October 2022
This Sweetest Day weekend, Lakeside Chautauqua and Art Dock are collaborating to offer art experiences to learn and create, either solo, as a couple or with friends and family. During your visit, enjoy a stroll along the lakefront to see the changing fall colors, explore Lakeside’s shops and restaurants, play tennis or pickleball (bring your own equipment), take a Chair Yoga class, and catch the film “Sleepless in Seattle” in Orchestra Hall.
Things to Do & See
Create a one-of-a-kind keepsake with Art Dock artist David Wolff. Put your skills to work on a metallic charger plate, dividing space into interesting and unique shapes. Explore contrasting patterns and textures using permanent ink. Materials will be provided. Cost is $36/person. Register online!
Art Dock artist Debbie Prue will teach you how to paint a beautiful lake scene using acrylic paints and beach glass. Select additional elements from her collection of beach glass for a unique and multi-dimensional work of art. Materials will be provided. Cost is $42/person.
Lakeside Chautauqua will feature the romantic comedy “Sleepless in Seattle” this weekend for Sweetest Day. Suggested donation for admission. The film stars Meg Ryan as Annie, Tom Hanks as Sam and Ross Mallinger as Jonah. (PG, 1h 45m)
Our friends at Art Dock have discovered that trying something new and out of your comfort zone lights a spark from deep within. Art Dock was created as an opportunity for people to connect with passionate artists and instructors, teaching in a variety of mediums, who reignite that spark within us all. Classes are frequently held in Marblehead, Port Clinton and Vermillion. Art Dock experiences are also available for private events. Learn more.
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that improves strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, circulation and reduces stress. Pay a $10/class drop-in fee (cash only) prior to class.
Available for weekends in the fall, bring your own equipment to play a friendly match of tennis or pickleball on the courts in south Lakeside.
Select businesses will be open throughout Lakeside Chautauqua, offering fall sales and specials throughout the weekend. View the hours of operation for your favorite restaurants, shops and services on the blog.
Need to plan a getaway vacation to view the fall colors or the snowy lake? Book a trip to Lakeside. Plan a vacation with the family or schedule a girls' getaway. Select cottages are available year-round to meet all your travel needs.
State Route 163 Roundabout Construction may cause delays and detours to your trip to Lakeside for Sweetest Day weekend. Check out the alternate route and allow extra time for travel.
After Labor Day, a Chautauqua Pass is not required to enter Lakeside. The Fifth St. Gate is accessible 24 hours. East/West Second St. and Cedar Ave. Gates are closed 9 p.m.-6 a.m. East Fourth St. and South Gates are closed from 11 p.m.-6 a.m.
Book Your Stay
Book a weekend escape to Lakeside! Rooms are available at the Fountain Inn, located a short walking distance from the downtown business district. Standard rooms start at $169 (+tax) for two nights on Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15.

To make a reservation, call (419) 798-4461, ext. 230 and ask for the ‘Sweetest Day Weekend Package.’ Reservations include continental breakfast and early check-in and late check-out at 1 p.m.

Please note: $169 room rate is before tax. A 25% deposit is due at booking; $50 cancellation fee if cancelled outside 72 hours. A deposit of 25% is forfeited if cancelled within 72 hours of arrival. No refunds, no exceptions, no exchanges, and no rain dates. Limited availability. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts, offers or special promotions.
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