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Winter Solstice Sunrise Celebration at SunWatch Village
Celebrate the Winter Solstice Sunrise at SunWatch Village on December 21 and join in welcoming the return of longer days and brighter skies ☀️❄️
Centerville Holiday Skylights Drone Show
The City of Centerville is excited to announce the return of the Centerville Holiday Skylights event, a spectacular drone light show set to dazzle residents and visitors.
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Christmas 2025 - Gather your family and take a drive to enjoy Christmas lights from the safety and comfort of your own car! Here are 6 Christmas drive light displays around Dayton in 2025.
La Comedia's All-Star 'Scrooge' is a Christmas Miracle
A 50th Anniversary triumph! Chris Beiser leads a powerhouse cast, matched by exceptional set design and lighting, in this magical, must-see rendition of 'Scrooge: The Musical.'
Recycle holiday lights with Five Rivers MetroParks
Drop off lights at one of these locations and support the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation.
Dayton Mediation Center Seeks Volunteers for Juvenile Court Diversion Program
Share your wisdom and time as a Community Impact Panel (CIP) volunteer for the Juvenile Court Diversion Program. Help youth ages 11-17 reflect on choices and avoid a criminal record.
Season Of Impact: URS Day of Giving on WDTN
Join a Dayton tradition reimagined. Support the URS Day of Giving on WDTN (formally known as Telethon) and help transform the lives of children and adults with disabilities.
Ease On Down The Road: A New Found Appreciation for The Wiz
The highest compliment: I'm no longer sad this wasn't yet another production of The Wizard of Oz. This phenomenal cast has charisma that is captivating.
"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.
Centerville Partners With Hope 4 Centerville to Fill Toters For Tots
The City of Centerville wants your help “Filling Toters for Tots” through November 30 in support of Hope 4 Centerville’s Hope 4 Christmas Store.
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.
