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First Friday: Spring has Sprung Edition
April 5 First Friday - Downtown is getting ready to celebrate all things spring!
Summer in the City events return for 2024
Mark your calendar: Summer in the City events return for 2024—Three signature events are planned for this year’s summer celebration, presented by AES Ohio.
Easter Sunrise Service at Carillon Park
Join us at Deeds Carillon (Carillon Historical Park) for our annual non-denomonational ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service.
Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship Opportunities
Applications are now available for a number of scholarships supported by the Society of American Military Engineers Kittyhawk Post.
Downtown Dayton DORA to observe one-day suspension for St. Patrick’s Day festivities
The temporary suspension of DORA on March 17 for St. Patrick’s Day is happening as outlined in the program’s safety plan.
Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend
Step back in time and watch the big screen outdoors. Dixie Drive-In Movies opens for the 2024 season on March 29!
Egg Scavenger Hunt
March 28-31 - explore around Kettering with clues to crack the codes and find the eggs! You'll be entered to win one of 100's of worth of prizes! PLUS A GRAND PRIZE OF YOUR CHOOSING - ZOO FAMILY PASS OR A $200 GIFT CARD!
Volunteer Opportunity - OD8-4 Memorial "The Seed of Life"
Place a piece of porcelain tile in the 480 sq ft mosaic The Seed of Life. This mosaic will be installed at the courtyard near Trolley Stop and will memorialize and honor those lives lost and forever changed on August 4, 2019.
Centerville to host another eclipse glasses giveaway event
The city of Centerville will give out 2,500 solar eclipse glasses during giveaway event, ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8.
Stubbs Park Breaks Ground on Major Renovation Project
Construction has officially begun work on the highly anticipated improvements to Stubbs Park in Centerville.
2024 Warrior Soccer Classic Tournament
The 39th Annual adidas Warrior Soccer Classic Tournament Kicks Off in Dayton Memorial Day Weekend - May 24-26, 2024
International Women's Day Celebration - March 9
Welcome Dayton, in partnership with Dayton Metro Library, will host an International Women's Day Celebration on Saturday, March 9.
MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2024
Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.
Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2024-2025
Royals, Rock Stars & Rebels: Hamilton, Chicago and MJ: The Musical are among the lineup of Broadway musicals coming to Dayton as part of the 2024-2025 Premier Health Broadway Series.
Centerville is giving away thousands of solar eclipse glasses
The city of Centerville will give out 2,500 solar eclipse glasses during two giveaway events next month, ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8.
Local Restaurateur Terry Smith Passes Away
Terry Smith, the visionary behind the popular biker bar Jackass Flats has died. Smith leaves behind a legacy of creativity, hospitality and community spirit.
Local High School Students Get a Once-in-a-Lifetime Jam Session with Jazz Legends
The Beavercreek "Weekend of Jazz" lived up to its name and then some, culminating in a magical moment last Saturday night that left students and the entire audience buzzing.
Centerville Citywide Garage Sale
Centerville annual garage sale in neighborhoods throughout the city.
Racial Wealth Gap Simulation Workshop
The Hall Hunger Initiative will present the Racial Wealth Gap Simulation on Saturday, March 2 at 2:00 pm at the International Peace Museum.
