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The Dayton Peace Sign: Dayton Unveils Powerful Symbol of Unity

The Dayton Peace Sign: Dayton Unveils Powerful Symbol of Unity

Downtown Dayton has a new landmark. The ‘Dayton Peace Sign’ was unveiled at RiverScape MetroPark today. The sign will become a permanent fixture in Downtown Dayton in front of the Schuster Center.

West Carrollton Summer Concert Series 2025

West Carrollton Summer Concert Series 2025

Get ready for a summer of great music at the West Carrollton Summer Concert Series! Join us for our monthly Summer Concert events, located at West Carrollton Center!

Levitt Dayton 2025 Concert Season

Levitt Dayton 2025 Concert Season

Live music returns to downtown Dayton -The 2025 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion has been officially announced.

Summer Art Camps at The Dayton Art Institute

Summer Art Camps at The Dayton Art Institute

Introduce your children to the world of art through Summer Art Camps at The DAI. Register online today! Art Camps fill quickly!

Vintage Treasures, Highland Cows, and More at VMD of Dayton-Cincinnati!

Vintage Treasures, Highland Cows, and More at VMD of Dayton-Cincinnati!

Step into a world of eccentric finds, bygone charm, and a one-of-a-kind shopping experience at Vintage Market Days® of Dayton-Cincinnati at Greene County Fairgrounds.

The bluebells at Aullwood Garden are in full bloom

The bluebells at Aullwood Garden are in full bloom

💙🩵 Virginia bluebells are blooming now at Aullwood Garden MetroPark! Take a walk along the mile-long garden path and witness hillsides carpeted in these stunning spring wildflowers 🩵💙

Ben and Jerrys Free Cone Day

Ben and Jerrys Free Cone Day

#FreeConeDay is our way to celebrate and say thanks for another year of support, and we've kept it up every year - spreading the peace, love & ice cream.

Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend

Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend

Step back in time and watch the big screen outdoors. Dixie Drive-In Movies opens for the 2025 season on March 28!

Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2025-2026

Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2025-2026

Tony Award-winning smash hits, treasured classics and fresh works: The 2025-2026 Dayton Live Broadway Series has just been announced!

Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving & Day of Giving

Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving & Day of Giving

Grab a sub & give back! All March, donate at Jersey Mike’s & earn rewards. On March 26, 100% of sales go to URS to support individuals with disabilities!

Dayton's "Archangel Anarchy" to Represent Ohio at 2025 Roller Derby World Cup

Dayton's "Archangel Anarchy" to Represent Ohio at 2025 Roller Derby World Cup

Ang Garcia, known on the track as Archangel Anarchy ('Arc' for short), is preparing to compete with the groundbreaking Black Diaspora Roller Derby (BDRD) at the 2025 Roller Derby World Cup in Austria this July.

Things to do in Dayton this weekend March 7-9, 2025

Things to do in Dayton this weekend March 7-9, 2025

✨ Dayton is buzzing with excitement this weekend March 7 thru 9! From First Friday to Forbidden Broadway, early St. Patrick's Day celebrations and more. Find something FUN to do around Dayton this weekend! ✨

Beavercreek Receives $1M Grant for Spring House Park, Community Open House April 2

Beavercreek Receives $1M Grant for Spring House Park, Community Open House April 2

The City of Beavercreek has been awarded a $1 million grant from Ohio’s House Bill 2 One-time Strategic Community Investment Program to kickstart the development of Spring House Park.

Neverland Gets an Update: Review of 'Peter Pan' now at The Schuster

Neverland Gets an Update: Review of 'Peter Pan' now at The Schuster

Mike Woody reviews Peter Pan, now showing as part of the Broadway in Dayton series at the Schuster Center thru March 2

Erma Bombeck: Dayton's Famous Funny Lady

Erma Bombeck: Dayton's Famous Funny Lady

Erma Bombeck's recipe for writing a good column, "Hook 'em with the lead. Hold 'em with laughter. Exit with a quip they won't forget."

Join Our 6-Week Adult Social Pickleball League – Tuesday Spring Season

Join Our 6-Week Adult Social Pickleball League – Tuesday Spring Season

Sign up for Gem City Social Sports’ 6-week Adult Social Pickleball League starting April 15, 2025! Choose from Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced divisions

Destination Dayton Announces New 2025 Visitors Guide

Destination Dayton Announces New 2025 Visitors Guide

Destination Dayton is excited to announce the release of its 2025 Destination Dayton Visitors Guide, a FREE, comprehensive resource designed to help travelers Discover the Unexpected in Dayton, Ohio.

Local Animator Brings Holiday Magic to Netflix's "That Christmas"

Local Animator Brings Holiday Magic to Netflix's "That Christmas"

✨ Congratulations to Beavercreek High School graduate Alex Shilt, one of the talented animators behind Netflix's new holiday movie, "That Christmas" ✨

Where to see the best Christmas lights around Dayton

Where to see the best Christmas lights around Dayton

Where to see the very best Christmas lights around Dayton - there's nothing quite like Christmas light displays to get you in the holiday spirit!

My Journey with Diversity -Baraka Jackson

My Journey with Diversity -Baraka Jackson

Baraka Jackson is a senior at Belmont High School. Baraka's family moved from his home country to the United States last year due to political instability.

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