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 […]
The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors “en plein air” in Hancock County parks. All adult artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new to plein air painting or would like to try it but are hesitant to […]
The National Dachshund Races returns to Findlay after a 2-year hiatus for their 20th annual race and it will be a day full of fun events and races. This event is the perfect outing for all ages. You can watch, laugh and cheer during the races and also have the opportunity to donate to several […]
Enjoy local produce, plants, and homemade foods every Saturday in Bluffton! Located in Citizens National Bank's parking lot every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - Noon. See the vendor directory here!
Tour the 1847 McKinnis homestead to discover some of the chores that pioneers had during the fall and learn what it was like to live as a pioneer. The tour will include hands-on activities, such as grinding and shelling corn, pressing apples and churning butter. Children will also get a tour of the 1847 McKinnis […]
Tour the 1847 McKinnis homestead to discover some of the chores that pioneers had during the fall and learn what it was like to live as a pioneer. The tour will include hands-on activities, such as grinding and shelling corn, pressing apples and churning butter. Children will also get a tour of the 1847 McKinnis […]
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 […]
The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors “en plein air” in Hancock County parks. All adult artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new to plein air painting or would like to try it but are hesitant to […]
The leaves will have started to change color and what a great time for children to create fall-themed crafts. Kids can join Hancock Park District and be creative while making felt leaf finger puppets, paper plate owls and a popsicle stick scarecrow face. Meet at the Discovery Center. This event is open to children ages […]
Enjoy local produce, plants, and homemade foods every Saturday in Bluffton! Located in Citizens National Bank's parking lot every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - Noon. See the vendor directory here!
What better way to learn about life in our local streams than going out to see for yourself. Participants will join Hancock Park District staff and go into Aurand Run and use nets to catch fish, crayfish, and other smaller organisms, such as water pennies, damselfly larva, and leeches. All participants must wear closed toed […]
Come out and join Hancock Park District to explore the world of insects. Some of them are important pollinators, like butterflies and moths, while others just seem to be there to BUG Us! There will be a display of different insects, including (asking Chris for specific insects) and ID books on hand to help you […]
Join Hancock Park District for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets with a compound bow. How close to your target can you get? Sign–up […]
Leaf rubbing, especially in Autumn, is a fun nature art activity for children. Join Hancock Park District to take a short hike, collect leaves, and learn about trees. After that, children will experience leaf rubbing with crayons. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free event is open ages 3-5 with an adult and does not […]
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 […]
The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors “en plein air” in Hancock County parks. All adult artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new to plein air painting or would like to try it but are hesitant to […]
Join Hancock Park District in a celebration of Northwest Ohio history, featuring costumed interpreters in the 1847 McKinnis House and Workshop. Horse-drawn hayrides will take place around the prairie area. Live music provided by The Mule Skinners will be in the Activity Barn along with popcorn, apple cider, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Stop by […]
Enjoy local produce, plants, and homemade foods every Saturday in Bluffton! Located in Citizens National Bank's parking lot every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - Noon. See the vendor directory here!
This is an opportunity to join plein air artists from around the area for a day of painting the McKinnis farmstead as well as the woods and prairie areas of this beautiful park. Adult artists working in all media are welcome; there is no registration fee and it is a non-competitive event. This year’s paint-out […]
Autumn is a great time to bring the kids to the McKinnis House for a fireside story about the Ox-Cart Man. This story is about a pioneer family who gathered up what they had raised in the garden, sewn and built by hand, to sell in the city. Join your friends at Hancock Park District […]
Have you ever seen the Blanchard River in the fall? What about in a kayak? Active adults can take a leisurely guided kayak trip on the Blanchard River and enjoy the scenic view along the way. Hancock Park District staff will have a brief talk about boating safety and how to maneuver your kayak before […]
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 […]
The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors “en plein air” in Hancock County parks. All adult artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new to plein air painting or would like to try it but are hesitant to […]
Enjoy local produce, plants, and homemade foods every Saturday in Bluffton! Located in Citizens National Bank's parking lot every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - Noon. See the vendor directory here!
Fall migration is here. Join Hancock Park District for a bird hike where you will look for fall migrants like Yellow-rumped Warblers, Fox Sparrows, Kinglets, and Hermit Thrushes. All birders regardless of experience level are welcome to participate. Binoculars will be provided if you do not have your own. Meet at Shelter 3. This free […]
Where did the moon go? It’s not gone, it’s a New Moon. Join Hancock Park District to find out what causes the moon to disappear in the sky and why this is the perfect time to see the other objects that are in our universe. You’ll get a chance to see the constellations Orion (the […]
Join Hancock Park District to head back to the Aurand Run Trail to see how plants have put on their fall colors and what autumn wildflowers are along the trail. See how things have been decomposing and what new things we can see. This is the third hike in a series of four. Meet at […]
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 […]
The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors “en plein air” in Hancock County parks. All adult artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new to plein air painting or would like to try it but are hesitant to […]
Halloween is coming and what better way to celebrate than to decorate your house with bats. Join Hancock Park District to make your very own bat that you can hang up at home by using sticks, leaves, and other objects found in nature. Afterwards, explore the Discovery Center and learn more about bats and the […]
Enjoy local produce, plants, and homemade foods every Saturday in Bluffton! Located in Citizens National Bank's parking lot every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - Noon. See the vendor directory here!
Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets with a compound bow. How close to your target can you get? Sign–up and find […]
It is time to take a nature hike in the new wetlands area to see what has moved in. We might find frogs, ducks, snakes and all kinds of insects. Join Hancock Park District to explore this new and exciting area. Meet at the Discovery Center porch. No registration is required for this free event.
The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors “en plein air” in Hancock County parks. All adult artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new to plein air painting or would like to try it but are hesitant to […]
