Summer vacation is officially here for most and now it’s time to make plans for the weekend! Here are the top 5 family-friendly things to do this weekend in Dayton! Downtown Xenia First Friday Location: Downtown Xenia Date: Friday, June 2, 5:00- 9:00 pm First Fridays invites you to come and experience downtown Xenia in hopes to promote continued growth and bring some…
Ohio is full of hidden gems. Fort Ancient is one of them. Located in Oregonia, OH, this National Historic Landmark boasts the largest and best-preserved manmade earthworks in the country. It’s 100 acres of beautiful mounds that were used for protection, ceremonies, functional and social purposes a long, long time ago. Fort Ancient is a living lesson in…
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Whether you are hosting family from out of town or planning a field trip for a camp, church group or scout troop, finding fun destinations that are affordable and keep kids engaged can be a challenge. Save time and money by using the following tips when planning an outing for a sizable group of kids:…
The month is not over yet! Check out some of these free family- friendly events going on this month in Dayton! Play2Day Movie Under the Stars Friday, June 16, 8:00- 10:30 pm at Delco ParkGrab a blanket and chair and meet us at Delco Park for a family movie in the great outdoors! Our youth…
With summer already underway, you may have started trying to figure out how you’re going to keep your kids interested in reading this summer. Here are some tips to encourage a summer full of reading: 1. Keep books everywhere—in the playroom, in the bedroom, in the car. The more accessible books are, the more they’ll get read….
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,…
Enjoy our list of free things to do around Dayton this July! Summer seems like it is flying by but Dayton has more in store! See what we found to do for free this month. July 1 Zumba in the Park: Come down to RiverScape move your workout outdoors and enjoy Zumba with Nashanda Moore. Please…
Print awareness is a broad term that includes the understanding that print has meaning, the knowledge of how to handle a book, and the idea that print is all around us. Print awareness is a really important pre-reading skill and is one that you can work on without too much effort as you read with…
From massive playgrounds full of ladders and bridges to trails teeming with dragonflies and flowers, parks offer a plethora of outdoor amenities for no cost at all. They are the perfect place to burn a little energy without paying a big price. Check out the DP Ultimate Park Guide to all the parks in the…
