Learn about the four groups of animals that rule the sky: insects, reptiles, dinosaurs and birds, and mammals. Join Hancock Park District for a talk about how flight works, why these animals would want to fly, and how their flight differs from one another. Also, learn about the animals that pretend to fly by gliding, […]

Meet Findlayite and children's book author and illustrator, T.L. McBeth! The author of favorites like "Love, Robot" and "Randy, the Badly Drawn Horse" and illustrator of Big Words, Small Stories series will be doing a book reading and drawing lesson at 2 p.m., and again at 3 p.m. featuring his newest book, "I am NOT […]

The University of Findlay Orchestra is a string ensemble composed of students, staff, and community players. The orchestra will be under the direction of Madeline Damschroder of the University of Findlay. The performance is free, but tickets are required.   Reserve your tickets here!

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 […]

Grammy Award–winning singer, songwriter, and musician Molly Tuttle and her band, Golden Highway, released their latest album, City of Gold, this past July. City of Gold was inspired by Tuttle’s constant touring with Golden Highway these past few years, during which they have grown together as musicians and performers, cohering as a band. Since moving to Nashville […]

In this program, we will make leaf silhouette paintings. This craft involves painting intricate patterns on a sheet of paper, cutting out a leaf shape on another piece of paper, and gluing the two papers together so the paint shows through the opening of the leaf design. We will use watercolor paint for this craft. […]

Enjoy a hot spot of tea by the fireplace in the McKinnis House along with Hancock Park District staff and make your own teacup bookmark. You will get to choose from a variety of 1840s themed fabric. All supplies will be provided, but you may bring your own basic sewing kit if you prefer. Meet […]

Orienteering is a sport of navigation. The goal is to use a map and compass to locate control points that are scattered throughout an area. Orienteering can be done as a competitive race or an activity to explore a new area. Join Hancock Park District and work as a team to complete a standard type […]

If you are camping or if you get lost in the woods, knowing how to start a fire properly and safely is important, especially if your comfort or survival depends on it. Join Hancock Park District and learn the basic techniques of fire making and how to keep the fire burning, and try your hand […]

Join your friends at the library for a night of board games, cards, puzzles, painting, crafting, and more! Feel free to bring in a game to share or a project to work on and hang out with other local teens! Light snacks and water will be provided, but you are welcome to bring in your […]

Join Hancock Park District for a game of pumpkin bowling. Try knocking down the pins and getting a strike by using a pumpkin as the bowling ball. After you play a few rounds, learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin and what you can do with a pumpkin when you are finished with it, […]

Learn about one of Earth’s neighbors, Mars. A story will be read about the planet and why it is red. Afterward, join your friends at Hancock Park District and go inside the portable planetarium to look at Mars and its two moons. You will also look at other planets and constellations. After the show, children […]

Don't miss a favorite Thanksgiving Tradition - the WRC Turkey Trot!   Dress in your running gear or some festive costumes for this fun 5K.  Doors open at 7:30 a.m. in […]

Join us for a traditional Thanksgiving feast! Your meal features a delicious buffet of Thanksgiving favorites, carving stations, a salad bar and dessert station. Make your reservations here!

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.  […]

The Friday after Thanksgiving ranks in the top five days of the year for ordering pizza! To honor this tradition the Jones Mansion will offer the original recipe Napoli style […]

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 […]

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the City of Findlay Tree Lighting Ceremony! Taking place at 6 p.m. Santa and his elves will help light the tree in […]

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 […]

A one 8.5" Gnome will be created by participants during a 1 hour time period. During that period 2-4 people will be creating their Gnome. The Gnome can be picked up 3 weeks after the session. Register here!  All skill levels are welcome and all supplies provided. This class is supported by Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation’s […]

Need help choosing your next book? Enjoy having a snack while you read? Want to receive a few fun goodies this month? Teens in grades 8-12 can register with their email address to get a Teen Tote filled with teen library books selected especially for them, along with some other goodies like snacks and bookmarks! […]

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 […]

Enjoy all-day holiday fun, including the return of The Ream Folk Art Collection and Christmas parade. Shop local for Small Business Saturday before  all the Blaze of Lights festivities!  The parade will begin at 5 p.m. on Main Street from Snider to College.  Following the parade beginning at 6 p.m. there will be family friendly […]

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 your friends from the Hancock County Fairgrounds at Old Millstream Centre to raise funds for capital projects at the fairgrounds. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.  Admission is $400 per table of 8 or $50 for individual general admission.  Reserve your table or seat here! Your ticket includes your admission, one premium drink ticket, […]