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First Friday: September - Back to School Edition
Summer is winding down and kids are heading back to school, so it’s time to send summer off in a big way. Invite friends and family to partake in First Friday fun!
First Ever Tunes Tour Beer Crawl
Come dressed for the occasion and ready to dance! Downtown Tipp City Partnership presents Tunes Tour Beer Crawl: A Musical Journey Through Historic Downtown Tipp City September 14, 2024.
When are the Touch a Trucks?
UPDATED FOR 2024 - When and where you'll find the Touch-a-Trucks in Kettering, Fairborn, Springboro, Miamisburg, Centerville, Vandalia & Beavercreek.
Enroll for Kettering Children’s Theatre Fall 2024 Production
Fall 2024 Production of The Magical Lamp of Aladdin. Registration deadline for fall production is September 3.
Wiley's Comedy Club in downtown Dayton to close its doors after over 40 years
A staple of the Dayton entertainment scene for over four decades, Wiley’s Comedy Club has announced it is closing. The club will host its final show on September 7, 2024.
Val's Bakery: From Local Gem to Viral Sensation
Dayton's Val's Bakery becomes an overnight sensation, thanks to a viral social media post. Owner Paige Woodie asks the community for patience as the small bakery in downtown Dayton navigates the increased demand.
Ohio Sales Tax Holiday 2024 - what to know
Ohio’s sales tax holiday runs from midnight Tuesday this week through Thursday, Aug 8, and includes restaurants for the first time
2024 Preble County Pork Fest: Sizzling with Flavor and Star Power
Get Your Bacon On! The Preble County Pork Festival is bringing the heat with a new bacon-focused breakfast buffet and a headlining performance by Easton Corbin.
Signatures certified: Ohio anti-gerrymandering amendment on its way to November ballot
A proposed anti-gerrymandering amendment in Ohio that would remove politicians from the redistricting process in favor of a citizens commission has gathered enough signatures to proceed to voters on the November ballot.
Art in the City
Free Family-Friendly Event! Art in the City, a celebration of downtown Dayton's visual and performing arts communities.
Pineapple Fest at Austin Landing
SUMMER 2024 - Featuring all things pineapple, the Miami Valley Restaurant Association to host Pineapple Fest at Austin Landing July 27!
Small Farm & Food Fest
Join us for a whole day dedicated to eating healthy, small farms, hobby farming and homesteading skills.
8/4 Memorial Unveiling and Dedication
Please join us for the 8/4 Memorial Unveiling and Dedication as we remember those we lost and celebrate the strength of our community.
First Friday: July - Independence and Independents' Edition
Friday, July 5, you're invited to celebrate Independence Day in Dayton and see for yourself what downtown has to offer!
Happy Paws & Claws Open House
Join us for an Open House on July 13th at our new veterinary clinic! Bring your furry friends, tour our clinic, enjoy desserts!
C-47 Fly-in at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
"That's All Brother" will fly into the museum the afternoon of July 28 and be on display for public viewing 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. July 29 - 31.
Grand Opening: Cowtherine's Carousel at Young's Jersey Dairy
Get ready to go round and round on Cowtherine's Carousel at Young's Jersey Dairy! Rides on Cowtherine’s Carousel will be $3 each
Pepper Fest
**NEW FESTIVAL FOR 2024 ** "Fraze and Spice and Everything Nice"—If you like spicy food, rockin’ music and a hearty party, then you’ll love this FREE festival at the Fraze in Kettering
Blimey! The Last Queen Pub Imports a British Double Decker Bus!
Move over RTA, there's a new bus in town! The Last Queen Pub in Enon recently announced their exciting acquisition of a genuine British double decker bus
Dayton Live Announces New President & CEO
Dayton Live, the Miami Valley's hub for the arts and entertainment downtown, has filled the role of President & CEO. After a nationwide search, Gabriel van Aalst will take the helm this fall.
