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Attend the Ohio Early Childhood Conference and Exhibit in style!

Exhibits Sold Out!
Join us April 24-26, 2025

Connect. Relax. Repeat.

All meetings and events will take place at:

Kalahari Resort & Convention Center
7000 Kalahari Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870 

 

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Double Room:
$155 per night
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2 queen beds and patio or balcony with furniture

King Living Room Kitchen Suite: $179 per night




 

1 king bedroom, living room with queen sofa sleeper, and fireplace, full equipped kitchen, dining room set, patio or balcony with furniture.

Cleveland - 1 Hour Drive
Toledo - 1 Hour Drive
Columbus - 2 Hour Drive
Dayton - 3 Hour Drive
Cincinnati - 3.75 Hour Drive

Double Room
Wednesday, April 24: $155 AVAILABLE

Thursday, April 25: SOLD OUT

Friday, April 26: SOLD OUT

Saturday, April 27: $155 AVAILABLE

Sunday, April 28: $155 AVAILABLE

Suite

Wednesday, April 24: $179 AVAILABLE

Thursday, April 25: SOLD OUT

Friday, April 26: SOLD OUT

Saturday, April 27: $179 AVAILABLE

Sunday, April 28: $179 AVAILABLE

Need to use a purchase order or book a large block of rooms?
Contact Shaunna Gloor
sgloor@kalahariresorts.com

Additional Hotel Options

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4600 Milan Rd
Sandusky, OH 44870

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Great Wolf Lodge

Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky, Ohio, provides an immersive experience centered around a 33,000 square-foot indoor water park that's kept at a cozy 84 degrees year-round. 


The water park features attractions like Fort Mackenzie, a multi-level treehouse with a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket, and a selection of water slides with varying height and age requirements.

For relaxation, guests can float along Caribou Creek in a lazy river, and there's even a dedicated area for toddlers called Soak'n Oak Springs.

 

Beyond the water park, the resort offers MagiQuest, an interactive live-action game, and the Northern Lights Arcade, which has over 100 games for all ages. For a unique treat, the Scooops Kids Spa offers ice cream-themed spa services.



Just a short distance from Kalahari!

Family Suite
2 Queen beds, 1 Full sleeper sofa, Living Area + Great Wolf Waterpark passes! 


Wednesday, April 24: $129.99

Thursday, April 25: $129.99

Friday, April 26: SOLD OUT!

Saturday, April 27: SOLD OUT!

Sunday, April 28: SOLD OUT!

Great Wolf Lodge Call
800-641-9653

Use Code: 2404OAE2
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400 Sawmill Creek Dr W
Huron, OH 44839

Looking to get away from the crowds and stay in luxury?  This is your chance to stay at the unmatched natural beauty of Sawmill Creek! Take a peaceful walk on the grounds, birdwatch in Sheldon Marsh Nature Preserve, take a walk near the water! At day’s end, get a good night’s sleep in one their newly renovated guest rooms or suites stocked with comforting amenities.

Just a short distance from Kalahari!
 

1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
Wednesday, April 24: $124

Thursday, April 25: $124

Friday, April 26: $144

Saturday, April 27: $144

Sawmill Creek
419-627-2106

Or Book Online Here

Use Code: OAEYC24
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1515 Cedar Point Dr,
Sandusky, OH 44870

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All guest rooms include queen or king size beds, a microwave & refrigerator, free WiFi & our Express Start breakfast each morning! 

You’ll also enjoy use of our Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, a comfortable Lobby Great Room & convenient Guest Marketplace.

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1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
Wednesday, April 24: $109

Thursday, April 25: $109

Friday, April 26: $229

Saturday, April 27: $229

Holiday Inn Express
Call: 419-626-6761
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6110 Milan Rd.   

Sandusky OH, 44870

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Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and desk chairs, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
Wednesday, April 24:  $99
Thursday, April 25: $99

Friday, April 26: $145

Saturday, April 27: $145

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Call: 419-625-8000
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Or
Click Here
Use code: ECC
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11608 US Rt. 250   

Milan OH, 44846

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Make yourself at home in one of the 114 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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1904 Cleveland Rd W
Sandusky, OH 44870

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Make yourself at home in one of the 114 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.

1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
Wednesday, April 24: $99
Thursday, April 25: $99

Friday, April 26: $145

Saturday, April 27: $145

Hampton Inn
Call: 419-499-8000
Option 2

Or
Click Here
Use code: ECC
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1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
Wednesday, April 24: $59

Thursday, April 25: $59

Friday, April 26: $79

Saturday, April 27: $79

Super 8
Call: 419-626-6761
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Why Kalahari?

 

Because YOU DESERVE IT!  

 

Ohio AEYC LOVES our exhibitors! That is why we have chosen the beautiful Kalahari Resort offering so much more than an average convention center with free amenities including in-room microwave & refrigerator. Kalahari is a safe, fantastic and world-class resort with a state-of-the-art convention center!

 

 

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