The Hancock County Fair is more than just a fair - it is a tradition! Enjoy livestock shows, rides and games, entertainment, and great food during this annual event always taking place over Labor Day weekend. See a map of the fairgrounds with parking information here. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. daily and close at […]
The Hancock County Fair is more than just a fair - it is a tradition! Enjoy livestock shows, rides and games, entertainment, and great food during this annual event always taking place over Labor Day weekend. See a map of the fairgrounds with parking information here. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. daily and close at […]
The Hancock County Farmers' Market is open every Thursday afternoon, May through the end of October, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Downtown Findlay! The market is held at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts parking. Find in-season produce, local flowers, and homemade goods, and more. Market customers can use their credit and debit cards […]
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!
Don't miss Arcadia's Farmers' Market hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church in partnership with Arcadia Heart & Soul! Arcadia's Farmers' Market will bring homemade good and farm fresh produce to the community. This market is hosted outdoors, however handicap accessible restrooms are available inside the church. Vendors: Arcadia Farmers' Market is free! Set up begins at […]
Fall is approaching and forests are about to change with the season. Explore the park as leaves begin to turn different colors and animals look for more food. Lift logs as well to see what is happening in the ground. This is a drop-off program. Meet at Mariann Dana Younger Memorial Pavilion. This free program […]
Bring along a chair as you watch the sunset over Dold Lake with your friends from HPD! A survey will be taken of what local animals like American Robins and other songbirds are doing as the sunlight starts to creep to the horizon. As the Sun sets, there’s a good chance that we’ll see the […]
Nature is all around, and fall is coming. Look at the trees, their leaves may be starting to change. Spiders, cocoons, galls, and salamanders may be spied under a leaf or log on the ground. The Lady Bug Trail around Blue Rock is a .3-mile walking trail and is quite easy for strollers and walkers. […]
The Hancock County Farmers' Market is open every Thursday afternoon, May through the end of October, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Downtown Findlay! The market is held at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts parking. Find in-season produce, local flowers, and homemade goods, and more. Market customers can use their credit and debit cards […]
Native plants are ones that have grown in an area prior to European settlers. Discover why these plants are important for our ecosystems, agriculture, and economy. Hike the trails looking for examples of beneficial native plants found in Hancock County including common milkweed. Meet at the Shelter. This free program is open to those ages […]
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!
McComb's farmers market is dedicated to supporting local agriculture and artisans, providing the community with fresh, locally sourced food and handcrafted goods. Enjoy live music, sign your kids up for the Sprouts Kids Club, and more free fun for all ages. If you are interested in an application, please email mccombfarmersmarket@gmail.com
One of the bests ways to help wildlife at home is landscaping with native plants. Local vendors will be selling native plants on the Discovery Center Porch until supplies last. Inside, learn about native plants and wildlife. At 9:30 AM, there will be a presentation on what to plant at home to attract different groups […]
Fall is quickly approaching, and it is time to prepare for the harvest on the McKinnis Farm. At the workshop, learn about the different tools used in harvesting crops and about the types of crops that the McKinnis family planted. In the house, stop by to try a sweet apple treat. Meet at the McKinnis […]
Raccoons are resourceful animals; they can find food anywhere! Learn about this amazing scavenger through a fun storybook. Children will also look at raccoon furs, bones, and make a raccoon mask craft. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free program is open to children ages 4-5 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to […]
Plant the Future with Us! Join experts from the Toledo Zoo’s Wild Toledo and the Blanchard River Watershed Partnership to discover how prairies save money, reduce flooding, support pollinators, and bring beauty back to our community. This program highlights opportunities to restore flood mitigation properties and other unused land into thriving native habitats, creating healthier […]
“Frog in the Bog” by Karma Wilson will be read in the Nature Play Area. This is a story about a frog and what he likes to eat as he grows. Search for and count the different bugs he has eaten: one tick, two fleas, and three flies. If there is inclement weather, this program […]
The Hancock County Farmers' Market is open every Thursday afternoon, May through the end of October, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Downtown Findlay! The market is held at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts parking. Find in-season produce, local flowers, and homemade goods, and more. Market customers can use their credit and debit cards […]
Here’s a chance to create fall-themed décor. Participants will make fall colored glitter slime, a tissue paper leaf-shaped suncatcher, decorate miniature foam pumpkins and squash and create a scarecrow head out of popsicle sticks. Meet at the Discovery Center. This program is open to all ages, register online with $5 per set of crafts by […]
Join us 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 of age with a […]
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!
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 […]
Join your friends at Hurdwell for special classes the last Wednesday of the month learning the lost arts of homemade! These classes offer you easy, healthy, cost-effective ways to care for yourself, your home & your family led by Jessica White of White Willow Farm. March 26: Personalized Tea Blends April 30: Homemade Cleaning Supplies […]
The Hancock County Farmers' Market is open every Thursday afternoon, May through the end of October, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Downtown Findlay! The market is held at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts parking. Find in-season produce, local flowers, and homemade goods, and more. Market customers can use their credit and debit cards […]
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!
Join us Saturday September 27th from 9am-3pm for our animal swap meet & farmers market! Bring your animals, arts, crafts, or homemade goods to trade, buy, or sell. Plus, enjoy a farmers market featuring local goods, a bake sale, and raffles. See you soon! Call to learn more - 419-423-7520 There is no fee to […]
The Hancock County Farmers' Market is open every Thursday afternoon, May through the end of October, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Downtown Findlay! The market is held at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts parking. Find in-season produce, local flowers, and homemade goods, and more. Market customers can use their credit and debit cards […]
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!