Dayton Local Family News
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Family News in Dayton
Dayton Children's opens COVID-19 drive-thru testing
Dayton Children's Hospital has opened three locations for COVID-19 drive-thru testing for children.
2nd Street Market now offering drive-thru pickup
2nd Street Market is now offering a pre-order drive-thru pickup option on Saturdays, allowing customers to support market vendors while keeping safe.
2020 Lebanon Carriage Parade canceled
The 2020 Lebanon Carriage Parade has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
New trails open at Germantown MetroPark
Public can now access 107 acres of former farmland MetroParks has transformed into a variety of habitat - including a pollinator prairie - as part of its conservation mission.
Woodland Lights Holiday Festival to return for Christmas 2020
Woodland Lights, a beloved Christmas tradition for families around the Miami Valley announces changes for 2020 season.
Northwest Recreation Center closed until Oct. 26
Dayton's Northwest Recreation Center is closed until Oct. 26 following one employee's positive COVID-19 test.
2020 Dayton Holiday Festival to transform into drive-thru
The 2020 Dayton Holiday Festival to kick off with televised tree lighting and drive-thru parade.
MetroParks introduces Heart Healthy Trails initiative
Five Rivers MetroParks has launched a Heart Healthy Trails initiative to help people improve their physical and mental health outdoors.
Rosewood Arts Centre: November/December Classes now Enrolling
In-Person and Virtual classes available at Rosewood Arts Centre Registration begins Oct. 5 for Kettering Residents; Oct.12 for Non-Residents
Meowlloween Flash Fiction Contest
Enter our fiction contest, all themed around the spooky season and, of course, our cats! All writers are welcome and submissions are free (with a suggested contribution).
WGI World Championship 2021 has been canceled
WGI Sport of the Arts announces cancellation of 2021 in-person competitions including the April WGI World Championship events in Dayton.
Registration now open for Levitt Dayton's FREE Virtual Songwriting Fall Program
Students age 10 – 17 of any musical skill level can sign up for this FREE program
CDC guidelines on Halloween activities, trick-or-treating
The CDC has issued guidelines for Halloween activities, including trick-or-treat amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tour Centerville on your own
Explore Uptown Centerville or our oldest cemetery at your own pace. Download guides or view a video guide before you explore!
Trotwood library creates outdoor nature play area from tornado damaged trees
There's a delightful new outdoor nature play area at the new Trotwood Branch of the Dayton Metro Library made from trees downed by the Memorial Day tornadoes.
Mike Woody: Looking beyond the pandemic
Due to coronavirus, life in Dayton (and all around the world) has been less than normal. Here's what I'm looking forward to in 2021.
In-Person and Virtual classes available at Rosewood Arts Centre Fall Classes now Enrolling
Rosewood Arts Centre offers a wide range of art classes this fall to keep your whole family engaged creatively! Learn more about our safety guidelines and class offering at playkettering.org
2020 The Summer of Drive-Thru Food Festivals
Great festival news! FIVE of our favorite festivals are offering drive-thru and carryout food, ensuring a "portion" of the festivities will go on!
Coronavirus: List of festivals canceled or postponed
Updated list of 2020 festivals around Dayton and the Miami Valley that have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19 coronavirus.
Ohio county fairs limited to junior fair events only
DeWine will issue an order to prohibit games, rides and other carnival activities at county fairs from July 31. Only junior fair activities will be allowed to continue.
