Family events in Lima, OH

At DeHaven Soccer Stadium, attendees can enjoy a DJ set alongside music and team introductions. The first 250 people will receive free T-shirts, and food trucks will be on site for convenient dining.

Enjoy a yearly homecoming fireworks display in the Watterson Center's west parking lot. Bring lawn chairs for comfortable viewing.

A Homecoming Weekend celebration brings live music from Tongue 'n Groove, a Northwest Ohio rock and pop party band. Enjoy picnic-style food from Miller's Meats, play cornhole and other lawn games, and connect with campus clubs and departments. An alumni meet-up offers a chance to reconnect.

Create your own musical instrument to use during a fun session, then take it home afterward. The cost is $10 per family.

Hosted by Main Street Van Wert and Van Wert Freedom Cruise, this 5th Annual Harvest Moon car and bike show brings enthusiasts together in Van Wert, Ohio. All years, makes, and models are welcome, and every entry will be judged. Awards include a Top 50 plus a Top 5 specifically for bikes. Entry is 10.00, and the first 100 entries receive dash plaques. Food trucks, a beer tent, DORA, vendors, a kids zone, and other activities round out the experience.

In Van Wert, Ohio, the Harvest Moon Festival marks the autumn season as the moon shines full and bright, setting a lively atmosphere for a community gathering. The event features live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, a car show, and a corn hole tournament. It offers a chance to experience local culture, enjoy a variety of food, and spend time with friends and family.

Settle in on the Watterson Center Lawn for an outdoor screening of Project Hail Mary. The story follows science instructor Ryland Grace, who wakes alone on a spacecraft with no memory of how he got there. As pieces of his past return, he races to identify a mysterious substance that is dimming the sun, relying on ingenuity and scientific skill, and discovers he may not have to tackle the mission alone. The film stars Ryan Gosling. Bring your blanket and your favorite snacks.