Dayton Local Family News
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Memorial Day weekend events - are any still happening?
Memorial Day festivals, ceremonies and parades around Dayton - what's been canceled, and are any still happening?
Americana Festival & Fireworks 2020 has been canceled
The 2020 Americana Festival, including the fireworks display, 5K run, parade, street fair has been canceled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
City of Fairborn July 3rd & 4th 2020 events, fireworks canceled
The City of Fairborn 2020 July 3rd Block Party and July 4th Parade and Fireworks Display have been canceled.
The Mall at Fairfield Commons and the Dayton Mall to reopen next week
The Mall at Fairfield Commons and Dayton Mall will both reopen next week, with extra safeguards in place to protect shoppers and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Narrows Reserve in Beavercreek reopens today
Narrows Reserve, which was temporarily closed in early April due to overcrowding, will reopen at noon today.
Lift Your Leg to Help Animals Goes Virtual
Lift Your Leg is pivoting to protect our community, supporters, and furry friends. Join us for our first ever VIRTUAL Lift Your Leg!
Tom Hanks congratulates Wright State University graduates: "You Are The Chosen Ones"
Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks calls Wright State's Class of 2020 ‘the chosen ones'
Virtual Bike Month with Five Rivers MetroParks
Learn tips & tricks, safely get out & ride, win prizes during new Virtual Bike Month.
100+ Dayton area restaurants offering carryout & delivery
Looking for new options to-go? Find Dayton area restaurants offering carryout and delivery.
Dayton Air Show has been postponed until later this summer
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the postponement of the Vectren-Dayton Air Show.
Dayton Children's Hospital launches virtual visits
Dayton Children's Hospital has launched Kids Express virtual visits to supplement in-person visits during COVID-19 for minor pediatric conditions.
Five Rivers MetroParks extends cancellations due to COVID-19
Five Rivers MetroParks extends cancellations, closures to June 7.
Mission: Non-Essential. My Life in Pajamas
Social distancing with Zoom, Wine with DeWine, the perks of being non-essential and more. Mike Woody shares his experience of quarantine during Ohio's COVID19 stay-at-home order.
Young's Jersey Dairy opens Drive-Thru
What does a 'farmer engineered' drive-thru look like? Young's Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs has a new way to serve you!
WATCH: Dayton Philharmonic Virtual Orchestra - Hang on Sloopy!
Conductor Neal Gittleman leads the Dayton Philharmonic Virtual Orchestra in a performance of "Hang On Sloopy" during the unprecedented time of COVID-19.
Things To Do With The Family During Stay At Home Order
Here are a few ideas to help avoid your family going stir crazy during coronavirus quarantine.
Charleston Falls to temporarily close due to overcrowding
Charleston Falls Nature Preserve has seen attendance soar over recent days. Now the park will close.
Great American Takeout - March 31
March 31 is the Great American Takeout! Where are you ordering from?
Five Rivers MetroParks Response to COVID-19
MetroParks is closing some indoor public facilities and canceling all events and programs from March 13 until at least April 30.
Dayton Metro Library suspend operations temporarily
Dayton Metro Library is temporarily suspending operations due to coronavirus starting at 6 p.m. Friday.
