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Dayton Art Institute Adds Thursday Hours
The Dayton Art Institute will open two new Focus Exhibitions in conjunction with the expanded hours.
Carol Hughes Retiring From Springboro COC
Thank you Carol Hughes for 11 years of stellar leadership as Executive Director of the Springboro COC! Enjoy your travels, we'll see you around town.
Don't miss the 2021 Dayton Celtic Knot Festival Celebration
Dayton Celtic Fetival may be canceled, but we know you will "knot" want to miss the Celtic Knot weekend! July 28-Aug 1
Dayton Metro Library Returns to Normal Hours
The Dayton Metro Library is excited to announce that beginning Monday, July 19, 2021, all Library Branches will resume pre-COVID normal operating hours.
Riverscape Career Tech High School Opening for the 2021-2022 School Year
Enroll online. To request a paper application email the Enrollment Coordinator at: cseymour@riverscapeedu.org or call 937.499.3050.
Dayton Art Institute Announces Return of Oktoberfest
Popular fall festival, celebrating 50th anniversary in 2021, issues call for event volunteers.
Market reopens indoors this Saturday
The 2nd Street Market will reopen indoors this Saturday, July 17.
2021 Passport to MetroParks
2021 Passport to MetroParks is your travel document to local nature-based adventures - and a fun game challenging you to collect as many Passport stamps as possible! #Passport2MetroParks
City of Dayton Plans to Acknowledge Juneteenth as a Holiday
The City of Dayton is celebrating Juneteenth this year and will seek to recognize the new federal holiday through a floating holiday for employees in 2021.
Deeds Point Pedestrian Bridge reopened today
Iconic downtown bridge is now open to pedestrians and cyclists; ribbon cutting scheduled
Patrick J. Nugent Joins DPAA as President & CEO
Please Join Us in Welcoming Patrick J. Nugent as President and CEO of DPAA
Lights in Flight Festival and Fireworks returns to downtown Dayton
Lights in Flight, the Dayton region's most spectacular fireworks show, returns to downtown Dayton on Saturday, July 3, above RiverScape MetroPark.
2nd Street Market to reopen indoor market in July
2nd Street Market to resume indoor operations on Saturdays starting July 17
Registration now open to play in the Downtown Adventure
Grab your friends or family to form a team to participate in the Downtown Adventure, a scavenger hunt on July 10 across downtown Dayton.
Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site to Re-open to Public
The Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site will re-open June 18. Operation days and hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Free Outdoor Music Summer 2021
100+ FREE outdoor concerts across the Dayton region for music lovers to enjoy this summer.
Dayton Metro Library Resumes Services Suspended During Pandemic
Dayton Metro Library is resuming several Library services that have been suspended during the pandemic, including opening meeting rooms for public use.
Summer Kickoff Week: The Square Is Where
A week of special entertainment, activities and giveaways on Courthouse Square during The Square Is Where Summer Kickoff Week.
Dayton Metro Library Summer Challenge Keeps Kids Learning
Dayton Metro Library: Keeping children engaged in learning and creative experiences while they're out of school for the summer.
POP-UP Programs Take Place Outdoors at Dayton Metro Library Branches this Summer
You never know what might pop up outside your Library this summer! Free Pop-Up Programs for children and teens will take place outdoors at each Dayton Metro Library location.
