Join Findlay Brewing Company for pumpkin painting in the taproom! Stop in anytime (until supplies last). No registration necessary! In addition, Ian's Doughnuts truck will be on-site from Noon to 4 p.m. Cost is $15 and includes a pint of FBC beer, a pumpkin, and all the supplies needed to enjoy an afternoon of pumpkin […]
Fort Findlay Playhouse presents The Odd Couple! Two suddenly single pals — a sloppy sportswriter and a fastidious news writer — strain their friendship by turning roommates and unconsciously repeating the same mistakes they made in the marriages they just left. Tickets go on sale to the public 10 days prior to opening night, with benefactors, […]
The Oiler Marching Band will perform a selection of songs from the season’s halftime and pregame shows at the Koehler Center. The band will be under the direction of Dr. Wes King, Director of Bands at the University of Findlay. This concert is free, however tickets are required. Reserve your tickets here!
Join your friends in the False Chord taproom for a night so hilarious, it's scary! There is a ghoulish line-up of comedians full of tricks and treats. Save $5 and guarantee yourself a seat for the show with a pre-sale ticket. Tickets are $20 pre-sale or $25 for walk-ins. Purchase your tickets here! Doors open […]
Join your friends at the library for Storytime! We will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy activities together with a new theme each week. Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers.
Join your friends at the library for Starter Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is designed to foster a love of reading while developing early literacy skills. It is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings […]
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. Meet us in the Children's Programming Room!
Need help choosing your next book? Enjoy having a snack while you read? Want to receive a few fun goodies this month? Teens in grades 8-12 can register with their email address to get a Teen Tote filled with teen library books selected especially for them, along with some other goodies like snacks and bookmarks! […]
Join your friends at the library for Storytime! We will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy activities together with a new theme each week. Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers.
Go Oilers! Cheer on University of Findlay’s Women’s Soccer team at the DeHaven Soccer Complex. Full Schedule Thursday, September 5, 3:30 p.m. at Illinois Springfield (Springfield, IL) Friday, September 13, 1:00 p.m. at Ferris State (Big Rapids, MI) Sunday, September 15, 12:00 p.m. at Saginaw Valley State (University Center, MI) Thursday, September 19, 6:30 p.m. […]
Don't miss the weekly Hancock County Farmers' Market! Held at MCPA's Festival Grounds, the Hancock County Farmers' Market is held rain or shine. The market has a large selection of vendors with local, in-season produce, baked goods, flowers, herbs, and more. Plus, check out the special informational programming each week for adults and children of […]
Go Oilers! Cheer on University of Findlay's Men's Soccer team at the DeHaven Soccer Complex. Full Schedule Saturday, September 7, 1 p.m. vs. D'Youville Wednesday, September 11, 2 p.m. vs. Roberts Wesleyan Saturday, September 14, 12 p.m. at Bloomsburg (Bloomsburg, PA) Thursday, September 19, 3:30:00 p.m. at Ashland (Ashland, OH) Saturday, September 21, 1 p.m. […]
Come spend a few hours on Halloween night at the Mansion! Considered to be one of the first (and best) spooky movies, "THE UNINVITED", is a 1944 black and white gem that has been recently restored. Starring Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey, the movie setting is a lonely cliff-top house in Cornwall that is purchased […]
Join us for Starter Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is designed to foster a love of reading while developing early literacy skills. It is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too. Meet […]
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. Meet us in the Children's Programming Room!
Cheers to 10 years! Come kick off the holiday season and celebrate 10 years with your friends at RooBarb. Enjoy 3 days of bites, sips, great deals and giveaways! Make a purchase and be entered into a drawing for a gift basket valued at $250!
Go Oilers! Cheer on University of Findlay Volleyball at Croy Gymnasium. Tickets may be purchased online. Admission is $5 for students and $10 for adults. Full Schedule Friday, September 6, 3 p.m. tournament play vs. Davis & Elkins (Clarion, PA) Saturday, September 7, 10 a.m. tournament play vs. Shippensburg (Clarion, PA) Saturday, September 7, 4 […]
LGBTQ+ Spectrum of Findlay are excited to announce the second annual Queer Prom event! Queer Prom 2: The Electric Spookaloo will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the […]
Visit Zion UMC's Holiday Bazaar with 20 vendors on-site! Vendors range from those selling homemade goods to direct sales.
Cheers to 10 years! Come kick off the holiday season and celebrate 10 years with your friends at RooBarb. Enjoy 3 days of bites, sips, great deals and giveaways! Make a purchase and be entered into a drawing for a gift basket valued at $250!
Cheer on the Oilers at Donnell Stadium! Dress in your black and orange and cheer on our university to victory. Tickets may be purchased online. Admission is $5 for students and $10 for adults. Full Schedule September 7, 1 p.m. at Truman State (Kirksville, MO) September 14, 1 p.m. at Wayne State (Detroit, MI) September […]
Pour candles into mini pumpkins. Leave with two mini pumpkins or gourds, upgrade for $10 and bring your own vessel to pour. Choose from Fall scents, all natural, soy wax. Decorate your table for the season or give a handmade gift for your loved ones!. Cost is $60 each, this class is for those 18 […]
Go Oilers! Cheer on University of Findlay Volleyball at Croy Gymnasium. Tickets may be purchased online. Admission is $5 for students and $10 for adults. Full Schedule Friday, September 6, 3 p.m. tournament play vs. Davis & Elkins (Clarion, PA) Saturday, September 7, 10 a.m. tournament play vs. Shippensburg (Clarion, PA) Saturday, September 7, 4 […]
Cheers to 50 years - A Celebration of Connections. As Children's Mentoring Connection illuminates the path forward to our50th Anniversary, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our supporters of Children's Mentoring Connection (CMC) and our commitment to guiding Hancock County youth toward brighter futures. The unwavering dedication to our annual Uncorked and Unplugged fundraiser continues […]
Ready, set, hide! Play the ultimate game of Hide & Seek from local Cops! Assemble your friends and register for $10 per participant, and enjoy a night of snacks, prizes, […]
Make it a Funday Sunday at the Mazza Museum! Enjoy art activities, games, hands-on educational stations, interactive STEAM activities, planetarium shows, and more. Registration is requested, but not required. Register here! […]
Cheers to 10 years! Come kick off the holiday season and celebrate 10 years with your friends at RooBarb. Enjoy 3 days of bites, sips, great deals and giveaways! Make a purchase and be entered into a drawing for a gift basket valued at $250!
Plan to attend University of Findlay's fall choral concert! This free concert will take place at St. Michael's Church in Downtown Findlay. While the concert is free, tickets are required. […]
Mornings with Mommy isn't preschool, and it isn't childcare, it's something different. Mornings with Mommy is a fun and easy way for you to enjoy activities with your children and meet other adults. There will be age appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. And the best part is, we do all the planning, […]
Mornings with Mommy isn't preschool, and it isn't childcare, it's something different. Mornings with Mommy is a fun and easy way for you to enjoy activities with your children and meet other adults. There will be age appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. And the best part is, we do all the planning, […]
Join your friends at the library for Storytime! We will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy activities together with a new theme each week. Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers.
Four course wine pairing dinner, join The Wine Merchant's annual alternative to watching the election results roll in. Space limited, reservations required. Call 419-424-0391 to secure your spot!
Can you figure out the flavor of some mystery Oreo cookies? Which one will be your favorite? Join us for an Oreo cookie taste test to try some different flavors […]
Join your friends at the library for Starter Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is designed to foster a love of reading while developing early literacy skills. It is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings […]
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. Meet us in the Children's Programming Room!
Weaving is the art of creating fabrics and other objects by interlacing threads. Join Hancock Park District as they talk about the history of weaving, including tools, uses, and materials, […]
The Wildcard series offers audiences the chance to experience artists in different genres and cultures in various spaces around MCPA! This month's Wildcard performance is Alla Boara. Folk-jazz sextet Alla […]
Join your friends at the library for Storytime! We will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy activities together with a new theme each week. Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers.
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 […]
You won't want to miss this special opportunity in Downtown Findlay! Taste your way through 11 of Downtown's restaurants, offering samples of their finest foods, beverages, desserts and more. Taste […]
Tired of writing alone? Come write with us! Bring your own work-in-progress or start fresh with one of our prompts. All writers are welcome. We will meet at Coffee Amici […]
Join Charming Finds at The Baker's Café and create your own round, rectangle or Ohio shaped sign or a custom Santa Tray. There are multiple different project types to choose […]
Join us for Starter Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is designed to foster a love of reading while developing early literacy skills. It is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too. Meet […]
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. Meet us in the Children's Programming Room!
The Mazza Weekend Conference is a two-day conference where teachers, librarians, and book lovers delight in educational and engaging presentations from some of the top authors and illustrators in the […]
Bring on the Aqua Net and tight pants! It’s time for The Best Hair Bands in the Land - Don’t miss this amazing, three act homage to Poison, Def Leppard, […]
This Findlay favorite is back for TWO nights in November! Join us at Alexandria's in Findlay on Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 PM! Presenting Sponsors Packrats […]
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!
Come join your friends at The Swan House Tea Room for a thrilling evening of mystery and intrigue! Get ready to put your detective skills to the test as you […]
For November's Second Saturday, your favorite Downtown Findlay shops are kicking off the most wonderful time of the year with a Holiday Open House Trail! Join us on November 9th […]
The Mazza Weekend Conference is a two-day conference where teachers, librarians, and book lovers delight in educational and engaging presentations from some of the top authors and illustrators in the picture book industry. Register here! Featuring authors Grant Snider, Qin Leng, Hanna Cha, Christopher Silas Neal, Oge Mora, Doug Salati, and Patricia Polacco.
Youth ages 7 - 17 are invited to learn how to throw on the pottery wheel! Participants will learn how to throw and glaze during this 3 week class. This […]
Members of the community are encouraged to visit the Pottery Studio at 114 W. Crawford St, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm to experience the fun of working in clay. […]
Cheer on the Oilers at Donnell Stadium! Dress in your black and orange and cheer on our university to victory. Tickets may be purchased online. Admission is $5 for students and $10 for adults. Full Schedule September 7, 1 p.m. at Truman State (Kirksville, MO) September 14, 1 p.m. at Wayne State (Detroit, MI) September […]
Play in the leaves at one of our great Hancock County parks or take It is the middle of autumn and most of the leaves should have fallen to the […]
This Findlay favorite is back for TWO nights in November! Join us at Alexandria's in Findlay on Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 PM! Presenting Sponsors Packrats of Findlay and Findlay Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram duel it out on Saturday night for bragging rights! Two sharp-witted, incredibly talented musicians with 2 pianos […]
After the penalty kicks are complete plan to get running! Van Buren's After the PKs 5K and 10K Trail Run is back again. Choose to take part in the 5K […]
Join your friends at American Legion in McComb for a pancake breakfast! This pancake breakfast is free for veterans. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children, […]
Circus Pop! The Giant Bubble Show is a production of Suesakul Shows. The show premiered in 2023 and it features Ringling Bros. alumnus, Logan Jimenez. For sixty minutes Logan will […]
Plan to attend the annual Veterans Day Parade! The Veterans Day Parade will take place in Downtown Findlay with a brief ceremony to follow at the War Memorial at the […]
Make original art for your Christmas cards this year! This class takes place over two Sundays, November 10 and November 17. All skills are welcome and all supplies are provided. This class is taught by FAL member Jennifer Doyle. Register here!
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). Registration is required, classes are $15/student. Sign up here!
Preschool Playtime is a FREE open gym for all preschool aged children--any child who is not yet in school. We have balls to play with, ride-on toys, mats to crawl/roll around on, a mini-trampoline, a slide, infant toys, and lots of space to run around and play. No need to register! Questions: Email Jenny at […]
This is a fun story about a porcupine who just wants a hug. How do you hug a porcupine? After the story, there will be a porcupine craft to make, […]
Join your friends at the library for Storytime! We will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy activities together with a new theme each week. Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers.
Visit the Hancock Public Health Mobile Health Clinic at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library for a free health screening. The health screening consists of blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen level […]
Hope House and Findlay Brewing Company will be partnering once again on a walk to raise awareness of homelessness in our community during Homelessness Awareness Month. Beginning and ending at […]
Imagine a school, community or even a world where everyone looked out for each other and performed selfless acts of kindness. Join us to make your own Kindness Confetti Jar and learn how you can "Throw Kindness Around Like Confetti". To ensure we have enough space and materials, registration is required! This program is for […]
Join your friends at the library for Starter Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is designed to foster a love of reading while developing early literacy skills. It is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings […]
Enjoy a fun story time tailored for toddlers and preschoolers! Each session will feature a different story. Join us as we jump into a story and discover the world within […]
FHCPL and the University of Findlay invite you to a monthly lunchtime adventure around the world with Passport Picnic! Each session, international students from the University of Findlay will whisk […]
Join Burlwick & Co. along with Little Big Eyes (LBE) Vintage at The Bourbon Affair for a pre-holiday Sip-n-Shop! Shop for that hard to buy for person & sip for a cause because 10% of all proceeds are going to The United Way of Hancock County!
Learn something new with a one night wheel class. Learn to make a bowl on the pottery wheel in one night. This class is open to adults 18 and older! Register here! This class is supported by Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation’s Fun for All series!
Join your friends at the library for Storytime! We will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy activities together with a new theme each week. Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers.
It's not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily […]
The Jingle Bell Stroll is set for November 14th Noon - 7 p.m. in Bluffton! As one of 225 ticket holders, your holiday adventure will begin at either Samuel W. Diller Co., 101 N. Main St., or Fortman Insurance, 138 N Main St, where you will pick up a commemorative gift bag, ready to hold […]
Join your friends at the library for art, science, and engineering projects especially for homeschoolers in our makerspace for kids. This month, we will be experimenting with Shrinky Dinks, a special plastic that shrinks when it is heated, to turn drawings into small plastic charms for jewelry or keychains. Children 8 and under should be […]
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 our makerspace for kids. This month, we will be experimenting with Shrinky Dinks, a special plastic that shrinks when it is heated, to turn drawings into small plastic charms for jewelry or keychains. Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an […]
Learn something new with a one night wheel class. Learn to make a bowl on the pottery wheel in one night. This class is open to adults 18 and older! Register here! This class is supported by Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation’s Fun for All series!
The Live@Armes series offers an intimate listening experience for newgrass Americana bands. November's Live@Armes featured artist is The Slocan Ramblers. The Slocan Ramblers are Canada’s bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have become a leading light of today’s acoustic music scene. With a reputation […]
The University of Findlay Theatre Department presents The Servant of Two Masters! This new adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s Italian commedia dell’arte masterpiece features wily servants, disguised lovers, a play-within-a-play, and twenty-seven plates […]
Looking for some fun activities to keep kids entertained during fall break? Pick up our Fall Break Boredom Busters Activity Kit starting November 15 while supplies last. Available at the Children's Department at the Main Library, at Arlington, and at Bookmobile stops.
Join your friends at the library for Starter Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is designed to foster a love of reading while developing early literacy skills. It is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings […]
Science fiction can take us to worlds beyond our own. They are often filled with fantastical environments. Usually, these environments are based on the ones found on Earth. Join Hancock […]
The University of Findlay Theatre Department presents The Servant of Two Masters! This new adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s Italian commedia dell’arte masterpiece features wily servants, disguised lovers, a play-within-a-play, and twenty-seven plates of meatballs! Ticket costs are $8 for the general public. Tickets are free for UF faculty, staff and students with a valid University ID or […]
Join your friends at the Library as we celebrate 10 years in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program! Take part in storytimes, activities, crafts, and more! Meet Llama Llama and get your picture taken!
Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band RUMOURS will be performing at Alexandria's on Saturday, November 16th. Enjoy all the classic hits and timeless songs like "Go Your Own Way," "Rhiannon," "Dreams," and "The Chain" in a night of unforgettable music and nostalgia. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Hancock Historical Society. General […]
Don't miss this craft fair at Owens Community College! The craft show will showcase fall and Christmas items.
Come along as we explore a scale timeline of Earth’s geological history in a thousand yards. We will discuss how Earth’s history is split into different time periods. As we […]
The University of Findlay Theatre Department presents The Servant of Two Masters! This new adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s Italian commedia dell’arte masterpiece features wily servants, disguised lovers, a play-within-a-play, and twenty-seven plates of meatballs! Ticket costs are $8 for the general public. Tickets are free for UF faculty, staff and students with a valid University ID or […]
This high energy homage to the legends of Motown will transport you back in time as you visit the very best of “Hitsville, USA!” The show features a cast of 15 powerhouse vocalists who embody everyone from Diana Ross & The Supremes to Marvin Gaye & The Jackson Five and accompanied by a six-piece band with […]
Try your hand at one of the oldest hunting tools in the world, a spear thrower known as an atlatl with Hancock Park District staff. Atlatls have been the primary hunting tool of prehistoric people for thousands of years, and in some cultures, they are still being used today. Each participant will use an atlatl […]
For most pioneers, mid-November meant gathering the last of the harvests and getting ready for winter. See how the McKinnis family is storing foods such as sweet potatoes, dried beans, and parsnips. Hancock Park District will have baked squash and pumpkin cookies for tasting. Chores, like filling the wood box for the upcoming winter season, […]
The University of Findlay Theatre Department presents The Servant of Two Masters! This new adaptation of Carlo Goldoni’s Italian commedia dell’arte masterpiece features wily servants, disguised lovers, a play-within-a-play, and twenty-seven plates of meatballs! Ticket costs are $8 for the general public. Tickets are free for UF faculty, staff and students with a valid University ID or […]
Mornings with Mommy isn't preschool, and it isn't childcare, it's something different. Mornings with Mommy is a fun and easy way for you to enjoy activities with your children and meet other adults. There will be age appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. And the best part is, we do all the planning, […]
Begin your night from 6-6:30 p.m. with a cocktail while making your selections from our menu featuring a selection of appetizers and desserts. At 6:30 p.m. the pros from Awakening Minds Art will take over and guide you though each step of creating your very own winter themed painting! Tickets are $20 per person and […]
Join your friends at the library for Storytime! We will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy activities together with a new theme each week. Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers.
Mornings with Mommy isn't preschool, and it isn't childcare, it's something different. Mornings with Mommy is a fun and easy way for you to enjoy activities with your children and meet other adults. There will be age appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. And the best part is, we do all the planning, […]
For those of you that have said, "Wait, wait, I know this one!" to less than impressed family or friends; this program is for you! Can you guess the song just by listening to a 5 second clip? Can you fill in the lyrics to a song without hearing the music? Join other like-minded music […]
Join your friends at the library for Starter Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is designed to foster a love of reading while developing early literacy skills. It is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings […]
Join Hancock Park District and learn about the art of paper making. HPD will discuss the history of paper and the modern-day industrial process. Also, we will talk about the hobby of paper making, from the supplies that you need to the process of turning pulp to paper. Each participant will make one sheet of […]
Join your friends at The Hancock Hotel for dinner by Mancy's Steakhouse and a fun evening with friends creating a spectacular silk wreath to adorn your front door this holiday season! With music by flutist Kim Cosiano this is sure to be the kickoff to the holiday season you won't want to miss! Reserve your […]
Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas. Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and sing […]
Join your friends at the library for Storytime! We will sing, rhyme, and read, then craft and enjoy activities together with a new theme each week. Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers.
Join The Wine Merchant for the annual release of this special French wine! There will be French fare and wine flights all day long to enjoy.
Do you love to draw? Join your friends at the library for drawing tutorials and hang out with other young artists. This month, we will be drawing owls with oil […]
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 us for our monthly craft circle where all crafts are welcome!
Wine, Dine, and Design is a monthly painting class at Gillig Winery, instructed by Awakening Minds Art. $45 per person includes all art supplies and instruction, wine tastings and appetizers. Wine, Dine, and Design will be held every Third Thursday beginning at 6:30 p.m.!
Don’t miss NWORRP's most popular event! Hop on board our quarter scale trains for a magical trip through a winter wonderland of sparkling lights and festive decorations. See delightful toy trains running in the beautifully decorated museum and train barn. Hundreds of decorated trees inside and out, plus Santa and Mrs. Claus are here to visit on […]
Join your friends at the library for Starter Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is designed to foster a love of reading while developing early literacy skills. It is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings […]
Create a Thanksgiving craft by painting a turkey using your handprint. Hancock Park District will use tempera paint, crayons, and googly eyes to create our turkey craft. As you wait for the paint to dry, a fun story about a turkey will be read, and we will look at turkey displays and make turkey sounds. […]
Join your friends at the Jones Mansion for an evening of cocktail samplings featuring Mezcal and Tequila! Experience the smoke, fruit, floral, sweet, sour and spicy profiles of Mezcal and a Tequila tasting. You will be presented with a sample of mezcal and tequila for you to discern and enjoy the unique differences of the […]
Don’t miss NWORRP's most popular event! Hop on board our quarter scale trains for a magical trip through a winter wonderland of sparkling lights and festive decorations. See delightful toy trains running in the beautifully decorated museum and train barn. Hundreds of decorated trees inside and out, plus Santa and Mrs. Claus are here to visit on […]
Join your friends at Hancock Park District in the Nature Play Area for outdoor play and yard games, such as bocce ball and cornhole, and there will be a shelter […]
Watching birds out your window can be a fun and relaxing activity. In this program, you can join Hancock Park District to turn everyday pinecones into bird feeders. You will use pinecones, lard as a binder, and seeds as the source of food. Twine will be used to hang your bird feeder. Meet at the […]
The University of Findlay Orchestra is a string ensemble composed of students, staff, and community players. The orchestra will be under the direction of Madeline Damschroder of the University of Findlay. The performance is free, but tickets are required. Reserve your tickets here!
Don’t miss NWORRP's most popular event! Hop on board our quarter scale trains for a magical trip through a winter wonderland of sparkling lights and festive decorations. See delightful toy trains running in the beautifully decorated museum and train barn. Hundreds of decorated trees inside and out, plus Santa and Mrs. Claus are here to visit on […]
Grammy Award–winning singer, songwriter, and musician Molly Tuttle and her band, Golden Highway, released their latest album, City of Gold, this past July. City of Gold was inspired by Tuttle’s constant touring with Golden Highway these past few years, during which they have grown together as musicians and performers, cohering as a band. Since moving to Nashville […]
Meet Findlayite and children's book author and illustrator, T.L. McBeth! The author of favorites like "Love, Robot" and "Randy, the Badly Drawn Horse" and illustrator of Big Words, Small Stories […]
Learn about the four groups of animals that rule the sky: insects, reptiles, dinosaurs and birds, and mammals. Join Hancock Park District for a talk about how flight works, why these animals would want to fly, and how their flight differs from one another. Also, learn about the animals that pretend to fly by gliding, […]
In this program, we will make leaf silhouette paintings. This craft involves painting intricate patterns on a sheet of paper, cutting out a leaf shape on another piece of paper, and gluing the two papers together so the paint shows through the opening of the leaf design. We will use watercolor paint for this craft. […]
Enjoy a hot spot of tea by the fireplace in the McKinnis House along with Hancock Park District staff and make your own teacup bookmark. You will get to choose from a variety of 1840s themed fabric. All supplies will be provided, but you may bring your own basic sewing kit if you prefer. Meet […]
Orienteering is a sport of navigation. The goal is to use a map and compass to locate control points that are scattered throughout an area. Orienteering can be done as a competitive race or an activity to explore a new area. Join Hancock Park District and work as a team to complete a standard type […]
If you are camping or if you get lost in the woods, knowing how to start a fire properly and safely is important, especially if your comfort or survival depends on it. Join Hancock Park District and learn the basic techniques of fire making and how to keep the fire burning, and try your hand […]
Join your friends at the library for a night of board games, cards, puzzles, painting, crafting, and more! Feel free to bring in a game to share or a project […]
Join Hancock Park District for a game of pumpkin bowling. Try knocking down the pins and getting a strike by using a pumpkin as the bowling ball. After you play a few rounds, learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin and what you can do with a pumpkin when you are finished with it, […]
Learn about one of Earth’s neighbors, Mars. A story will be read about the planet and why it is red. Afterward, join your friends at Hancock Park District and go inside the portable planetarium to look at Mars and its two moons. You will also look at other planets and constellations. After the show, children […]
Don't miss a favorite Thanksgiving Tradition - the WRC Turkey Trot! Dress in your running gear or some festive costumes for this fun 5K. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. in the auditorium of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, with light refreshments, same-day race registration, and an area for diaper donations. Register here! New this year […]
Join us for a traditional Thanksgiving feast! Your meal features a delicious buffet of Thanksgiving favorites, carving stations, a salad bar and dessert station. Make your reservations here!
Don’t miss NWORRP's most popular event! Hop on board our quarter scale trains for a magical trip through a winter wonderland of sparkling lights and festive decorations. See delightful toy trains running in the beautifully decorated museum and train barn. Hundreds of decorated trees inside and out, plus Santa and Mrs. Claus are here to visit on […]
Bring the whole family out for this Findlay tradition – Kiwanis Santa’s House! Visitors can meet with Santa, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, or go on a wagon ride in Downtown to get in the festive spirit. When you’re in Downtown for Santa’s House be sure to enjoy WinterFest! The Market will take place across the street […]
Join your friends at FBC for a fun-filled, holiday wreath workshop led by Courtney Dutcher, owner of Dutcher Flower Design! You will create your own Christmas wreath using a variety of fresh greens and an assortment of natural materials right here in our heated and enclosed beer garden! Cut-off for registration will be November 18. […]
The Friday after Thanksgiving ranks in the top five days of the year for ordering pizza! To honor this tradition the Jones Mansion will offer the original recipe Napoli style […]
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the City of Findlay Tree Lighting Ceremony! Taking place at 6 p.m. Santa and his elves will help light the tree in Dorney Plaza while Findlay First Edition performs Christmas carols! Immediately following the tree lighting will kick-off the fist night of Kiwanis Santa's House at St. […]
Enjoy all-day holiday fun, including the return of The Ream Folk Art Collection and Christmas parade. Shop local for Small Business Saturday before all the Blaze of Lights festivities! The parade will begin at 5 p.m. on Main Street from Snider to College. Following the parade beginning at 6 p.m. there will be family friendly […]
Don’t miss NWORRP's most popular event! Hop on board our quarter scale trains for a magical trip through a winter wonderland of sparkling lights and festive decorations. See delightful toy trains running in the beautifully decorated museum and train barn. Hundreds of decorated trees inside and out, plus Santa and Mrs. Claus are here to visit on […]
Need help choosing your next book? Enjoy having a snack while you read? Want to receive a few fun goodies this month? Teens in grades 8-12 can register with their email address to get a Teen Tote filled with teen library books selected especially for them, along with some other goodies like snacks and bookmarks! […]
A one 8.5" Gnome will be created by participants during a 1 hour time period. During that period 2-4 people will be creating their Gnome. The Gnome can be picked up 3 weeks after the session. Register here! All skill levels are welcome and all supplies provided. This class is supported by Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation’s […]
Come join the Hancock County Master Gardeners for a fun and creative wreath making class! Learn how to create your very own fresh greens wreath just in time for the holiday season. Invite your friends and get in the holiday mood with this fun and educational wreath class. All supplies are provided. There are weekend […]
Join your friends from the Hancock County Fairgrounds at Old Millstream Centre to raise funds for capital projects at the fairgrounds. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $400 […]
