News in Dayton Ohio
News in Dayton
Help Improve the Carillon Historical Park Experience—Take Our Online Survey for a Chance to Win a Membership
Take our 5–10 minute survey! Support a University of Dayton capstone project with Carillon Historical Park and enter to win memberships.
First Friday: August - Art in the City Edition
Celebrate August! The arts and creativity take center stage this month at First Friday in Downtown Dayton.
Battle of the Beavers: Beavercreek Community Rallies Behind Local Carryout
The battle for local identity and small-business survival is uniting the Beavercreek community amid Buc-ee’s Lawsuit.
Photos: Meet the Beavers of Beavercreek
With Beavercreek making headlines over a trademark dispute involving a cartoon beaver, we thought it was the perfect time to celebrate the community's collection of painted beaver statues.
Dayton Celtic Festival
The Dayton Celtic Festival will be back at Riverscape in downtown Dayton July 30 - Aug 1, 2027. FREE Admission!
Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Boasting a powerhouse lead performance by Dylan Jackson and dazzling backstage magic, La Comedia’s latest production is a golden ticket for the whole family.
Giant Slide in Beavercreek Closes After Nearly 40 Years—Community Effort Underway to Bring It Back
For nearly 40 years, the giant metal slide at Shoup Park has been a rite of passage for Beavercreek kids. Now, the community is coming together to fund its replacement.
Kettering Celebrates: America 250 Ohio Passport Adventure
Take part in a self-guided geocache-style passport adventure to explore 12 meaningful locations across Kettering.
High Praise and High Energy: 'The Wedding Singer' at La Comedia
Mike Woody reviews The Wedding Singer—La Comedia's latest production delivers a hilarious, nostalgic trip back to the eighties—now thru June 21 🎸🕺🎵🖲️
Call for Entry: Dayton Studio Tour
The Contemporary Dayton invites artists and creatives working in all media to apply for the Dayton Studio Tour. This event offers the community a unique opportunity to visit working studios and meet artists.
Exceptional: Reflections on Graduation, Belonging and Community
After twenty-five years in America, a British immigrant in Beavercreek reflects on his son’s graduation, community, and what it truly means to belong.
Springboro FREE Concerts in the Park
Summer means FREE Concerts in the Park in the City of Springboro's North Park, 195 Tamarack Trail! Bring you own seating.
Superstar: Thou Shalt Not Miss This Show
Can a musical with zero dialogue win over a skeptic? Mike Woody reviews Jesus Christ, Superstar, now at La Comedia Dinner Theatre.
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.
Call For Artists: The View - Rosewood Arts Center
The View Juried Landscape Exhibition at Rosewood Arts Center
Vintage Vibes & One-of-a-Kind Finds: Vintage Market Days®
From the moment you enter VMD Dayton-Cincinnati, you’re wrapped in a "boutique-style" atmosphere that feels more like a festival than a market. One of Country Living's "7 Flea Markets and Barn Sales Not To Miss”.
Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend
Step back in time and watch the big screen outdoors. Dixie Drive-In Movies opens for the 2026 season on April 2!
2026 Summer Concert Series and Party in the Park
The City of Centerville and the Centerville Arts Commission are thrilled to welcome back live music to Stubbs Park this summer with the return of the 2026 Summer Concert Series and 🎉 Party in the Park ️🎶️🎶
Dayton’s Crustymcg: Championing Local Restaurants One Viral Video at a Time
Inside the World of Crustymcg: Mike Woody's one-on-one with Dustin McGillivray, the Tecumseh grad turned local foodie and social media influencer known as Crustymcg.
MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2026
Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.
