See what is happening in Hancock County!
March 21-23
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? There are plenty of things to do in Findlay and Hancock County this weekend!
UF Planetarium Show: Living Worlds
UF Newhard Planetarium
Friday, 5 p.m.
Don’t miss Living Worlds, shown in University of Findlay’s planetarium! What forms might life take in the Solar System and beyond? In the Academy’s newest original planetarium show, see how a deeper understanding of Earth might help us locate other living worlds, light years away. This free show runs for 27 minutes and is best suited for those older than 8 years old. Registration is required. Register online. The Newhard Planetarium is located in Brewer/Frost Science Hall near the Cory Street Mall. Findlay.edu
Classic Movie Night: Wizard of Oz
Hancock Historical Museum
Friday, 7 p.m.
Free to the public – The Hancock Historical Museum features film favorites from decades past at their Classic Movie Night! Historical information before and discussion after. Popcorn and refreshments provided– BYOB. Call 419-423-4433 for more information. This month’s movie is The Wizard of Oz – hosted by the Ray Browne Association (RBA) from Bowling Green State University. HancockHistoricalMuseum.org
Saturday Storytime: How do Seeds Grow?
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
Saturday, 10 a.m.
Join us for How Do Seeds Grow? Storytime at the library with special guest Miss Betsey. We will explore seeds and how they grow more while we sing, rhyme, read, craft, and play together! 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. FindlayLibrary.org
Play-in-Clay
Findlay Art League
Saturday, 1 – 2 p.m.
Join Findlay Art League instructor Cindy meadows for an hour of playing in the clay at FAL! Registration is for two people on the wheel, all skill levels welcome and all supplies are provided. Sign up here!
Painting with a Black Marker class
Findlay Art League
Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
During this 2 hour workshop taught by FAL member Patty Brown you will discover how a simple black marker can produce a stunning array of pigments when water is introduced to create majestic lion. This class is open to those 18 and older, all skill levels welcome. All supplies provided. Learn more and register here!
Spring Model Train Show
NWORRP
Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Love trains of all sizes? Don’t miss Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation’s Spring 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 show is $5, children under 12 accompanied by an adult will be free. NWORRP.org
Pajama Party and Movie
Oakwoods Nature Preserve
Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wear your favorite PJ’s, get together with family and friends, watch The Fox and the Hound, and enjoy popcorn on a Sunday afternoon. After the movie, there will be a scavenger hunt, either inside the Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center or outside in the woodland. Meet at the Discovery Center. This program is open to children ages 3 and up with an adult. Register online with $2 person by 1 p.m. on Friday, March 21. HancockParks.com
Live Music
You can find live music any given day in Findlay and Hancock County, especially on the weekends. This weekend live music can be found at FlightHouse, The Fern Cafe, Hull’s Trace Wine & Gathering House, Alexandria’s: The Upper Deck. See all the places hosting local musicians here!
Ongoing Fun
There is plenty of fun to be had every weekend in Findlay and Hancock County! Check out these events and activities that will take place every weekend.
Get creative with Painters’ Pottery
Let your imagination go wild at Painters’ Pottery – and create a keepsake while you’re at it! Painters’ Pottery is open Thursday – Sunday with varied hours, call-ahead reservations are strongly recommended, but walk-in’s are welcome when available. Check Facebook for that day’s hours! Simply pick out your piece of pottery, your paints, and create! Take-home kits are available as well. PaintersPottery.com
Visit our Area Art Galleries
Findlay is teeming with the arts! Enjoy our local art galleries this weekend. Findlay Art League has a new show every month, so it is always great to explore. FAL is open Tuesday – Friday, Noon – 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Noon – 4 p.m. Mazza Museum is full of artwork that will thrill art lovers of all ages. Mazza is the first, and largest, art gallery dedicated to children’s book illustrations – making it fun for those who wish to appreciate art, reminisce, or experience the artwork for the first time. Mazza is open Wednesdays – Friday, Noon – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m. Marathon Center for the Performing Arts’ Fisher/Wall Gallery is only open Monday – Friday, Noon – 4 p.m. but it is well-worth a visit! With displays rotated every month it is always worth a visit. All of these galleries offer free admission. VisitFindlay.com
For more information about events happening in Hancock County, visit our event calendar.