Join the Hancock County Sheriff's Office on September 7, 2025, at 8 a.m. at Liberty Benton High School for the 5K Foot Pursuit, a race dedicated to promoting suicide awareness and mental health support, hosted by the Crime Prevention Association of Findlay/Hancock County and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office Peer Support Team. This event isn’t […]

Love trains of all sizes?  Don’t miss Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation’s Fall Model Train Show! You’ll find NWORRP’s train barn filled with tables occupied by vendors displaying and selling model trains, toy trains and railroad memorabilia. Quarter scale train rides will be available for additional cost ($3 for adults, $2 for children).  Admission to the […]

Join your friends at the library for Storytime! You 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’s content is geared to preschool-aged children with […]

Don't miss Arcadia's Farmers' Market hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church in partnership with Arcadia Heart & Soul! Arcadia's Farmers' Market will bring homemade good and farm fresh produce to the community.  This market is hosted outdoors, however handicap accessible restrooms are available inside the church. Vendors: Arcadia Farmers' Market is free!  Set up begins at […]

Are you a teen interested in sewing or looking to build your skills? Join your friends at the library for a Teen Sewing Group. Materials will be provided for basic sewing needs. If you're continuing a personal project or prefer specific fabrics or supplies, you're welcome to bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. […]

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.

From September 10 - September 17, open to close, bring in your gently used (or never got around to using) art and craft supplies to the library for others to be able to create with! Items must be clean and in good condition. Any remaining supplies after the swap will be donated to the library […]

Join your friends at the library for Starter Storytime. You 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.

Join your friendsa at the library for Storytime at the Arlington Branch. Together you 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 skill for future reading! This program is for […]

Join your friends at the library for Storytime at the Arlington Branch. 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 skill for future reading! This program is for children […]

Pack your lunch and your curiosity—this month, Passport Picnic is headed to China! The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library invites you to a monthly lunchtime adventure where each session explores a new country through lively, engaging presentations. Discover the culture, traditions, food, and daily life of people around the world—all without leaving Findlay. Whether you're a […]

Fall is approaching and forests are about to change with the season. Explore the park as leaves begin to turn different colors and animals look for more food. Lift logs as well to see what is happening in the ground. This is a drop-off program. Meet at Mariann Dana Younger Memorial Pavilion.  This free program […]

September is Whole Grains Month! Get all the nutrition and taste that grain foods have to offer by exploring various types of whole grains and how to incorporate them into your eating habits. There will be a variety of whole grain food samples, including some gluten-free options. Please register online.

Bring along a chair as you watch the sunset over Dold Lake with your friends from HPD! A survey will be taken of what local animals like American Robins and other songbirds are doing as the sunlight starts to creep to the horizon. As the Sun sets, there’s a good chance that we’ll see the […]

Join your friends at the library for Storytime! You 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’s content is geared to preschool-aged children with […]

Nature is all around, and fall is coming. Look at the trees, their leaves may be starting to change. Spiders, cocoons, galls, and salamanders may be spied under a leaf or log on the ground. The Lady Bug Trail around Blue Rock is a .3-mile walking trail and is quite easy for strollers and walkers. […]

The Hancock County Farmers' Market is open every Thursday afternoon, May through the end of October, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Downtown Findlay! The market is held at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts parking.  Find in-season produce, local flowers, and homemade goods, and more. Market customers can use their credit and debit cards […]

Are you a maze master? Play the library's giant maze game to find out! Teams of tweens will compete to move a ball through a maze the fastest – then teams will get to build a maze of their own to challenge the other teams to race through it! This program is for Grades 2-6. […]

A Round of Golf, A Lifetime of Impact! The Keller Team with Key Realty invites you to the Open Arms Charity Golf Scramble at Hillcrest Golf Club on Friday, September 12th. Registration begins at 8:00 AM with a 9:00 AM start. Enjoy a day of golf, great food, fun prizes, and community spirit — all […]

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.

Join your friends at the library for Starter Storytime. You 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.

Go Oilers!  Cheer on University of Findlay’s Women’s Soccer team at the DeHaven Soccer Complex. Full Schedule September 4, time TBD at Seton Hill (Greensburg, PA) September 6, time TBD at Indiana- Pennsylvania (Indiana, PA) September 12, 4 p.m. vs Ferris State              September 14, 1 p.m. vs Saginaw Valley State            September 18, 5 […]

Go Oilers!  Cheer on University of Findlay’s Women’s Soccer team at the DeHaven Soccer Complex. Full Schedule September 4, time TBD at Seton Hill (Greensburg, PA) September 6, time TBD at Indiana- Pennsylvania (Indiana, PA) September 12, 4 p.m. vs Ferris State              September 14, 1 p.m. vs Saginaw Valley State            September 18, 5 […]

Native plants are ones that have grown in an area prior to European settlers. Discover why these plants are important for our ecosystems, agriculture, and economy. Hike the trails looking for examples of beneficial native plants found in Hancock County including common milkweed. Meet at the Shelter. This free program is open to those ages […]

Don’t miss Cancer Patient Services’ annual Flock Walk!  Held outside surrounding the UF campus, this is a family-friendly event with plenty of fun activities.  Walk with your family, friends, and neighbors to support LOCAL cancer patients! Register for the walk and 5K individually or as a team - registration to open in June. The event […]

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!

McComb's farmers market is dedicated to supporting local agriculture and artisans, providing the community with fresh, locally sourced food and handcrafted goods. Enjoy live music, sign your kids up for the Sprouts Kids Club, and more free fun for all ages. If you are interested in an application, please email mccombfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Save the date for Ghost Town's annual Johnny Appleseed Days! Shop over 65 local crafters, visit food vendors, enjoy the kids korral games and bounce house, delicious apple treats like apple cider, fry pies, fritters, apple butter, and more. Enjoy activities like Horse & Carriage Rides ($5 per person), Live Demonstrations from Warriors Way Blacksmiths […]

One of the bests ways to help wildlife at home is landscaping with native plants. Local vendors will be selling native plants on the Discovery Center Porch until supplies last. Inside, learn about native plants and wildlife. At 9:30 AM, there will be a presentation on what to plant at home to attract different groups […]

This year marks a new chapter for Findlay Pride! Kaleidoscope Youth Center is hosting Findlay Pride 2025 on Saturday, September 13 from 10 am - 4 pm at Riverside Park, buildling on the foundation of love, labor, and legacy laid down by LGBTQ+ Spectrum of Findlay, who have championed Findlay Pride for over 20 years. […]

Children and families - don't miss Touch-a-Truck!  Visitors will get to see what it’s like behind the wheel of semi trucks, tractors, fire trucks, police cars and much more! Touch-a-Truck is a free, fun, family event and will offer the opportunity for kids and adult big kids alike to experience large vehicles up close. This […]

Join your friends at the library as we bring our favorite book covers to life with diamond art, while enjoying Fort Findlay’s donut holes! Bring your favorite book to design. If you need a book to design we will have a few books to choose from. If you want a specific title, The Friends of […]

The Findlay Rugby Football Club is hosting their 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament and you won’t want to miss it!  Join them at the Moose Lodge for a day of fun.  Bring your A-game, support local rugby, and toss your way to glory!  Food and drinks available for purchase! Register with $50 per team!

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 and $10 for adults. Full Schedule September 6, Noon vs. Indianapolis     September 13, Noon vs Wayne State      September 20, time TBD at Lake […]

We're hosting our second Annual Tattoo Fundraiser! Come show your support for FOCUS Recovery and Wellness Community, and keep the Recovery month celebration going even after Recovery Palooza. Pick from Recovery themed flash, or bring your own simple design subject to artist approval. Tattoos range from $50 - $150. See you there!