Celebrate Christmas with the McComb Community! Enjoy the McComb Tree lighting, Christmas Market, activities for kids, visit with Santa at the library, live music, and more! Get all the details here! Festivities take place on Main Street in McComb. Park at McComb Local Schools and take advantage of the free shuttle, courtesy of McComb Methodist […]
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 […]
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 […]
It was important for early naturalists to make field notes while they were out exploring nature. Since there were no cameras or phones at that point, it was important to make detailed notes and drawings of the living creatures they encountered. Join Hancock Park District as they will try this observation method with our Field […]
Lightwire Theater enthralls audiences worldwide with their unique combination of skill and grace as told through the technological innovations of moving light characters. People of all ages will be captivated by the dazzling visuals and unique menagerie of characters that magically appear out of the darkness. Combining the arts of puppetry, theater and dance with […]
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. […]
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, […]
Do you enjoy making your own holiday cards for friends and family? Pick up one of our Teen Take & Make: Holiday Collage Card kits! Kits include many graphics and backgrounds to be cut out and assembled into collage card creations of your own! Kits will be available for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa and can […]
Photographs by James A Duffy Beavers are incredible animals. Not only do they build a home for themselves they build a home for other animals. A story about beavers and their interaction with one of their neighbors, the river otter, will be read by your friends at Hancock Park District. We will take a closer […]
Join Katy Mercer for a relaxing evening of slow flow yoga with live music. This transformative class will blend the physical flow of yoga with the calming sounds of an acoustic guitar performed by special guest, Elizabeth Peterson. This unique combination of movement and music will strengthen your mind, body, and spirit. All skill levels […]
Get in the holiday spirit with a free, community movie! Watch "The Santa Clause" starring Tim Allen at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts. No ticket is needed for this free event! Free popcorn will be provided. Cash bar and other refreshments will be available for purchase at concessions. This event is part of The Findlay-Hancock […]
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, […]
The weather is colder, and it is a great time to explore the wetlands with Hancock Park District to see what is living there during this time of the year. There may be deer signs on the trail or some interesting birds nesting in the trees along the waterway. We may find burrows where the […]
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 at the library as we focus on managing stress with staff from the Family Resource Center. We will discuss different types of stress and how to deal with it and make a relaxing Zen garden to take home. To ensure we have enough space and materials, registration is required. This program is […]
Discover the vibrant flavors and health benefits of turmeric and curry in this engaging presentation at the library. Learn about turmeric’s wellness properties, and watch a live demonstration of a delicious chicken curry recipe you can recreate at home. Spice up your cooking and your health. Registration required!
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 at Hancock Park District and create your own handmade Christmas card for a family member or friend. Each participant will receive a blank card to decorate. There will be crayons, markers, and color pencils for drawing winter and holiday scenes, and nature and holiday rubber stamps to decorate with. There will also […]
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 […]
Join us for art, science, and engineering projects especially for homeschoolers in our makerspace for kids. This month, we will be making cards as well as other crafts that can be sent in the mail, like origami, puzzles, and bookmarks. Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult.
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 in Downtown Findlay. Cafe purchases not required to participate.
Join us for art, science, and engineering projects in our makerspace for kids. This month, we will be making cards as well as other crafts that can be sent in the mail, like origami, puzzles, and bookmarks. Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult.
Check out our largest planet inside Hancock Park District's portable planetarium. Find out about its “red spot,” the never-ending hurricane and look at some of its 95 moons. We’ll also check out other items in the early December night sky including the Orion and Taurus constellations. Participants are required to sit on the floor. Ask […]
The Live@Armes series offers an intimate listening experience for newgrass Americana bands. December's Live@Armes featured artist is South for Winter. When New Zealander Nick Stone and Coloradan Dani Cichon met as volunteers building greenhouses in South America, they never expected their lighthearted rooftop jams to evolve into an internationally-touring Americana band. Years after meeting, 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 […]
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 […]
City Mission is thrilled to invite you to a spectacular night of Glitter, Glitz, & Jazz! Bring those dancing shoes and get ready to groove to the sensational sounds of […]
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 Black Swamp Area Council, Scouting America, for our 3rd Annual Breakfast with Santa. Each ticket includes an all you care to eat breakfast buffet, stories, crafts, and downloadable pictures […]
One of the best times to start birdwatching is in winter when you can find many of our common backyard birds and when it is easier to spot them in the bare trees. Join Hancock Park District as they talk about the proper use of binoculars, how to identify birds, and common backyard birds. Afterward, […]
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 The Wine Merchant for their annual Champagne tasting. Try the bottles we think are special this year. Space limited, reservations required. Call 419-424-0391 to secure your spot!
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 […]
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! […]
Enjoy Breakfast with Santa in the beautiful Hancock Hotel! Breakfast includes a pancake station, sausage, juice, milk and coffee. Make memories last by capturing your own photos with Santa himself! […]
Visit Bluffton University’s Albrecht Gallery located in Sauder Visual Arts Center for the closing reception of "IRL (in real life)" by Nicole Maye-Luge This art exhibition features the work by Nicole […]
Many animals have protective padding on their feet known as hooves. We call this group of animals, ungulates. Join Hancock Park District to learn about hooved animals, such as deer, cows, horses, elk, and pigs. Children will have an opportunity to make hoof tracks at our track station and complete a craft by making their […]
Don't miss the 2024 Beard & Mustache Competition at FBC! Celebrate the best beards in Findlay during a friendly competition for an important cause! Proceeds from the annual Beard & […]
Don't miss the University of Findlay Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble as they join together to present their annual December concert. The bands will be under the direction of Dr. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jennifer Pullen, Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Ohio Northern University, and author of Fantasy Fiction: A Writer's Guide and Anthology, will give a fantasy writing workshop for teens, where […]
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 […]
Many animals have the amazing ability to fly through the sky. These creatures come in many different sizes, some are covered in feathers, and some even have a hard exoskeleton. For this program, join Hancock Park District as they will be looking at the various animals that use wings to fly and ones that fly […]
Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos. Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, O Christmas Tea is uproarious fun, yet it is the duo’s boundless imagination and endearing chemistry that […]
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 […]
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 with paint pens to test how they work on different materials. This program is recommended for grades 2 and up. Space is limited and registration is required!
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 […]
Do you love solving puzzles and cracking secret codes? Our at-home escape room kit contains puzzles and props to create a fun escape room in your own home. Kits can be picked up starting December 13th and are available in the Children's Department at the Main Library, at the Arlington branch, and on the Bookmobile […]
Join us for a cozy morning at the library! Sit back, relax, and warm up with a delicious cup of hot cocoa. Elevate your cocoa experience by adding marshmallows, a candy cane, or both! Bring a friend or meet someone new and play a board game, work on a puzzle, do some adult coloring, or […]
Last year the American Ornithological Society, the group that decides the names of birds, announced that all North American birds named after a person or has a name that could be offensive or misrepresent will have its name changed. That means around 80 species of birds are having their names changed. You may be upset […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Static” means to stay in one place. In static electricity, the charges are all staying in one area. Join Hancock Park District and make a static flyer as one of our experiments. Making your hair stand on end using a balloon is another fun activity using static electricity. Kids will have fun trying all nine […]
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, […]
Come craft with your friends at the library on the last Wednesday of each month! This program is open to adults and teens 16 and older are welcome. This month's craft: Pomanders
Human life has changed greatly since our early prehistoric days. To learn more about the early life of humans, Hancock Park District will be looking at Ötzi the Iceman. In 1991, scientists found a naturally preserved mummy in the Alps which they named, Ötzi. This mummy is one of the most preserved from the Copper […]
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.!
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 […]
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 […]
The Hancock Historical Museum features film favorites from decades past at their Classic Movie Night! Historical information before and discussion after. Popcorn and refreshments provided. BYOB. Free to the public. Call 419-423-4433 for more information. March 15: Casablanca (PG) 1942 - Starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Raines May 17: Laura (PG) 1944 - […]
The holidays are right around the corner. If you still have some last-minute present wrapping to do, why not make the gift more special by wrapping it in wrapping paper decorated by your child? Each child will receive a length of easel paper to decorate as holiday wrapping paper. Your friends at Hancock Park District […]
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 […]
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 […]
The snow that falls in winter is a great base for checking out animal tracks. Join Hancock Park District and learn the tracks of native animals that are still active […]
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 […]
Learn about snowflakes. A story about snowflakes will be read by your friends at Hancock Park District. Afterward, we will talk about snowflakes, what they are, how they form, and […]
Build a shelter using what can only be found in the woods. Hancock Park District will talk about the qualities of a good shelter, different types of shelters, and where […]
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 […]
All animals love to eat. Food is important for giving energy to animals to keep them moving. Teeth make eating extremely easy for animals. In this program we will look […]
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 […]
Due to the angle of the sun in the winter, the sun may seem dull, but it is still sending out strong rays of light. Because of snow’s bright white […]
Join your friends at the library for a New Year's Eve celebration perfect for the whole family! Wear your fanciest party gear and join us at the library for a […]
During the holidays, all the puppets escaped and were running around the Discovery Center. Help Hancock Park District find the puppets that are hiding and put them back in their […]
Come out and join Hancock Park District at the Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center to play games this winter evening. There will be classic board games and card games, […]
Many fossils are frozen in time by ice, tree sap, and hot lava. Kids will chisel away at blocks and cubes of ice, find the treasure, and then create a […]
