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Week of Events
Beer Chase 5K
Beer Chase 5K
Join the Braden Kramer Foundation for a timed 5K that starts and ends at Findlay Brewing Co.! While you are running, be sure to chase down the "beer!" The runners who successfully finish the 5K before the "beer" will receive an entry to win a $50 Gift Card to Dave's Running and $50 Gift Card […]
Little Red School House Open House
Little Red School House Open House
Join your friends at the Hancock Historical Museum for an open house at the Little Red Schoolhouse! Experience what it was like to attend school in a one room school house. Family-friendly crafts, games and activities. This event is free and open to the public!
Johnny Appleseed Days
Johnny Appleseed Days
Join your friends at Ghost Town: Where the West Comes Alive for Johnny Appleseed Days! Meet Johnny Appleseed himself during this special event and take place is plenty of old time fun. Submit your entry for the Apple Pie Contest, take a ride on a carriage with Black Swamp Drivers, watch demonstrations by Blacksmith Warriors […]
There’s a Dead Animal on Their Head!
There’s a Dead Animal on Their Head!
Hats are fun to wear. They come in all shapes and colors and can show off our personalities and creativity. Although not so long ago, it used to be common to wear hats made of dead animals, like furs and feathers. Join Hancock Park District and learn about the animals that people use to kill […]
Morning with Mommy
Morning with Mommy
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, […]
Wee Ones: Johnny Appleseed
Wee Ones: Johnny Appleseed
John Chapman, or Johnny Appleseed, was a real person who journeyed across the land starting apple orchards, including one in Hancock County. Join Hancock Park District and listen to a story about Johnny Appleseed and a story about the fruit he brought with him, the apple. Get a close look at real apples and their […]
History of Corn in Hancock County
History of Corn in Hancock County
Corn has been a historically integral crop across most of the country, Hancock County included. From Native American cultivation to present day farming, corn is used in many different foods, animal feed, and even sometimes fuel. In this program we will learn about the Native American cultivation of corn, the Pioneer method of farming corn, […]
Storytime
Storytime
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.
Morning with Mommy
Morning with Mommy
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, […]
Full Harvest Moon Hike
Full Harvest Moon Hike
As the season of autumn approaches, leaves start to change color, nights fill with cooler air, and animals get ready for the cold and snow. What does that mean for nocturnal park residents, like raccoons, owls, and bats? Find out as you walk the moon-lit trails along with your friends at Hancock Park District. Meet […]
Starter Storytime
Starter Storytime
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 […]
Mini Meet-Up
Mini Meet-Up
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!
Keep Active Keep Healthy- Pickleball
Keep Active Keep Healthy- Pickleball
The City of Findlay Recreation Department presents the Keep Active Keep Healthy program. Throughout the summer the Recreation Department will host games and activities in different city parks for all ages to play. All activities are free and all equipment will be provided. Come and try a new activity and get moving this summer! Join […]
UF Volleyball at Home
UF Volleyball at Home
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 […]
Storytime
Storytime
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.
Hancock County Farmers’ Market
Hancock County Farmers’ Market
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 […]
Pokeberry Ink Making
Pokeberry Ink Making
Pokeberry is a tall plant with purple berries. It was used to create ink in the 1800s. The process of making your own ink begins by learning about the pokeberry, identifying it, and collecting berries while hiking on the trails. Afterward, we will bring our harvest back to the McKinnis House lawn and create our […]
Family Night: Treasure Hunt at Oakwoods
Family Night: Treasure Hunt at Oakwoods
Follow a treasure map to collect clues and earn a small prize. It’s a fun way to celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day! This program will be hosted at the Oakwoods Nature Preserve at 1400 Oakwoods Lane, Findlay, Ohio. Families will receive a treasure map at the Richard S. "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center and […]
Wine, Dine, and Design at Gillig Winery
Wine, Dine, and Design at Gillig Winery
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.!
Starter Storytime
Starter Storytime
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 […]
Mini Meet-Up
Mini Meet-Up
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!
Hancock County Homecoming Celebrations
Watercolor Painting Class
Watercolor Painting Class
Learn how to use subdued color to produce a moody atmosphere during this impressionistic waterscape watercolor painting, inspired by Eugene Boudin's "Le Havre L'avant Port". Participants will learn how to differentiate Sky, Boats & Water using paint and learn how to create focal with only color. All skills are welcome and all supplies are provided. […]
Bluffton Farmers’ Market
Bluffton Farmers’ Market
Plan to attend Bluffton's weekly Farmers' Market, held in the parking lot of Citizen's National Bank in Downtown Bluffton. Find homemade goods and seasonal produce from local growers. See the vendor directory and more here!
Wings & Wheels Car Show & 5K
Wings & Wheels Car Show & 5K
Plan to attend the City of Findlay Airport’s Wings & Wheels event. This family-friendly event will feature planes, a craft & vendor fair, food trucks, a kids’ zone, and of course, the main attraction, the car show! Pre-register your car here! New this year is a 5K! Run or Walk this one-of-a-kind 5K held at […]
Fall Fun Candle Pouring Event
Fall Fun Candle Pouring Event
Join your friends at Elida Candle Company for their Fall Fun candle pouring experience at Elida Candle Company on September 21st! Enjoy apple cider and a delicious pumpkin cake pop, while you pour your own candle in a beautiful and festive pumpkin jar. You will create the perfect Fall fragrance and our expert candle makers […]
Toy Run 2024
Toy Run 2024
This is the 40th year for the VFW 5645 Annual Toy Run, which benefits Toys for Tots and Children’s Christmas Charities of Northwest Ohio. The ride starts at Reineke Ford Lincoln and concludes at Findlay Eagles #2118, 4023 CR 220. Sign in begins at 10 a.m., ride out at Noon. Cost is a $10 donation […]
Bluffton Fall Festival
Bluffton Fall Festival
Bluffton Fall Festival is a community-wide event for all! Activities will take place at Maple Crest, Swiss Homestead, Downtown Bluffton, NWO Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and Bluffton Hospital. Events include a Kiddie Tractor Pull, fishing derby, farm animals, historical demonstrations, Cars & Coffee, Farmers’ Market, live entertainment, face painting, characters, games, and more!
UF Football at Home
UF Football at Home
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 […]
UF Men’s Soccer at Home
UF Men’s Soccer at Home
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. […]
Pumpkin Train
Pumpkin Train
Ride the train & pick a pumpkin! Fun for the whole family. Where else can you get a pumpkin that rides the rails! NWORRP's quarter scale trains take you on […]
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Enjoy a great cultural event with music, vendors, food trucks, children's games, and so much more! All are welcome, there will be fun and games for children of all ages. […]
UF Women’s Soccer at Home
UF Women’s Soccer at Home
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, […]
Charcoal Portrait Class
Charcoal Portrait Class
Artist Landon Smith is teaching a portrait drawing class that explores the dynamic qualities of graphite and charcoal. Students will develop skills in shading, proportion, and texture, learning to capture […]