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 […]

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 […]

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.

Attend University of Findlay's Planetarium show, "Cosmic Recipe: Setting the Periodic Table". Explore the world of chemistry—the protons, neutrons, and electrons! See how tiny atoms relate to the mammoth stars! Connect the physical worlds of the small and large in this engaging and inspiring show. This program is free, but registration is required.  Register online. […]

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!

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.

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 […]

Begin your night from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with a cocktail while making your selections from our menu featuring a selection of small plates, 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 Halloween themed painting! Tickets are $20 per […]

Attend University of Findlay's Planetarium show, "Cosmic Recipe: Setting the Periodic Table". Explore the world of chemistry—the protons, neutrons, and electrons! See how tiny atoms relate to the mammoth stars! Connect the physical worlds of the small and large in this engaging and inspiring show. This program is free, but registration is required.  Register online. […]

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.!

The Live@Armes series offers an intimate listening experience for newgrass Americana bands.  October's Live@Armes featured artist is Leslie Mendelson. With her enchanted voice and evocative songwriting, Leslie Mendelson has won […]

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, […]

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!

Create an Asian sunrise with watercolor! All skills are welcome and all supplies are provided.  This class is taught by FAL member Cindy Meadows.  Register here!

Attend University of Findlay's Planetarium show, "Cosmic Recipe: Setting the Periodic Table". Explore the world of chemistry—the protons, neutrons, and electrons! See how tiny atoms relate to the mammoth stars! Connect the physical worlds of the small and large in this engaging and inspiring show. This program is free, but registration is required.  Register online. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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!

Sign up for 1-hour time slots and hand build a 5 inch pumpkin.  Pick up your pumpkins 3 weeks later.  Sign up here! All skill levels welcome and all supplies […]

Tour the new STRICT Center and learn about Fire Safety at an Open House at Fire Station 4! This family-friendly event offers an opportunity to tour the newly opened STRICT Center, a state-of-the-art training facility designed to enhance the preparedness and collaboration of all first responders in the Findlay and Hancock County area, meet and […]

A dog trick-or-treat event to raise funds for the pets at the Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County. Tickets are $30 per dog and can be purchased online! Bring […]

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 […]

Join your friends at Hancock Historical Museum for an evening of fun for all ages at a Halloween “Spooktacular!” Enjoy tours through the “haunted” Hull House, built in 1881. Sample seasonal treats cooked over the hearth in the historic Crawford Log House. Decorate pumpkins and cookies. Children will enjoy face-painting, crafts and games throughout the […]

Grab your spoons – its time for the second annual Dave Rossman Chili Cook-Off during the Fall Meet in the Street, this time being held at the park!   Bring your best batch of homemade chili and impress your friends and neighbors. Participants can register here: https://forms.gle/EB3snE5nQPU5xi2A7   The Chili Cook-Off will take place from […]

Two nights of special Halloween Express train rides! Take a ride around NWORRP's tracks and enjoy the Halloween displays as our train makes treat stops.  No scary sites – just fun and treats for all!   Halloween Express will take place on October 19, 6:30 - 9 p.m. and Ocotber 26, 1 - 4 p.m. and 6:30 […]

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 […]

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, […]