Don’t miss the Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation's most popular event! Hop on board their quarter-scale trains for a magical trip through a winter wonderland of sparkling lights and festive decorations. See delightful toy trains running in their beautifully decorated museum and train barn. Hundreds of decorated trees inside and out, plus Santa and Mrs. Claus are here […]
City of Findlay Recreation is offering group homeschool ice skating lessons! Homeschool lessons are open to ages 5 and up. Saturday mornings lessons are also available for youth and adults. Rental skates are included in the registration fee. A sports helmet is required for ages 5-8 and must be provided by the participant. Be sure […]
Children love to share the nature items they have found, collected, or received as gifts. During Show and Tell Night with Hancock Park District, children will take the stage to show others the special nature item they have, such as a special rock from grandpa or a seashell from vacation. Children should bring a nature […]
Tales for Tots is a fun story time tailored for toddlers and preschoolers, with each session featuring a different story and reader. Activities, sign language, and songs will be part of the program. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy following the story time! Registration begins at 10:45 a.m. with story time following from 11 - […]
City of Findlay Recreation is offering group ice skating lessons! Saturday Group Lessons are open to ages 5 and up and adults ages 17 and up. Tuesday mornings are available for homeschool groups. Rental skates are included in the registration fee. A sports helmet is required for ages 5-8 and must be provided by the […]
It is Old Rock Day. Join Your friends with Hancock Park District at the Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center to learn about Earth’s incredible history and what can be found in fossils that lived millions of years ago. Some of the fossils on display will be 425-million-year-old coral, 350–450-million-year-old Fossil Nautiloid, Fern Fossil, Edeoasteroid […]
The Mazza Museum, located on University of Findlay's campus, is a favorite of children and their adults alike. At Funday Sunday the Mazza Museum has storytelling, art stations, music, refreshments, shopping and special guests. Registration is required and will open in the weeks leading up to each date. November 6, Forest Frenzy December 4, Christmas […]
Do you love the sweet taste of honey? Pioneers had many recipes that used honey instead of white sugar. Sarah Fishel will be using honey to sweeten tea that guests can enjoy along with honey cake and cookies. She will be teaching those who visit Hancock Park District's McKinnis House, how to substitute the honey […]
Experience art with your young ones while getting them Kindergarten ready! Class includes a step-by-step painting while we work together on shapes, colors, counting, and much more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended ages are around 3-7 years (or similar skill level). Registration is required, classes are $15/student. Sign up here!
It is time for Hedgie the Hedgehog to go to sleep for the winter, but he does not want to miss out on all the winter fun. Bring the kids out to join their friends at Hancock Park District for a fun story about the little hedgehog and find out how his friends tried to […]
A percussive, polyrhythmic symphony, Step Afrika! honors the tradition of stepping — the art form where the body becomes a rhythmic instrument through footsteps, claps, and speaking. Blending dance, songs, and storytelling, Step Afrika! Teaches teamwork and cross-cultural understanding in a high-energy, participatory show that brings audiences to their feet. Tickets on sale now!
Mazza Museum offers fun, themed story times on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month for toddlers and preschoolers. Each session will feature a different story reader. Activities, sign language, and songs will be part of the program.
Enjoy a step-by-step painting class designed for the success of any age or ability. Perfect for couples, parent-kid bonding, mentors and a way to meet new friends! Registration is required, classes are $15/student. Sign up here!
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 MCPA and The Community Foundation for a free movie night, featuring "Monsters, Inc." Popcorn and bottled water will be provided. No tickets or reservations needed. Doors will open at 1 p.m. The Community Foundation is proud to provide Fun for All to help provide more affordable family friendly events. For the full schedule and […]
Come join us for the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Walk on his birthday. We will start at the Church of The Living God, 701 North Main street. We will walk to Winebrenner Theological Seminary, and back to the church. This is a 2 block walk; please dress for the weather. The celebration […]
With the leaves gone from the trees, winter is an excellent time to look for woodpeckers. On your bird hike with Hancock Park District, search for woodpeckers, woodpecker-like birds, like the flicker, and other species of wintering birds. You will then be able to discuss their unique features and behaviors, and use your birding skills […]
Since children will have a day off from school on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, it would be a great time for them to join Hancock Park District and visit a park, hike a trail, and look for animals. Finding fresh or frozen animal tracks is a fun activity that provides a clue to the […]
Have you ever wondered when the next full moon will be or what is the best time to view the moon? If so, you can join Hancock Park District and create your own moon phase calendar and calculator that will help you track the phases of the moon throughout the year. During this program, you […]
Canis Major and Minor, the big and small dog, are prevalent constellations in the winter sky. Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky, can be found at the spot if the space dog had an imaginary collar. Join Hancock Park District to learn more about these two constellations and Mars and Uranus, which will […]
Rolie Polie Olie lived in a land where it never snowed. Join your friends at Hancock Park District by the fireside for the story; “Snowie Rolie,” by William Joyce to find out how Rolie learned about snow and the fun adventure he and his friends went on during the day it started to snow. You […]
Come join the fun at this family friendly event for teams of four to compete! There will be free music, snacks and family fun. Pre-register here! Pre-registration not required. All are welcome!
While many birds have flown south for the winter, there are birds that remain active during the winter months here in Northwest Ohio. Join Hancock Park District to find out which birds are still here and why, and how you can help them survive. Information will be available about bird feeding, recipes for making suet […]
Join Hancock Park District to learn about the hidden world of micro animals, which are animals that are so small that they need to be viewed through a microscope to be seen. You will learn about the tardigrade, also known as a water bear, and his friends, like mites, daphnia, rotifers, and plankton that live […]
Teased and called Ugly by his siblings, our hero goes on an adventure in search of a place to fit in. As the seasons change the woodland trees from dark weathered branches to silver sticks of frost, the lost and lonely fledgling meets a menagerie of mischievous animals…. But where does he really belong? This […]
Children can try bowling during Hancock Park District's outdoor winter bowling game. Each bowling ball is made of ice. The idea is to bowl a strike by knocking over all six pins. After the game, warm up next to the fire on the Discovery Center porch. Meet at the Nature Play Area. This free event […]
Hike along the potentially frozen Blanchard River from Centennial Park to the far overlook deck at Riverside Park and back. On your approximate 2-mile hike with Hancock Park District, we will look for wildlife, talk about the history of ice harvesting along the river, and talk about ice safety. Meet at Centennial Park. All ages […]
City of Findlay Recreation is offering group homeschool ice skating lessons! Homeschool lessons are open to ages 5 and up. Saturday mornings lessons are also available for youth and adults. Rental skates are included in the registration fee. A sports helmet is required for ages 5-8 and must be provided by the participant. Be sure […]
Tales for Tots is a fun story time tailored for toddlers and preschoolers, with each session featuring a different story and reader. Activities, sign language, and songs will be part of the program. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy following the story time! Registration begins at 10:45 a.m. with story time following from 11 - […]
City of Findlay Recreation is offering group ice skating lessons! Saturday Group Lessons are open to ages 5 and up and adults ages 17 and up. Tuesday mornings are available for homeschool groups. Rental skates are included in the registration fee. A sports helmet is required for ages 5-8 and must be provided by the […]
Winter is coming. Can you find the signs that show where animals are spending the winter or how they will survive the cold winter days ahead. Join Hancock Park District as we take a look up in the trees and on the ground for anything that can be found. In the winter, life becomes a […]
In celebration of Black History Month, Fort Findlay Playhouse presents a special one-person production featuring Tyre’k Hyde portraying Alonzo Fields, White House Chief Butler from the Hoover through Eisenhower years - Looking Over the President's Shoulder. With generous collaboration from the Fort Findlay Playhouse, a portion of ticket sales will benefit the Black Heritage Library […]
