The heart of Independence Day is not in the festivals or the parades. Rather, it’s in the way communities come together to care for each other during times of trouble. In the spirit of loving and protecting our neighbors, most 4th of July festivities have been canceled this year. However, many Dayton towns and organizations…
Plan ahead your weekends to check out these 5 Ohio Playgrounds that are worth the drive! Goebel Park Playground Covington, KYThis brand-new playground features slides, swings, climbing structures and gorgeous views of the Cincinnati skyline. This park is best-known for its goats, which roam the hills behind the Carillon tower. Millstone Creek Park…
Summer’s here, and berry picking is a season must. However, due to cooler temps and COVID-19, many local farms are doing things a little differently this year. Our 2020 Guide to U-Pick Berries in Dayton includes everything you need to know on where to pick fresh berries this summer! Check out our Guide…
Pot-Luck Greenhouse and Corn Maze features a 5-acre corn maze with over 2 miles of trail. There are animals for petting, games for playing, and pumpkins! Family fun for all. Pot-Luck Greenhouse and Corn Maze open now through- November 1, 2020. Sunday-Friday, 10 am- 5 pm, Saturday, 10 am- 8 pm. All…
For young and old alike, there is something spectacular about seeing the twinkling of brightly-lit Christmas lights on the days leading up to Christmas. Bundle up, hop in the car and take a drive to see some of the Best Christmas Lights Around Dayton. You will be glad you did. Best Christmas Lights Around Dayton:…
September is here and the seasons are changing, and apple picking is a Fall must. Peifer Orchards is a picturesque orchard located just minutes away from Yellow Springs’s bustling downtown. Family-owned and operated since 1994, Peifer Orchards is easily the most beautiful apple orchard I’ve ever been to. The staff are friendly, the farm is gorgeous —…
We’re excited spring is (almost) here and it is already time to think about where the best egg hunts are! We’ve kept up on all Easter fun again this year in the Dayton area. We will continue to update this list as we hear about more Easter Egg Hunts in the Dayton area. …
The Annual Ohio Challenge Balloon Festival is taking place from July 19th to July 20th at Smith Park in Middletown, Ohio. Come out and enjoy a weekend of hot air balloon activities, festival food and drinks, live music, carnival rides, and our famous hot air balloon glow. It’s the most popular balloon festival…
Bring your family downtown the day after Thanksgiving to kick-off the holiday season with the Grande Illumination tree lighting and Dayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights. The Grande Illumination is held at Courthouse Square in downtown Dayton, and features live holiday entertainment, carnival rides for kids, holiday crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides, live reindeer, and…
A Carillon Christmas has returned to Carillon Historical Park. Towering 200 feet, featuring 20,000 bulbs, the breathtaking Carillon Tree of Light—Ohio’s largest tree of light—is not only the centerpiece of A Carillon Christmas, but also an undeniable symbol of Christmas in the Miami Valley. Featuring Santa’s Toy Shop, live entertainment from local musicians, Midnight Express Train…
