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Volunteer Opportunity - OD8-4 Memorial "The Seed of Life"

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.

Stubbs Park Breaks Ground on Major Renovation Project

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

2024 Warrior Soccer Classic Tournament

The 39th Annual adidas Warrior Soccer Classic Tournament Kicks Off in Dayton Memorial Day Weekend - May 24-26, 2024

MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2024

MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2024

Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.

Centerville is giving away thousands of solar eclipse glasses

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.

2024 Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park in Centerville

2024 Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park in Centerville

The concerts will temporarily move to the campus of St. Leonard, 8100 Clyo Road, while improvements are made at Stubbs Park.

March First Friday: Take a Timeout Downtown Edition

March First Friday: Take a Timeout Downtown Edition

Downtown is a hot spot for on and off-court action and it all starts First Friday, March 1!

Solar Eclipse Day at the National Museum of the USAF

Solar Eclipse Day at the National Museum of the USAF

Hands-on activities, rocket launches, presentations, hot air balloon glow and more April 8 - Experience the Solar Eclipse at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force!

Celebrate outdoor culture during The Adventure Summit this weekend

Celebrate outdoor culture during The Adventure Summit this weekend

The featured personalities are sure to inspire and amaze! Don't miss The Adventure Summit Feb 9 & 10

Dayton Dragons Opening Weekend

Dayton Dragons Opening Weekend

Dragons baseball is back and it's time to play ball! April 5-7, 2024 at Day Air Ballpark.

First Friday: Show Your Love Downtown Edition

First Friday: Show Your Love Downtown Edition

First Friday is set for Friday, February 2 where you can enjoy special Valentine's deals and events!

New Family Skate Days at  Riverscape through March 1

New Family Skate Days at Riverscape through March 1

MetroParks Ice Rink to host new family-friendly skate events at Riverscape with additional off-the-ice activities.

First Friday: New Year Downtown Edition

First Friday: New Year Downtown Edition

The first First Friday of 2024 is happening on Friday, January 5, and offers everything you need to ring in the new year with some familiar and local flavor.

Adventure Summit Featured Speakers Feb 9 & 10

Adventure Summit Featured Speakers Feb 9 & 10

Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts will converge on Dayton, Ohio next month for a weekend of outdoor skill, culture and experience.

MetroParks' Outdoor Experience returns this weekend

MetroParks' Outdoor Experience returns this weekend

The region's premier outdoor adventure festival returns to Dayton this Fall - Enjoy outdoor activities, live entertainment, competitions and much more.

The Sunflower Field in Yellow Springs now in bloom

The Sunflower Field in Yellow Springs now in bloom

9/29/23 - The popular 30-acre Sunflower Field in Yellow Springs is almost in full bloom! Enjoy these delightful beauties while you can!

2nd Annual MVRA Taco & Nacho Fest: A Delicious Fiesta

2nd Annual MVRA Taco & Nacho Fest: A Delicious Fiesta

Amidst the sizzle and spice of the fest, creativity reigned supreme as vendors unveiled taco and nacho creations that blew minds and taste buds.

First Friday: August - Art in the City pre-pARTy Edition

First Friday: August - Art in the City pre-pARTy Edition

The arts and creativity take center stage this month at First Friday in Downtown Dayton.

Celtic Fest returns to downtown Dayton this weekend

Celtic Fest returns to downtown Dayton this weekend

Dayton Celtic Fest returns to Riverscape in downtown Dayton this weekend July 28-30-here's everything you need to know

200+ Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in 2023

200+ Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in 2023

It's almost summer: Check out these FREE outdoor concerts and music festivals for 2023 scheduled across Dayton and the Miami Valley.

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