Calling all train enthusiasts, young and old, for NWORRP's bi-annual Model Train Show! You’ll find the train barn filled with tables occupied by vendors displaying and selling model trains, toy trains and railroad memorabilia. Admission is $5 for adults, children under 12 free accompanied by an adult. Quarter scale train rides will be available for […]
It is National Purple Day and time to put on your favorite purple clothing and hike the trails with Hancock Park District in search of purple objects. Perhaps you will find violets; they might be coming up, or there might be a purple martin on the trail. There are many things in nature that are […]
The Gliding Stars of Findlay’s 20th annual ice show! Gliding Stars of Findlay is an adaptive ice-skating program for differently-abled youth and young adults who practice their skating skills and rehearse throughout the year to present a show for the community. The program uses adaptive equipment such as walkers and modified skates to help provide […]
Hancock Park District's story time is about dinosaurs that lived long ago. How tall are you? The Brontosaurus was seventy feet long and its name means “thunder lizard.” Scientists believe the Tyrannosaurus Rex was the fiercest dinosaur. There will be a story and a craft, and some fossils on display. Meet at the Discovery Center. […]
Spring is finally here, so join your friends at the library to celebrate by decorating a flowerpot! Space is limited and registration is required, register at findlaylibrary.org. Please register everyone (children and adults) who plan to paint a pot. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children and animals love to dig. Children dig for treasures, while animals dig for food or to build homes. While digging in Hancock Park District's indoor sandbox, children might find nuts hidden by the squirrel or natural treasures of rocks and fossils. Children can grab a shovel and enjoy time digging and then go on […]
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Blanchard Valley Center is celebrating all month long. The culmination to the month-long celebration is the annual Celebrity Basketball Game where local 'celebrities' and Special Olympics athletes team up on the court to promote inclusion in Findlay and Hancock County. The event is free and open to […]
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too.
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
Join us at the Arlington Branch Library for Storytime every Wednesday at 11:15 am for some reading fun, songs, crafts, and socialization with other children!
Come craft with your friends at the library on the last Wednesday of each month! During the March program you will create a free craft, pressed flower lanterns. Registration is preferred, register at findlaylibrary.org. Adults and teens 16+ are welcome. Walk-ins are welcome if room is available.
Bring your Happily Ever After dreams to life at the Hancock Hotel! Plan to visit on March 30 from 5-8 p.m. to tour the venue, meet with a wide range of wedding vendors and envision what your special day could be here at the Hancock Hotel! The following partners will be on-site: • A&S Party […]
Do you have a work in progress sitting around waiting to be finished? Do you just need to set time aside to work on a craft? Join us for our monthly craft circle where all crafts are welcome. Bring whatever your working on and spend some time with other crafters! This is an adult program. […]
Join Hancock Park District to learn about the different stages a star has as it lives its life in space. Take a look at examples of red giants and white dwarfs, and talk about what phase the Sun is in. Participants are required to sit on the floor. Ask about accommodations. Meet at the Discovery […]
The Live@Armes series offers an intimate listening experience for newgrass Americana bands. Tickets are available for purchase here – save 15% when you purchase 3 or more shows at once! March's Live@Armes performer is Cold Chocolate. Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Led […]
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too.
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school. Again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook and into his life. Worse, he’s angered a few of them. Zeus’s master […]
Join Addaptco for a bakery trivia night! All proceeds benefit the ADDAPTCO organization to better help our community. We provide funding for programs like True Trojans, field trips for children with special needs, and all-inclusive events. This event is open to the public with free admission. No registration is needed. Family-friendly event for all ages. […]
If you have a passion for photography or if you want to learn, join Hancock Park District and come along on a hike with fellow photographers to capture the beauty of our parks through the lens of the camera. You will hike the trails taking photos of scenery, wildlife, plants, and anything else that would […]
Spring brings Easter fun to Findlay and Hancock County! See what Easter activities are taking place here! Saturday, April 1 YMCA Easter Egg Hunt, Riverside Park Shelter 22, 9 a.m. Easter Egg hunt open to the community, ages 0 - 10. Easter Egg Hunt, Fox Run Manor, 10 a.m. Easter Egg hunt for ages 10 and […]
Spikeball, Mario Kart, Cornhole, Foosball competitions at Findlay High School gymnasium, all for a good cause! $12 at the door, cash or venmo. Pizza, snacks and beverages included. This is the inaugural fund raising event for Junior Crew the teen ambassador group supporting Pierce's Crew Foundation. All proceeds will be added to the funds that […]
Are you looking for something to do this summer? Need a way to get some volunteer hours? Enjoy helping people and hanging out in the library? Check out our Volunteen program! Volunteens help out weekly with our SummerREAD program. To learn more about becoming a Volunteen, stop by the Main Library at the Children’s desk, […]
A 5k run/walk to benefit the Conor Greer Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was created to recognize multisport athlete(s) and NHS members graduating from Liberty-Benton. All funds raised will go directly to the scholarship account to enable multiple rewards each graduation year. The race will begin and end at the High School football stadium on Saturday […]
Ryse Fitness Studio is bringing cardio kickboxing class back to Findlay Brewing Company! Cardio kickboxing is a group fitness class that combines martial arts techniques with fast-paced cardio. This high-energy workout challenges the beginner and elite athlete alike. Build stamina, improve coordination and flexibility, and burn calories as you build lean muscle with this fun […]
Get in the Spring spirit at Hurdwell on April 1! There will be baby lambs from Eagle Creek Suffolks to visit with, an observation hive, honey samples, and beekeeping information from Robees Apiary, and, of course, a huge selection of local meats from Hurdwell!
Come out for the fun at Teddy’s Rescue Easter Egg Hunt. Get your picture with the Easter Bunny. Teddy's Rescue will have: • An egg hunt for kids with eggs filled with sweet treats. • An egg hunt for dogs and their human companions with eggs filled with dog treats and toys. • Photos with […]
Celebrate National Woodworking Month by visiting Hancock Park District's McKinnis Family Workshop. Learn about different tools used for drilling holes on the farm and about the types of projects that would require a hole. Then try your hand at drilling holes into a piece of wood by using a pair of tools called a bit […]
All are welcome to join us on Saturday, April 1st at 3pm for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt at St. Paul Lutheran Church! Ages Toddlers-5th Grade! Easter Eggs, Prizes, Cookies & Lots of Fun!! Held rain or shine
The Mazza Museum, located on University of Findlay's campus, is a favorite of children and their adults alike. At Funday Sunday the Mazza Museum has storytelling, art stations, music, refreshments, shopping and special guests. Registration is required and will open in the weeks leading up to each date. November 6, Forest Frenzy December 4, Christmas […]
The University of Findlay Choirs will be joined by Fostoria High School Choir for the Choral Festival. The choirs will perform Festival Mass by John Leavitt as a joint performance, and the choirs will perform individually with various repertoires. Especially, the University of Findlay Choirs will perform choral pieces from their European Concert Tour. The […]
Celebrate the start of spring break by visiting your local library for a free Crafty Kit for Kids filled with craft materials to make an accordion butterfly, yellow duckling, and a puddle stomper craft, along with song and book recommendations. Kits are available at Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, the Bookmobile, and at the Arlington Branch […]
Do you like using your creativity and imagination? Do you appreciate language and poetry? Come visit the library and pick up a Teen Take & Make: Paint Chip Poetry kits and celebrate National Poetry Month! Kits include instructions and paint chip card samples for you to create your own poetry. You will just need something […]
It is almost Easter and each year the bunny who decorated the winning egg got to help the Easter Rabbit hide the eggs on Easter morning. Join Hancock Park District as they read the story titled “The Easter Egg” by Jan Brett. This is a fun and colorful story about all the different ways you […]
Be a part of our Tiny Art show! Artists of all ages can pick up a free kit starting April 3rd at 1 p.m. and while supplies last. Both canvas kits and clay kits will be available. Limit of 1 canvas kit and clay kit per family member. Return your artwork by Friday, April 28th […]
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
You may have noticed that many birds start to build their nests this time of year. Learn about bird nests and why birds build them. Hancock Park District will read a story, also you will be able to view their collection of bird nests and bird eggs, and create a bird nest out of a […]
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to come the library and prepare some Japanese bento box foods with students from The University of Findlay! You’ll get to enjoy eating the foods, too! Registration required due to limited space and supplies. (Food allergy info: ingredients include egg, tomato, sausage, rice, and seaweed.) Register here!
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too.
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
Tales for Tots is a fun story time tailored for toddlers and preschoolers, with each session featuring a different story and reader. Activities, sign language, and songs will be part of the program. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy following the story time! Registration begins at 10:45 a.m. with story time following from 11 - […]
Join us at the Arlington Branch Library for Storytime every Wednesday at 11:15 am for some reading fun, songs, crafts, and socialization with other children!
Jennifer Little, OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Educator presents monthly Eat Well/Live Well programming. Her upcoming series of programs will feature globally inspired home cooking topics. Learn why chicken is a heathy protein option, and observe healthier cooking and seasoning techniques for this popular poultry across a variety of cultures. Register Here!
"The Invisible Husband of Frick Island" by Colleen Oakley has been chosen as the featured title for the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library’s 2023 CommunityREAD. Copies of the book are now available at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. Join the library and community members at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts for the feature presentation […]
Enlighten your lunch hour! Join the Hancock Historical Museum for on the first Thursday of the month at noon, unless otherwise indicated, for a lectures based on local history. Lectures are free for Museum members and the cost of regular admission for nonmembers. Please call the Museum at (419)423-4433 with questions. January - NO LECTURE […]
Be sure to plan to tune in to Heavenly Pizza's annual Pizza-thon! This year's Pizza-thon will be raising funds for City Mission, specifically to purchase bedding for their dorms. How to give? Purchase raffle tickets, donate in-store on April 6, or round up your pizza order that day! Or, you can donate bedding directly to […]
The songs of frogs can be heard in the park at night. Join Hancock Park District as they take a night hike under the full moon in search of frogs and toads. Learn about the frogs and toads that live in Ohio, and why they sing. Listen to their songs. Meet at the Discovery Center. […]
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too.
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
The April show at the Findlay Art League is entitled "Animals in Art" This show is open to artists 18 and older within a 150 mile radius of the gallery. You can see this month’s show March 3 – 28 when the gallery is open Tuesday – Friday, 12:30 – 5 p.m. and Saturday, 12:30 […]
Supporting small businesses isn't just for one day - support local year-round with Second Saturdays! Plan to visit your favorite small businesses as they offer specials, promotions, discounts, and more!
Join NWORRP for a continuous scavenger egg hunt for all ages from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with a chance to win a “Golden Ticket” good for the 2023 season. No competition here! Just fun and treats for all participating youngsters. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under, admission includes […]
Spring brings Easter fun to Findlay and Hancock County! See what Easter activities are taking place here! Saturday, April 1 YMCA Easter Egg Hunt, Riverside Park Shelter 22, 9 a.m. Easter Egg hunt open to the community, ages 0 - 10. Easter Egg Hunt, Fox Run Manor, 10 a.m. Easter Egg hunt for ages 10 and […]
Come enjoy a beautifully decorated Easter cookie while you pour your own custom scented candle. Elida Candle Company will walk you through each step of making your own candle. You can then shop our gift shop full of distinctive gifts and home decor. Make your reservations today by calling 419-889-8992!
Plan to join Hilton Garden Inn for their Annual Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 9th! Enjoy are delicious buffet featuring classic breakfast favorites such as French Toast, Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, and Quiche, along with brunch fare such as Carved Ham, Potatoes Au Gratin, and Deviled Eggs. Cost is $30 per adult and $15 per […]
Join The Hancock Hotel in celebrating Easter with a delicious Easter Eggstravaganza Special menu! View the Easter Eggstravaganza menu here! The price is $48 for adults, $20 (kids age 4-12), and under 3 is free. Call 567-271-0033 to make your reservation today! Or, click here to make reservations!
Experience art with your young ones while getting them Kindergarten ready! Class includes a step-by-step painting while we work together on shapes, colors, counting, and much more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended ages are around 3-7 years (or similar skill level). Register here with $15 per painter
This month is National Frog Month. To celebrate frogs, learn about their life cycle and the changes they make, which we call metamorphosis. We will read a story, talk about each stage of life, make a frog life cycle spinner craft, and go on a short hike to see if we can find frogs, tadpoles, […]
The Lima Symphony Orchestra presents Symphony Storytime, a unique and hands-on musical experience for children and families. Members of the Lima Symphony Orchestra will share stories accompanied by a musical performance, with lots of opportunities for everyone to join in the fun!
Help protect wildlife and improve the park by helping us pick up litter along the trail. As we hike the trail, we will talk about the effects of trash and pollution on the environment and talk about any cool things in nature that we happen to find. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Meet […]
Speak Easy: An English as a Second Language Conversation Club is designed to connect new members of Hancock County with community organizations. Each meeting will have a different theme and students will get the chance to meet representatives from social services agencies as well as practice English skills.
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too.
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
Mazza Museum offers fun, themed story times on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month for toddlers and preschoolers. Each session will feature a different story reader. Activities, sign language, and songs will be part of the program.
Join us at the Arlington Branch Library for Storytime every Wednesday at 11:15 am for some reading fun, songs, crafts, and socialization with other children!
Join Hancock Park District on a hike around Goose Lake and the along the Upland Trail to see what we can find on National Big Wind Day. This hike is approximately one mile. It will include grass trails and a few gentle hills. If the wind is blowing, it might disperse seeds from plants, such […]
Most meteor showers are caused by debris from a passing comet, and with the Lyrid meteor shower, it is the Comet Thatcher. While this comet is currently traveling away from Earth, its debris trail comes every April. Find out more about this meteor shower, the constellation Lyra the Harp and its brightest star Vega, and […]
The search is on for slimy things as we hike the trails. Snails and earthworms have slime covering their bodies; join Hancock Park District to see see if you can find them as you walk. Western chorus frogs and American Toads should be calling and we’ll roll logs looking for salamanders. Adult companions must remain […]
Join your friends at the library for art, science, and engineering projects in the makerspace! This month, you will be using pretend “Maker Money” to buy supplies and complete engineering challenges. Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event and registration is not required.
Enjoy a step-by-step painting class designed for the success of any age or ability. Perfect for couples, parent-kid bonding, mentors and a way to meet new friends! This class is held the 2nd Thursday of every month. Register with $15 per painter here!
Join your friends at the library for art, science, and engineering projects in the makerspace! This month, you will be using pretend “Maker Money” to buy supplies and complete engineering challenges. Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult. This is a free event and registration is not required.
Join the Findlay Family YMCA for Healthy Kids Day on April 14th 2023 from 5-8 pm at the University of Findlay's Koehler Center. This event is a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids. The Y will be hosting a variety of fun activities for children and families! This event is free […]
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too.
Discover what plants need to survive, explore how the parts of a plant help it survive in its environment, and investigate how seeds travel in different ways. Examine plants on a nature hike, take a closer look at where they live, and see how animals depend on plants to survive. Meet at the Discovery Center […]
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
As the LGBTQ+ Spectrum of Findlay is getting ready for Pride, we are kicking off early celebrations by launching our first annual Queer Prom! The LGBTQ+ Spectrum of Findlay is so excited to celebrate our community by creating a space for everyone to attend prom as their authentic self, something that many LGBTQ+ people don’t […]
Your morning will start with a 45 minute Barre class at the Hancock Hotel. After class join Ryse Fitness Studio in making and taking home your own beautiful bouquet of flowers. All while sipping on some delicious mimosas! Purchase your ticket here!
Come join your friends at the library for a hands-on exploration of nature! Activity stations will include animal skills and skins with the Ohio Division of Wildlife, looking at nature through microscopes with the Blanchard River Watershed Partnership, rock identification, exploring worms in a worm farm, educational board games, and a make-and-take flower planting activity. […]
Come get inspired as local author Josh Nealis shares the process behind writing and publishing his comic books. This is a free program is intended for adults, registration is not required.
Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited is a local non-profit organization who's mission is to promote conservation of wildlife and related outdoor activities, for present and future generations. Funds raised at the banquet help support like-minded organizations and outdoor educational seminars. Games, raffles, and social hour begin at 3 p.m. with dinner at 5:30. This event will […]
False Chord Brewing is partnering with Fort Findlay Coffee & Doughnut Shoppe to create a delectable doughnut and beer-tasting experience. Fort Findlay designed these confections, made with the False Chord Brewing beers, to help create a four-course doughnut and beer pairing. In an effort to provide a greater opportunity for patrons of both Fort Findlay […]
Animal skulls are very cool as they can tell you what type of animal it is, what they may eat, and their age. Come out and view the Hancock Park District’s collection of animal skulls, bones, skeletons, and other interesting animal specimens. Learn about bones, animal anatomy, and compare the similarities between animals. Meet at […]
The Library partners with the Borderless Relations Committee with support from You Belong, Kids Club: Exploring Diversity seeks to promote cultural awareness and acceptance. During each session, join your friends for reading and discussing a cultural story. Then further explore cultures through activities like watching short movies, making crafts, and enjoying cultural snacks. During the […]
The UF Jazz Ensemble presents an afternoon of traditional jazz and contemporary music. The ensemble will be under the direction of Dr. Wes King, Director of Bands at the University of Findlay. This performance is free, however tickets are required.
Each month the Library will have a new take home kit with the spices and herbs you’ll need to make a different recipe from around the world. This month join your fellow chefs in making menemen for National Brunch Month! The kits will be available to pick up April 17th-22nd. Reserve a kit here! If […]
Join Toasted Yolk on Monday, April 17th from 7am - 3pm to enjoy BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, LUNCH, AND DRINKS at the newest Toasted Yolk location! 10% Of All Sales on Grand Opening Day will be donated to local non-profit, Hope House. Hope House is a non-profit with a mission to provide housing solutions, support and education […]
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to the health of our Great Lakes. Learn about the impacts of litter in our waterways, and what you can do to make a difference. Bring your phone to explore a new app which has become an incredible tool to facilitate litter clean-ups.
Celebrate 419 Day in the 419! Enjoy all things 419 in Hancock County with local food, drink, shopping, and activities! Events Move with the Mayor, Coffee Amici, 7:30 a.m. Enjoy a walk with the mayor to kick-off 419 Day! Run the 419 Day, Findlay Brewing Company, 6 p.m. Celebrate the 419 with a run in […]
Join your friends at the library for Baby Storytime at the library. Together, you will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too.
Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.
As temperatures get warmer, native wildflowers start to bloom. In celebration of Ohio Native Plant Month, join Hancock Park District on a hike in search of spring wildflowers, such as Virginia Spring Beauty, Dutchman Breeches, and Skunk Cabbage. Meet at the Gatehouse. This free event is open to ages 18 and up. Registration is not […]
Epoxy Depot Findlay is hosting a training seminar on April 20-21 taught by a leading expert in the coatings industry! Whether you're new to the industry or have limited experience, you'll learn the skills to take part in this high-demand field. What you'll receive is two days of hands-on training where you'll learn the art […]
Join the Zonta Club of Findlay on Thursday, April 20, for bingo! Doors open at 5:30pm, bingo begins at 6:30pm. This event is to benefit Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services AND BVHS Forensic Nurse Program. $50 per person or $360 for table of 8. Call Jeanna Kolhoff 419-957-7718 or e-mail Zontafindlayoh@gmail.com. 15 […]
Love to fish? Never been fishing but want to know how? Join your friends from the library at Oakwoods Nature Preserve to learn about local fish, make a fishing game, and if the weather permits, go fishing at the pier. This activity is inspired by the library's 2023 YouthREAD book, "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn. […]
Love to fish? Never been fishing but want to know how? Join your friends from the library at Oakwoods Nature Preserve to learn about local fish, make a fishing game, and if the weather permits, go fishing at the pier. This activity is inspired by our 2023 YouthREAD book, "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn. We’ll […]
