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First Friday: December - Holiday Shopping Edition
The holiday season is officially underway and you can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year during December First Friday!
My Journey with Diversity -Baraka Jackson
Baraka Jackson is a senior at Belmont High School. Baraka's family moved from his home country to the United States last year due to political instability.
Global Artisan Market at 2nd Street Market
The 2nd Street Market has partnered with Welcome Dayton and Missing Peace Art Space inviting special guest artisans who recently arrived in this country to share their cultures with the Market community.
Dayton RTA’s historic Christmas trolley is back just in time for the holiday season
Greater Dayton RTA’s historic Christmas trolley gracing local streets once more in this year’s Dayton Children’s Parade on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, as well for select special public events throughout the month of December.
Get a FREE Bowman Landes Thanksgiving Turkey
Turkey Contest: How to win a Local, Antibiotic Free, Free Range, Non-GMO Thanksgiving Turkey.
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Christmas 2024 - Gather your family and take a drive to enjoy Christmas lights from the safety and comfort of your own car! Here are 7 Christmas drive light displays around Dayton in 2024.
Where to see the best Christmas lights around Dayton
Where to see the very best Christmas lights around Dayton - there's nothing quite like Christmas light displays to get you in the holiday spirit!
Culture Works awards more than $600,000 in grants to arts organizations and artists
Dayton-area arts groups and artists received over $600,000 in 2023-2024 grants, boosting Dayton's economy by an estimated $3.5M.
Holiday Food Drive at Ralph's American Grill
We're collecting nonperishable foods and canned goods now through December 25 to help those in need. Simply drop off your donations in the box located inside Ralph’s American Grill. Together, we can make a difference!
City of Miamisburg presents Star City Season of Lights
Make a stop on the Star City Season of Lights Tour and visit the Gingko Stage in Riverfront Park to get your family photos!
Recycle holiday lights with Five Rivers MetroParks
Drop off lights at one of these locations and support the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation.
Montgomery County voters pass Five Rivers MetroParks levy
Montgomery County residents voted to pass Issue 35, Five Rivers MetroParks’ 1.0-mill, 10-year levy. Officials thank voters for their support
WinterFest at Kings Island
More than five million lights and live entertainment throughout the park for Kings Island's holiday-themed festival WinterFest Select Nights November 29 - December 31, 2024 - Join us for Festive Food, Shopping, Rides & More!
Remembering Dr. Creep
Though he passed away back in 2011, the presence of Barry Lee Hobart, better known as Dr. Creep, is still felt by many, especially around Halloween.
First Friday: November - Dayton Holiday Festival Countdown Edition
The season of celebration and giving is quickly approaching and you can start holiday celebrations a little bit early at the November 3 First Friday!
Haunted Dayton: 7 True Ghost Stories
Do you believe in ghosts? If not, there are some places in Dayton that could change your mind...
Recognizing the value of our immigrant neighbors in Ohio
There is richness in diversity. Let’s focus on supporting each other. Let’s dissipate divisions and hostility. Let’s have the courage to recognize the value of our neighbors regardless of where they were born.
The story behind Frankenstein's Castle at Hills & Dales
Closed in 1967, mysterious tales about the tower at Hills & Dales still persist, but what is the real story?
Pumpkin Glow Volunteer Event - Tracing and Carving
The Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow Volunteer Event - Tracing and Carving! No artistic skills? No problem!
First Friday: October - Festive Fall Edition
There's a chill in the air, are you ready for the fall edition of First Friday? October 4 marks another night to be out and about downtown!