The region’s largest outdoor ice skating rink is open for season-long, family-friendly fun on the banks of the scenic Great Miami River in downtown Dayton. Admission to the MetroParks Ice Rink under the pavilion at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave., is $5 daily, and visitors can rent ice skates for $2. The MetroParks Ice Rink…
A flurry of school plays, shopping excursions, cooking and wrapping presents: The holiday season can be so hectic, you don’t actually get to enjoy it. Because the reason for the season is giving and spending time with loved ones, MetroParks encourages families to slow down and enjoy the holidays with a variety of festive activities….
Check out our family-friendly Top 5 Things To Do in Dayton this Weekend! The Memphis Belle Exhibit Opening Celebration & Family Day Location: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Date: May 17- 19 The aircraft will be placed on permanent public display in the WWII Gallery of the National…
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. …
On May 19th & 20th a parade, arts & crafts booths, children’s activities, a carnival and over 20 Food concessions for a taste of fair food and tons of music and entertainment will be around all weekend! Saturday, May 19 Saturday Arts & Crafts Show opens at 10:00 am in and closes at…
This just in: Kids Get in Free During Winter Family Days at Newport Aquarium! Newport Aquarium is ringing in 2020 with a fan favorite: Winter Family Days! During Winter Family Days Jan. 6-March 1, one child (ages 2-12) gets in FREE with each full price adult.* Activities during Winter Family Days include…
Join Rangers and MVPs for a day of bicycle safety. Bring your two-wheeled bicycle (with or without training wheels) for a bicycle course. Receive a free bike helmet, properly fitted (while quantities last) (no large hair accessories, please). The bicycle course teaches students the rules of the road. WHAT: Wegerzyn Bike Rodeo For…
Five Rivers MetroParks and Cohen Recycling are making the holidays greener by setting up holiday light recycling stations in six MetroParks locations in Montgomery County. Recycling holiday lights also supports MetroParks’ conservation mission, as Cohen will make a donation to the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation based on how many lights are recycled. Drop off lights at one of…
Check out our family-friendly Top 5 Things To Do in Dayton this Weekend! Twinleaf Wildflower Trek Location: Morris Reserve Date: Saturday, April 14, 10:00 am Discover a rare wildflower that only blooms two days a year at our newly opened nature park! The beautiful hillsides in this park are full…
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…
