion, is a collective of local artists and craftsmen working together to provide opportunities that promote and identify Vermilion as an exciting art community. Gallery shows feature watercolors, acrylics, oils, mixed media, photography, jewelry, potters, fiber art, wood and hand-crafted items. Original art is a great gift. You'll find a wonderful selection here along with scenes that celebrate the season. The gallery location is 685 Main Street in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. Main Street Vermilion is located at 685 Main Street in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. Call (440) 963-0772 or visit www.mainstreetvermilion.org for more information.

VERMILION POSTCARD PROJECT

The Postcard Project features 15 big and beautiful, mural-sized recreations of vintage postcards that record local history and the nostalgic scenes that depict Vermilion as a long-time vacation destination. Enjoy a day downtown and all around Vermilion and see the award-winning Postcard Project for yourself. Stop in at Main Street Vermilion first for your keepsake Tour Guide (a $5 suggested donation). Postcards 1 through 10 are walkable throughout the historic downtown district. Postcards 11-14 are located along the eastern corridor of town and can be viewed on foot or by car. Postcard 15 is located 4.8 miles west of downtown at Beulah Beach, where the grounds are open to the public and the view of the lake is a wonderful way to end your day in Vermilion. This is the perfect social distancing activity, outdoors and spread out! Main Street Vermilion is located at 685 Main Street in downtown Vermilion, Ohio. Call (440) 963-0772 or visit www.mainstreetvermilion.org for more information.