Dayton Local Outdoors Blog
Outdoors in Dayton
Thousands to celebrate Dayton as the Adventure Capital of the Midwest this weekend
Families, outdoor enthusiasts and their pets will attend the free, two-day annual Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience this weekend at Eastwood MetroPark.
Things to do in Dayton this weekend | September 30-Oct 2, 2022
Plenty of places to go and things to do this weekend, including festivals dedicated to the chocolate, potatoes and the great outdoors.
Dayton Bike Share West Dayton Expansion
The City of Dayton has awarded Bike Miami Valley $100,000 in American Rescue Plan funds (ARPA) for further expansion of the Link: Dayton Bike Share system into West Dayton.
The Sunflower Field in Yellow Springs
The sunflower field at Whitehall Farm in Yellow Springs is back this year, and expected to bloom within the next few weeks.
Orchid Fest to be held in Kettering next weekend
Show featuring hundreds of beautiful flowering orchids to be held August 27-28 in Kettering
Intensive Bat Blitz coming to Dayton
Five Rivers MetroParks: Ecological survey to attract researchers from across Ohio, Indiana
Celebrate healthy eating and sustainable living during MetroParks' Small Farm & Food Fest
Free festival for all ages returns to Carriage Hill MetroPark on Aug. 6
Grand Unleashing of Triangle Dog Park
The City of Dayton's new Triangle Dog Park will be officially dedicated on Friday, July 1.
200+ Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in 2022 - see the list
It's almost summer: Check out these FREE outdoor concerts and music festivals scheduled across the Dayton region.
Levitt Dayton announces 2022 Concert Season
Live music returns to downtown Dayton-The 2022 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion has been officially announced.
MetroParks annual Bike to Work Day event returns
Hundreds of cyclists converge at RiverScape MetroPark for MetroParks' Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast
The Square Is Where Welcomes Downtown Lunch Crowds for 2022
Office workers and downtown residents are invited to Courthouse Square for outdoor seating and free live entertainment every weekday through the end of September.
Celebrate outdoor culture during The Adventure Summit Feb 12
The Adventure Summit features inspirational presentations from national, regional and local adventurers
Recycle your Christmas Trees with Metroparks
Christmas trees will be used to help bolster aquatic habitats at Eastwood Metropark.
Five Rivers MetroParks maintains national accreditation
Agency first received accreditation in 2016, joining a prestigious list of agencies throughout the country that have met this industry gold standard.
Link Dayton bike-share adds new locations on UD campus
UD currently supports five Link locations, will add three more with its continued sponsorship of the Link program.
Banff, Alberta, Canada Ski Trip
Ski trip to Banff, Alberta, Canada. Ski the Big3! Price includes air, lodging (dbl), lift, ground transfers & more.
2021 Passport to MetroParks
2021 Passport to MetroParks is your travel document to local nature-based adventures - and a fun game challenging you to collect as many Passport stamps as possible! #Passport2MetroParks
Deeds Point Pedestrian Bridge reopened today
Iconic downtown bridge is now open to pedestrians and cyclists; ribbon cutting scheduled
Lights in Flight Festival and Fireworks returns to downtown Dayton
Lights in Flight, the Dayton region's most spectacular fireworks show, returns to downtown Dayton on Saturday, July 3, above RiverScape MetroPark.
