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Summer Steam Train — Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
Experience a historic train ride on the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad behind a real working steam engine.
RiverScape MetroPark's FREE 2024 Summer Music Series
Enjoy FREE music under the pavilion - here's the concert schedule for the 2024 RiverScape Summer Music Series
2024 Solar Eclipse events around Dayton
Mark your calendars for April 8, dust off your eclipse glasses, and get ready to experience Dayton buzzing with eclipse fever.
Ohio’s getting its first total eclipse in 200 years. Here’s what you need to know
Eclipse happens one week from today, on April 8 - photo credit: NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Dayton-Beavercreek Children's Festival
This event is fun for the whole family, visit with the Easter Bunny, enjoy a magician, games, shopping, family resources & more!
Dancing with the Dayton Stars
Step into the spotlight and join us for an unforgettable evening of dance, glamour, and philanthropy at Dayton's Dancing with the Stars, benefiting A Special Wish Foundation of Southwest Ohio.
