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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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!
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Save the date for the Findlay Family YMCA's Healthy Kids Day at the University of Findlay's Koehler Center. Returning for the first time since 2019 Healthy Kids Day will be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Every Third Thursday of the month until April join False Chord Brewing and Awakening Minds Art for Painting with Pints! Registration is required to attend. This allows AMA to know […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s time to get out and enjoy a guided hike on Earth Day. While hiking, join Hancock Park District as they clean up along the trails at Riverbend Recreation Area. […]
Pointe of the Evening is the annual fundraiser for the Chance to Dance Foundation, dedicated to raising awareness of the dance arts and culturally enriching northwest Ohio. Pointe of the […]
Tired of winter? Ready to "brake" free from being indoors? Whether you are a novice or a pro come out and help pedal your support for City Mission on April […]
Get your team together for Children's Mentoring Connection's 40th annual fundraising event, CMC Bowling for Kids PLUS! How to Participate: Create a Team: Form a team of just 5 individuals, […]
Get your team together for Children's Mentoring Connection's 40th annual fundraising event, CMC Bowling for Kids PLUS! How to Participate: Create a Team: Form a team of just 5 individuals, […]
Eggs were essential on the farm and were easy to come by as most pioneers raised chickens. Hancock Park District's Mrs. Boylan will be frying eggs on the cookstove, brewing […]
To celebrate National Shakespeare Day, join Hancock Park District as they look at the 64 species of birds mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare. Did you know that in […]
Soojin Directing Orchestra The University of Findlay Orchestra will perform memorable melodies from Disney movies, including music from Encanto, Pirates of the Caribbean, Moana, The Lion King, Frozen, and more. […]
There are a lot of outdoor games to play in the Nature Play Area, such as tic-tac-toe with pinecones and rocks, pinecone toss, tin bucket toss, log walking, and making […]
Children can work on their gross motor skills along a sensory path. Our spring-theme sensory path will be on the Blanchard River Greenway Trail, beginning at the playground. Afterward, take […]
Teens & Adults: Come out and create some tiny art on a 4x4 canvas! Art may be displayed during ArtWalk on Friday, May 5th. Space and supplies are limited. Registration […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bring a team, or come solo. Trivia Night at False Chord is always a surefire night of fun for all. There will be prizes for the top 2 winning teams […]
Try the art of paper folding to create your own hopping frog. Hancock Park District will teach you all about origami, the frog, and toads of Ohio, and create our […]
Do you love to draw? Join your friends at the library for drawing tutorials and hang out with other young artists. This month, visitors will be playing with Zentangle patterns. […]
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 […]
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! April's Live@Armes […]
Jack-of-all trades Bert introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sam is an out-of-work actor who answers the reservation line at one of Manhattan’s best restaurants. His desperate callers are determined to get seats at the best tables, the panicked […]
North American touring act Classic Seger is a 9-piece band of seasoned musicians whose incredible stage chemistry and energy, combined with the passion for live performance captures the drivin' rock […]
Jack-of-all trades Bert introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their […]
