Enjoy creative, hands-on art activities this spring at the third annual Art on the Playground, an interactive art festival for kids of all ages! Art on the Playground takes place rain or shine on Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Habitat Environmental Center in Kettering. The event is free…
On Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21, 2018, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will host the fourth annual GeekFest celebration. Friday festivities run from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. while Saturday’s GeekFest Family Day activities run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The popular, eagerly-anticipated annual event brings together a robust turnout of very…
Storytime in Dayton isn’t just for the little ones! Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and even parents can enjoy. Find the perfect place for your child to enjoy a good story or even brush up on some reading fundamentals. Dayton Metro Libraries: All Locations have storytimes weekly! Check the location nearest to you to find the…
Planning a birthday party? Wanting an exciting party at your home? Well, look no more! GameTruck Dayton is your special event headquarters with video game parties delivered to your home. Celebrate in style in their cozy game trailers as guests of all ages play the latest and most popular video games. Plus, they will also…
Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve has lots going on during the month of September. Activity highlights include a get-close-to-nature theme with interesting photographic walks to creating mobiles from natural materials and traditional fall experiences that include the preparation and preservation of seasonal foods. Below are a few weekend programs that take full advantage of…
Hi September. Well, you sure snuck up fast after the hullabaloo of back-to-school and summer-end. Pools are closed, and naturally, we’ve now focused ahead on Fall. So here’s to September! And to all the FREE things for the family to do this September in Dayton. Live Outdoor Music at The Greene Details: Septemeber 2,7,8…
Total solar eclipses are not too common, and it is even less common here in Dayton. August 21, however, we finally have the chance to see a total solar eclipse beginning at 1:00 pm. According to NASA, Dayton’s view will be eighty to ninety percent visible- the maximum view will be approximately 2:28 pm. So in honor of…
For many people, a total solar eclipse over the United States is a once-in-a lifetime event. The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery invites you to a Solar Eclipse Watch Party as we welcome the dramatic conjunction of the Sun and the Moon as seen from Earth. On Monday, August 21, 2017, from 1:00 p.m….
Summer may have come and gone quickly but Dayton still has more in store! See what we found to do for free this month. August 1 Family First Tuesday Free Tram Tours Families have a great time touring Cox on our trams! Volunteer guides make sure you have a wonderful visit and learn…
Natural curiosity makes children eager learners about the world around them. This curiosity is the basis for many free STEM-related activities offered at the Dayton Metro Library this summer. The Library’s Summer Challenge offers FREE hands-on experiences to keep kids engaged in learning during the summer months. This summer, with the theme, Build A BetterWorld,…
