Your nose will be treated to the warm smell of bread baking in the old cook stove as you help the McKinnis family and neighbors prepare dough. Join Hancock Park District and learn about the different kinds of breads they eat and how they bake without commercial yeast. Meet at the McKinnis House. This free […]
Fort Findlay Playhouse presents James and the Giant Peach! Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach is now a musical for the whole family to enjoy! Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul (Dogfight and A Christmas Story the Musical) and a curiously quirky book by Timothy Allen […]
Rocks are fun in many ways. You can paint, wire wrap, and build fun creations with just a little imagination. Join your friends at Hancock Park District and build a fun creation using rocks of all sizes and pour paint on them. Fun creations will be on display. Meet at the Discovery Center. This program […]
Come craft with your friends at the library on the last Wednesday of each month! This free program is open to adults and teens 16 and older. This month's craft: Mini Bookcases
Calling all actors, dancers, directors & folks who aspire to be! Be sure to check out the Fort Findlay Playhouse classes taking place this Winter. Participants of the course will cultivate a foundational knowledge of some very widely-used acting methods, improv skills, monologue work and building scene partner skills throughout the duration of the course. […]
The Kenyon College Chamber Singers, conducted by Dr. Benjamin Locke, will be performing on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 128 W. Hardin Street, Findlay, Ohio, at 7:30 p.m. The Chamber Singers, consisting of forty-five undergraduates chosen by competitive audition, is Kenyon's premier touring ensemble. The Chamber Singers will present an eclectic mix […]
Don't miss this Findlay Art League class led by member Jen Doyle. This class will take place over two Sundays, February 2 and 9th. Create a winter mountain scene during this class open to all skill levels. All supplies provided. This class is open to those 18 and older. Register here!
Calling all actors, dancers, directors & folks who aspire to be! Be sure to check out the Fort Findlay Playhouse classes taking place this Winter. This course will be offered for adults to grow in their abilities of dance styles commonly found on the stage. Such styles include the basics of lyrical, jazz, modern, Broadway […]
Presented by Eastman & Smith, enlighten your lunch hour at the Hancock Historical Museum on the first Thursday of each month! The Brown Bag Lecture Series features a variety of topics relevant to Hancock County and Ohio in an hour or less. Bring your lunch and enjoy! All lectures are held at the Hancock […]
Don't miss the inaugural Dodgeball Tournament, supporting the YMCA's annual campaign and the Heavenly Pizza Legacy Foundation in partnership with the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation. Whether you love dodgeball or want to support the cause, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Sponsor a team for $100, or form a team for $200. Don't […]
Everyone is an artist at Awakening Minds Art! Join this community painting class, taking place monthly. This class is designed for all ages and all abilities. No matter who you are, AMA will set you up for success. Register here! The cost of the class is $15 per painter.
The Live@Armes series offers an intimate listening experience for newgrass Americana bands. February's Live@Armes featured artist is Shayfer James. Shayfer James is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and composer known for hauntingly beautiful and bombastic music that blends elements of pop, cabaret, classical, soul and rock. Shayfer began playing piano and writing music at a young […]
This Findlay favorite is back with some friendly competition! Each night, a different local business will try their hand at raising money for arts programming. Pick your date (and your host) and help secure some bragging rights. Join MCPA at Alexandria's as two sharp-witted, incredibly talented musicians with 2 pianos on stage and a roomful […]
Are you ready to start an easy new craft? Come learn the basics of cross stitch with your friends at the library! We’ll walk through everything you need to know and then we’ll start stitching with a provided pattern and supplies. Adults and teens 16+ are welcome. Please register online!
Don't miss this delicious event to support Arlington Eighth Grade students! Admission is free with each bingo card costing $5 and can be used the entire night. Take part in a 50/50 raffle, win door prizes, and enter to win raffle baskets! All funds will benefit the 8th Grade trip to Washington D.C.
This Findlay favorite is back with some friendly competition! Each night, a different local business will try their hand at raising money for arts programming. Pick your date (and your host) and help secure some bragging rights. Join MCPA at Alexandria's as two sharp-witted, incredibly talented musicians with 2 pianos on stage and a roomful […]
Typically, most people go camping during the summer, but you can go camping any time of year. Each season offers its own thrills and challenges. Learn about what it takes to go camping in winter. Hancock Park District Program topics include trip planning, equipment, clothing, fire building, shelters, and safety. Meet at the Discovery Center. […]
Join your friends at the library for an exciting game of adult book bingo. Enjoy an afternoon of fun, community, and the chance to win book prizes. Book prizes will be adult gently used items or advanced reader copies. No experience is needed and all necessary materials will be provided. Bring a friend or family […]
While the slow cooker is not a new appliance to most people, many don’t realize how versatile this kitchen staple can be. Learn how to get the most out of your slow cooker and variety of foods prepared in a low cooker. Registration is required!
kCookie decorating can be a fun and simple activity for the whole family. Hancock Park District will provide instruction on how to paint valentine cookies. Afterward, each person will have […]
Spend a day with the girlies in Downtown Findlay! Pamper yourself with complimentary drinks and treats while shopping your favorite boutiques. To add to the fun, you’ll be able to collect a special valentine at each participating shop you visit to unlock different discounts and maybe even some free products! In addition to participating boutiques, […]
Join a Findlay Art League class! FAL member Thomas Carley will be leading this hands-on class. You will learn how to mix vibrant acrylic paints, pour them onto canvas, and create mesmerizing patterns, learning the Chameleon Cell technique. All the necessary materials to create your 12x12 canvas will be provided. You will leave with a […]
Mandy Patinkin has been fortunate to carve out a varied career including theater, the concert stage, film, television, and as a recording artist. In his 1980 Broadway debut, Mandy won a Tony Award for his role as Che in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita. Since then he has taken on roles in a variety of other stage performances. […]
Animal courtship displays to attract potential mates are interesting. Displays can involve dancing, vocalizing, chasing, and even feather puffing. Join Hancock Park District and look at courtship displays by spiders, birds, and pufferfish, and view a variety of displays and animal mounts located inside the Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center. Children will have an […]
Drop in to the library and receive basic tech help! Some examples include: -Basic computer use -Microsoft Word -Internet -Email -Library Resources -Basic smart phone use Bring your own device or practice on one of the library laptops. No repair computers/devices. Held the Third Tuesday of the month. January, May, June, July, August, September, October, […]
Do you have a WIP (work in progress) sitting around waiting to be finished? Do you just need to set time aside to work on a craft? Want to spend time with other crafty people? Join your friends at the library for a monthly craft circle where all crafts are welcome!
As wildlife artists, we love to create images of animals in nature, but most of the time we are limited to using photographs as reference. Come out to the Discovery Center and join your friends at Hancock Park District to get a close-up view of native animal taxidermy and other wildlife specimens in our collection. […]
You might be surprised by the number of insects that can be found on a winter day. Join Hancock Park District as we go hiking in search of insects, like winter ants and snow fleas. As we hike, we will discuss what most insects do during the winter and why some insects are active when […]
Learn about wool and how it was used to create clothing in the 1800s, how fleece of a sheep is spun into useable yarn, and how a spinning wheel works. Help with the yarn making process by using carding combs to prepare the wool and a drop spindle to create string and learn how to […]
Come craft with your friends at the library on the last Wednesday of each month! Adults and teens 16+ are welcome. This month's craft: Painted Candles
Learn the joy of making pottery with hand-building during this multi-week class series. Projects will include pinch pot, coil, and slab techniques to make both functional and decorative ceramics. All […]
Attend University of Findlay's Planetarium Show "Out There" For thousands of years, mankind thought that the Earth was the centre of the Universe. Thanks to our curiosity, imagination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are nothing special in the cosmos. The Sun is just one ordinary star among hundreds […]
Attend University of Findlay's Planetarium Show "Out There" For thousands of years, mankind thought that the Earth was the centre of the Universe. Thanks to our curiosity, imagination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are nothing special in the cosmos. The Sun is just one ordinary star among hundreds […]
The Liberty-Benton High School Music Department presents All Shook Up in the LB Auditorium! The music of Elvis comes alive in All Shook Up. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, All […]
Attend University of Findlay's Planetarium Show "Out There" For thousands of years, mankind thought that the Earth was the centre of the Universe. Thanks to our curiosity, imagination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are nothing special in the cosmos. The Sun is just one ordinary star among hundreds […]
Don't miss out - save the date for Kiwanis Pancake Day, taking place on March 1 at Findlay High School cafeteria! Pre-Sale tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for […]
The Liberty-Benton High School Music Department presents All Shook Up in the LB Auditorium! The music of Elvis comes alive in All Shook Up. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, All […]
The warmer air of spring causes the sap in maple trees to flow. Join Hancock Park District as we tap sugar maple trees for our upcoming maple sugarin’ week. We […]
The Story of Maple Syrup will be shared at the McKinnis House while guests enjoy a cup of tea. Grandkids can step back in time with a shared memory of […]
Calling all actors, dancers, directors & folks who aspire to be! Be sure to check out the Fort Findlay Playhouse classes taking place this Winter. Participants will not only learn […]
