Dayton Local Family News
Family news for parents in the Dayton Region.
Family News in Dayton
2021 Passport to MetroParks
2021 Passport to MetroParks is your travel document to local nature-based adventures - and a fun game challenging you to collect as many Passport stamps as possible! #Passport2MetroParks
Deeds Point Pedestrian Bridge reopened today
Iconic downtown bridge is now open to pedestrians and cyclists; ribbon cutting scheduled
Lights in Flight Festival and Fireworks returns to downtown Dayton
Lights in Flight, the Dayton region's most spectacular fireworks show, returns to downtown Dayton on Saturday, July 3, above RiverScape MetroPark.
2nd Street Market to reopen indoor market in July
2nd Street Market to resume indoor operations on Saturdays starting July 17
Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site to Re-open to Public
The Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site will re-open June 18. Operation days and hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Free Outdoor Music Summer 2021
100+ FREE outdoor concerts across the Dayton region for music lovers to enjoy this summer.
Summer Kickoff Week: The Square Is Where
A week of special entertainment, activities and giveaways on Courthouse Square during The Square Is Where Summer Kickoff Week.
Dayton Metro Library Summer Challenge Keeps Kids Learning
Dayton Metro Library: Keeping children engaged in learning and creative experiences while they're out of school for the summer.
POP-UP Programs Take Place Outdoors at Dayton Metro Library Branches this Summer
You never know what might pop up outside your Library this summer! Free Pop-Up Programs for children and teens will take place outdoors at each Dayton Metro Library location.
AMEND Together Summer Collabs - canceled
YWCA Dayton will host its inaugural AMEND Together Summer Collabs for middle and high school boys with multiple sessions in July. Visit our website for registration and info.
Live Music is back! Levitt Dayton announces 2021 Concert Season
Live music returns to downtown Dayton-The 2021 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion has been officially announced.
MetroParks announces new Mindfulness Walks
Five Rivers MetroParks has established four easy walks designed to improve mental health.
Reserve a brick at the new Young's Dairy Store
Spots are available in front of the new Dairy Store at Young's Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Rocking Horse Community Health Center.
Adventure Reef Water Park in Kettering to reopen for the 2021 season
After being closed for the entire 2020 season due to COVID-19, the popular waterpark in Kettering will reopen for the 2021 season this Memorial Day Weekend.
MetroParks summer 2021 activities update
While summer 2021 will look and feel different than usual at Five Rivers MetroParks, there are still nature-based adventures and fun to be had outdoors.
Link: Dayton Bike Share expands this week
On May 5th, Bike Miami Valley and Greater Dayton RTA's program, Link: Dayton Bike Share will launch seven new hubs available in the Link Dayton app.
The Square Is Where returns to Courthouse Square
Grab a takeout lunch and enjoy outdoor entertainment and seating on Courthouse Square beginning today, May 3.
How to celebrate Virtual Bike Month in Dayton
Explore the region's bike trails, play games, win prizes during Metroparks' Virtual Bike Month!
Summit Academy Dayton Transition High School enrollment opens
Summit Academy Dayton Transition High School Announces Openings for Families Seeking 9-12 Special Education
Kings Island new protocols: No masks required outside
Masks will no longer be required while outside at Kings Island, though face coverings will still be required indoors.
