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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
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 & 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!
Step into a world of eccentric finds, bygone charm, and a one-of-a-kind shopping experience at Vintage Market Days® of Dayton-Cincinnati at Greene County Fairgrounds.
The bluebells at Aullwood Garden are in full bloom
💙🩵 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 🩵💙
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
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
Register now for two days of career development and networking for military spouses! Early registration is recommended.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Things to do in Dayton this weekend March 7-9, 2025
✨ Dayton is buzzing with excitement this weekend March 7 thru 9! From First Friday to Forbidden Broadway, early St. Patrick's Day celebrations and more. Find something FUN to do around Dayton this weekend! ✨
Beavercreek Receives $1M Grant for Spring House Park, Community Open House April 2
The City of Beavercreek has been awarded a $1 million grant from Ohio’s House Bill 2 One-time Strategic Community Investment Program to kickstart the development of Spring House Park.
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!
Centerville Citywide Garage Sale
Centerville annual garage sale in neighborhoods throughout the city.
Breaking The Code: Dayton's Secret Role in World War II
Wright Memorial Public Library is pleased to present a new exhibit that tells the riveting story of Dayton’s role in changing the trajectory of World War II.
Erma Bombeck: Dayton's Famous Funny Lady
Erma Bombeck's recipe for writing a good column, "Hook 'em with the lead. Hold 'em with laughter. Exit with a quip they won't forget."
