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Rooftop restaurant brings back the igloo dining experience
The Foundry Rooftop in downtown Dayton is bringing back their epic Igloo Experience. Don't miss out on this unforgettable outdoor winter culinary experience!
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 29 - December 31, 2024 - Join us for Festive Food, Shopping, Rides & More!
Remembering Dr. Creep
Though he passed away back in 2011, the presence of Barry Lee Hobart, better known as Dr. Creep, is still felt by many, especially around Halloween.
First Friday: November - Dayton Holiday Festival Countdown Edition
The season of celebration and giving is quickly approaching and you can start holiday celebrations a little bit early at the November 3 First Friday!
$250 Grand Prize Karaoke Contest at On Par Entertainment
Come sing your heart out for a chance to win $250 at our Karaoke Contest at On Par Entertainment!
Paranormal Cirque -Oct 31-Nov 3
Dive into the Magical World of Paranormal Cirque! With horror show and performers on the outside! This is truly a Paranormal experience like no other.
Pumpkin Glow Volunteer Event - Tracing and Carving
The Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow Volunteer Event - Tracing and Carving! No artistic skills? No problem!
First Friday: October - Festive Fall Edition
There's a chill in the air, are you ready for the fall edition of First Friday? October 4 marks another night to be out and about downtown!
Review: Saturday Night Fever: The Musical at La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Impressive & Contagious. Michael Woody reviews Saturday Night Fever: The Musical at La Comedia Dinner Theatre September 19 - October 27, 2024.
Preble County Pork Festival
The Preble County Pork festival is packed with things to do and see, and the food is always out-of-sight awesome!
Dayton Live Launches Campaign to Secure the Future of the Arts
Dayton Live, the region's leading arts organization, has launched a new campaign, "Spotlight on the Future Capital," aimed at raising $25 million to ensure the continued success of its world-class performing arts venues.
21st Annual Rubber Duck Regatta
Get ready for a splash of fun at the Annual URS Rubber Duck Regatta! Adopt your ducks to support local kids & adults with disabilities and have a QUACKTASTIC time!
When are the Touch a Trucks?
UPDATED FOR 2024 - When and where you'll find the Touch-a-Trucks in Kettering, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Springboro, Miamisburg, Centerville, Vandalia & Beavercreek.
Cult Movie Nights presents Happy Halloween Movie Nights
Cult Movie Night celebrates a year anniversary this October at The Neon with two Halloween horror films! Trick R’ Treat and Halloween 3: Season of the Witch
A Fond Farewell to Wiley's Comedy Club
Before the final show next weekend, Mike Woody reminisces and shares his memories of Wiley’s Comedy Niteclub
First Friday: September - Back to School Edition
Summer is winding down and kids are heading back to school, so it’s time to send summer off in a big way. Invite friends and family to partake in First Friday fun!
First Ever Tunes Tour Beer Crawl
Come dressed for the occasion and ready to dance! Downtown Tipp City Partnership presents Tunes Tour Beer Crawl: A Musical Journey Through Historic Downtown Tipp City September 14, 2024.
Review: Shear Madness at La Comedia Dinner Theatre
"Unlike anything you’ve seen before at La Comedia"—Mike Woody reviews hilarious whodunnit show 'Shear Madness' at La Comedia Dinner Theatre now thru September 15
10 Things You Didn't Know About Dayton Germanfest Picnic
The Germanfest Picnic in the historic St. Anne's Hill neighborhood offers authentic German fare including schnitzel dinners, bands playing in the biergarten, food and craft vendors and more! New for 2024 - German Car Show!
Wiley's Comedy Club in downtown Dayton to close its doors after over 40 years
A staple of the Dayton entertainment scene for over four decades, Wiley’s Comedy Club has announced it is closing. The club will host its final show on September 7, 2024.