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2nd Street Outdoor Market Season Kickoff 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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 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!

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

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 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

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)

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

#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 canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus

Woodland Lights, the annual holiday light festival has been canceled as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

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