Sunset Dinners, Tours and Special Events

2024 Lorain Lighthouse Sunset Wine Dinners

The 2024 Lorain Lighthouse Sunset Wine Dinners will start on June 18, 2024 and continue every Tuesday through September 10, 2024 (weather permitting for all). This is a fantastic way to celebrate a special occasion and catch one of Ohio’s most beautiful sunsets. The evening includes a boat ride (departing by from Dock “A” (Transit Dock)  at the Oasis Marina at Port Lorain, 301 Lakeside Ave. (north of the building) to and from the lighthouse and a brief guided tour of the inside of the lighthouse.

The Lighthouse is NOT HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE and high heels are not recommended. 

With the exception of service animals, pets ARE NOT ALLOWED at the Lighthouse.

The dinner (please be sure to choose among 2 dinner choices), including a wine paired with each course (or your choice of beer, soft drinks or water) is catered by Lorain Brewing Company (formerly Avon Brewing Company).  The cost per person is $165.  

Reservations will be available online beginning April 1, 2024.

Purchase Tickets =>>> Here

You may also make reservations for the Sunset Dinners by calling 440-752-8955 (starting April 1, 2024).  There is a limited number of 18 reservations available for each dinner, so please call early. 

 

2024 Lorain Lighthouse Tours

Tours of the inside of the Lorain Lighthouse are available during the summer months departing by boat from Dock “A” (Transit Dock)  at the Oasis Marina at Port Lorain, 301 Lakeside Ave. (north of the building).  See schedule below for tour dates and times.

The Lighthouse is NOT HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE and high heels are not recommended. 

With the exception of service animals, pets ARE NOT ALLOWED at the Lighthouse. 

Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to climb the ladder to the Lantern Room.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE TOUR BOAT.

Tickets for the boat ride and tour are $25.00 for adults and children of all ages. They will be available online beginning March 1, 2024.

Purchase Tickets =>>> Here

You may also make reservations for the Lighthouse Tours

by calling 440-752-8955.

Reservations have priority over walk-ins.

Proceeds go to the Lighthouse restoration and maintenance.  Financial support is always needed and all donations are welcome – visit DONATE TO THE LIGHTHOUSE to make a donation.

Thank you and we will see you out at the Lighthouse!

Merchandise will be available for sale at the Lorain Lighthouse.

Each boat will depart Dock A every 45 minutes as follows:

JUNE

June 8, Saturday: 1st Tour Departs Dock A @11:30 am

                                                       2nd Tour Departs Dock A @ 12:15 pm

                            3rd Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:00 pm

                            4th Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:45 pm

June 15, Saturday: 1st Tour Departs Dock A @11:30 am

                                                       2nd Tour Departs Dock A @ 12:15 pm

                            3rd Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:00 pm

                            4th Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:45 pm

                         June 23, Sunday: 1st Tour Departs Dock A @11:30 am

                                                       2nd Tour Departs Dock A @ 12:15 pm

                                                       3rd Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:00 pm

                                                       4th Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:45 pm

 JULY

July 6, Saturday: 1st Tour Departs Dock A @11:30 am

                                                          2nd Tour Departs Dock A @ 12:15 pm

                                 3rd Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:00 pm

                                 4th Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:45 pm

July 14, Sunday: 1st Tour Departs Dock A @11:30 am

                                                          2nd Tour Departs Dock A @ 12:15 pm

                                 3rd Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:00 pm

                                 4th Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:45 pm

July 17, Wednesday: 1st Tour Departs Dock A @5:15 pm

                                                             2nd Tour Departs Dock A @ 6:00 pm

                                        3rd Tour Departs Dock A @ 6:45 pm

                                        4th Tour Departs Dock A @ 7:30 pm

July 27, Saturday: 1st Tour Departs Dock A @11:30 am

                                                          2nd Tour Departs Dock A @ 12:15 pm

                                 3rd Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:00 pm

                                 4th Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:45 pm

 AUGUST

   August 10, Saturday: 1st Tour Departs Dock A @11:30 am

                                                          2nd Tour Departs Dock A @ 12:15 pm

                                 3rd Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:00 pm

                                 4th Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:45 pm

August 14, Wednesday: 1st Tour Departs Dock A @5:15 pm

                                                             2nd Tour Departs Dock A @ 6:00 pm

                                        3rd Tour Departs Dock A @ 6:45 pm

                                        4th Tour Departs Dock A @ 7:30 pm

August 18, Sunday: 1st Tour Departs Dock A @11:30 am

                                                          2nd Tour Departs Dock A @ 12:15 pm

                                 3rd Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:00 pm

                                 4th Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:45 pm

August 31, Saturday: 1st Tour Departs Dock A @11:30 am

                                                          2nd Tour Departs Dock A @ 12:15 pm

                                 3rd Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:00 pm

                                 4th Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:45 pm

SEPTEMBER

September 7, Saturday: 1st Tour Departs Dock A @11:30 am

                                                          2nd Tour Departs Dock A @ 12:15 pm

                                 3rd Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:00 pm

                                 4th Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:45 pm

September 14, Saturday: 1st Tour Departs Dock A @11:30 am

                                                          2nd Tour Departs Dock A @ 12:15 pm

                                 3rd Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:00 pm

                                 4th Tour Departs Dock A @ 1:45 pm

 

Lighthouse Special Events & Tours

Any person and/or group may schedule a private special event (wedding, anniversary or special occasion) at the Lighthouse or a private tour of the inside of the Lighthouse .

All private special events will be required to submit a Special Event Application to the Lighthouse Foundation for review.  Rental fees are outlined on the application.

Anyone who would like to schedule a private tour of the Lighthouse should call Ron at (440) 752-8955 to make arrangements.