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2026 Summer Concert Series and Party in the Park
The City of Centerville and the Centerville Arts Commission are thrilled to welcome back live music to Stubbs Park this summer with the return of the 2026 Summer Concert Series and 🎉 Party in the Park ️🎶️🎶
MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2026
Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.
Wizarding World of Waynesville
⚡️Wands at the ready. ✨ The Wizarding World of Waynesville returns to downtown Waynesville! Enjoy a Butter Beer, check out our magical shops, and enjoy a day of enchantment⚡️
Unlock the Arts: Your Gift is the Key to Dayton’s Creative Future
✨ Culture Works kicks off its annual campaign to support ten iconic local organizations—and there’s a "Passport" waiting for you ✨
Kettering Children's Choir Wins $10,000 Grant
✨THEY WON!!!✨ You did it, Dayton! Last month, we asked you to step up and vote for our very own Kettering Children's Choir—and you delivered! 🏆 KCC beat out 6 other finalists to secure a $10K Community Grant 🎶
Help Spice Up Dayton: Donate Cooking Oils and Seasonings This Week
📢 Community Voice: Food drives make a real difference, and items like oils, spices, and condiments are often overlooked, even though they're what makes a meal feel like a meal. 🧂🍲 Here's how you can help.
After School Childcare at the Washington Township RecPlex
Children in grades Young 5s-5th can enjoy all the RecPlex has to offer after school.
SOAP Up the First Four 2026
Help us fight human trafficking and identify missing youth from the area prior to the Final Four.
Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2026-2027
✨ Dayton Live is thrilled to announce the 2026-2027 Dayton Live Broadway Series ✨
Help Kettering Children’s Choir Win $10,000 Grant
🚨FINAL DAYS: Kettering Children’s Choir (KCC) has been named the only Dayton-area finalist for the $10,000 GBU Foundation Community Builder Award—but they need your vote by February 28 to bring the funding home 🎶
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions
Let Ohio Women Vote: Documentary & Discussion
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Dayton Live invites our community to a FREE screening of the ThinkTV documentary Let Ohio Women Vote, followed by a panel discussion.
Cold Week, Hot Plates: Winter Restaurant Week is Calling
Phew! Anyone else ready to peek out from under the snow? As the roads finally clear, there’s some delicious news: 🍽️ Winter Restaurant Week is here! ❄️
2026 Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz
Annual, educational jazz festival in Beavercreek, presented by the Beavercreek Music Parents Association.
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.
