Dayton Local Family News
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Dayton Metro Library Summer Challenge Keeps Kids Learning
Dayton Metro Library: Keeping children engaged in learning and creative experiences while they're out of school for the summer.
POP-UP Programs Take Place Outdoors at Dayton Metro Library Branches this Summer
You never know what might pop up outside your Library this summer! Free Pop-Up Programs for children and teens will take place outdoors at each Dayton Metro Library location.
AMEND Together Summer Collabs - canceled
YWCA Dayton will host its inaugural AMEND Together Summer Collabs for middle and high school boys with multiple sessions in July. Visit our website for registration and info.
Live Music is back! Levitt Dayton announces 2021 Concert Season
Live music returns to downtown Dayton-The 2021 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion has been officially announced.
MetroParks announces new Mindfulness Walks
Five Rivers MetroParks has established four easy walks designed to improve mental health.
Reserve a brick at the new Young's Dairy Store
Spots are available in front of the new Dairy Store at Young's Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Rocking Horse Community Health Center.
Adventure Reef Water Park in Kettering to reopen for the 2021 season
After being closed for the entire 2020 season due to COVID-19, the popular waterpark in Kettering will reopen for the 2021 season this Memorial Day Weekend.
MetroParks summer 2021 activities update
While summer 2021 will look and feel different than usual at Five Rivers MetroParks, there are still nature-based adventures and fun to be had outdoors.
Link: Dayton Bike Share expands this week
On May 5th, Bike Miami Valley and Greater Dayton RTA's program, Link: Dayton Bike Share will launch seven new hubs available in the Link Dayton app.
The Square Is Where returns to Courthouse Square
Grab a takeout lunch and enjoy outdoor entertainment and seating on Courthouse Square beginning today, May 3.
How to celebrate Virtual Bike Month in Dayton
Explore the region's bike trails, play games, win prizes during Metroparks' Virtual Bike Month!
Summit Academy Dayton Transition High School enrollment opens
Summit Academy Dayton Transition High School Announces Openings for Families Seeking 9-12 Special Education
Kings Island new protocols: No masks required outside
Masks will no longer be required while outside at Kings Island, though face coverings will still be required indoors.
Greater Dayton Recreation Center closed until May 3
Greater Dayton Recreation Center, 2021 W Third St., is closed until May 3 following two employees positive COVID-19 test on Friday, Apr.16
American Airlines to fly seasonal Dayton-Orlando non-stop
American Airlines to launch new, seasonal nonstop from Dayton International Airport to Orlando International Airport.
Downtown Dollars e-gift card Spring sale starting April 9
Starting Friday, April 9, buy $50 in Downtown Dollars, get a $25 bonus card FREE.
Dayton Metro Library accepting entries for poetry contest
Celebrating National Poetry Month: DAYTON METRO LIBRARY POETRY CONTEST NOW OPEN
Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2022
HAMILTON and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF are among the lineup of Broadway musicals coming to Dayton as part of the 2021-2022 Premier Health Broadway Series.
MetroParks celebrates Earth Day with a safe alternative to Adopt-a-Park
Adopt-a-Park service kits allow families to volunteer safely and on their own time.
Urban Adventures Summer Camp registration begins April 6
Our Urban Adventures Summer Camp will be an exciting and fun-filled time of learning, but most importantly...just plain FUN!
