Community, Business & Event News around Dayton, relating to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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
Updated list of 2020 festivals around Dayton and the Miami Valley that have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19 coronavirus. - Read More
DeWine will issue an order to prohibit games, rides and other carnival activities at county fairs from July 31. Only junior fair activities will be allowed to continue. - Read More
It is with a heavy heart that the 2020 EXPO Committee and Springboro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors have decided to cancel the 2020 Hometown EXPO. - Read More
Poultry Days festival in Darke County has canceled the social portion of its events, scheduled for August 14-16. - Read More
Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, July 23 at 6 p.m., Ohio will have a statewide mask mandate. - Read More
The Beavercreek Popcorn Festival for 2020 has been officially cancelled due to ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. - Read More
Visual, Performing Arts Showcased in Virtual DP&L Summer in the City Event - Read More
Free walk-up testing, no appointment needed, no doctor recommendation needed. Protect your family, friends, coworkers from potentially getting the virus. - Read More
The State of Ohio recently clarified its most recent order to include outdoor concerts in its classification of mass gatherings. - Read More
Gov. DeWine mandates face masks: Masks required in RED ALERT LEVEL 3 Counties Effective 6:00 p.m. on July 8, 2020. - Read More
The City of Dayton is distributing free face masks to Dayton residents, to help the community slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. - Read More
The URS Rubber Duck Regatta will pivot to a Virtual Rubber Duck Regatta at the Dixie Twin Drive-In, followed by a family-friendly movie. - Read More
The City of Dayton has unanimously approved an ordinance mandating its residents wear face masks while out in public. - Read More
The Dayton Dragons are disappointed to share the announcement that the 2020 Minor League Baseball season has been cancelled. - Read More
More than $40,000 has been raised for Dayton performing arts groups through the "Day of Giving". - Read More
The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival, scheduled for October 10-11, 2020 in Waynesville has been canceled. - Read More
2021 Dayton Hamvention Cancelled
Recycle holiday lights with Five Rivers MetroParks
PLAY NOW: Win prizes in the Downtown Dayton Winter Bingo game
Dayton Live's National Geographic Live virtual series 2021
Recycle your Christmas Trees with Metroparks
MetroParks Ice Rink to remain closed for the 2020-2021 skating season
Culture Works to Manage Dayton Arcade Events
City of Dayton to distribute masks to families in need
Nominate teachers for OUTstanding Teacher Award
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