Save the date!  The Flag City BalloonFest is taking place August 8-10 and it is celebrating its 25th year! Don’t miss Findlay’s largest event of the year – Flag City BalloonFest!  More than just balloons, this multi-day festival has fun for all ages with live music, kids zone, craft show, helicopter rides, and much more. […]

Corn was a staple food for pioneers. Learn how pioneers grew, harvested, and prepped the corn, the different kinds that were grown, and food dishes that used corn. Johnny cakes, a flatbread made from corn, will be available to sample along with maple syrup. Meet at the McKinnis House.  All ages are welcome to this […]

Plan to enjoy lunch with your friends from MCPA!  Lunchtime Live events feature FREE, family-friendly live music performed by local artists for people of all ages. Check the schedule below for which food truck will be on site, or bring your lunch! There is room to spread out, so bring chairs or blankets to sit […]

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 […]

The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks in mid-August and is one of the most popular meteor showers of the year. Learn where it gets its name, how it’s connected to the constellation Perseus, and view the meteors from inside the portable planetarium. Other summer night celestial highlights will be shown. Participants are required to sit on […]

The term “blue zones” references places in the world where residents have longer, healthier lives. The concept was borne out of demographic work done by Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain and published in the Journal of Experimental Gerontology. Research on this concept has resulted in identification of key lifestyle habits associated with longevity and healthy […]

Join your friends at the library for an exciting game of adult book bingo at the library. 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 […]

Wildlife can be found on the Blanchard River. Join a guided float to look for animals that are active on the river. The float will begin and end at Zonta Landing. Kayakers will travel upstream to Eastpoint Area and back. Examples of animals that might be seen include, Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle, and the […]

Some animals are crepuscular, meaning they are active during dawn and dusk. Learn why some animals are crepuscular, such as the white-tailed deer and eastern cottontail rabbit. On a sunset hike, search for crepuscular animals, including daytime animals going to sleep and nighttime animals waking up. Meet at the Shelter.  All ages are welcome to […]

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!

This 5K, created by four Findlay High School Seniors, seeks to spread awareness for Legal Aid of Western Ohio, a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal aid to people living in poverty. The race will start on the south end of Riverside Park and take the bike path to Blanchard Street, down to Sandusky […]

Join Miller Customs and the Hancock County Agricultural society for the first Motors on the Midway! The car show will take place 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with the awards ceremony at 3 p.m.  Following the car show there will be a live band, beer garden, bounce houses, and more. Interested in registering your car?  […]

The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include birdwatching 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 Program […]

Join us for a night of adventure and nostalgia at the Bill & Gail Miller Outdoor Classic Movie Night on August 16th at the Hancock Historical Museum! This year, we're thrilled to present the beloved classic The Goonies (1985), a film that has captured the hearts of generations with its thrilling treasure hunt and unforgettable […]