Annual Events

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/112492/mother-son-nerf-warsVisit the highlighted events for more information! All events are subject to change or cancellation. Events marked with an asterisk (*) are pre-register only events, with registration usually a month beforehand.

And remember to view the current City Gym Calendar to see events happening there!

January

1 : 2026 Wells Winter Challenge Begins (Online Registration) (Mileage/Minutes Log) ends March 31
2 : Summer Job Applications Accepted (closed 2025)
8 : Toddler Time Play Day (PDF) - 11am, City Gym
8, 15, 22 : Hooked On Crochet (PDF)* 5:30-6:30pm, City Hall, $20 for 3 sessions
15 : Theater Thursday (PDF) - 10 am, Wells County Public Library
26 : Hue Can Paint (PDF)* - 6 pm to 7:45 pm, Washington Park Pavilion, $15, space is limited to the first 12 people to pre-register
Also offered in January :
- Free Weekday Walking Program (PDF) - 8:30 am to 10:30 am, City Gym, weekdays
- Open Gym (PDF) (Open Gym Registration (PDF)) - 3:30 pm to 6 pm, City Gym, Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays Open Gym Calendar
- Toddler Time (PDF)- 11 am to noon, City Gym, Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Farm Wagon (PDF) - 9 am, 428 S Oak Street, every Tuesday
- Weeknight Yoga - Monday & Wednesdays at 6pm, Washington Park Pavilion
- Saturday Community Yoga - Saturdays at 9 am, Washington Park Pavilion

February

7 : Chilly Chili Trail Run - 9 am, Ouabache State Park (Online Registration)
5 : Toddler Time Block Party (PDF) - 11 am, City Gym
5, 12, 19: Hooked On Crochet (PDF) * - 5:30-6:30pm, City Hall, $20 for 3 sessions
19 : Theater Thursday (PDF) - 10 am, Wells County Public Library
15 : Mother Son Nerf Wars Superhero Showdown (PDF)* - 2pm to 3:30pm, Wells County 4-H Community Building Mother $10 Son $5 (Purchase Tickets Mother Son Nerf War Superhero Showdown).
15 : Daddy Daughter Dance You're My Superhero(PDF) * - 6pm to 8pm, Wells County 4-H Community Building Dad $10 Daughter $5 (Purchase Tickets Daddy Daughter Dance You're My Superhero).
25 through March 11 : ) Reilly the Rascally Leprechaun (PDF)
29 : Summer Job Application Deadline
Also offered in February :
- Free Weekday Walking Program (PDF) - 8:30 am to 10:30 am, City Gym, weekdays
- Open Gym (PDF) (Open Gym Registration (PDF)) - 3:30 pm to 6 pm, City Gym, Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays Open Gym Calendar
- Toddler Time (PDF)- 11 am to noon, City Gym, Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Farm Wagon (PDF) - 9 am, 428 S Oak Street, every Tuesday

March

Bluffton Youth Baseball Information
1 - 11 : Reilly the Rascally Leprechaun (PDF)
9 through April 3 : Spring Coloring Contest (PDF)
5 : Toddler Time Post office Tour (PDF) - 11 am, begin at City Gym
17 : Lego Build Challenge (PDF)* - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, City Gym
19 : Theater Thursday (PDF)- 10 am, Wells County Public Library
30: Hue Can Paint (PDF) * - 6 pm to 7:45 pm, Washington Park Pavilion, $15, space is limited to the first 12 people to pre-register
30: Stuff and Fluff orders start (PDF) until supplies last
Also offered in March :
- Free Weekday Walking Program (PDF) - 8:30 am to 10:30 am, City Gym, weekdays
- Open Gym (PDF) (Open Gym Registration (PDF)) - 3:30 pm to 6 pm, City Gym, Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays Open Gym Calendar
- Toddler Time (PDF) - 11 am to noon, City Gym, Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Farm Wagon (PDF) - 9 am, 428 S Oak Street, every Tuesday

April

2: Easter Egg Hunt (PDF) 5:30pm, Roush Park Easter Egg Hunt Map (PDF)
2: Dog Bone Hunt (PDF) 5:45pm, Roush Park Dog Bone Hunt Map (PDF)
2: Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt (PDF) 6:30pm, Lions Park Sensory Friendly Easter Egg Hunt Map (PDF)
3: Spring Coloring Contest Ends (PDF)
13 through May 14 : Senior Snippets (PDF)*, times and locations vary
16 : Theater Thursday (PDF) - 10 am, Wells County Public Library
18 : Earth Day 5K- 9 am. Lancaster Park (Online Registration)
TBD : Swim Lesson Registration (PDF) for kids ages 2 and up - 9 am to 11 am, City Hall, costs vary by age group
Also offered in April :
- Farm Wagon (PDF) - 9 am, 428 S Oak Street, every Tuesday

May

View the 2026 Summer Recreation Activities (PDF)
4 through 14 : Senior Snippets (PDF)*, times and locations vary
7 : Nerf Wars (PDF)*- 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, City Gym $1 admission
12 : The Firefly Tour Fort Wayne Ballet - 7 pm Kehoe Park.
16: Power Wheels in the Park (PDF)* - 10am to 11am Lancaster Park (check-in 9:30-10am)
18 : Hue Can Paint (PDF)* - 6 pm to 7:45 pm, Washington Park Pavilion, $15, space is limited to the first 12 people to pre-register
21 : Theater Thursday (PDF) - 10 am, Wells County Public Library
23 : Opening day for the Wells Community Pool ? (PDF) )
Also offered in May :
- Farm Wagon (PDF) - 9 am, 428 S Oak Street, every Tuesday
- Animal Tracks Matching Game (PDF) Be sure to print and complete the Animal Tracks Matching Game Form (PDF)
- May 27 through 30: Picnic in the Park (PDF)) - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, Roush Park Large Pavilion and Bluffton-Harrison Elementary School Cafe, weekdays Menu PDF

June

View the 2026 Summer Recreation Activities (PDF)
1 : Summer Mile Challenge Begins (Bike or Run or Walk) (Online Registration)
: Free Tennis Lessons (PDF) Free Tennis Lessons (PDF), Lion's Park tennis courts, - Tennis Waiver (PDF)
1 : Colonial Games - 2pm - 3pm. Lancaster Park
1 : Gaga Ball / Human Foosball - 3-4pm. Lancaster Park
2 : 5 in 5 5k Summer Series (Run #1) - 7 pm. Wabash Pavilion (Behind Hardee's)
3 : Egg Drop Challenge (PDF) - 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, City Gym
4 : Lego Play Day (PDF) - 9:30 am to 10:30 am, Roush Park
8 : Stone Quarry Tour (PDF)* - 2 pm to 3 pm, Rock Creek Quarry 781 N 500 W
9 : 5 in 5 5k Series (Run #2) - 7 pm, Wabash Pavilion (behind Hardee's)
9 & 16 : Wells County Farm Bureau Program (PDF) - 10:30am to 11am, Roush Park Large Pavilion
10 : Foam Party (PDF)- 2 pm to 3 pm, Pickett's Run Park by the Splash Pad
11: Mark's Ark Animal Demonstration (PDF) - 9am, Roush Park (Rain site will be the City Gym)
15 : Matchbox Car Play Day (PDF) - 10 am to 11 am, Roush Park
15 : Storm Chaser presentation (PDF) - 2-3pm, Washington Park Pavilion
16 : 5 in 5 5k Series (Run #3) - 7 pm, Wabash Pavilion (behind Hardee's)
17 : Fuse Bead Magnet (PDF)* - 2 pm to 3 pm, Washington Park Indoor Pavilion, ages 5 to 14
17 : Friendship Bracelets (PDF)* - 3 pm to 4 pm, Washington Park Indoor Pavilion , age 5 to 16
18 : Chicks' Run. 7 pm. Pickett's Run Park (Online Registration)
18 : Theater Thursday (PDF) - 10 am, Wells County Public Library
18 : Shaving Cream Fight (PDF) - 2 pm to 2:30 pm, Pickett's Run Park by the splash pad
19 : Rock Painting (PDF) - 10 am to 10:30 am, Roush Park, ages 3-15
22 : Stuff and Fluff (PDF)*- 10 am to 10:30 am, Roush Park, $15 per child
23 : 5 in 5 5k Series (Run #4) - 7 pm, Wabash Pavilion (behind Hardee's)
24 : Dinosaur Dig (PDF)* - 10:30 am to 11 am, Roush Park, $3 cost, limited to the first 28 registrants
25 : 9 Square in the Air (PDF) - 3 pm to 4 pm, City Gym, ages 7 to 18
27: "Wild Thing" Kids' Mud & More Run - 9 am, Lancaster Park
29 : How it's Made class with Meyer Building (Build a bird house) - 2-3pm Meyer Building in Craigville
30 : 5 in 5 5k Series (Run #5) - 7 pm, Wabash Pavilion (behind Hardee's)
Also offered in June:
- Date TBD: Picnic in the Park (PDF) ) - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, Roush Park Large Pavilion and Bluffton-Harrison Elementary School Cafe, weekdays Menu PDF
- 8,15,22,29: Craft Club (PDF) - 11 am to 12 pm, Roush Park, Mondays
- Farm Wagon (PDF) - 9 am, 428 S Oak Street, every Tuesday
- 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23,25: Toddler Time (PDF) - 9 am to 9:30 am, Roush Park, Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Pickleball (PDF) - 10am-12pm, Lancaster Pickleball Courts Every Tuesday and Thursday
- 3, 10, 17, 24: Crafting For A Cause (PDF) - 11 am to 11:45 am, Roush Park, Wednesdays
- 5, 12, 19, 26: Art in The Park (PDF) - 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Roush Park, every Friday

July

View the 2026 Summer Recreation Activities (PDF)
4 : Wells County July 4th Celebration & Fireworks Show (PDF)
6 - 10 : Brazilian United Soccer Camp. Lancaster Park
8, 9, 10 : Free Drawing Class (PDF)* - 12:30pm to 1:30pm, Washington Park Indoor Pavilion, ages 7 to 18, space is limited
8 : Bucket Drumming (PDF)* - Washington Outdoor pavilion, ages 4 to 6yrs. 2-2:30pm ages 7 yrs. and up 2:45-3:30PM, class size is limited
15 : Jr. Veterinarian Day (PDF)* - Bluffton Animal Clinic
16 : Theater Thursday (PDF) - 10 am, Wells County Public Library
27 : Community Worship at Kehoe Park. 7-8:30 pm. Free
27 : Hue Can Paint (PDF)* - 6 pm to 7:45 pm, Washington Park Pavilion, $15, space is limited to the first 12 people to pre-register
Also offered in July:
- Date TBD: Picnic in the Park (PDF) ) - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, Washington Park Outside Pavilion and Bluffton-Harrison Elementary School Cafe, weekdays (excluding July 4th) Menu PDF
- Farm Wagon (PDF) - 9 am, 428 S Oak Street, every Tuesday (excluding July 2nd)
- Pickleball (PDF) - 10am-12pm, Lancaster Pickleball Courts Every Tuesday and Thursday

August

View the 2026 Summer Recreation Activities (PDF)
3 : Last open day for the Wells Community Pool (PDF)
20 : Theater Thursday (PDF) - 10 am, Wells County Public Library
22 : Touch A Truck (PDF)- 9 am to noon (1st hour is Sensory-friendly hour with a more subdued environment), Washington Main Commons parking lot.
Also offered in August:
- Farm Wagon (PDF) - 9 am, 428 S Oak Street, every Tuesday

September

3 : Nerf Wars (PDF)* - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, City Gym
5 : 52nd Annual Parlor City Trot (5k, 10k, and half Marathon) - 7:30 am
9 through Oct 14 : Fall Coloring Contest (PDF)
17 : Theater Thursday (PDF) - 10 am, Wells County Public Library
28 through Oct 15: Senior Snippets (PDF)*, times and locations vary
28 : Hue Can Paint (PDF)* - 6 pm to 7:45 pm, Washington Park Pavilion, $15, space is limited to the first 12 people to pre-register
Also offered in September:
- Farm Wagon (PDF) - 9 am, 428 S Oak Street, every Tuesday

October

1 through 14 : Fall Coloring Contest (PDF)
1 : Immunization Clinic at Farm Wagon - 7:30 am to 9 am (English Consent Form (PDF))(Spanish Consent Form (PDF))
1 through 16 : Senior Snippets (PDF)*, times and locations vary
1 : Toddler Time Police Station Visit (PDF) 11 am Meet in City Gym
9: Fall Fest (PDF) - 6:30-8pm Lancaster Park
15 : Theater Thursday (PDF) - 10 am, Wells County Public Library
18 : Octoberfest 5K / 1 Mile Pretzel Dash / Beer Stein Race 3pm, Wabash River Pavilion
through 31 : Virtual Costume Contest (PDF)
30 : Boo In Bluffton (PDF) - 5 pm to 6 pm, downtown area businesses and City Gym
Also offered in October:
- Free Weekday Walking Program (PDF) - 8:30 am to 10:30 am, City Gym, weekdays
- Toddler Time (PDF) - 11 am to noon, City Gym, Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Farm Wagon (PDF) - 9 am, 428 S Oak Street, every Tuesday
- Mom Fit - Tuesdays at 6 pm, Washington Park Pavilion. $5 drop in.
- Saturday Morning Yoga - Saturdays at 9 a.m., Washington Park Pavilion. $5 drop in.
- Weeknight Yoga - Mondays & Wednesdays at 6 pm. Washington Park Pavillion. 10 class Punchcard for $60.

November

2 through 20 : Floyd the Fleeting Turkey (PDF)
2 : W.O.O.F. Trail Run (5, 10, 15 Mile Events) - 9 am, Ouabache State Park (online registration)
4 : 5 in 5 Fall 5K Series (#3) - 6pm, Wabash River Pavilion (behind Hardee's) $1.00
6 : Virtual Costume Contest (PDF) Voting Ends
5 : Toddler Time Fire Station visit (PDF)- 11 am to 12 pm
5, 12, 19 : Hooked On Crochet (PDF)*- 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Washington Park Pavilion, 3 one-hour group lessons is $20
11: 5 in 5 Fall 5K Series (#4) - 6pm, Wabash River Pavilion (behind Hardee's) $1.00
11 through Dec 11 : Giant Stocking Coloring Contest (PDF)
18 : 5 in 5 Fall 5K Series (#5) - 6pm, Wabash River Pavilion (behind Hardee's) $1.00
19 : Theater Thursday (PDF)- 10 am, Wells County Public Library
23 : Hue Can Paint from 6pm to 7:45 pm (PDF) * - 6 pm to 7:45 pm, Washington Park Pavilion, $15, space is limited to the first 12 people to pre-register
25 through December 11 : Santa Mailbox (PDF)(ends December 11th by 8am)
27 : Wobble Before You Gobble 5K Run/Walk. Free
Also offered in November :
- Free Weekday Walking Program (PDF) - 8:30 am to 10:30 am, City Gym, weekdays
- Open Gym (PDF) (Open Gym Registration (PDF)) - 3:30 pm to 6 pm, City Gym, Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays Open Gym Calendar
- Toddler Time (PDF) - 11 am to noon, City Gym, Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Farm Wagon (PDF) - 9 am, 428 S Oak Street, every Tuesday
- Mom Fit - Tuesdays at 6 pm, Washington Park Pavilion. $5 drop in.
- Saturday Morning Yoga - Saturdays at 9 a.m., Washington Park Pavilion. $5 drop in.
- Weeknight Yoga - Mondays & Wednesdays at 6 pm. Washington Park Pavillion. 10 class Punchcard for $60.

December

1 to 17 : Search for Santa's Helper (PDF)
9 : Paws and Claus (PDF) - 5:30pm to 7pm, City Gym
10 : Toddler Time Story Time with Mrs. Claus (PDF) - 11am to 12pm, City Gym
10 : Winter Wonderland (PDF)- 5:30pm to 7pm, City Gym
11 : Santa Mailbox (PDF) last day - 8am deadline
11 : Giant Stocking Coloring Contest Ends (PDF)
17 : Theater Thursday (PDF) - 10 am, Wells County Public Library
24 : Santa Run 5K & 1 Mile- 9 am, (online Registration) $5.00
Also offered in December :
- Community Positivi Tree (PDF), all month long
- Free Weekday Walking Program (PDF) - 8:30 am to 10:30 am, City Gym, weekdays
- Open Gym (PDF) (Open Gym Registration (PDF)) - 3:30 pm to 6 pm, City Gym, Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays Open Gym Calendar
- Toddler Time (PDF) - 11 am to noon, City Gym, Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Farm Wagon (PDF) - 9 am, 428 S Oak Street, every Tuesday
- Mom Fit - Tuesdays at 6 pm, Washington Park Pavilion. $5 drop in.
- Saturday Morning Yoga - Saturdays at 9 a.m., Washington Park Pavilion. $5 drop in.
- Weeknight Yoga - Mondays & Wednesdays at 6 pm. Washington Park Pavillion. 10 class Punchcard for $60.

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