Young’s Bike Race
Come out for the Young’s Ice Cream Charity Bike Ride on July 18 and 19! The ride starts and ends at Young’s, with 28 mile, 56 mile, 83 mile, and 100 mile options. Two-day participants can stay overnight in accommodations at Ohio Northern University. Riders of all ages and abilities will have a great time riding the well-marked routes while raising money for charity. Food and ice cream is provided to all volunteers and riders! This event supports some wonderful local charities such as URS, Alzheimer’s Association, South Community and JDRF. www.youngsbiketour.com
Victoria Theatre Cool Film Series
Gather the kids on a hot sticky day and avoid the sun by enjoying a good old fashioned 35mm film in the beautiful and historic Victoria Theatre. Fifteen movies are offered this summer including some memorable titles such as The Great Muppet Caper, Happy Feet, E.T., Dr. Seuss The Lorax, Back to the Future and more. Family Films are only $3 and include free popcorn and soda, a theatre organ concert and a cartoon! Call Schuster Center box office at (937) 228-3630 to get your tickets.
Fourth of July Fun!
Kings Island Military Days Military personnel get in free July 3-5
Centerville Americana Festival and Fireworks July 4, 9:30 am-10:00 pm, Downtown and Centerville H.S.
Red, White and Boonshoft Indoor and outdoor activities, July 4, 10:00 am-4:00 pm at Boonshoft Museum
Star Spangled Heights Parade and Fireworks July 4 10:00 am-4:00 pm at Thomas A. Cloud Park
City of Beavercreek Parade and Fireworks July 4, 6:00 pm-10:30 pm at Rotary Park
Super Saturdays at Dayton Art Institute
Looking for a fun and creative way to spend a Saturday afternoon with your family? Come to the Dayton Art Institute on the second and fourth Saturday of every month (unless otherwise noted) for art-making fun! Drop in between 1:00 and 3:00 pm to learn new art-making techniques and create artwork that you’ll take home and cherish. This program is perfect for all ages and all materials are provided! $15 for a family of 4 non-members/ $2 per additional child. Call (937) 512-0167 to register.