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MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2026
Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.
Unlock the Arts: Your Gift is the Key to Dayton’s Creative Future
✨ Culture Works kicks off its annual campaign to support ten iconic local organizations—and there’s a "Passport" waiting for you ✨
Kettering Children's Choir Wins $10,000 Grant
✨THEY WON!!!✨ You did it, Dayton! Last month, we asked you to step up and vote for our very own Kettering Children's Choir—and you delivered! 🏆 KCC beat out 6 other finalists to secure a $10K Community Grant 🎶
Help Spice Up Dayton: Donate Cooking Oils and Seasonings This Week
📢 Community Voice: Food drives make a real difference, and items like oils, spices, and condiments are often overlooked, even though they're what makes a meal feel like a meal. 🧂🍲 Here's how you can help.
March First Friday: Game Time Downtown Edition
Spring is just around the corner and Dayton is ready to spring into action and an exciting month ahead!
SOAP Up the First Four 2026
Help us fight human trafficking and identify missing youth from the area prior to the Final Four.
Help Kettering Children’s Choir Win $10,000 Grant
🚨FINAL DAYS: Kettering Children’s Choir (KCC) has been named the only Dayton-area finalist for the $10,000 GBU Foundation Community Builder Award—but they need your vote by February 28 to bring the funding home 🎶
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions
Jazz & Beyond at Dayton Art Institute
Jazz & Beyond 🎷series is back in 2026 with a seven-show season at the Dayton Art Institute 🎶
First Friday: Show Your Love Downtown Edition
First Friday is set for Friday, February 6 where you can enjoy special Valentine's deals and events 💖
Let Ohio Women Vote: Documentary & Discussion
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Dayton Live invites our community to a FREE screening of the ThinkTV documentary Let Ohio Women Vote, followed by a panel discussion.
Dayton prepares for winter storm; Residents urged to limit travel
Based on current weather forecasts, Dayton is preparing for a high-impact winter storm expected to create hazardous driving conditions from Saturday through Tuesday ❄️
Construction Career Fair
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with top construction companies, trade schools, and industry professionals eager to help you take the next step in your career. Bring plenty of copies of your resume with you.
First Friday: New Year Downtown Edition
The first First Friday of 2026 is happening on Friday, January 2, and offers everything you need to ring in the new year with some familiar and local flavor.
First Friday: December - Holiday Fun Edition
The holiday season is officially underway and you can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year during December First Friday!
Winter Solstice Sunrise Celebration at SunWatch Village
Celebrate the Winter Solstice Sunrise at SunWatch Village on December 21 and join in welcoming the return of longer days and brighter skies ☀️❄️
Centerville Holiday Skylights Drone Show
The City of Centerville is excited to announce the return of the Centerville Holiday Skylights event, a spectacular drone light show set to dazzle residents and visitors.
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Christmas 2025 - Gather your family and take a drive to enjoy Christmas lights from the safety and comfort of your own car! Here are 6 Christmas drive light displays around Dayton in 2025.
Recycle holiday lights with Five Rivers MetroParks
Drop off lights at one of these locations and support the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation.
Dayton Mediation Center Seeks Volunteers for Juvenile Court Diversion Program
Share your wisdom and time as a Community Impact Panel (CIP) volunteer for the Juvenile Court Diversion Program. Help youth ages 11-17 reflect on choices and avoid a criminal record.
