Avon Lake Historical Society

09/29/2026

Homecoming week is here! ⚓️ Share your favorite memory of homecoming weekend!

09/18/2026

Big trucks tomorrow! 🚛🚒🚚

🚒🚓🚑 BIG TRUCKS IS THIS SATURDAY! 🚁🚒🚌

Join us for the 21st Annual Big Trucks this Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Avon Lake Safety Center!

Bring the whole family out for a hands-on look at some amazing vehicles and equipment, including Avon Lake Fire & Police vehicles, a medical transport aircraft, Public Works and utility vehicles, a school bus, Lorain County Metro Parks vehicles, and much more!

❤️ Learn a lifesaving skill! Be sure to stop by the American Heart Association table for CPR demonstrations during the event.

🌟 Kids 18 & under: Pick up a Big Trucks Passport at the DJ booth, visit participating booths, and complete your passport to earn a $5 Food Truck Coupon!

🍔 Come hungry! Food trucks include Cheesy Dave’s, Frankie B’s, Off the Griddle, Franks-n-Shakes, Kona Ice, Emilie’s Coffee, and CLE Cotton Candy.

💗 NEW THIS YEAR: We will also be accepting donations for the Live Like Delaney Foundation. Stop by their table to learn more and help support their work.

📍 Avon Lake Safety Center
32855 Walker Road
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
☀️ Rain or Shine!

🚌 Parking is available at the Towne Center center main lot, with crossing assistance and shuttle service provided by Sprenger.

A big thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Ford, and all of the agencies, organizations, businesses, and community partners helping make this year's Big Trucks possible!

We’ll see you Saturday! 🚒🚁🚓
City of Avon Lake, OH
Avon Lake Police Department
City of Avon Lake Fire Department

09/11/2026

A recent conversation got me thinking about the Elysium building (aka the w**e shop). Would love to hear old stories and see pics if you have any. Please share below!!

08/23/2026

You are invited to this "pop up" presentation at Sprenger Health Community Center!!!

08/19/2026

How was everyone’s first day back to school?

08/07/2026

Elliot Ness is Cleveland…no way. Come learn about this famous lawman’s Cleveland connection.

07/31/2026

The year was 1957……..The interior of the Saddle Inn Motel and Restaurant after a devastating fire. Anyone remember?

07/22/2026

On this day……1983. Article from the Avon Lake Press July 20,1983. Anyone remember?

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!! 🇺🇸

07/03/2026

Cross your fingers for no rain. Everyone get ready for a great celebration! 🎆