During the Christmas season, it is a tradition to go out and count as many birds as you can in your area. Come along as Hancock Park District takes part in the Hancock County Naturalist’s Annual Christmas Bird Count. We will talk about the history of Christmas bird counts and what kind of birds we […]
Local craft show featuring Not Your Mamas Grilled Cheese, roasted coffee truck and 25+ vendors to get last minute shopping done! Don't miss the festive fun at this event held at Circle P!
Join your friends at The Hancock Hotel for lunch by Mancy's Steakhouse and a fun afternoon with friends creating a spectacular live floral centerpiece to adorn your table this holiday season! Register here!
Start the holiday season with a fun fireside story at the historical McKinnis House. The fire will be warm and cozy as we enjoy the story The Biggest, Best Snowman. After the story, we will make molasses-on-snow candy just as the pioneers did in 1847. Meet at the McKinnis House. This free program is open […]
The Old Millstream Ringers Community Handbell Choir will present its annual Christmas concert, Christmas Bells are Ringing, featuring well-known carols and other holiday favorites. The ensemble. directed by Gail Malloy, includes 13 musicians from throughout the community in the 5-octave bell choir. During the concert, audience members will be invited to sing along. The concert […]
Stroll through our campus, beautifully decorated for the holidays. Join the Hull family as they celebrate Christmas in the 1890's. Enjoy live musical entertainment this evening by Standard Time Jazz Quintet, crafts and games, storytelling, and a visit by Father Christmas! Refreshments provided. Admission is only $1.00 per person!
Decorating a Christmas tree was a simple, but fun activity in the 1800s. Families might string strands of popcorn or cranberries to hang on the tree. Mom might even allow the children to bake gingerbread cookies as decorations. Dad and the boys would carve little animals as gifts. Visitors at Hancock Park District's McKinnis House […]
Find the moon with us as we hike around the meadow in the park. Join your friends at Hancock Park District as they see if animals, like white-tailed deer or raccoons are daring to stir on this late fall night. Check out the night sky for Jupiter and winter constellations, Orion and Canis Major. Meet […]
Michael Cavanaugh combines modern Christmas songs like “Last Christmas” and “Wonderful Christmastime” with classic holiday hits like “Jingle Bell Rock”, “Winter Wonderland” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to create a fun, rockin’ musical show for the yuletide season. Sprinkle in a selection of classic pop and rock songs by Billy Joel, Elton John […]
Opossums are amazing animals that live in Hancock County. They are resourceful scavengers that find whatever food they can get. Along with the scraps they find, opossums can eat lots of harmful ticks. Also, the opossum is the only marsupial in the United States. Marsupials include kangaroos and koalas. Join Hancock Park District and look […]
