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Dayton Mayor names Sierra Leone City's First Poet Laureate
Sierra Leone, an Ohio Governor's Award-winning producer and interdisciplinary artist named as the City of Dayton's first Poet Laureate
Join Our 6-Week Adult Social Pickleball League – Tuesday Spring Season
Sign up for Gem City Social Sports’ 6-week Adult Social Pickleball League starting April 15, 2025! Choose from Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced divisions
2025 Adventure Speaker Series
From the nation's 428 national parks to Canada's mountains, local adventurers share stories during free speaker series
First Friday: Show Your Love Downtown Edition
First Friday is set for Friday, February 7 where you can enjoy special Valentine's deals and events!
Destination Dayton Announces New 2025 Visitors Guide
Destination Dayton is excited to announce the release of its 2025 Destination Dayton Visitors Guide, a FREE, comprehensive resource designed to help travelers Discover the Unexpected in Dayton, Ohio.
Step Back in Time at Whisperz Speakeasy
Whisperz Speakeasy, opening February 14th in West Carrollton, Ohio, invites you to experience the glamour of the Roaring Twenties.
Community Invited to Help Define Dayton's Unique Identity
Daytonians are invited to share their vision for the city's future in a new community input campaign, 'Definitely Dayton.
Front Street Celebrating 60 years as Dayton's Art & Culture Hub
Front Street is celebrating sixty years as Dayton's art & culture hub! Home to over 150 unique shops, boutiques, and service providers, featuring hundreds of artists, Front Street is a destination waiting to be explored!
First Friday: New Year Downtown Edition
The first First Friday of 2025 is happening on Friday, January 3, and offers everything you need to ring in the new year with some familiar and local flavor.
Local Animator Brings Holiday Magic to Netflix's "That Christmas"
✨ Congratulations to Beavercreek High School graduate Alex Shilt, one of the talented animators behind Netflix's new holiday movie, "That Christmas" ✨
Where to see the best Christmas lights around Dayton
Where to see the very best Christmas lights around Dayton - there's nothing quite like Christmas light displays to get you in the holiday spirit!
My Journey with Diversity -Baraka Jackson
Baraka Jackson is a senior at Belmont High School. Baraka's family moved from his home country to the United States last year due to political instability.
Dayton RTA’s historic Christmas trolley is back just in time for the holiday season
Greater Dayton RTA’s historic Christmas trolley gracing local streets once more in this year’s Dayton Children’s Parade on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, as well for select special public events throughout the month of December.
Get a FREE Bowman Landes Thanksgiving Turkey
Turkey Contest: How to win a Local, Antibiotic Free, Free Range, Non-GMO Thanksgiving Turkey.
Culture Works awards more than $600,000 in grants to arts organizations and artists
Dayton-area arts groups and artists received over $600,000 in 2023-2024 grants, boosting Dayton's economy by an estimated $3.5M.
Holiday Food Drive at Ralph's American Grill
We're collecting nonperishable foods and canned goods now through December 25 to help those in need. Simply drop off your donations in the box located inside Ralph’s American Grill. Together, we can make a difference!
City of Miamisburg presents Star City Season of Lights
Make a stop on the Star City Season of Lights Tour and visit the Gingko Stage in Riverfront Park to get your family photos!
Montgomery County voters pass Five Rivers MetroParks levy
Montgomery County residents voted to pass Issue 35, Five Rivers MetroParks’ 1.0-mill, 10-year levy. Officials thank voters for their support
WinterFest at Kings Island
More than five million lights and live entertainment throughout the park for Kings Island's holiday-themed festival WinterFest Select Nights November 28 - December 31, 2025 - Join us for Festive Food, Shopping, Rides & More!
Haunted Dayton: 7 True Ghost Stories
Do you believe in ghosts? If not, there are some places in Dayton that could change your mind...
