See what is happening in Hancock County!
March 7 – 9
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? There are plenty of things to do in Findlay and Hancock County this weekend!
Perfect Crime
Fort Findlay Playhouse
Thursday – Saturday, 8 p.m.
Sunday, 3 p.m.
Fort Findlay Playhouse presents Perfect Crime! The longest-running play in New York City history, Perfect Crime is a timeless cat-and-mouse thriller involving a successful Connecticut psychiatrist, her wealthy husband, her deranged patient and a handsome but duplicitous inspector. Purchase your tickets here! FortFindlayPlayhouse.org
UF Planetarium Show: Planet Nine
UF Newhard Planetarium
Friday, 5 p.m.
Join the University of Findlay for Planet Nine, shown in the planetarium. Follow Mike Brown, astronomer and planet hunter, on his quest for the elusive Planet Nine. Brown and his team have discovered many intriguing new worlds in the Kuiper Belt, bright Eris, tumbling Haumea, an egg-shaped object rotating incredibly fast with two moons, and Sedna, whose orbit takes it deep into the far reaches of the solar system. By studying these objects and many more like them the team has discovered evidence of a Kuiper Belt object 10 times more massive than Earth. No one knows where this mysterious world is – yet. Learn firsthand from Brown how through observation and discovery they know Planet Nine is out there as the search continues. 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
Maple Sugarin’ Day
Litzenberg Memorial Woods
Saturday, 9 a.m. – Noon
Spring is almost here and the temperatures are starting to fluctuate. This means that conditions are right for collecting maple tree sap. Step back in time to see the process the pioneers and Native Americans used to collect sap and boil it down to produce sweet maple syrup. Other stops of interest include sap science and touring the McKinnis House. In the Activity Barn you can make a beaded key chain that will help you remember the story of how we get maple syrup. Stay there for a hot drink and check out maple goodies being sold by Fruth’s Sugarhouse. All ages are welcome to this free event, registration is not required. HancockParks.com
M is for Murder
The Jones Mansion
Saturday, 7 p.m.
The Jones Mansion’s next M is for Murder event is here and they will delve into the Heartland-farming community. Home invasions/Breaking and Entry/Armed Robbery are equally frightening and perhaps deadly. Looking at Hancock County in the 1880’s-1900’s we find many rural homes ransacked and broken into around midnight. Often by a few crooks, but as many as 12 marauders were possibilities! Stories of buried Indian gold and silver, cans of cash buried in cellars or stuffed inside mattresses are also the subjects of our next Murder! Gas and Oil profits, failing banks and family greed will add fuel to our murder. Follow along with our popular series “M is for Murder-part 5” and compare today’s headlines with yesterdays. The cost is $20 per person with limited seating. Snacks provided with cost and the pub will be open. Please call Jane at 419-722-7037 to RSVP your place at the Jones Mansion. Facebook.com
Nature Books: Open House
Oakwoods Nature Preserve
Sunday, 10 a.m.
A collection of nature books for all ages to read will be on display. Some examples are Who Dunit on the Forest Floor, Lost in the Woods, It Fell from the Sky and A Rock is Lively. Many stories from the children’s author Jan Brett will also be on hand. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free program is open to all ages, registration is not required. 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, Gillig Winery, and 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.