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175+ Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in 2025

175+ Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in 2025

Feel the Rhythm! đŸŽ” Over 175 Free Summer Concerts & Music Festivals will rock Dayton & the Miami Valley in 2025!

‘Think Freedom’ art installation in The Arcade

‘Think Freedom’ art installation in The Arcade

Local Students Collaborate with Sarajevo Artist on Art Installation Honoring 30th Anniversary of Dayton Peace Accords and NATO Parliamentary—“Think Freedom,” open to the public in Dayton Arcade Rotunda select times May 21-31

The Dayton Peace Sign: Dayton Unveils Powerful Symbol of Unity

The Dayton Peace Sign: Dayton Unveils Powerful Symbol of Unity

Downtown Dayton has a new landmark. The ‘Dayton Peace Sign’ was unveiled at RiverScape MetroPark today. The sign will become a permanent fixture in Downtown Dayton in front of the Schuster Center.

Warped Wing Celebrates 11 Years with Beer Bash & Urban Smokeout in Downtown Dayton

Warped Wing Celebrates 11 Years with Beer Bash & Urban Smokeout in Downtown Dayton

Can you believe it's been 11 years? Warped Wing Brewing Company to throw Anniversary Beer Bash & Urban Smokeout in downtown Dayton May 17, 2025

Levitt Dayton 2025 Concert Season

Levitt Dayton 2025 Concert Season

Live music returns to downtown Dayton -The 2025 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion has been officially announced.

Summer Art Camps at The Dayton Art Institute

Summer Art Camps at The Dayton Art Institute

Introduce your children to the world of art through Summer Art Camps at The DAI. Register online today! Art Camps fill quickly!

First Friday: Moms & Grads Edition

First Friday: Moms & Grads Edition

May is a time for celebration in downtown Dayton! This month is all about the special moms in your life and the students who have worked hard to earn their graduation day!

Partnering for Peace: WWII and Beyond & The Secret in Building 26

Partnering for Peace: WWII and Beyond & The Secret in Building 26

INTERNATIONAL AUTHOR COMMEMORATES VE DAY 80TH ANNIVERSARY IN DAYTON: Sir Dermot Turing, nephew of British codebreaker Alan Turing, joins two free events.

Culture Kitchen at The Market

Culture Kitchen at The Market

Culture & Cuisine Summer Series: Many wonderful cultures make up the Dayton community. Families will celebrate a different culture each month through food.

Vintage Treasures, Highland Cows, and More at VMD of Dayton-Cincinnati!

Vintage Treasures, Highland Cows, and More at VMD of Dayton-Cincinnati!

Step into a world of eccentric finds, bygone charm, and a one-of-a-kind shopping experience at Vintage Market DaysÂź of Dayton-Cincinnati at Greene County Fairgrounds.

The bluebells at Aullwood Garden are in full bloom

The bluebells at Aullwood Garden are in full bloom

đŸ’™đŸ©” Virginia bluebells are blooming now at Aullwood Garden MetroPark! Take a walk along the mile-long garden path and witness hillsides carpeted in these stunning spring wildflowers đŸ©”đŸ’™

2nd Street Market Outdoor Farmers Market Opens May 3

2nd Street Market Outdoor Farmers Market Opens May 3

The grand opening of the 2nd Street Market's outdoor farmers market is Saturday, May 3, from 9 to 3 p.m. and will continue operation through the harvest season, which ends October 26.

New Americans Take Oath of Citizenship at Naturalization Ceremony in Dayton

New Americans Take Oath of Citizenship at Naturalization Ceremony in Dayton

49 new U.S. Citizens from 28 countries took the Oath of Citizenship at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in Dayton yesterday. Congratulations to all!

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Amplify & Career Summit

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Amplify & Career Summit

Register now for two days of career development and networking for military spouses! Early registration is recommended.

First Friday: Spring has Sprung Edition

First Friday: Spring has Sprung Edition

April 4 First Friday - Downtown is getting ready to celebrate all things spring!

Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend

Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend

Step back in time and watch the big screen outdoors. Dixie Drive-In Movies opens for the 2025 season on March 28!

Wright at Home: Open House at Hawthorn Hill

Wright at Home: Open House at Hawthorn Hill

Join the ranks of Charles Lindbergh, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison as guests at Orville Wright’s family mansion, Hawthorn Hill. Reservations required.

Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving & Day of Giving

Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving & Day of Giving

Grab a sub & give back! All March, donate at Jersey Mike’s & earn rewards. On March 26, 100% of sales go to URS to support individuals with disabilities!

MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2025

MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2025

Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.

Dayton's "Archangel Anarchy" to Represent Ohio at 2025 Roller Derby World Cup

Dayton's "Archangel Anarchy" to Represent Ohio at 2025 Roller Derby World Cup

Ang Garcia, known on the track as Archangel Anarchy ('Arc' for short), is preparing to compete with the groundbreaking Black Diaspora Roller Derby (BDRD) at the 2025 Roller Derby World Cup in Austria this July.

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