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"Dayton Holiday Hits" Offers Free Streaming to Benefit Oasis House
Free Local Holiday Music! Centerville Arts Commission member Terry O’Brien organized "Dayton Holiday Hits for Hope," featuring over 15 local artists like The Fries Band and Alexis Gomez.
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.
Vintage Market Days® = Heaven for Antique Lovers!
VMD is a three-day event that offers 288 booths in 4 barns and outdoors. Each booth offers expertly staged merchandise. There is so much to see, it’s hard to take it all in on one visit.
First Friday: October - Fall Fun Edition
There's a chill in the air, are you ready for the fall edition of First Friday? October 3 marks another night to be out and about downtown!
Feast of Giving Calls All Hands for Thanksgiving Day 2025 Event
Organizers are calling for up to 400 volunteers to help revive the🦃 Feast of Giving, a cherished tradition in the Dayton community.
Sunflowers in Full Bloom at Calvary Cemetery
🌻 Calvary Cemetery in Dayton is glowing with sunflowers in full bloom, creating a breathtaking seasonal display 📷 Bring your camera and loved ones! 🌻
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!
When are the Touch a Trucks?
UPDATED FOR 2025 - When and where you'll find the Touch-a-Trucks in Kettering, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Springboro, Miamisburg, Centerville, Vandalia & Beavercreek.
After School Childcare at the Washington Township RecPlex
Children in grades K-5th can enjoy all the RecPlex has to offer after school.
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!
Day Air Ballpark Named Nation's Best Single-A Ballpark
The Dayton Dragons’ home field, Day Air Ballpark, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Newsweek Fans’ Choice Award for Best Single-A Ballpark in the United States.
First Friday: August - Art in the City Edition
Celebrate August! The arts and creativity take center stage this month at First Friday in Downtown Dayton.
Review: Matilda: The Musical’
Mike Woody reviews ‘Matilda: The Musical’, at LaComedia Dinner Theatre now thru August 10
Kitchen Remodeling Made Easy: Trusting the Experts
When it comes to kitchen remodeling, choosing the right partner makes all the difference. If you're considering remodeling your kitchen in the Dayton area, consider the team that puts reliability and your satisfaction first.
2025 Dayton Burger Week
Dine Out Dayton presents 🍔 Burger Week June 8-15, 2025. Local restaurants and chefs will be grilling up some seriously burgerlicious creations.. dine-in or carryout, don't miss Burger Week!
NEW! Local Gem Mine Now Open
💎 Discover our local gem mine! Sift for real gems & fossils, then shop raw, polished stones & gemstone jewelry. Fun for all ages—come see what you’ll find! 🪨✨
175+ Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in 2025
Feel the Rhythm! 🎵 Over 175 Free Summer Concerts & Music Festivals will rock Dayton & the Miami Valley in 2025!
Kids Summer Art Camps
Summer is here and what a great way to keep the kiddos entertained with crafts, and we clean the MESS!
The Dayton Peace Sign: Dayton Unveils Powerful Symbol of Unity
Downtown Dayton has a new landmark. The ‘Dayton Peace Sign’ was unveiled at RiverScape MetroPark today. The sign will become a permanent fixture in Downtown Dayton in front of the Schuster Center.
West Carrollton Summer Concert Series 2025
Get ready for a summer of great music at the West Carrollton Summer Concert Series! Join us for our monthly Summer Concert events, located at West Carrollton Center!
