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March First Friday: Game Time Downtown Edition

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!

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

2025 Adventure Speaker Series

2025 Adventure Speaker Series

From the nation's 428 national parks to Canada's mountains, local adventurers share stories during free speaker series

First Friday: Show Your Love Downtown Edition

First Friday: Show Your Love Downtown Edition

First Friday is set for Friday, February 7 where you can enjoy special Valentine's deals and events!

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.

First Friday: New Year Downtown Edition

First Friday: New Year Downtown Edition

The first First Friday of 2025 is happening on Friday, January 3, and offers everything you need to ring in the new year with some familiar and local flavor.

Dayton RTA’s historic Christmas trolley is back just in time for the holiday season

Dayton RTA’s historic Christmas trolley is back just in time for the holiday season

Greater Dayton RTA’s historic Christmas trolley gracing local streets once more in this year’s Dayton Children’s Parade on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, as well for select special public events throughout the month of December.

City of Miamisburg presents Star City Season of Lights

City of Miamisburg presents Star City Season of Lights

Make a stop on the Star City Season of Lights Tour and visit the Gingko Stage in Riverfront Park to get your family photos!

Montgomery County voters pass Five Rivers MetroParks levy

Montgomery County voters pass Five Rivers MetroParks levy

Montgomery County residents voted to pass Issue 35, Five Rivers MetroParks’ 1.0-mill, 10-year levy. Officials thank voters for their support

Pumpkin Glow Volunteer Event - Tracing and Carving

Pumpkin Glow Volunteer Event - Tracing and Carving

The Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow Volunteer Event - Tracing and Carving! No artistic skills? No problem!

Five Rivers MetroParks issues ban on open burning due to dry, unfavorable conditions

Five Rivers MetroParks issues ban on open burning due to dry, unfavorable conditions

Five Rivers MetroParks is following guidance from the State of Ohio by following a Ban on Open Burning issued for multiple counties in Ohio, including Montgomery County.

Bike Ride for Visibility - we need bike lanes on 3rd

Bike Ride for Visibility - we need bike lanes on 3rd

Group Bike Ride to bring visibility/awareness for the need of a bike lane on 3rd- and pop up block party!

Update: No Alligator Found in Beavercreek Park

Update: No Alligator Found in Beavercreek Park

False Alarm? No Gator found at Dominick Lofino Park in Beavercreek after ODNR investigation concludes "no alligator in the pond".

2024 Preble County Pork Fest: Sizzling with Flavor and Star Power

2024 Preble County Pork Fest: Sizzling with Flavor and Star Power

Get Your Bacon On! The Preble County Pork Festival is bringing the heat with a new bacon-focused breakfast buffet and a headlining performance by Easton Corbin.

Pepper Fest

Pepper Fest

**NEW FESTIVAL FOR 2024 ** "Fraze and Spice and Everything Nice"—If you like spicy food, rockin’ music and a hearty party, then you’ll love this FREE festival at the Fraze in Kettering

Blimey! The Last Queen Pub Imports a British Double Decker Bus!

Blimey! The Last Queen Pub Imports a British Double Decker Bus!

Move over RTA, there's a new bus in town! The Last Queen Pub in Enon recently announced their exciting acquisition of a genuine British double decker bus

Five Rivers MetroParks Seeks New Levy to Protect Parks, Maintain Amenities

Five Rivers MetroParks Seeks New Levy to Protect Parks, Maintain Amenities

Montgomery County voters to decide on additional funding for MetroParks in November ballot. Levy will ensure parks remain safe, clean, and accessible for all while protecting natural areas and wildlife.

New for 2024: Rec Your Hood

New for 2024: Rec Your Hood

Rec Your Hood offers free admission and an afternoon of fun for all ages including games, DJ-curated music, a kids' zone, creative challenges and food/beverages.

Centerville announces Veterans Memorial expansion at Stubbs Park

Centerville announces Veterans Memorial expansion at Stubbs Park

The City of Centerville will expand the existing Stubbs Park Veterans Memorial Plaza to recognize the newest military branch, the United States Space Force.

200+ Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in 2024

200+ Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in 2024

Feel the Rhythm! Over 200 Free Summer Concerts & Music Festivals will rock Dayton & the Miami Valley in 2024!

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