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Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes To The Movies - Part 2

Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes To The Movies - Part 2

An entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong, combined with some of the stuff they got right.

Kettering Community Garage Sale

Kettering Community Garage Sale

It’s bargain time! Find what you need (or don’t need) at this one-day sale! Shop from over 40 vendors featuring anything from outdoor gear, household items, collectibles, clothing and more!

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions

Armwrestling Technique Clinic

Armwrestling Technique Clinic

GRIP, GRIT & GROWTH: Hands on training with the PROS! 💪 Armwrestling Technique Clinic at the Vandalia Rec May 9

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

Sugar Maple Festival

Sugar Maple Festival

The annual Sugar Maple Festival in beautiful downtown Bellbrook, Ohio. April 24-26, 2026

MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2026

MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2026

Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.

Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad

Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad

Take a ride on the mini-railroad at Carillon Park with the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society.

Songs of The Carpenters with Helen Welch

Songs of The Carpenters with Helen Welch

Prepare to be “On Top of the World” with internationally acclaimed vocalist, entertainer, and producer Helen Welch.

Huber Heights Marigold Festival

Huber Heights Marigold Festival

The Huber Heights Marigold Festival returns this spring as a multi-day community celebration designed to bring families, residents, and visitors together for a full weekend of fun ☀️

MayFair Plant Sale at 2nd Street Market

MayFair Plant Sale at 2nd Street Market

The sale supports Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation, which supports projects at Wegerzyn MetroPark. It features annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables. Join as member to save 10% on purchases.

Aullwood Native Plant Sale

Aullwood Native Plant Sale

Join us for Aullwood's annual Native Plant Sale featuring over 12,000 native wildflowers, trees, shrubs and grasses with over 190 different species. Support birds, pollinators & wildlife in your own backyard!

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