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Update: Two local waterparks will open for the 2020 season
Two local waterparks will open for the 2020 season under new guidelines.
The fate of Glen Helen Nature Preserve uncertain
As lockdown restrictions are relaxed, Glen Helen in Yellow Springs will remain closed and there are currently no plans to reopen.
Downtown Dayton Gift Card Bonus Buy program launches
Spend $25 on a gift card to your favorite downtown business, and receive a bonus $15 card to another business.
Please Be Kind When You Go Out To Dine
Reduced capacity patio dining is permitted as of May 15 and dine-in service is allowed to resume May 21. We recommend you call ahead to confirm on site dining options.
Memorial Day weekend events - are any still happening?
Memorial Day festivals, ceremonies and parades around Dayton - what's been canceled, and are any still happening?
Centerville to host virtual Memorial Day ceremony
The City of Centerville will host a virtual Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen military members.
Food trucks, outdoor dining with social distancing at the Yellow Cab Tavern
The Yellow Cab Food Truck Hub launches this Friday, with strict safety measures for outdoor seating, plus live music. Carryout and delivery also available.
City of Dayton cancels 2020 Fireworks, Lights in Flight Festival
2020 Independence Day celebrations canceled - Dayton cancels its Lights in Flight Firework Festival.
Americana Festival & Fireworks 2020 has been canceled
The 2020 Americana Festival, including the fireworks display, 5K run, parade, street fair has been canceled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
City of Fairborn July 3rd & 4th 2020 events, fireworks canceled
The City of Fairborn 2020 July 3rd Block Party and July 4th Parade and Fireworks Display have been canceled.
The Mall at Fairfield Commons and the Dayton Mall to reopen next week
The Mall at Fairfield Commons and Dayton Mall will both reopen next week, with extra safeguards in place to protect shoppers and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lift Your Leg to Help Animals Goes Virtual
Lift Your Leg is pivoting to protect our community, supporters, and furry friends. Join us for our first ever VIRTUAL Lift Your Leg!
Hilton Garden Inn Donates 1,000 Bagged Lunches to St. Vincent De Paul
Hilton Garden Inn Dayton South/Austin Landing Donates 1,000 Bagged Lunches to St. Vincent De Paul
Dayton permanently closes 2 city golf courses
Today, The City of Dayton announced the permanent closure of Kitty Hawk and Madden Golf Centers.
DeWine says restaurants can reopen this month
Governor DeWine has announced details on when restaurants can reopen their outdoor patios and dining rooms.
GivingTuesdayNow: Organizations in Dayton to Support
#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
Unprecedented Times for Dayton Arts
These are unprecedented times. These are unimaginable times. Here in Dayton, the arts community is facing a crisis.
Tom Hanks congratulates Wright State University graduates: "You Are The Chosen Ones"
Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks calls Wright State's Class of 2020 ‘the chosen ones'
Dayton group designs helmet mounted face shields for emergency flight nurses
Make It Dayton have been busy printing face shields for healthcare workers. Now they've designed helmet mounted face shields for flight nurses.
Virtual Bike Month with Five Rivers MetroParks
Learn tips & tricks, safely get out & ride, win prizes during new Virtual Bike Month.
