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First Friday May 1
May is here, and downtown is buzzing with fresh energy! Warmer evenings, longer days, and that early-summer vibe ☀️
Call For Artists: The View - Rosewood Arts Center
The View Juried Landscape Exhibition at Rosewood Arts Center
Vintage Vibes & One-of-a-Kind Finds: Vintage Market Days®
From the moment you enter VMD Dayton-Cincinnati, you’re wrapped in a "boutique-style" atmosphere that feels more like a festival than a market. One of Country Living's "7 Flea Markets and Barn Sales Not To Miss”.
Celebrating America250 in Centerville & Washington Township exhibit
A new exhibit at the Asahel Wright Museum, “Celebrating America 250 In Centerville and Washington Township,” is now OPEN. Discover how our community celebrations have changed over the years since our nation's founding.
First Friday: Spring has Sprung Edition
April 3 First Friday - Downtown is getting ready to celebrate all things spring!
Dayton’s Crustymcg: Championing Local Restaurants One Viral Video at a Time
Inside the World of Crustymcg: Mike Woody's one-on-one with Dustin McGillivray, the Tecumseh grad turned local foodie and social media influencer known as Crustymcg.
MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2026
Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.
Unlock the Arts: Your Gift is the Key to Dayton’s Creative Future
✨ Culture Works kicks off its annual campaign to support ten iconic local organizations—and there’s a "Passport" waiting for you ✨
Help Spice Up Dayton: Donate Cooking Oils and Seasonings This Week
📢 Community Voice: Food drives make a real difference, and items like oils, spices, and condiments are often overlooked, even though they're what makes a meal feel like a meal. 🧂🍲 Here's how you can help.
March First Friday: Game Time Downtown Edition
Spring is just around the corner and Dayton is ready to spring into action and an exciting month ahead!
SOAP Up the First Four 2026
Help us fight human trafficking and identify missing youth from the area prior to the Final Four.
Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2026-2027
✨ Dayton Live is thrilled to announce the 2026-2027 Dayton Live Broadway Series ✨
Help Kettering Children’s Choir Win $10,000 Grant
🚨FINAL DAYS: Kettering Children’s Choir (KCC) has been named the only Dayton-area finalist for the $10,000 GBU Foundation Community Builder Award—but they need your vote by February 28 to bring the funding home 🎶
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions
First Friday: Show Your Love Downtown Edition
First Friday is set for Friday, February 6 where you can enjoy special Valentine's deals and events 💖
Let Ohio Women Vote: Documentary & Discussion
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Dayton Live invites our community to a FREE screening of the ThinkTV documentary Let Ohio Women Vote, followed by a panel discussion.
First Friday: New Year Downtown Edition
The first First Friday of 2026 is happening on Friday, January 2, and offers everything you need to ring in the new year with some familiar and local flavor.
First Friday: December - Holiday Fun Edition
The holiday season is officially underway and you can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year during December First Friday!
Winter Solstice Sunrise Celebration at SunWatch Village
Celebrate the Winter Solstice Sunrise at SunWatch Village on December 21 and join in welcoming the return of longer days and brighter skies ☀️❄️
Centerville Holiday Skylights Drone Show
The City of Centerville is excited to announce the return of the Centerville Holiday Skylights event, a spectacular drone light show set to dazzle residents and visitors.
