Dayton Local Family News
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Tour Centerville on your own
Explore Uptown Centerville or our oldest cemetery at your own pace. Download guides or view a video guide before you explore!
Trotwood library creates outdoor nature play area from tornado damaged trees
There's a delightful new outdoor nature play area at the new Trotwood Branch of the Dayton Metro Library made from trees downed by the Memorial Day tornadoes.
Mike Woody: Looking beyond the pandemic
Due to coronavirus, life in Dayton (and all around the world) has been less than normal. Here's what I'm looking forward to in 2021.
In-Person and Virtual classes available at Rosewood Arts Centre Fall Classes now Enrolling
Rosewood Arts Centre offers a wide range of art classes this fall to keep your whole family engaged creatively! Learn more about our safety guidelines and class offering at playkettering.org
2020 The Summer of Drive-Thru Food Festivals
Great festival news! FIVE of our favorite festivals are offering drive-thru and carryout food, ensuring a "portion" of the festivities will go on!
Coronavirus: List of festivals canceled or postponed
Updated list of 2020 festivals around Dayton and the Miami Valley that have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19 coronavirus.
Ohio county fairs limited to junior fair events only
DeWine will issue an order to prohibit games, rides and other carnival activities at county fairs from July 31. Only junior fair activities will be allowed to continue.
ADOPT DUCKS: MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
United Rehabilitation Services kicks off duck adoptions ahead of the 17th Annual URS Rubber Duck Regatta, presented by Synchrony at Dixie Drive-In Friday September 18.
Five Rivers MetroParks launches new mobile app
New resource is a mobile field guide to Five Rivers MetroParks' parks and trails.
SunWatch Indian Village Presents the First Annual Knap-In
On Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, SunWatch Indian Village invites the public to the first annual Knap-In.
Pop-up COVID-19 testing offered in Dayton, Trotwood, Huber Heights
Free walk-up testing, no appointment needed, no doctor recommendation needed. Protect your family, friends, coworkers from potentially getting the virus.
Scene75 Dayton is getting a roller coaster!
Scene75 in Dayton, which hopes to reopen this Fall, is building a roller coaster!
Quackers has some egg-citing news!
The URS Rubber Duck Regatta will pivot to a Virtual Rubber Duck Regatta at the Dixie Twin Drive-In, followed by a family-friendly movie.
Dayton Dragons 2020 Season Cancelled
The Dayton Dragons are disappointed to share the announcement that the 2020 Minor League Baseball season has been cancelled.
Summer Streams: DPAA FREE virtual concert series
Enjoy the Dayton Philharmonic musicians, Dayton Ballet dancers and Dayton Opera artists-in-residence through nine virtual events for people of all ages!
Free pop-up coronavirus testing in Dayton
Free coronavirus testing in Dayton June 25 from 9-4p. No appointment is needed, pre-registration appreciated.
Dayton Metro Libraries to Reopen
Dayton Metro Library will reopen all locations with limited hours and new safety protocols.
Dayton Live Half-Day Summer Camps
Half-Day Summer Camps at the PNC Arts Annex, where families can expect a safely distanced, open, and fun environment.
Teen Creativity Contest - Dayton Metro Library
Summer Challenge 2020: Dayton Metro Library launch Teen Creativity Contest, now through August 1.
Dayton performing arts groups unite for DAY OF GIVING fundraiser
Dayton Live has joined forces with the other not-for-profit arts organizations that perform in their venues to raise funds to ensure their very existence in the future.
