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Week of Events
Pumpkin Train
Pumpkin Train
Ride the train & pick a pumpkin! Fun for the whole family. Where else can you get a pumpkin that rides the rails! NWORRP's quarter scale trains take you on a ride to the pumpkin patch to find that special pumpkin. Load it on the train’s flatcar and you and your pumpkin take one more […]
Toddler/Preschool Painting Class
Toddler/Preschool Painting Class
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!
Preschool Playtime
Preschool Playtime
Preschool Playtime is a FREE open gym for all preschool aged children--any child who is not yet in school. We have balls to play with, ride-on toys, mats to crawl/roll around on, a mini-trampoline, a slide, infant toys, and lots of space to run around and play. No need to register! Questions: Email Jenny at […]
Storytime
Storytime
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.
UF Planetarium Show: Cosmic Recipe
UF Planetarium Show: Cosmic Recipe
Attend University of Findlay's Planetarium show, "Cosmic Recipe: Setting the Periodic Table". Explore the world of chemistry—the protons, neutrons, and electrons! See how tiny atoms relate to the mammoth stars! Connect the physical worlds of the small and large in this engaging and inspiring show. This program is free, but registration is required. Register online. […]
Starter Storytime
Starter Storytime
Join your friends at the library for Starter Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is designed to foster […]
Mini Meet-Up
Mini Meet-Up
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!
Storytime
Storytime
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 […]
Hancock County Farmers’ Market
Hancock County Farmers’ Market
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 […]
UF Planetarium Show: Cosmic Recipe
UF Planetarium Show: Cosmic Recipe
Attend University of Findlay's Planetarium show, "Cosmic Recipe: Setting the Periodic Table". Explore the world of chemistry—the protons, neutrons, and electrons! See how tiny atoms relate to the mammoth stars! Connect the physical worlds of the small and large in this engaging and inspiring show. This program is free, but registration is required. Register online. […]
Starter Storytime
Starter Storytime
Join your friends at the library 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 […]
Mini Meet-Up
Mini Meet-Up
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!
UF Planetarium Show: Cosmic Recipe
UF Planetarium Show: Cosmic Recipe
Attend University of Findlay's Planetarium show, "Cosmic Recipe: Setting the Periodic Table". Explore the world of chemistry—the protons, neutrons, and electrons! See how tiny atoms relate to the mammoth stars! Connect the physical worlds of the small and large in this engaging and inspiring show. This program is free, but registration is required. Register online. […]
Halloween Express
Halloween Express
You've ridden NWORRP's quarter-scale trains during the day - now come out to experience a nighttime train ride! Halloween Express is a non-scary Halloween train ride for the whole family. Ride around the tracks to see the Halloween decorations after dark. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Learn more […]
Bluffton Farmers’ Market
Bluffton Farmers’ Market
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!
Fun for All: Autumn Pumpkins
Fun for All: Autumn Pumpkins
Sign up for 1-hour time slots and hand build a 5 inch pumpkin. Pick up your pumpkins 3 weeks later. Sign up here! All skill levels welcome and all supplies provided. This class will be led by Findlay Art League member Cindy Meadows. This class is offered at a discount as part of Findlay-Hancock County […]
Fire Safety Day at STRICT Center
Fire Safety Day at STRICT Center
Tour the new STRICT Center and learn about Fire Safety at an Open House at Fire Station 4! This family-friendly event offers an opportunity to tour the newly opened STRICT Center, a state-of-the-art training facility designed to enhance the preparedness and collaboration of all first responders in the Findlay and Hancock County area, meet and […]
Pumpkin Train
Pumpkin Train
Ride the train & pick a pumpkin! Fun for the whole family. Where else can you get a pumpkin that rides the rails! NWORRP's quarter scale trains take you on a ride to the pumpkin patch to find that special pumpkin. Load it on the train’s flatcar and you and your pumpkin take one more […]
Fun for All: Youth Night
Spooktacular
Spooktacular
Join your friends at Hancock Historical Museum for an evening of fun for all ages at a Halloween “Spooktacular!” Enjoy tours through the “haunted” Hull House, built in 1881. Sample seasonal treats cooked over the hearth in the historic Crawford Log House. Decorate pumpkins and cookies. Children will enjoy face-painting, crafts and games throughout the […]
Meet in the Street & Chili Cook-Off
Meet in the Street & Chili Cook-Off
Grab your spoons – its time for the second annual Dave Rossman Chili Cook-Off during the Fall Meet in the Street, this time being held at the park! Bring your best batch of homemade chili and impress your friends and neighbors. Participants can register here: https://forms.gle/EB3snE5nQPU5xi2A7 The Chili Cook-Off will take place from […]
Halloween Express
Halloween Express
You've ridden NWORRP's quarter-scale trains during the day - now come out to experience a nighttime train ride! Halloween Express is a non-scary Halloween train ride for the whole family. Ride around the tracks to see the Halloween decorations after dark. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Learn more […]
Trick-or-Treat Halloween Express
Trick-or-Treat Halloween Express
Two nights of special Halloween Express train rides! Take a ride around NWORRP's tracks and enjoy the Halloween displays as our train makes treat stops. No scary sites – just fun and treats for all! Halloween Express will take place on October 19, 6:30 - 9 p.m. and Ocotber 26, 1 - 4 p.m. and 6:30 […]