Get your local and fresh produce on Wednesdays in Mt. Blanchard! Beginning July 12 at Hurricane Park the Mt. Blanchard Farmers' Market is back with local food, crafts, fruits, and vegetables.
View a variety of nature objects up close using magnifying glasses, microscopes, and other magnification tools with your friends at Hancock Park District. Take a close look at things you […]
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 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. […]
Sunrise is a peaceful time to observe wildlife in the wetlands. Join Hancock Park District as they hike the natural unpaved trail hoping to see wood frogs, mallards, dragonflies, and other animals that make the wetland their home. Meet at Discovery Center Porch. All ages are welcome to this free event, registration is not required.
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!
Bring the kids to the park and enjoy National Kids Day with some fresh air and sunshine. There will be games to play for kids of all ages. Hancock Park District will have a wood cookie path to follow in the Nature Play Area, tents and tunnels to crawl through in the grassy area, and […]
Join Hancock Park District as we explore the wonders of outer space. First, we will learn about different objects in space like stars, planets, and moons. We will create some fun things like a moon phase calendar calculator and a constellation craft. Then we will explore the size of our Solar System in a 1000-yard […]
This camp, a step up from Archery 101, will focus on further developing skills. In this camp, archers will be introduced to new games that will challenge and strengthen their skills with a focus on consistency. They will shoot further distances, have some friendly competitions, and win lots of prizes! This camp is for students […]
Ohio has over 130 species of butterflies living within its borders. Our scale-winged beauties inspired camp will highlight ones we can see in our own parks. Which one is the most common? Which one is the biggest? Join your friends at Hancock Park District to find out more about their life cycle and what they […]
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 […]
Have you ever seen those misshapen lumps on the twigs of an oak tree or other plants? Those are called galls, made by insects that have laid their eggs inside the leaves and stalks of plants. Children who attend Hancock Park District's camp will be exploring the woodland, prairies, wetlands, and trails looking for different […]
Get your local and fresh produce on Wednesdays in Mt. Blanchard! Beginning July 12 at Hurricane Park the Mt. Blanchard Farmers' Market is back with local food, crafts, fruits, and vegetables.
Animals live and animals die, but what happens to all those bodies? Scavengers eat carrion or dead animals. Examples of scavengers are turkey vultures, bald eagles, coyotes, Virginia opossums, and scarab beetles, to name a few. Join Hancock Park District to learn what digestive adaptations these animals have to deal with such un-appetizing meals 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 Hancock Park District and become a nature detective and learn to interpret signs in nature. First, learn how a detective solves mysteries and do some fun activities learning involving finger prints. Then learn how scientists solve mysteries in nature. We will learn about animal tracks and scat, create a plaster track, learn about animal […]
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 Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can 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 […]
Steve Rice from the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program about the Perseid Meteor Shower. Afterwards, you’ll be able to view the heavens with hopefully a lot of meteors. Come look through their telescopes or bring your own. Club members can show you how to set them up and use them. Meet at Shelter […]
The best toy ever is a simple cardboard box. Bring the little ones out to enjoy a fun day in the Nature Play Area with Hancock Park District and let them crawl from box to box. Each box will represent a nature habitat for animals, such as squirrels that live in trees, racoons and skunks […]
Create your own spectroscope with Hancock Park District, which is a tool that breaks up light into its component colors. You will learn about light and then create your spectroscopes using a paper towel tube and an old CD. Then use your spectroscopes to explore different light sources around you. Meet at the Discovery Center. […]
The constellation Argo Navis, or the Ship Argo, was once the largest constellation in the night sky. However, you will not find the Argo Navis in the list of 88 modern-day constellations. In Hancock Park District's indoor portable planetarium, learn about the myths, stars, and deep space objects that make up this massive constellation and […]
Get your local and fresh produce on Wednesdays in Mt. Blanchard! Beginning July 12 at Hurricane Park the Mt. Blanchard Farmers' Market is back with local food, crafts, fruits, and vegetables.
Get out in the parks and go fishing as a family. Learn about the basics of fishing as you join Hancock Park District Programs Staff to 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. We will have corn […]
Join your friends at Hancock Park District on a hike as we search for Monarch caterpillars, chrysalises, and butterflies on Common Milkweed plants throughout the park. As we search, learn more about the life cycle of these cool butterflies and the plant they depend on. We may also find other cool creatures that use milkweed, […]
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 False Chord Brewing in the taproom with 3 Oaks and create your own beautiful terrarium! 3 Oaks will be leading the Terrarium Workshop and will provide […]
Join your friends at Hancock Park District for an evening around the campfire. We will be cooking hot dogs and s’mores over the campfire; kids can learn how to make Ants on a Log with cream cheese, celery, and raisins. This is a great way to make new friends and share campfire stories from your […]
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. […]
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 Hancock Park District to learn what flowers and grasses grow in Oakwoods’ 2-acre prairie and what animals call it home. Discover how these plants adapted to a tree-free habitat and how Native Americans and pioneers would have used them. A hike to the prairie will take place at 2 PM. Meet at the Discovery […]
Join in Hancock Park District's program where children will get to choose an animal and then build a habitat out of a big box that will be provided. Children will draw, color, and collect things from nature to make the habitat a nice cozy place for the animals to live. The rabbit would like a […]
The last of our four hikes for active adults with Hancock Park District will take us through the woods, ending up by the prairie. Wildflowers such as prairie coneflower, prairie dock, and Ironweed should be blooming. We’ll also watch for butterflies and seed loving birds, like American Goldfinch. Meet at the Discovery Center Porch. This […]
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 […]
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 the outdoors by playing in the Hancock Park District's Nature Playscape. Create sand castle, holes, or other creations using our sandbox toys or bring your own shovel and pail. If you are lucky, you may be able to find a treasure buried in the sand. Meet at Nature Playscape. This free program is open […]
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!
Hancock Park District's Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can 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 […]
Join your friends at Hancock Park District to create your own cartesian diver. This fun toy is an experiment that demonstrates the principle of buoyancy. You will create a diver that will look like a fish, an otter, or a turtle and then place it in a bottle of water. With a simple squeeze, you […]
These toxins, which are produced by living things, are often confused with one another. Join Hancock Park District and learn about the differences between poison and venom and learn about plants and animals that use these toxins. Then we will explore the park in search for poisonous and venomous plants and animals that can be […]
Kick-off the 2023 Hancock County Fair! Enjoy the opening ceremony, a free event at the Old Millstream Centre. The ceremony will be followed by the 2023 Hancock County Fair King […]
Animals, Shows, Rides, Food, Entertainment, Games, and more await you at the Hancock County Fair! Plan to enjoy all the fair has to offer each and every day. Get your daily admission tickets, season passes, and grandstand event admission here. Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday Wednesday All Day: Gospel Pavilion Open 8 a.m. – Jr. Fair Light Horse […]
Animals, Shows, Rides, Food, Entertainment, Games, and more await you at the Hancock County Fair! Plan to enjoy all the fair has to offer each and every day. Get your daily admission tickets, season passes, and grandstand event admission here. Wednesday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday Thursday All Day : Gospel Pavilion Open 7:30 a.m. – Open Class Lamb […]
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 […]
With the season starting to change, some birds are on the move. Come along as Hancock Park District searches for birds that call the south side of Litzenberg home, such as the Field Sparrow, Common Yellowthroat, Indigo Bunting, Red-headed Woodpecker, and Yellow-billed Cuckoo. If you are lucky, you may also find some early migrating bird […]
Animals, Shows, Rides, Food, Entertainment, Games, and more await you at the Hancock County Fair! Plan to enjoy all the fair has to offer each and every day. Get your daily admission tickets, season passes, and grandstand event admission here. Wednesday | Thursday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday Friday All Day: Gospel Pavilion Open 8 a.m. – Jr Fair Dairy Goat […]
Animals, Shows, Rides, Food, Entertainment, Games, and more await you at the Hancock County Fair! Plan to enjoy all the fair has to offer each and every day. Get your daily admission tickets, season passes, and grandstand event admission here. Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Sunday | Monday Saturday All Day: Gospel Pavilion Open 8 a.m. – Open Class Sheep […]
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!
