Community, Business & Event News around Dayton, relating to coronavirus (COVID-19).
The 2021 Troy Strawberry Festival has been canceled due to concerns amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. - Read More
The Dayton Air Show will be a drive-in style event this year, allowing families to watch the show from the safety and convenience of their own parking spot. - Read More
Effective Monday, April 5, Dayton Metro Library resumes Monday operating hours. Hours at all DML locations will be: Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm; closed Sunday. - Read More
MetroParks to reopen visitor centers, tree tower, resume summer fitness classes and more. - Read More
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Ohio opens up to all those 40+ starting Friday, and all adults 16+ March 29 - Read More
The Dayton Art Institute, which has been closed since last November, will reopen on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, beginning on March 19. - Read More
Ohioans ages 50 and older and those with Type 2 diabetes or end-stage renal disease are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting today. - Read More
DeWine says all health orders, including the mask mandate will be removed when Ohio drops to 50 cases per 100,000 over 2 weeks. - Read More
The City of Dayton extends the small business Pop-up Patio Program to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 crisis. - Read More
Gov. Mike DeWine announces indoor and outdoor sporting and entertainment venues can reopen at reduced capacity. - Read More
Live music will return to Levitt Pavilion in downtown Dayton this summer. - Read More
The Dayton Dragons today announced their game schedule for the 2021 season, the Dragons' 21st year in downtown Dayton. - Read More
The Sugar Maple Festival in Bellbrook has been canceled for second year due to ongoing state restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. - Read More
The Mall at Fairfield Commons and Basil’s on Market Team Up to Offer Private Igloo-Style Dining Experience. - Read More
City of Dayton Recreation centers to reopen to the community on February 3. - Read More
City of Dayton facilities will begin operating on a modified COVID-19 plan on Monday, Feb. 1. - Read More
The Hamvention Executive Committee has canceled the 2021 Hamvention. - Read More
Dayton Live's National Geographic Live series is going virtual for early 2021. - Read More
MetroParks Ice Rink to remain closed for the 2020-2021 skating season; parks and trails remain open. - Read More
Dayton recreation centers to distribute masks to families in need. - Read More
Decoy Art Center to close Beavercreek location and take business mobile as pandemic limits capacity to serve customers and remain profitable. - Read More
#GivingTuesday 2020 is today, December 1 and no matter where your heart lies, there is a worthy non-profit in Dayton that needs you. - Read More
Founded to help local restaurants survive a global pandemic in spite of greatly reduced operating hours and dine-in capacity, local co-op service delivers food from member restaurants. - Read More
Dayton’s beloved holiday tradition, the Rike’s Holiday Windows will not be on display this year after all. - Read More
Downtown Drive-thru Parade Not Taking Place as Scheduled - Other socially distant, seasonal activities still happening - Read More
The Ohio Arts Council has approved $20 million in grants for arts and culture groups across the state, including $2 million for 25 groups in the Dayton area. - Read More
Five Rivers MetroParks has delayed the opening of the ice rink at RiverScape MetroPark in response to the stay-at-home health advisory. - Read More
Dayton Metro Library will be closed Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving, in addition to Thanksgiving Day. - Read More
Dayton Live announced further changes and postponements to the Premier Health Broadway in Dayton lineup for the 2020-2021 season. - Read More
The Dayton Art Institute is temporarily closed, effective immediately and until further notice, in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County and statewide. - Read More
The City of Dayton is joining Public Health-Dayton & Montgomery County and the State of Ohio in urging people to stay at home as much as possible for the next 30 days. - Read More
Woodland Lights, the annual holiday light festival has been canceled as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. - Read More
Dayton Children's Hospital has opened three locations for COVID-19 drive-thru testing for children. - Read More
2nd Street Market is now offering a pre-order drive-thru pickup option on Saturdays, allowing customers to support market vendors while keeping safe. - Read More
The 2020 Lebanon Carriage Parade has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. - Read More
Just in time for the holiday season La Comedia Dinner Theatre is reopening to serve-up a taste of Broadway with an all new original production. - Read More
Woodland Lights, a beloved Christmas tradition for families around the Miami Valley announces changes for 2020 season. - Read More
Dayton's Northwest Recreation Center is closed until Oct. 26 following one employee's positive COVID-19 test. - Read More
The 2020 Dayton Holiday Festival to kick off with televised tree lighting and drive-thru parade. - Read More
WGI Sport of the Arts announces cancellation of 2021 in-person competitions including the April WGI World Championship events in Dayton. - Read More
The CDC has issued guidelines for Halloween activities, including trick-or-treat amid the coronavirus pandemic. - Read More
Families in need may pick up 25 masks per household at Dayton recreation centers beginning Monday, Sept. 21. - Read More
The annual Feast of Giving at the Dayton Convention Center has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. - Read More
Arts & Entertainment venues across the Dayton region lit up RED last night to raise awareness that the live events industry is on Red Alert for its very survival. - Read More
A nationwide event will take place on Tuesday, September 1 to call attention to the deep financial plight of the Live Event Industry. - Read More
Fifth Street in the Oregon District will close to vehicular traffic to expand outdoor seating on weekends Sept 4 through October, 2020. - Read More
Great festival news! FIVE of our favorite festivals are offering drive-thru and carryout food, ensuring a "portion" of the festivities will go on! - Read More
Museum offers exclusive, limited-edition mug, pin, t-shirts and invitation to virtual event. - Read More
What to do if you have tickets to canceled shows at the Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre and other venues in downtown Dayton. - Read More
In accordance with the City of Kettering’s decisions to maintain safety for its citizens, this year’s Holiday at Home committee has decided to cancel this year’s festival. - Read More
Greater Dayton Recreation Center closed until May 3
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Scene75 Hiring Party!
Historic C-47 That's All, Brother at the Air Force museum April 20-22
American Airlines to fly seasonal Dayton-Orlando non-stop
HWD Juried Sculpture Exhibition Call for Entry
National Museum USAF to open an aircraft one day each month
Carillon Park Announces $9 Million Rail Road Project
Local dealership donates new DARE vehicle to Xenia Police Division
Downtown Dollars e-gift card Spring sale starting April 9
Wild Axe Throwing Now Open in Beavercreek
Great Escape Game: Dayton's #1 Escape Room!
La Traviata: Essential Opera
Dayton Ballet: Cinderella
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