Calling train lovers of all ages - don't miss NWORRP's Fall Model Train Show! The train barn will be filled with tables occupied by vendors displaying and selling model trains, toy trains and railroad memorabilia. Admission to the show is $5 for adults, children under 12 accompanied by an adult are free. ​Quarter scale train […]

It is National Grandparents Day and a good time to take the grandkids out to the park and give them a tour of our 1847 McKinnis House. You can share your memories of having a summer kitchen, outhouse, or washhouse. The three step cast iron stove will have some cookies baking in it to give […]

Award-winning Broadway star Karen Mason of Wonderland, Mamma Mia, Sunset Boulevard, and Hairspray will be joined by Grammy-nominated Broadway Conductor Phil Reno on piano. Purchase your tickets here!  Ticket costs are $30 for adults, $27 for seniors, and $10 […]

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!

All butterflies are amazing, but the Monarch butterfly makes an extraordinary trip each year. We will learn all about the Monarch lifecycle, what they eat, and the amazing migration journey these butterflies make every year. The story we will be presenting for this Discovery Story is called “Hurry and the Monarch”. For our craft we […]

Ohio’s landscape, and the animals that live in it, have changed greatly throughout history. From the Ice Age to now, the variety of animals in our state has become vastly different. Environments have transformed causing some animals to leave Ohio while others have moved in. Join Hancock Park District as we learn about the historical […]

Join your friends at the library for Storytime! We will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy activities together with a new theme each week. Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers.

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of […]

Do you find yourself struggling to balance schoolwork, sports, friends and family? Join us for Time Management and Organization Skills to help you prioritize your tasks and stay on track this school year! Staff from the Family Resource Center will be here with information and an interactive game! To ensure we have enough space and […]

Join us for Starter Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is designed to foster a love of reading while developing early literacy skills. It is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too. Meet […]

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. Meet us in the Children's Programming Room!

Take part in at Fun for All class!  Carve a design onto a small plate using the a pottery technique known as sgraffito.  All skill levels are welcome to this discounted class and all supplies are provided. Register here! This class is supported by Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation's Fun for All series!

Join your friends from the library for Storytime at Riverside Park’s Waterfalls Pavilion! We will sing, rhyme, and read while enjoying the great outdoors! Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers. If there is […]

Don't miss the weekly Hancock County Farmers' Market!  Held at MCPA's Festival Grounds, the Hancock County Farmers' Market is held rain or shine.  The market has a large selection of vendors with local, in-season produce, baked goods, flowers, herbs, and more. Plus, check out the special informational programming each week for adults and children of […]

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! This class is held the 2nd Thursday of every month. Register with $15 per painter here!

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of […]

Join us for art, science, and engineering projects in our Makerspace for kids. This month, we will be making a VERY miniature golf course with LEGOs! Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

Take part in at Fun for All class!  Carve a design onto a small plate using the a pottery technique known as sgraffito.  All skill levels are welcome to this discounted class and all supplies are provided. Register here! This class is supported by Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation's Fun for All series!

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. Meet us in the Children's Programming Room!

Join your friends from the library for Starter Storytime at Riverside Park’s Waterfalls Pavilion! We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments while enjoying the great outdoors! This program is designed to foster a love of reading while developing early literacy skills. It is suggested for children up to 36 months […]

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of […]

Come along as Hancock Park District searches for insects that are active at night. First, we will talk about what it means to be nocturnal and why some insects are only active at night. We will then hike out to the meadow to listen to the calls of katydids and crickets. Next, we will move […]

Don't miss Cancer Patient Services' third annual Flock Walk!  Held outside surrounding the UF campus, this is a family-friendly event with plenty of fun activities.  Walk with your family, friends, and neighbors to support LOCAL cancer patients! The 5K part of the event will be a fun run and will not be professionally timed. If […]

Plan to attend Bluffton's weekly Farmers' Market, held in the parking lot of Citizen's National Bank in Downtown Bluffton. Find homemade goods and seasonal produce from local growers.   See the vendor directory and more here!

This is a FREE event where the community can try their hand at fishing, archery, sling shots, tomahawk throwing, branding, and other Scouting fun at Camp Berry! You do not have to be a Scout to attend. The first 250 youth that participate in some of the fun will receive a Fall Family Fun Day […]

Get outside with the United Conservation & Outdoor Association! Registration opens at 9 a.m., with range and archery activities running from 9 a.m. until Noon.  The first 25 youth who sign up for range activities receive free eye and hearing protection. Everyone on the range will be required to have both eye and hearing protection.  […]

Even though fall is technically a week away, fall migration is in full swing as birds start their journey south. Come along as Hancock Park District searches for migrating birds like warblers, sparrows, thrushes, hawks, and shorebirds as well as summer resident birds preparing to start their journey. Binoculars will be provided or bring your […]

Youth ages 7 - 17 are invited to learn how to throw on the pottery wheel!  Participants will learn how to throw and glaze during this 3 week class. This class is held on 3 Saturdays beginning on September 14. All skills are welcome and all supplies are provided.  This class is taught by FAL […]

Join the Children's Museum of Findlay for Family Yoga!  Held before the museum opens!  This class is included in your daily admission or membership.

Join your friends at Ghost Town: Where the West Comes Alive for Johnny Appleseed Days! Meet Johnny Appleseed himself during this special event and take place is plenty of old time fun.  Submit your entry for the Apple Pie Contest, take a ride on a carriage with Black Swamp Drivers, watch demonstrations by Blacksmith Warriors […]

Experience what it’s like behind the wheel of semi trucks, tractors, fire trucks, police cars and much more! Touch A Truck is a FREE, fun, family event and will offer the opportunity for kids and adult big kids alike to experience large vehicles up close. This hands-on event will open up the doors to large […]

It is National Trade a Rock Day, and you are invited to bring a rock to the park and trade during Hancock Park District's program. Your rock must come with a date of when it was collected, and the place you collected it from. Every rock tells a story and that is the fun part […]

The Fostoria Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market takes place on select Thursdays and Saturdays May – September with different themes and special activities at each market!  The Fostoria Farmers' Market is held on Main Street between North and Main, including the green space behind The Parkette. Visit Fostoria Farmers' Market on Facebook for the list of […]

Each year the world gathers to celebrate and view Earth’s only natural satellite, the Moon. First, learn about our moon including how it was formed, its features, and human exploration. Then we will go out on the lawn and look through a telescope to get a closer look at the moon and other objects in […]