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…
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…
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….
Eating healthy begins in the aisle of the grocery store, where you can select items for a healthy pantry. Below are some tips provided by Alicia Buterbaugh, a registered dietitian with Kettering Health Network. Look at the labels When reading a label, Alicia recommends starting with the serving size. “Nutrition information on the…
Mermaids return to Newport Aquarium to enchant guests September 28 – October 14, and this year they’re bringing pirates with them! Visitors will be amazed when they see mermaids swimming gracefully in the 37-foot long, 120,000-gallon Amazon Tunnel alongside some of the biggest freshwater fish in the world, the arapaima. Mermaids will be swimming from…
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…
Summer’s here and it’s time for family fun under the stars! So skip the early bedtime a few nights this summer in favor of some free fun watching one of these Outdoor Movies in Dayton. Middletown This Summer the City of Middletown and other organizations, businesses and churches are hosting a Family Friendly…
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…
Still looking for a summer camp? These awesome camps all have openings available for this summer! Dayton Women’s Basketball Camps This camp is designed to help players of all skill levels improve their game by focusing on individual skill development and fundamental reinforcement including ball handling, shooting, defense, and rebounding in a positive and fun environment.Camp Dates: June 18-21Camp…
On Thursday, October 31, local neighborhoods will open their doors to swarms of Captain Americas, Elsas and Kylos. While the majority of suburbs observe the standard 6-8 p.m. trick-or-treat time, there are some notable exceptions, which we’ve highlighted below. Here’s your list of 2019 trick or treat times in Dayton and Miami…
