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Tour Centerville on your own
Explore Uptown Centerville or our oldest cemetery at your own pace. Download guides or view a video guide before you explore!
Thanksgiving Feast of Giving 2020 Canceled
The annual Feast of Giving at the Dayton Convention Center has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Flu shot clinics at Dayton recreation centers
Flu shot clinics will be offered at City of Dayton recreation centers, with shots administered by Walgreen's in cooperation with the Department of Recreation and Youth Services.
Five Rivers MetroParks to give away native tree seedlings
Five Rivers MetroParks to give away native tree seedlings to help with tornado reforestation efforts.
Oktoberfest Week Sept 20-27
Oktoberfest Week-German inspired meals and beer specials all week at local restaurants, benefiting the Dayton Art Institute.
American Airlines adding nonstop flight between Dayton and Miami
American Airlines to launch new nonstop from Dayton International Airport to Miami International Airport
PHOTOS: Local event venues light up red
Arts & Entertainment venues across the Dayton region lit up RED last night to raise awareness that the live events industry is on Red Alert for its very survival.
BEEP, BEEP Win a Jeep Outdoor Adventure Raffle 2020
We need more fun in 2020, so we are raffling a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S or $25,000 cash! And that's not all! We have a lot of other prizes up for grabs.
Red Alert RESTART to light up Dayton venues
A nationwide event will take place on Tuesday, September 1 to call attention to the deep financial plight of the Live Event Industry.
Oregon District to expand outdoor seating on weekends
Fifth Street in the Oregon District will close to vehicular traffic to expand outdoor seating on weekends Sept 4 through October, 2020.
Trotwood library creates outdoor nature play area from tornado damaged trees
There's a delightful new outdoor nature play area at the new Trotwood Branch of the Dayton Metro Library made from trees downed by the Memorial Day tornadoes.
Mike Woody: Looking beyond the pandemic
Due to coronavirus, life in Dayton (and all around the world) has been less than normal. Here's what I'm looking forward to in 2021.
In-Person and Virtual classes available at Rosewood Arts Centre Fall Classes now Enrolling
Rosewood Arts Centre offers a wide range of art classes this fall to keep your whole family engaged creatively! Learn more about our safety guidelines and class offering at playkettering.org
Free Wi-Fi has arrived in the Oregon District
Free public Wi-Fi has arrived in Dayton's Oregon District, courtesy of Cincinnati Bell.
2020 The Summer of Drive-Thru Food Festivals
Great festival news! FIVE of our favorite festivals are offering drive-thru and carryout food, ensuring a "portion" of the festivities will go on!
Dayton Art Institute Launches Virtual Oktoberfest
Museum offers exclusive, limited-edition mug, pin, t-shirts and invitation to virtual event.
Coronavirus: List of festivals canceled or postponed
Updated list of 2020 festivals around Dayton and the Miami Valley that have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19 coronavirus.
2020 Hometown EXPO That Spring Thing is cancelled
It is with a heavy heart that the 2020 EXPO Committee and Springboro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors have decided to cancel the 2020 Hometown EXPO.
Ohio county fairs limited to junior fair events only
DeWine will issue an order to prohibit games, rides and other carnival activities at county fairs from July 31. Only junior fair activities will be allowed to continue.
ADOPT DUCKS: MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
United Rehabilitation Services kicks off duck adoptions ahead of the 17th Annual URS Rubber Duck Regatta, presented by Synchrony at Dixie Drive-In Friday September 18.
