Join Camp Berry for a Solar Eclipse Party and a fun opportunity to do some learning before the Solar Eclipse happens.  There will be different activities going on throughout the weekend. Activities include Archery, BBs, Nature Hike, Rocket launching, STEM activities, and more.  Open to ages 6 - 17, for scouts and the public. There […]

Get ready for the Eclipse at West End Tavern!  Doors at 11 a.m. for a day filled with cosmic fun. In addition to W.E.T.'s kitchen, Flippin' Tacos will be parked in the parking lot for this pre-eclipse bash!

Spring is the time for amphibians. They have awakened from their winter slumber and are busy setting up territories and finding a mate. Along with your friends at Hancock Park District, learn about amphibians, such as frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts that can be found in Ohio and why they go through metamorphosis. Children will […]

Join Alexandria's on Sunday for Findlay's Biggest PrE-clipse Party! The first floor Tap Room Bar and second floor Upper Deck Bar will be open from 2 - 11 p.m. and the kitchen will be open until 9 p.m. Duckpin bowling will be open from 2 - 10 p.m. on a first come, first served basis […]

Join Hancock Park District and hike around Goose Lake and along the Upland Trail to see if we can find round geode rocks. This is approximately a 1-mile natural trail with hills and grassy area. There will be a display of geodes to look at before we hike so you will know what to look […]

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface […]

Join Mt. Blanchard for an Out of the World Eclipse Dinner on Sunday, April 7th!  There will be sandwiches, soups and desserts for sale from 5 - 7 p.m.  Choose from food like Ring of Fire chili, Rocket Dogs, Cosmic Chicken & Noodles, Crater Potator Soup, Moon Pies, Moon Rocks, served a la carte. Imagination […]

The Hancock Hotel will be in the line of totality for the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, meaning we will be one of the few places in the world where the sun is 100 percent blocked by the moon for a short period of time. Kick-off this once in a lifetime event with a […]

Get in the eclipse spirit at Logan's Irish Pub! Live music from James Adkins will begin at 6:30 p.m. with delicious food and drinks until 9 p.m.

Those who are interested in coming together to help build a stronger presence of diversity, inclusion and belonging within the Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center, for our community are invited to these monthly meetings! Our mission is to build community awareness, appreciation and understanding of the value of cultural diversity in Hancock County and […]

Watch the Eclipse with us!

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface […]

The solar eclipse may be over but that does not mean the astronomical fun has to end. Stick around after the sun goes down to view other objects in the night sky. Hancock Park District staff will point out constellations and talk about their folklore, and use their telescopes to look at Jupiter, distant stars, […]

Join your friends at the library for Starter Storytime! We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too. Same program as Baby Storytime with a new name.

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 picture books. Registration: 10:45 a.m. Story time: 11 – 11:30 a.m. Optional sack lunch follows

Join us for Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, craft, and play together! 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.

Birds that spent the winter in the south have now returned and are busy building for the upcoming nesting season. As you hike with your friends at Hancock Park District, you can look for birds, such as Red-winged Blackbirds, Eastern Bluebirds and Baltimore Orioles. Trails may be wet and muddy, so wear the appropriate shoes. […]

Visit Bluffton University’s Albrecht Gallery located in Sauder Visual Arts Center for an artist reception! Senior artists from the second senior art exhibit, will be in the gallery from 1 – 3 p.m. You may visit the Senior Art Exhibition #2 from April 2 - April 26 during gallery open hours, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – […]

Join your friend at the library for art, science, and engineering projects especially for homeschoolers in our makerspace for kids! This month, we will be experimenting with Ozobots, kid-friendly robots that you give directions with code or with colorful markers! Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

Join Awakening Minds Art for a look back at 2023, a look forward into the future, & a celebration of 15 years getting to serve YOU! Appetizers served at 4:30pm. Feel free to grab an FBC drink and settle in for the meeting start time at 4:45pm. Official business will be kept to under an […]

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 Ozobots, kid-friendly robots that you give directions with code or with colorful markers! Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

The University of Findlay Choir will perform interesting choral pieces under the theme 'Imaginary Creatures.' The Concert-Chorale will feature selections such as Animal Crackers by Eric Whitacre and Imaginary Creatures by Andrea Ramsey, while the University Singers will present pieces from 'West Side Story.' Additionally, the Findlay High School Choir, under the direction of Krista […]

Join us for Starter Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too. Same program as Baby Storytime with a new name.

Take a modern, trendy take on isolation. Watercolor technique using resist will be explored in this painting. All skill levels welcome to this watercolor painting class, led by Findlay Art League member Cindy Meadows.  This class is open to adults 18 and older. All supplies provided! Learn more and register here!

The Annual Benefit Auction is the premier fundraiser for Hope House. It includes a live and silent auction, raffles, food, beverages, fun and fundraising. Dress is business casual. This year's auction will feature speaker Matthew Dicks, international bestselling author, columnist, blogger, podcaster, playwright, and teacher, Live and Silent Auction, Raffles, Food and Fun! Purchase your […]

Attend University of Findlay's Planetarium Show: Earth to the Universe. 30-minute voyage through space and time conveys, through sparkling sights and sounds, the Universe revealed to us by science. Viewers can revel in the splendor of the worlds in the Solar System and our scorching Sun. From Earth to the Universe takes the audience out […]

It is spring and the parks are filled with the calls of frogs and toads. Learn and listen to the calls of the different species that live in the park and then we will take a night hike to listen and search for these musical amphibians. Meet at the Discovery Center.  All ages are welcome […]

Join 50 North for the annual Spring Arts and Crafts Fair featuring 45 local arts and crafts vendors. This event is free and open to the public! Breakfast and lunch items will be available for purchase in the 50 North Marathon Cafe.

Northwest Ohio was once all native plants. Learn to make your yard natural again! This presentation, based on Doug Tallamys "Bringing Nature Home", on why native plants are important and how we can bring nature home one yard at a time. Presented by the Master Gardeners. Participants will each receive FREE seeds of native plants […]

This event is for children ages 5-12 with an accompanying adult. The tea will highlight the historical uses and benefits of lavender in the Victorian Era. Guests are encouraged to bring a doll and come dressed for a tea party! Learn about proper Victorian tea party etiquette. Tea and refreshments will be served by the […]

April is one of the wettest months of the year. If that inspires you to learn about rain and weather, then join Hancock Park District as we discuss the characteristics of rain and clouds, cloud types, the water cycle, types of storms, and how much clouds weigh, which might surprise you. With the weather permitting, […]

Enjoy a night of dinner, raffles, games and live auction with a room full of outdoor enthusiasts. The Black Swamp Bucks Banquet has close to 900 attendees from all over NW Ohio. Gun raffles, UTV raffle, Hawk "The Office" Hunting Blind raffle and new this year...Spin to Win a Coleman Rubicon Camper or Coleman Electric […]

Join your friends at the Mansion for a whimsical Mad Hatter Tea Experience. You will be treated to three teas, together with a full afternoon tea menu.  A fourth tea infused with some "tipsy ingredients" will be offered as a tempting "Drink Me" just in case you would like to leave our tea " a […]

Join Arlington Homecoming Festival for a great event - Bakery Bingo!  Enjoy deliciously made prizes, 50/50 raffle, and more.  Concessions will be open. Admission is free, bingo cards are $5 and good for the entirety of gameplay.

Join Hancock Sports Hall of Fame as they induct the 2024 class. Inductees include: Jerry Blevins Jim Brockman Karen Kin Fox Brad McVetta Rick Phillips Helen Stahl Team Induction: 1992 University of Findlay NAIA Football Champions Tickets are $40.  Purchase your tickets here!

The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! comes to MCPA for one show only - Critics and audiences alike rave about Bill’s interactive magic & jaw-dropping illusions that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. This show combines his mind-blowing magical talents along with his trademark off-the-cuff personality to take you on a magical journey […]