Join your friends at The Heritage for an afternoon full of autumn fun at the Legacy Neighborhood parking lot!  The Fall Fest is free and open to the community, with activities and entertainment for all ages, including: Free popcorn Caramel apple station Pumpkin painting Dog costume contest Live entertainment Friendly farm animals Bring your family, […]

Trunk or Treat, bouncy house and train rides - all FREE at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2300 Northridge Road, Findlay.

Ride the train and pick a pumpkin! 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 trip around the track to return to the station. Make sure to enjoy the other games, […]

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 […]

Have you been wanting to learn to crochet? Now is the time with a month-long class to help provide a strong foundation in the craft. Supplies will be provided. This program is a series. Each class will build on the previous one. Registration required. Register for the first class to be held on October 6 […]

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 […]

Pack your lunch and your curiosity, this month, Passport Picnic is headed to Turkey! 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 […]

Join the FHCPL Dungeons & Dragons Group. Step into a world of fantasy, teamwork, and imagination. Whether you're new to DND or an experienced adventurer, all players are welcome! We’ll guide you through character creation and the rules. Materials are provided and the guidance you need to get started or to continue your journey. Adventure […]

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. […]

Join Hanocck Hotel for a Paint & Sip with Awakening Minds Art! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the option to purchase cocktails and 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 […]

Join your friends at Coffee Amici for a spooky-good time at our Halloween Craft Night! You'll be painting adorable wooden Halloween houses and shops— the perfect DIY decor to get into the spooky spirit. Tickets are $30 and include all paint supplies and your choice of 1 out of 5 unique mini Halloween houses/shops styles […]

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.

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 […]

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! 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 […]

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 […]

Join Divergent Dietitian for a series of programs on healthy eating habits. This month’s session is on how to talk to your children about their health without fixating on their weight or size. These programs will address ways to empathetically discuss staying healthy and eating a variety of foods without addressing your child’s weight. Registration […]

Do you have a WIP (work in progress) sitting around waiting to be finished? Do you just need to set time aside to work on a craft? Want to spend time with other crafty people? Join your friends at the library for a monthly craft circle where all crafts 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.

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 us at the ARLINGTON BRANCH for the YWCA’s free infant and toddler playgroup. Using planned activities and books, new themes will be explored every month. Open to children ages 6 months to 36 months old. October: Join us as we read the book “Touch Your Nose” and play Simon Says together. Friday, October 17 […]

The Bourbon Affair is turning 10!

The woods are full of fall foliage. Walk around Goose Lake and see what might be taking a rest on the lake during this time of migration. Bring along your camera to capture the fall colors. Aeraland Recreation Area Picnic Shelter 6 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required.

You've ridden the train during the day - now experience a nighttime train ride!  Ride NWORRP's non-scary Halloween Express suitable for the whole family around our tracks to see the Halloween decorations after dark. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under. See more information on NWORRP’s facebook page!

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!

The Findlay Toy & Comic Show is Ohio’s newest toy show- boasting 20,000+ square feet of vintage & modern toys, comics, games, and pop culture! Interested Vendors learn more here!

Join us for Saturday Starter Storytime at the library on October 18th. 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 and suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are […]

A free event for the entire family, featuring train rides, safety vehicles, bounce houses, games, refreshments, goodie bags, and a pumpkin for every child.

A dog trick-or-treat event to raise funds for the pets at the shelter. Bring your canine friend(s) in costume to downtown Findlay to trick-or-treat. Check in at Findlay Brewing Company on East Crawford St then trick-or-treat at downtown Findlay businesses. Bring a wish-list item to enter the costume contest sponsored by Findlay Young Professionals in […]

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 […]

Ride the train and pick a pumpkin! 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 trip around the track to return to the station. Make sure to enjoy the other games, […]

Join in a celebration of Northwest Ohio history! The 1847 McKinnis House and workshop will be open with costumed interpreters and horse-drawn hayrides will be taking place around the prairie. Ongoing demonstrations by a tinsmith and blacksmith and don’t forget to stop by the paddock area to check out the live farm animals. Music by […]

Self-guided fall float trips on the Blanchard River Water Trail are available on select Saturdays and Sundays from mid-October to early November. Float trips begin and end at Zonta Landing at Riverside Park Waterfront. Canoeists and kayakers can enjoy early autumn along the Blanchard River as they paddle upstream past the Country Club’s golf course, […]

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 […]

The Bourbon Affair is turning 10!

Go Oilers!  Cheer on University of Findlay’s Men’s Soccer team at the DeHaven Soccer Complex. Full Schedule September 7, 1 p.m. at Lee (Cleveland, TN) September 10, 4 p.m. at Indianapolis (Indianapolis, IN) September 13, Noon at Lock Haven (Lock Haven, PA) September 18, 7:30 p.m. at Cedarville (Cedarville, OH) September 20, 4 p.m. vs […]

History gets spooky at Hancock Historical Museum! Join us Saturday, October 18th from 5:00-8:00 PM for an evening of FREE family fun. Experience spooky tours of the Hull House, sample seasonal treats, and enjoy activities including face painting, pumpkin decorating, and Halloween crafts. Wear your costume and create lasting memories!  Sponsored by: Hancock Federal Credit […]

You've ridden the train during the day - now experience a nighttime train ride!  Ride NWORRP's non-scary Halloween Express suitable for the whole family around our tracks to see the Halloween decorations after dark. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under. See more information on NWORRP’s facebook page!

Enjoy a two days of special Halloween Express train rides – take a ride around our tracks and enjoy the Halloween displays as our train makes treat stops. No scary sites – just fun and treats for all! The Trick-or-Treat Halloween Train will take place on October 18, 6:30-9 p.m. and October 25, 1 - […]