Dayton Local Family News
Family news for parents in the Dayton Region.
Family News in Dayton
Rike's Holiday Windows are online!
We hope this virtual visit as part of "Behind The Scenes With Dayton Live" brings you joy – especially this year!
Rike's Holiday Windows at the Schuster canceled for 2020
Dayton's beloved holiday tradition, the Rike's Holiday Windows will not be on display this year after all.
Downtown Dayton Drive-thru Parade Canceled
Downtown Drive-thru Parade Not Taking Place as Scheduled - Other socially distant, seasonal activities still happening
MetroParks delays opening RiverScape ice rink
Five Rivers MetroParks has delayed the opening of the ice rink at RiverScape MetroPark in response to the stay-at-home health advisory.
Tucker Book Release (100% to animal welfare)
Support animals with the new book, "Tucker Finds His Forever Home." 100% of proceeds go toward animal welfare projects and programs. Autographed copies, singles, & "Rescue Sets" for shelters
#DogsReadingBooks Wagtown Hashtag Challenge
It's time for Wagtown's next Hashtag Challenge: #DogsReadingBooks. Take pictures/video of your dog reading a book for fame & fortune. It's a blast and you'll make new memories with Fido.
Woodland Lights canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus
Woodland Lights, the annual holiday light festival has been canceled as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Dayton Children's opens COVID-19 drive-thru testing
Dayton Children's Hospital has opened three locations for COVID-19 drive-thru testing for children.
2nd Street Market now offering drive-thru pickup
2nd Street Market is now offering a pre-order drive-thru pickup option on Saturdays, allowing customers to support market vendors while keeping safe.
2020 Lebanon Carriage Parade canceled
The 2020 Lebanon Carriage Parade has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
New trails open at Germantown MetroPark
Public can now access 107 acres of former farmland MetroParks has transformed into a variety of habitat - including a pollinator prairie - as part of its conservation mission.
Woodland Lights Holiday Festival to return for Christmas 2020
Woodland Lights, a beloved Christmas tradition for families around the Miami Valley announces changes for 2020 season.
Northwest Recreation Center closed until Oct. 26
Dayton's Northwest Recreation Center is closed until Oct. 26 following one employee's positive COVID-19 test.
2020 Dayton Holiday Festival to transform into drive-thru
The 2020 Dayton Holiday Festival to kick off with televised tree lighting and drive-thru parade.
MetroParks introduces Heart Healthy Trails initiative
Five Rivers MetroParks has launched a Heart Healthy Trails initiative to help people improve their physical and mental health outdoors.
Rosewood Arts Centre: November/December Classes now Enrolling
In-Person and Virtual classes available at Rosewood Arts Centre Registration begins Oct. 5 for Kettering Residents; Oct.12 for Non-Residents
Meowlloween Flash Fiction Contest
Enter our fiction contest, all themed around the spooky season and, of course, our cats! All writers are welcome and submissions are free (with a suggested contribution).
WGI World Championship 2021 has been canceled
WGI Sport of the Arts announces cancellation of 2021 in-person competitions including the April WGI World Championship events in Dayton.
Registration now open for Levitt Dayton's FREE Virtual Songwriting Fall Program
Students age 10 – 17 of any musical skill level can sign up for this FREE program
CDC guidelines on Halloween activities, trick-or-treating
The CDC has issued guidelines for Halloween activities, including trick-or-treat amid the coronavirus pandemic.
