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Season Of Impact: URS Day of Giving on WDTN
Join a Dayton tradition reimagined. Support the URS Day of Giving on WDTN (formally known as Telethon) and help transform the lives of children and adults with disabilities.
Call for Entry: In Small Measure
In Small Measure is our inaugural fundraising exhibition where we ask participants to create a postcard sized work of art, donate it to us, and in exchange, it will be included in an exhibition on February 13-14, 2026.
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 7 First Friday!
"Dayton Holiday Hits" Offers Free Streaming to Benefit Oasis House
Free Local Holiday Music! Centerville Arts Commission member Terry O’Brien organized "Dayton Holiday Hits for Hope," featuring over 15 local artists like The Fries Band and Alexis Gomez.
Centerville Partners With Hope 4 Centerville to Fill Toters For Tots
The City of Centerville wants your help “Filling Toters for Tots” through November 30 in support of Hope 4 Centerville’s Hope 4 Christmas Store.
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.
Vintage Market Days® = Heaven for Antique Lovers!
VMD is a three-day event that offers 288 booths in 4 barns and outdoors. Each booth offers expertly staged merchandise. There is so much to see, it’s hard to take it all in on one visit.
Global Artisan Market at 2nd Street Market
The 2nd Street Market has partnered with Welcome Dayton to invite special guest artisans who recently arrived in this country to share their cultures with the Market community.
5 Haunted Places Around Dayton
Mysterious local tales that will give you the chills. Could these be the most haunted places around Dayton?
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?
First Friday: October - Fall Fun Edition
There's a chill in the air, are you ready for the fall edition of First Friday? October 3 marks another night to be out and about downtown!
Dayton Art Institute Seeking Oktoberfest Volunteers
The Dayton Art Institute is seeking community volunteers for its 2025 annual Oktoberfest, taking place September 26-28. 🚨 We Need YOU at Oktoberfest! 🚨
Feast of Giving Calls All Hands for Thanksgiving Day 2025 Event
Organizers are calling for up to 400 volunteers to help revive the🦃 Feast of Giving, a cherished tradition in the Dayton community.
Dayton’s Old Courthouse: The Steps Where Presidents Are Made
What do Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan have in common? They all stood on the steps of Dayton’s Old Courthouse. Discover how this iconic Dayton landmark has played a pivotal role in American politics.
Sunflowers in Full Bloom at Calvary Cemetery
🌻 Calvary Cemetery in Dayton is glowing with sunflowers in full bloom, creating a breathtaking seasonal display 📷 Bring your camera and loved ones! 🌻
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!
When are the Touch a Trucks?
UPDATED FOR 2025 - When and where you'll find the Touch-a-Trucks in Kettering, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Springboro, Miamisburg, Centerville, Vandalia & Beavercreek.
Dayton EV Group Takes Mission Statewide
Local Dayton EV Group Drive Electric Dayton announces the launch of the Electric Vehicle Association of Ohio to help people statewide discover the benefits of EVs⚡
10 Things You Didn't Know About Dayton Germanfest Picnic
The Germanfest Picnic in the historic St. Anne's Hill neighborhood offers authentic German fare including schnitzel dinners, bands playing in the biergarten, food and craft vendors and more! New for 2024 - German Car Show!
