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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!
Five Rivers MetroParks issues ban on open burning due to dry, unfavorable conditions
Five Rivers MetroParks is following guidance from the State of Ohio by following a Ban on Open Burning issued for multiple counties in Ohio, including Montgomery County.
Bike Ride for Visibility - we need bike lanes on 3rd
Group Bike Ride to bring visibility/awareness for the need of a bike lane on 3rd- and pop up block party!
New Americans Welcomed at Naturalization Ceremony in Dayton
Congratulations and WELCOME to the 48 Naturalized Citizens representing 21 countries who took the Oath of Citizenship in Dayton this morning.
Update: No Alligator Found in Beavercreek Park
False Alarm? No Gator found at Dominick Lofino Park in Beavercreek after ODNR investigation concludes "no alligator in the pond".
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!
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.
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!
Enroll for Kettering Children’s Theatre Fall 2024 Production
Fall 2024 Production of The Magical Lamp of Aladdin. Registration deadline for fall production is September 3.
Ohio Sales Tax Holiday 2024 - what to know
Ohio’s sales tax holiday runs from midnight Tuesday this week through Thursday, Aug 8, and includes restaurants for the first time
2024 Preble County Pork Fest: Sizzling with Flavor and Star Power
Get Your Bacon On! The Preble County Pork Festival is bringing the heat with a new bacon-focused breakfast buffet and a headlining performance by Easton Corbin.
Art in the City
Free Family-Friendly Event! Art in the City, a celebration of downtown Dayton's visual and performing arts communities.
Small Farm & Food Fest
Join us for a whole day dedicated to eating healthy, small farms, hobby farming and homesteading skills.
Review: The Wizard of Oz at La Comedia
‘The Wizard of Oz’ continues at La Comedia Dinner Theatre through August 11, anyone with brains will want to see it.
2024 Americana Festival Boasts More Vendors, Entertainment
The Centerville - Washington Township Americana Festival 2024 Presented by Dayton Children's Hospital Returns on July 3 and 4
Happy Paws & Claws Open House
Join us for an Open House on July 13th at our new veterinary clinic! Bring your furry friends, tour our clinic, enjoy desserts!
Grand Opening: Cowtherine's Carousel at Young's Jersey Dairy
Get ready to go round and round on Cowtherine's Carousel at Young's Jersey Dairy! Rides on Cowtherine’s Carousel will be $3 each
Blimey! The Last Queen Pub Imports a British Double Decker Bus!
Move over RTA, there's a new bus in town! The Last Queen Pub in Enon recently announced their exciting acquisition of a genuine British double decker bus
Five Rivers MetroParks Seeks New Levy to Protect Parks, Maintain Amenities
Montgomery County voters to decide on additional funding for MetroParks in November ballot. Levy will ensure parks remain safe, clean, and accessible for all while protecting natural areas and wildlife.
Free Wednesdays at the YMCA in June
Wanna see what the Y is all about? Come by any of our 12 Dayton area locations for FREE any Wednesday in June! Use our fitness center, pool, gym, group fitness classes and more! If you join, we'll waive your join fee.
