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2nd Street Outdoor Market Season Kickoff 2021
Join us at 2nd Street Market on Saturday, March 20th for the spring reopening of the outdoor market!
Centerville Plans More Trails, Signs for Stubbs Park
The City of Centerville hopes to expand trails, trail-head facilities and signage in Stubbs.
DeWine announces loosening of COVID-19 restrictions
Gov. Mike DeWine announces indoor and outdoor sporting and entertainment venues can reopen at reduced capacity.
Boys Basketball Players (Grades 3-11) Needed for Tournament
All experiences levels accepted. Free event for all DYT DOOM team members. Joining is free for boys grades 3-11.
2021 Five Rivers MetroParks Trails Challenge
Nature is OPEN! The 2021 MetroParks Trails Challenge is a fun way to stay active outdoors and explore the region's trails on your time at your own pace.
PLAY NOW: Win prizes in the Downtown Dayton Winter Bingo game
Explore downtown and create a citywide adventure with the Downtown Dayton Winter Bingo card!
Dayton Live's National Geographic Live virtual series 2021
Dayton Live's National Geographic Live series is going virtual for early 2021.
MetroParks Ice Rink to remain closed for the 2020-2021 skating season
MetroParks Ice Rink to remain closed for the 2020-2021 skating season; parks and trails remain open.
City of Dayton to distribute masks to families in need
Dayton recreation centers to distribute masks to families in need.
Nominate teachers for OUTstanding Teacher Award
NOMINATE teachers who use nature as a classroom FOR AN OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD (Photo taken prior to the pandemic and does not reflect current best practices for COVID-19)
Dayton Live offering Step Afrika! 'virtual field trip' for students
FIVE DAYS WITH STEP AFRIKA! is made up of five videos that can be watched any time between November 30 and December 13, 2020.
On Sale Now: Downtown Dollars, an e-gift card
Downtown Dollars are redeemable at more than 50 downtown Dayton businesses.
Decoy Art Center To Close Store And Go Mobile
Decoy Art Center to close Beavercreek location and take business mobile as pandemic limits capacity to serve customers and remain profitable.
Rike's Holiday Windows are online!
We hope this virtual visit as part of "Behind The Scenes With Dayton Live" brings you joy – especially this year!
Rike's Holiday Windows at the Schuster canceled for 2020
Dayton's beloved holiday tradition, the Rike's Holiday Windows will not be on display this year after all.
Downtown Dayton Drive-thru Parade Canceled
Downtown Drive-thru Parade Not Taking Place as Scheduled - Other socially distant, seasonal activities still happening
MetroParks delays opening RiverScape ice rink
Five Rivers MetroParks has delayed the opening of the ice rink at RiverScape MetroPark in response to the stay-at-home health advisory.
Tucker Book Release (100% to animal welfare)
Support animals with the new book, "Tucker Finds His Forever Home." 100% of proceeds go toward animal welfare projects and programs. Autographed copies, singles, & "Rescue Sets" for shelters
#DogsReadingBooks Wagtown Hashtag Challenge
It's time for Wagtown's next Hashtag Challenge: #DogsReadingBooks. Take pictures/video of your dog reading a book for fame & fortune. It's a blast and you'll make new memories with Fido.
Woodland Lights canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus
Woodland Lights, the annual holiday light festival has been canceled as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.