Every Ohio polar plunge we could confirm on its own event page, in date order, with what it costs to take part and the cause it raises money for. Events that haven’t posted this winter’s date are listed separately.
Each event’s own page prints this date.
Fairport HarborNortheast
Date: Fairport Harbor Lakefront Beach on Friday, January 1, 2027
(fhaca.org)
Time: Plunge time is 12:00 pm (noon).
(fhaca.org)
Where: Take a "plunge" in Lake Erie at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Beach
(fhaca.org)
Benefits: to help raise funds for the Fairport Harbor Arts and Culture Alliance!
(fhaca.org)
Details · Event page (fhaca.org)
CortlandNortheast
Date: Event Date : Saturday, January 16, 2027
(mosquitolakepolarplunge.org)
Time: Plunge: 1:00PM (Mosquito Lake Swimming Beach)
(mosquitolakepolarplunge.org)
Benefits: to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Ohio
(mosquitolakepolarplunge.org)
Details · Event page (mosquitolakepolarplunge.org)
MariettaSoutheast
Date: Event Date: Saturday, January 23, 2027
(mariettapolarplunge.org)
Time: 12:00 PM: Plunge
(mariettapolarplunge.org)
Where: Event Location : Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1823 171 Front Street Marietta, OH 45750
(mariettapolarplunge.org)
Benefits: to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Ohio
(mariettapolarplunge.org)
Details · Event page (mariettapolarplunge.org)
WaynesvilleSouthwest
Date: Event Date: Saturday, February 13, 2027
(caesarcreekpolarplunge.org)
Time: 1:00pm: Plunging Begins
(caesarcreekpolarplunge.org)
Where: Caesar Creek State Park 8570 OH-73, Waynesville, OH 45068
(caesarcreekpolarplunge.org)
Benefits: bold souls dive into icy waters to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Ohio
(caesarcreekpolarplunge.org)
Details · Event page (caesarcreekpolarplunge.org)
CelinaWest Central
Date: Event Date: Saturday, February 20, 2027
(glsmpolarplunge.org)
Time: Plunge: 1:00 PM the beach right beside the lodge
(glsmpolarplunge.org)
Where: Event Location: Celina Moose Lodge 1120 E Market Street Celina, OH 45822
(glsmpolarplunge.org)
Benefits: to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Ohio
(glsmpolarplunge.org)
Details · Event page (glsmpolarplunge.org)
ClevelandNortheast
Date: Event Date: Saturday, February 27, 2027
(clepolarplunge.org)
Time: ~12:45 PM - Plunging Begins
(clepolarplunge.org)
Where: Event Location: Edgewater Beach House 7600 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway Cleveland, OH 44102
(clepolarplunge.org)
Benefits: to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Ohio
(clepolarplunge.org)
Details · Event page (clepolarplunge.org)
ColumbusCentral
Date: Event Date: Friday, March 5 - Saturday, March 6, 2027
(support.sooh.org)
Time: March 5th 12:00pm - First Plunge March 6th 11:00am - 24th Plunge
(support.sooh.org)
Where: Event Location: Huntington Park 330 Huntington Park Ln Columbus, OH 43215
(support.sooh.org)
Benefits: Get ready for the #ChillOfALifetime at the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Ohio SUPER PLUNGE!!
(support.sooh.org)
Details · Event page (support.sooh.org)
ColumbusCentral
Date: Event Date: Saturday, March 6, 2027
(columbuspolarplunge.org)
Time: ~11:00 AM - Plunging Begins
(columbuspolarplunge.org)
Where: come take the plunge with us at HUNTINGTON PARK!!
(columbuspolarplunge.org)
Benefits: to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Ohio
(columbuspolarplunge.org)
Details · Event page (columbuspolarplunge.org)
LakeviewWest Central
Date: Event Date: Saturday, March 13, 2027
(indianlakepolarplunge.org)
Time: 1:00 PM: Plunge
(indianlakepolarplunge.org)
Where: Event Location : Indian Lake Moose Lodge 11044 Lake Street Lakeview, OH 43331
(indianlakepolarplunge.org)
Benefits: to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Ohio
(indianlakepolarplunge.org)
Details · Event page (indianlakepolarplunge.org)
CincinnatiSouthwest
Date: Event Date: Saturday, March 20th, 2027
(cincypolarplunge.org)
Time: ~10:40 AM - Plunging Begins
(cincypolarplunge.org)
Where: Event Location: The Banks 150 E Freedom Way Cincinnati, OH 45202
(cincypolarplunge.org)
Benefits: to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Ohio and Kentucky
(cincypolarplunge.org)
Details · Event page (cincypolarplunge.org)
MiddletownSouthwest
Date: Event Date: Saturday, March 20, 2027
(middletownpolarplunge.org)
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Registration, Awards, and Plunge
(middletownpolarplunge.org)
Where: Event Location : Middletown Moose Lodge 3009 S Main Street Middletown, OH 45044
(middletownpolarplunge.org)
Benefits: to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Ohio
(middletownpolarplunge.org)
Details · Event page (middletownpolarplunge.org)
These event pages give a day but don’t print the year next to it. Check the event page before you plan around it.
DelawareCentral
Date: BATTLE OF DELAWARE POLAR PLUNGE: Friday, March 26th
(support.sooh.org) (no year stated in this excerpt)
Time: Plunging Begins at ~1:00pm
(support.sooh.org)
Where: The American Legion Department of Ohio Headquarters 60 Big Run Rd. Delaware, OH 43015
(support.sooh.org)
Benefits: to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Ohio
(support.sooh.org)
Details · Event page (support.sooh.org)
Bowling GreenNorthwest
Date: WOOD COUNTY POLAR PLUNGE: Saturday, March 13th
(support.sooh.org) (no year stated in this excerpt)
Time: 12:15pm: Plunging Begins
(support.sooh.org)
Where: Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities 1921 E Gypsy Lane Rd, Bowling Green, OH, 43402
(support.sooh.org)
Benefits: to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Ohio
(support.sooh.org)
Details · Event page (support.sooh.org)
These ran last winter. We’ll move each one up when its own page posts a new date.
ThornvilleCentralLast winter’s event; this winter’s date not posted yet
Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026 during Winterfest!
(buckeyelakewinery.com)
Time: Plungers must be in line by 1pm the day of the Plunge
(buckeyelakewinery.com)
Where: 13750 Rosewood Drive Thornville, OH 43076
(buckeyelakewinery.com)
Benefits: Jump for a GREAT cause! The United Way of Fairfield County!
(buckeyelakewinery.com)
Details · Event page (buckeyelakewinery.com)
AlbanySoutheastLast winter’s event; this winter’s date not posted yet
Date: When: Feb. 21, 2026
(athenscbdd.org)
Time: Individual plungers can plunge anytime between 9:20 a.m. and 12:25 p.m.
(athenscbdd.org)
Where: Where: Lake Snowden, Albany, Ohio
(athenscbdd.org)
Benefits: the proceeds from the event this year will go to the students of Beacon School
(athenscbdd.org)
Details · Event page (athenscbdd.org)
AkronNortheastLast winter’s event; this winter’s date not posted yet
Date: 22nd annual Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump Feb 28 2026
(akroncantonfoodbank.org)
Time: Registration: 12pm Jump: 2pm
(akroncantonfoodbank.org)
Where: 5031 Manchester Road, Akron, OH 44319
(akroncantonfoodbank.org)
Benefits: take the chilly jump together to fight local hunger
(akroncantonfoodbank.org)
Details · Event page (akroncantonfoodbank.org)
Roaming ShoresNortheastLast winter’s event; this winter’s date not posted yet
Date: The 21st Annual 2026 Polar Bear Plunge is scheduled for Saturday, March 7 .
(roamingshores.org)
Time: Sign-in begins at 1:00 PM and ends at 2:45 PM.
(roamingshores.org)
Where: Roaming Shores Beach 1 13 Roaming Rock Blvd. Roaming Shores, OH 44085
(rspolarbearclub.org)
Benefits: Among the beneficiaries are the Jeffrey B. Meddock Memorial Scholarship at Pymatuning Valley Schools
(roamingshores.org)
Details · Event page (roamingshores.org)
Confirmed for New Year’s Day: 'Port Plunge (Fairport Harbor). We list events only when we can cite an event or organizer webpage; social-media-only listings are left out.
It varies by event. Each event’s page here lists its registration fee and any fundraising minimum, as the event states them, under “To take part.”