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 a ride to the pumpkin patch to find that special pumpkin. Load it on the train’s flatcar and you and your pumpkin take one more […]

Join Hancock Park District as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Richard “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center. HPD will be presenting information about the history of the Discovery Center as well as Autumn themed educational topics. There will also be a celebratory themed craft making party hats for our celebration and making Indian corn out […]

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!

If you have a black walnut tree in your yard, then you know they create a lot of walnuts. Learn how to create your own walnut dye and ink and turn your walnuts into something useful. First, we will talk about the tree and how wildlife and people use it. Then there will be a […]

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 from the library for Storytime at Riverside Park’s Waterfalls Pavilion! We will sing, rhyme, and read while enjoying the great outdoors! 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. If there is […]

Get ready for an action-packed celebration filled with exciting events, nostalgic reunions, and plenty of Oiler pride. Whether you're a student, alumni, parent, or community member, we have something special for everyone. From bonfires and fireworks to sporting events and live music, join us for a weekend of fun, food, and unforgettable memories. Let's make […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

Come out for an archery class led by a Hancock Park District certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You will have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets with a compound bow. How close to your target can you […]

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!

Visit Bluffton University for a theatre production! A cinematic theatre production based on the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer - German pastor and leader in the opposition to Hitler and the Nazi regime. This production was created by Dr. Jerry Holsopple, professor of visual and communication arts, Eastern Mennonite University, and Justin Poole, associate professor of […]

The University of Findlay Theatre Program presents - TRAGEDY: a tragedy.  It is night, and after darkness falls…it stays down. No one can be certain when or if the sun will ever return. In this absurdist comedy by Will Eno, newscasters attempt to report on the unfolding crisis, which may (or may not) be the […]

Join your friends from the library for Starter Storytime at Riverside Park’s Waterfalls Pavilion! We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and instruments while enjoying the great outdoors! This program is designed to foster a love of reading while developing early literacy skills. It is suggested for children up to 36 months […]

Get ready for an action-packed celebration filled with exciting events, nostalgic reunions, and plenty of Oiler pride. Whether you're a student, alumni, parent, or community member, we have something special for everyone. From bonfires and fireworks to sporting events and live music, join us for a weekend of fun, food, and unforgettable memories. Let's make […]

Decomposers are an important part of most ecosystems. The role of decomposers is to break down dead organisms and return the nutrients back to the soil. Without these important organisms, every tree that died would be stuck on the ground forever! These animals, and fungi, are very important and interesting to observe. Join Hancock Park […]

You've ridden NWORRP's quarter-scale trains during the day - now come out to experience a nighttime train ride! Halloween Express is a non-scary Halloween train ride for the whole family.  Ride around the tracks to see the Halloween decorations after dark. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Learn more […]

The University of Findlay Theatre Program presents - TRAGEDY: a tragedy.  It is night, and after darkness falls…it stays down. No one can be certain when or if the sun will ever return. In this absurdist comedy by Will Eno, newscasters attempt to report on the unfolding crisis, which may (or may not) be the […]

Visit Bluffton University for a theatre production! A cinematic theatre production based on the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer - German pastor and leader in the opposition to Hitler and the Nazi regime. This production was created by Dr. Jerry Holsopple, professor of visual and communication arts, Eastern Mennonite University, and Justin Poole, associate professor of […]

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!

  Enjoy an informal gathering for enthusiasts and their cars the fourth Saturday of every month for cars, coffee, and conversation. All makes and models of both autos and bikes are welcome.  Coffee and pastries provided by Twisted Whisk Cafe.  This event is free to all! See the flyer here

The Fostoria Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market takes place on select Thursdays and Saturdays May – September with different themes and special activities at each market!  The Fostoria Farmers' Market is held on Main Street between North and Main, including the green space behind The Parkette. Visit Fostoria Farmers' Market on Facebook for the list of […]

Don't miss this year's annual Reaching Women Conference.  The theme of this year's conference is "Stronger Than Stress" featuring speaker Barb Roose. Tickets are available online.  Admission is $30. Speaker Barb Roose is a popular speaker and author who is passionate about teaching women to live beautifully strong and courageous in spite of their fears […]

Get ready for an action-packed celebration filled with exciting events, nostalgic reunions, and plenty of Oiler pride. Whether you're a student, alumni, parent, or community member, we have something special for everyone. From bonfires and fireworks to sporting events and live music, join us for a weekend of fun, food, and unforgettable memories. Let's make […]

The University of Findlay College of Pharmacy chapter of the American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) is hosting its 9th Annual Homecoming 5K and 2nd Annual 1.4 mile Fun Walk! The Heart Healthy 5K and Fun Walk will take place during the University of Findlay's Homecoming Weekend. A founding pillar within APhA-ASP […]

The Bluffton Fall Festival is a family-friendly, community-wide festival!   The day is full of fun activities to be enjoyed by all ages. Each stop during Bluffton Fall Festival offers something different. Great food, interesting crafts, live music, kids games & activities and more! See the locations and schedule here!

The National Dachshund Races returns to Riverside Park in Findlay for their 22nd annual race and it will be a day full of fun events and races. This event is the perfect outing for all ages. You can watch, laugh and cheer during the races and also have the opportunity to donate to several worthy […]

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. […]

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 a ride to the pumpkin patch to find that special pumpkin. Load it on the train’s flatcar and you and your pumpkin take one more […]

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 […]

Join us for a one day celebration of local German heritage at the 10th annual Oktoberfest in downtown Findlay! This family-friendly festival has become one of the largest single-day events in Hancock County. It includes live traditional German music and entertainment, a variety of contests, authentic German food from vendors like Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, the […]

You've ridden NWORRP's quarter-scale trains during the day - now come out to experience a nighttime train ride! Halloween Express is a non-scary Halloween train ride for the whole family.  Ride around the tracks to see the Halloween decorations after dark. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Learn more […]

The University of Findlay Theatre Program presents - TRAGEDY: a tragedy.  It is night, and after darkness falls…it stays down. No one can be certain when or if the sun will ever return. In this absurdist comedy by Will Eno, newscasters attempt to report on the unfolding crisis, which may (or may not) be the […]