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 […]
Come out for an archery class led by a Hancock Park District 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? […]
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!
Mollusks are the second largest group of invertebrates in the world. This cool group of animals contain members like snails, slugs, clams, mussels, and even octopus! Learn all about the different types of mollusks, their cool features, their economic importance, and which mollusks can be found here in Ohio with Hancock Park District. You will […]
It is time to get out and enjoy a guided hike with Hancock Park District on National Trails Day. Some things we might see on the trails at Riverbend Recreation Area are bloodroot, pheasant black fungus, bluebirds, white-tailed deer, and more. Meet at Big Oaks Activity Area, all ages are welcome to this free event. […]
Shop local and enjoy fresh produce and homemade goods at Arcadia's Farmers' Market! This family-friendly bi-weekly event will have a variety of local producers and makers showcasing their goods, along […]
It is National Cave Day, so join your friends with Hancock Park district as we learn about different caves in Ohio and around the world. What can be found in […]
Spring migration is winding down, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any cool birds to see. Join Hancock Park District in a search for late spring migrants and breeding birds […]
This camp will highlight birds, mammals, herps, arthropods, and plants – all found just outside your back door. Some of the animals will include rabbits and squirrels, cardinals and blue […]
Have you taken one of the Hancock Park District’s introductory archery courses? If so, and if you want more archery practice, then here’s your chance. A certified archery instructor with Hancock Park District will supervise the archery practice session. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. Meet at Dold Lake. Archery Open Shoot is […]
Get out in the parks and go fishing as a family. Learn about the basics of fishing with Hancock Park District and try to catch some fish that live in Giertz Lake. All skill levels are welcome. A fishing pole will be provided or bring your own. There will be corn and hotdogs available for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Follow a treasure map to collect clues and earn a small prize. This program will be hosted at the Oakwoods Nature Preserve at 1400 Oakwoods Lane, Findlay, Ohio at the Richard S. "Doc" Phillips Discovery Centers.
Join your friends from the library for Baby Storytime at Riverside Park’s Waterfalls Pavilion! We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells while enjoying the great outdoors! This program is for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver and older siblings are welcome. If there is inclement weather, […]
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!
Summer Camp is a time for kids to be kids, to play, to run and to have fun with friends. Time spent being physically active and social is more important now than ever before. That's why the YMCA offers day camps to help kids reach their full potential. Through fun physical activities, kids learn about […]
Shapes are plentiful in nature from spots on a ladybug to the heart-shaped leaf of the Redbud tree. Children will learn about shapes in nature as they enjoy a short walk to Shank Lake and shape-related activities, like memory and matching games with their friends at Hancock Park District. Basic shapes and how they are […]
This is a great camp for students who can’t decide which activity they want to try, or who want to try a variety of activities during their time at camp! Each day will be something different. It’s a camp filled with fun challenges and games to develop many different skills. Included in the camp will […]
Do you have a child between the ages of 5 - 7 years who would love to be a part of one of On Target Outfitters day camps but are just not old enough or not quite ready for a full-week program? The Jr. Adventure Camp is a 1 day camp designed just for them. […]
This is the first of four hikes that the Hancock Park District will be providing for active adults this summer. This hike will take us to our new wetland, where we will keep our eyes open for frogs, insects (like dragonflies and damselflies), and check out flowering water-loving plants. The hike will take place on […]
Toddlers and their grown-up will have fun exploring and looking for colors that can be found in nature along with their friends at Hancock Park District. Children will be exploring the Nature Play Area for things, such as a green leaf, brown tree, brown beetle, gray slug, and maybe a brown and white snake. After […]
Register to join your friends at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library on Zoom to watch The Greater Cleveland Aquarium provide a unique opportunity to learn about aquatic careers & animal conservation. Interact with an Aquatic Educator and ask all of your burning questions. Register by Noon the day of the event to receive a zoom […]
Come out for an archery class led by a Hancock Park District 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? […]
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 […]
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!
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 market takes place at the grass lot at East Tiffin and South Main Streets in Fostoria. 2023 Market Dates and themes are: Thursday, May 4, 4 - 8 p.m. […]
The Discovery Center will be open for visitors to choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include bird watching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted animals and live animals on display, nature videos, field guides and nature books for reading, touch table and puppets, and seasonal displays and exhibits. A Hancock […]
Archery 101, On Target Outfitters most popular camp, is designed to introduce campers to the fun sport of archery. Whether you were inspired by Merida, Hawkeye, Katniss Everdeen or Robin Hood himself, this is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of archery. Form, technique and fun are the key principles of this camp. […]
Do you have a passion for fishing? This camp is the one for you. On Target Outfitters will teach you the basics of fishing, like how to put a worm on a hook, knot tying, casting, and more. Along with your new fishing skills, we will teach you about the different kinds of fish in […]
Shop local and enjoy fresh produce and homemade goods at Arcadia's Farmers' Market! This family-friendly bi-weekly event will have a variety of local producers and makers showcasing their goods, along with community events and outreach. This event is held two Tuesdays a month May - September, 4 - 6 p.m. See more information here! This […]
This camp is designed to teach students about activities that take place at an overnight campout: how to pitch a tent, build a safe campfire, plan and prepare a meal, and use and care for cast iron cooking pots. Students will join Hancock Park District to prepare a campfire stew for lunch and fruit pizza […]
Do you have a lot of exciting things planned for this summer? Do you want to make sure you don’t miss any of them or you find some new things to do when the weather is warm? Join Hancock Park District and make your own Summer Resolution board to help keep track of all your […]
This camp is designed to teach students about activities that take place at an overnight campout: how to pitch a tent, build a safe campfire, plan and prepare a meal, and use and care for cast iron cooking pots. Students will join Hancock Park District to prepare a campfire stew for lunch and fruit pizza […]
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 […]
A great way to start out the summer is to get outside and look for insects, bugs, and other creepy crawlies. Come along with your friends at Hancock Park District as you search the meadows using insect nets to discover what kind of insects call the park home. Learn how to find and catch insects, […]
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 […]
Find out what happens when two species team up to help each other! You’ll learn about some awesome partnerships – including many here in North America, how they team up, and why. FHCPL and Hancock Parks are teaming up for this program, held at Oakwoods Nature Preserve's Richard S. "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center. Open to […]
Come out for an archery class led by a Hancock Park District 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? […]
Join your friends from the library for Baby Storytime at Riverside Park’s Waterfalls Pavilion! We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells while enjoying the great outdoors! This program is for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver and older siblings are welcome. If there is inclement weather, […]
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!
If you have a passion for photography or if you want to learn, come along on a hike with fellow photographers to capture the beauty of our parks through the lens of the camera. Join your friends at Hancock Park District as we hike the trails taking photos of scenery, wildlife, plants, and anything else […]
The Discovery Center will be open for visitors to choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include bird watching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted animals and live animals on display, nature videos, field guides and nature books for reading, touch table and puppets, and seasonal displays and exhibits. A Hancock […]
Summer Camp is a time for kids to be kids, to play, to run and to have fun with friends. Time spent being physically active and social is more important now than ever before. That's why the YMCA offers day camps to help kids reach their full potential. Through fun physical activities, kids learn about […]
Trees are an important part of our everyday life. Join Hancock Park District to focus on the parts of a tree, how we help each other survive, and animals that make trees their home, such as woodpeckers and flying squirrels. You will also identify a few native trees with unique bark characteristics, including the American […]
Children are invited to join Hancock Park District as they teach the importance of the three R’s, reduce, reuse and recycle. Children will get to make a vest from farm feed bags, flowers from water bottles, bird feeder from milk jugs and a house from a cardboard box. Snacks will be provided, but please bring […]
Life is all around us even if we cannot see it. Join Hancock Park District as we explore life that lives under the soil, leaves, logs, and water. Children will do some fun activities: play with worms, make a mole puppet, go for a hike, flip some logs, do some worm calling, and go stomping […]
Enjoy a leisurely self-guided trip on the Blanchard River via kayak or canoe and look for ducks, herons, and turtles. The float trip will start at Zonta Landing. Paddlers will travel up river to the bridge at Bright Road and back. Meet at Zonta Landing at Riverside Park, this program is ideal for families with […]
Children will get hands-on and an up-close look at the different parts of birds, including wings, feet, skulls, feathers, and eggs with Hancock Park District. They will learn about the different type of feathers they have and the jobs they do, complete the bird-beak challenge, and go on a bird hike in the forest and […]
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 […]
Join your friends at Hancock Park District as we go outside and have fun playing in the park. We will play games on the Discovery Center lawn, go on a nature hike, build shelters in the Nature Play Area, and get wet by playing water games in the afternoon. Please bring a towel, and clothes […]
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!
