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Downtown Dayton DORA to observe one-day suspension for St. Patrick’s Day festivities
The temporary suspension of DORA on March 17 for St. Patrick’s Day is happening as outlined in the program’s safety plan.
Egg Scavenger Hunt
March 28-31 - explore around Kettering with clues to crack the codes and find the eggs! You'll be entered to win one of 100's of worth of prizes! PLUS A GRAND PRIZE OF YOUR CHOOSING - ZOO FAMILY PASS OR A $200 GIFT CARD!
Volunteer Opportunity - OD8-4 Memorial "The Seed of Life"
Place a piece of porcelain tile in the 480 sq ft mosaic The Seed of Life. This mosaic will be installed at the courtyard near Trolley Stop and will memorialize and honor those lives lost and forever changed on August 4, 2019.
Centerville to host another eclipse glasses giveaway event
The city of Centerville will give out 2,500 solar eclipse glasses during giveaway event, ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8.
Stubbs Park Breaks Ground on Major Renovation Project
Construction has officially begun work on the highly anticipated improvements to Stubbs Park in Centerville.
2025 Warrior Soccer Classic Tournament
The 40th Annual adidas Warrior Soccer Classic Tournament Kicks Off in Dayton Memorial Day Weekend - May 23-25, 2025
Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2024-2025
Royals, Rock Stars & Rebels: Hamilton, Chicago and MJ: The Musical are among the lineup of Broadway musicals coming to Dayton as part of the 2024-2025 Premier Health Broadway Series.
Centerville is giving away thousands of solar eclipse glasses
The city of Centerville will give out 2,500 solar eclipse glasses during two giveaway events next month, ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8.
Local Restaurateur Terry Smith Passes Away
Terry Smith, the visionary behind the popular biker bar Jackass Flats has died. Smith leaves behind a legacy of creativity, hospitality and community spirit.
Local High School Students Get a Once-in-a-Lifetime Jam Session with Jazz Legends
The Beavercreek "Weekend of Jazz" lived up to its name and then some, culminating in a magical moment last Saturday night that left students and the entire audience buzzing.
Racial Wealth Gap Simulation Workshop
The Hall Hunger Initiative will present the Racial Wealth Gap Simulation on Saturday, March 2 at 2:00 pm at the International Peace Museum.
Dayton-Beavercreek Children's Festival
This event is fun for the whole family, visit with the Easter Bunny, enjoy a magician, games, shopping, family resources & more!
Dancing with the Dayton Stars
Step into the spotlight and join us for an unforgettable evening of dance, glamour, and philanthropy at Dayton's Dancing with the Stars, benefiting A Special Wish Foundation of Southwest Ohio.
2024 Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park in Centerville
The concerts will temporarily move to the campus of St. Leonard, 8100 Clyo Road, while improvements are made at Stubbs Park.
Celebrate outdoor culture during The Adventure Summit this weekend
The featured personalities are sure to inspire and amaze! Don't miss The Adventure Summit Feb 9 & 10
Dayton's art scene shows major economic impact, new study reveals
A recent study by Americans for the Arts reveals the surprising economic power of art in Dayton, with a $239 million impact.
Show Your Love Downtown with the Valentine's Day Gift Guide
A new digital gift guide is now available to help plan the perfect downtown date night.
North American XB-70 Valkyrie on display in Dayton
The first North American XB-70 Valkyrie, a futuristic nuclear strike bomber that could fly at Mach 3 (three times the speed of sound) on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.
Local Authors Release Children's Book About Autism
Dayton area residents Jennifer Schmidt and Sara Anderson have collaborated to write a nonfiction children's book about autism, scheduled to be released on March 12th.
Arcade District Awarded Critical Ohio Funding
The Dayton Arcade has been awarded a $13.9 million tax credit from Ohio's Transformational Mixed-Use Development (TMUD) Program.
