Fort Findlay Playhouse presents Ben Franklin: An Ingenious Life, a Second Stage Production. FFP veteran J.R. Smith takes on the persona of the “founding father who winks at us” in this one-man play about Benjamin Franklin. You will get to know “the sage” through his own writings as you visit him one stormy evening at […]
Come craft with your friends at the library on the last Wednesday of each month! This program is open to adults and teens 16+ are welcome. This month's craft: Himmeli Suncatchers
Shop fresh and local every Thursday at the Hancock County Farmers’ Market! Held each week at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, the Hancock County Farmers’ Market will keep you stocked with local produce, fresh flowers, homebaked goods, and more! While every week is a great one at the Farmers’ Market, you won’t want to […]
Do you have a work in progress sitting around waiting to be finished? Do you just need to set time aside to work on a craft? Join us for our monthly craft circle where all crafts are welcome. Bring whatever your working on and spend some time with other crafters! This is an adult program. […]
September's Findlay Art League show is a Pottery Show, showcasing the work of local ceramic artists. You can see this month’s show August 29 – September 22 when the gallery is open Tuesday – Friday, 12:30 – 5 p.m. and Saturday, 12:30 – 4 p.m.
Need help choosing your next book? Enjoy having a snack while you read? Want to receive a few fun goodies this month? Teens in grades 8-12 can register with their email address to get a Teen Tote filled with teen library books selected especially for them, along with some other goodies like snacks and bookmarks! […]
Let’s learn Japanese culture through food! Come prepare and eat Japanese foods with Japanese students from The University of Findlay! Foods on the menu are Onigiri (rice ball), Yakisoba (fried noodle), and O-misoshiru (miso soup). Registration is required at findlaylibrary.org. If you have any food allergies, please email Jen Hoadley at jhoadley@findlaylibrary.org when you register […]
Learn about easy and inexpensive ways to preserve foods by canning, freezing or drying, so you can enjoy the taste and nutrition all year long. Jennifer Little, OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Educator presents the Homegrown Health series featuring topics related to gardening and using local produce and fresh herbs. Please register at findlaylibrary.org.
Save the date for the Silent Watch, a day to promote veteran suicide prevention. Show our veterans that we stand with them in their fight against suicide by standing for 22 minutes in silence in front of the Hancock County Courthouse. Email Leah@Allen-Kramp.com or simply show up to participate. Learn more about Silent Watch here.
Enlighten your lunch hour! Join the Hancock Historical Museum for on the first Thursday of the month at noon, unless otherwise indicated, for a lectures based on local history. Lectures are free for Museum members and the cost of regular admission for nonmembers. Please call the Museum at (419)423-4433 with questions. January - NO LECTURE […]
Join your friends at the library for art, science, and engineering projects in our makerspace for kids! This month, the kids will be making things with dough and clay. Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult.
Shop fresh and local every Thursday at the Hancock County Farmers’ Market! Held each week at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, the Hancock County Farmers’ Market will keep you stocked with local produce, fresh flowers, homebaked goods, and more! While every week is a great one at the Farmers’ Market, you won’t want to […]
Grab a friend and join your friends at The Baker's Cafe for their first Painting Party of the year! Awakening Minds Art will be at the cafe to instruct in a guided painting, getting you in the mood for Fall. Tickets are $45 and include all the supplies and instructions needed - plus […]
Join your friends at the library for art, science, and engineering projects in Makerspace for kids! This month, participants will be making things with dough and clay. Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult.
Read for Life will be offering a tutor training class! Potential adult volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and are asked to commit to one year or more of volunteering. Volunteers must be literate, however, no professional training or education is required. Read for Life is looking for volunteers to teach reading, […]
Modern Warrior LIVE is an immersive music and narrative experience that chronicles the story of US Army veteran Jaymes Poling and his journey through three deployments in Afghanistan and subsequent transition back home. Narrated by Poling, this autobiographical production weaves together his story with a cast of world-class artists in multiple genres led by internationally […]
Supporting small businesses isn't just for one day - support local year-round with Second Saturdays! Plan to visit your favorite small businesses as they offer specials, promotions, discounts, and more!
Join us for our Grand Opening of Ryse Fitness Studio and Sol Luna by Ryse at our new location in downtown Findlay. We are a botique fitness studio filled with with a wide variety of classes such as yoga, Pilates, cardio kickboxing, aerial yoga, strength classes and more! Sol Luna by Ryse is our wellness […]
Get a jump on Fall with your friends at The Baker's Cafe! Enjoy the launch of their Fall lattes and cocktails, pumpkin bars, pumpkin cookies, caramel apples and more! Grab a cute t-shirt, a Swan Creek Candle harvest scent, and sign up to win some great prizes. Grab your flannel, your bestie, and come enjoy […]
Participate or sit back and enjoy a monthly Downtown Cruise. this open event invites you to bring your vehicle for a Downtown cruise. Enjoy dinner and drinks in Downtown Findlay or take advantage of King's Concessions food truck who will be set up in Downtown. This informal gathering is organized by Blu Goose Motorsports.
Tie Dye & Brews is coming back to the Findlay Brewing taproom on Sunday, Sept. 10th! Grab your friends and enjoy a refreshing craft beer while tie dying right on their beer garden. In celebration of 10 years of FBC, exclusive 10 year anniversary t-shirts AND….dog bandanas will be available to tie dye! You heard […]
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
Join Katy Mercer from The Lavender Hour for Slow Flow Yoga & Sound! A relaxing end to your day, this slow flow class will focus on gentle movement, with an emphasis on breath, quiet reflection, spiritual rejuvenation, and extended relaxation. We will seal our time together with a healing crystal sound bath. Please bring a […]
Do you need volunteer hours for school? Are you looking for a way to help out your community? Would you like to meet other teens in the areas? Students in grades 7-12 are invited to come to the library for an hour of volunteering fun! Potential projects may include: prepping craft kits (cutting, sorting, assembling, […]
Speak Easy: An English as a Second Language Conversation Club is designed to connect new members of Hancock County with community organizations. Each meeting will have a different theme and students will get the chance to meet representatives from social services agencies as well as practice English skills.
Shop fresh and local every Thursday at the Hancock County Farmers’ Market! Held each week at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, the Hancock County Farmers’ Market will keep you stocked with local produce, fresh flowers, homebaked goods, and more! While every week is a great one at the Farmers’ Market, you won’t want to […]
Whether you're there to participate or create a masterpiece of your own, don't miss the annual Chalk-a-Walk in Downtown Findlay! Artists begin creating at 9 a.m. and must be completed by 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 placings, cost to participate is $15. Sign up as a team or an individual! […]
From September thru March, join Findlay Brewing Company on the third Saturday of the month for Taproom Yoga with local yoga instructor Erin Teegardin! This beginner-level class is fun for all abilities - no experience necessary! Each yoga session begins promptly at 10 a.m. and runs about an hour. It's best to arrive by 9:45 […]
Join your friends at FBC for a timed 5K that starts and ends at Findlay Brewing Co. Register here! While you are running, be sure to chase down the "beer!" The runners who successfully finish the 5K before the "beer" will receive an entry to win a $50 Gift Card to Dave's Running and $50 […]
Every other month your friends at the library will have a new take home kit with the spices and herbs you’ll need to make a different recipe from around the world. This month we are making Aussie meat pies to bring in the fall season! The kits will be available to pick up September 18th-23rd. […]
To celebrate the Youtheatre's production of The SpongeBob Musical, pick up a take-home activity kit with a craft and lots of activity sheets! Kits are available at the Children's Department, Arlington Branch, or Bookmobile starting Monday, September 18 while supplies last.
Tired of writing alone? Come to the library's write-in! Bring your own work-in-progress or start fresh with our writing prompt. No pressure. No judgment. Just 60 minutes of creativity and mingling with other writers. All writers welcome.
Join us at the library for an intro to American Sign Language with ASL students from The University of Findlay! Learn the ASL alphabet as well as some other subjects and words. To ensure we have enough materials, registration is required, please register at findlaylibrary.org. This program is for students in grades 6-12.
Stop in and make a button of an embarrassing photo of your kid just in time for homecoming! Please bring a copy of a photo you would like to use. Buttons are 2.25" Maximum of 3 buttons per person.
Shop fresh and local every Thursday at the Hancock County Farmers’ Market! Held each week at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, the Hancock County Farmers’ Market will keep you stocked with local produce, fresh flowers, homebaked goods, and more! While every week is a great one at the Farmers’ Market, you won’t want to […]
Do you love to draw? Join your friends at the library for drawing tutorials and to hang out with other young artists. This month, you will be learning how to draw your own mazes. Recommended for grades 2 and up. Space is limited and registration is required.
Students will expand their concept of traditional watercolor painting to include using a variety of materials in collage. You will use handmade papers, as well as printed and found papers. Students will learn to transfer text and printed images onto watercolor paper and integrate those transfers into their watercolor paintings. You will learn to build […]
The Live@Armes series offers an intimate listening experience for newgrass Americana bands. September's Live@Armes featured artist is The Barefoot Movement. Acclaimed Americana group “The Barefoot Movement” has carved out an indelible space in the acoustic scene since their 2011 debut album, Footwork. Their sound is invigorating, infused with a captivating honesty that transports audiences to […]
Go Trojans! The FCS Homecoming Parade begins at the corner of W. Lincoln & S. Main Street. The parade will continue down South Main, and turn onto Stadium Dr. The crowning of the 2023 Homecoming King & Queen will take place inside Donnell Stadium directly following the parade!
Marie Osmond has spent over 6 iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. She has continued to maintain relevance, remaining an instantly recognizable figure across the globe...don't miss her performance in Findlay! Purchase your tickets here!
Join Little Monkey Kitchen's Sunflower Cookie Decorating Class at The Baker's Cafe for a perfect family day! This class will inspire your inner artist while sipping on your favorite Baker's Cafe drink creations! Your instructor will guide you step by step so you get to enjoy delicious and beautifully decorated cookies, all without the mess […]
Celebrate local German heritage at the 9th annual Oktoberfest in downtown Findlay! This family-friendly festival has become one of the largest single-day events in Hancock County. It includes live traditional German music and entertainment, a variety of contests, authentic German food from vendors like Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, the Kinderplatz Kid Zone and a selection of […]
Come and celebrate the Autumnal Equinox with an afternoon tea at the Jones Mansion. Begin the autumn season by enjoying three teas served with three courses of seasonal savories and sweets. Tea will begin at 1 p.m. The menu will include a petite apple cinnamon scone served with clotted cream and apple butter. Savory course […]
Robby Heck a local Findlay Gospel/Rock/Hip-hop artist will be performing his original debut album called "Testimony". He will share his life story, his struggles, his successes, his failures, and most importantly his story of God's grace in his life. He also will be performing songs from artist that have made an impact in his life, […]
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
Love anime, crafts, and snacks? Then, join us for a teen night at the library where we will discuss the movie, “Your Name”, make a craft and eat some snacks! You are encouraged to watch the movie before the program so that you can take part in the discussion. If you do not have access […]
Come craft with your friends at the library on the last Wednesday of each month! Adults and teens 16+ are welcome. This month's craft: Book Witches This craft takes a little longer with the first hour being book folding.
Learn to throw on the wheel and more! This class is intended for beginners ages 18 and older. All supplies are provided. This class is a 5 week workshop beginning on September 27 and repeating weekly until October 25. Sign up here!
Shop fresh and local every Thursday at the Hancock County Farmers’ Market! Held each week at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, the Hancock County Farmers’ Market will keep you stocked with local produce, fresh flowers, homebaked goods, and more! While every week is a great one at the Farmers’ Market, you won’t want to […]
Do you have a work in progress sitting around waiting to be finished? Do you just need to set time aside to work on a craft? Join us for our monthly craft circle where all crafts are welcome. Bring whatever your working on and spend some time with other crafters! This is an adult program. […]
Travel to The Jones Mansion for a fun Fall flower class with Nashville Event florists Beth Garlock Krehbiel and daughter Bethany Crunk of Beth's Bouquets. They have worked many large venues such as Opryland Hotel, Noelle Hotel, Historic Carnton Plantation, White Dove Barn and East Ivy Mansion. Beth's first floral job was at Sink's Flowers […]
The Findlay Art League welcomes the class of 1973! You can see this month’s show September 29 – October 20 when the gallery is open Tuesday – Friday, 12:30 – 5 p.m. and Saturday, 12:30 – 4 p.m.
Brighten your Saturday morning by creating your own handpicked bouquets with flowers from Rupright Family Flowers. Haylee Rupright will be here with a gorgeous variety of locally grown flowers Saturday, […]
Join the Ohio Brewery Running Series and run for beer! The Fall Beer Run will be held at False Chord Brewing with the fun run starts from the taproom at […]
Did you know that Mead is thought to be the oldest alcoholic beverage? Join The Jones Mansion and co-host, The Four Fires Meadery from Maumee Ohio for an evening discovering […]
