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FUN WITH NATURE

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH

Join your hometown naturalists for an evening of fun with nature! We’ll sing songs, play games, ask questions, experience live animals, and more. Drawing from exciting educational programs throughout the year, the naturalists are pulling all the stops to help you enjoy nature in the park!  

GORDON THE MAGICIAN

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH

Gordon and his trusty sidekick, George the Raccoon, have traveled the globe in search of smiles, laughs, and fun. A master at audience involvement, Gordon "invents" magic on the spot, using the most ordinary items imaginable. Couple this with a limitless array of tried-and-true tricks of the trade, and you have a performance that is …

FJ BOEROG

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH

Turning melodies into memories. Local, seasoned musicians, led by Jim Boedecker, will be playing the classics from the 70’s. Any “Boomer” will immediately remember the words to all their favorite songs, Join us for a rockin’ good time!  

DR. INSECTA

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH

Dr. Insecta has enthralled audiences of all ages across America! Experience real entomology magic as Dr. Insecta introduces you to some of the largest live insects on the planet. Bug Lab is an interactive enrichment program that entertains, educates and desensitizes fears we have about these incredible creatures that let us share in their world. …

MIKE HEMMELGARN

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH

Mike has been fascinated with the art of ventriloquism since the age of eight and juggling since the age of sixteen.  His love of entertaining developed into a full-blown career that allows him to travel across the Tri-State area performing for audiences of all ages.  

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL BY ASHTON CROOK

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH

Local budding gospel musician-singer-songwriter, Ashton Crook will perform his own songs and renditions of standard gospel songs in a keyboard driven performance. Join us for a deeply meaningful evening under the summer sky.  

VERNON MCINTYRES APPALACHIAN GRASS

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH

What would the summer be without some good ol’ bluegrass? Join Vernon & Kitty and friends  for some down-home fiddlin’ & gee-tar pickin’. Don’t miss this crowd pleasin’ appearance.  fotmc.com  

MARK “THE BUGMAN” BERGMAN

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH

Since 1996 Mark has been entertaining and educating his audiences on the lives of insects.  Join Mark and his mascot P.R. Mantis for a hilarious night.  

JUST FOR KIDS:STREAM STROLL

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH

Kids, ages 5-12, are invited to explore life in a creek.  We will be searching the creek for clues of who lives there by using dip nets and hand lenses.  Be prepared to get wet and muddy.  Wear old clothing and water shoes, rubber boots or old gym shoes.  Register by August 2.  

JUST FOR KIDS: STREAM STROLL

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH

Kids, ages 5-12, are invited to explore life in a creek.  We will be searching the creek for clues of who lives there by using dip nets and hand lenses.  Be prepared to get wet and muddy.  Wear old clothing and water shoes, rubber boots or old gym shoes.  Parents might want to pack an …

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