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The story behind Frankenstein's Castle at Hills & Dales

The story behind Frankenstein's Castle at Hills & Dales

Closed in 1967, mysterious tales about the tower at Hills & Dales still persist, but what is the real story?

Remembering Dr. Creep

Remembering Dr. Creep

Though he passed away back in 2011, the presence of Barry Lee Hobart, better known as Dr. Creep, is still felt by many, especially around Halloween.

First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios

Feast of Giving - Thanksgiving in Dayton

Feast of Giving - Thanksgiving in Dayton

FREE Thanksgiving meal and celebration! Join us for our annual🦃 "Feast of Giving", a traditional Thanksgiving meal with fellowship, live music and engaging activities for kids all day long.

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.

Yuletide Winter's Gathering

Yuletide Winter's Gathering

Kick off the season at the Yuletide Winters Gathering, Nov. 13-15 in storybook downtown Tipp City! Shop festive boutiques, find one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy Santa photos, wagon rides, food trucks, and small-town holiday charm.

Frame of Mind Special Interest Tour

Frame of Mind Special Interest Tour

Explore the art beyond the artwork with Frame of Mind, a special interest tour at the Dayton Art Institute! Discover the fascinating art history behind the frames that surround and enhance works of art.

Monster Jam at WSU Nutter Center

Monster Jam at WSU Nutter Center

Monster Jam returns to the Nutter Center featuring the world's premier monster trucks. Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over Dayton!

Voices & Stories Series

Voices & Stories Series

Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring the connections between aging in place, community inclusion, and the relationships that help people feel supported throughout their lives.

The Vocal Takeover

The Vocal Takeover

Experience The Vocal Takeover, a powerful evening of live vocal performances bringing students, families, and the community together at Trotwood-Madison High School.

CLUE performed by Carroll High School

CLUE performed by Carroll High School

Don’t move a muscle, you’ll die laughing at the Carroll's production of CLUE. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep the audience guessing until the final twist!

Friends of the Dayton Metro Library Book Sale

Friends of the Dayton Metro Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Dayton Metro Library book sales ℹ️ 9:30 am to 11:30 am for FOL Members & open to the public 11:30 am - 5pm 📚 Used book sale - books, music, movies, and audiobooks.

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