Dayton Local Community News
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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.
AMEND Together Summer Collabs - canceled
YWCA Dayton will host its inaugural AMEND Together Summer Collabs for middle and high school boys with multiple sessions in July. Visit our website for registration and info.
2021 Dayton Celtic Festival has been canceled
Dayton Celtic Festival, downtown Dayton's largest summer festival has been canceled for a second year. The festival vow to return in 2022.
Attn Artists, Crafters-Invited to participate in outdoor art show sponsored by Bellbrook Colle
Attn Artists Crafters invitation to participate in outdoor art show on May 29th and 30th.
The Dayton Art Institute Backyard Ball
Featuring a special selection of appetizers, wines and special surprises in a commemorative Party Pack.
Live Music is back! Levitt Dayton announces 2021 Concert Season
Live music returns to downtown Dayton-The 2021 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion has been officially announced.
MetroParks announces new Mindfulness Walks
Five Rivers MetroParks has established four easy walks designed to improve mental health.
Gem City Market opens in Dayton
The Gem City Market opened today after six years of planning and over a year of construction.
Reserve a brick at the new Young's Dairy Store
Spots are available in front of the new Dairy Store at Young's Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Rocking Horse Community Health Center.
Adventure Reef Water Park in Kettering to reopen for the 2021 season
After being closed for the entire 2020 season due to COVID-19, the popular waterpark in Kettering will reopen for the 2021 season this Memorial Day Weekend.
Twin Valley Trail Challenge rescheduled
The 2021 Twin Valley Trail Challenge has been rescheduled from Saturday, June 5 to Saturday, Sept. 25.
