YMCA Healthy Kids Day
YMCA Healthy Kids Day at Riverscape MetroPark, May 11th, Noon- 4:00 pm
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Write Away!
As children write, they become aware that the written letters and words have meaning, and they start to see the relationship between written and spoken word. Because of this, writing is one of the five early literacy practices that help children become ready to read. The holidays present a number of great opportunities to practice…
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery – Dayton Parent Magazine
Children are little question factories. Their conveyor belt of whys and hows moves at a delirious pace. As we hasten to answer this deluge of quandaries sometimes a lie slips through. You see, we parents don’t know everything, like what makes a firefly glow, how many Earths can fit in the Sun and the difference…
11 Health Benefits of Combat Sports
Combat sports, traditionally associated with strength and aggression, unfold a range of health benefits that apply beyond the confines of the ring or dojo. Engaging in activities such as boxing, wrestling, judo, or mixed martial arts refines one’s physical capabilities, fortifies mental resilience, and improves emotional well-being. This approach to fitness offers more than just…
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery Opens its Doors to the Public!
The Dayton Society of Natural History proudly announces it’s reopening of the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and SunWatch Indian Village on Tuesday, June 16. Both locations have been closed since March as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past three months, senior management has closely followed the guidelines prescribed by the…
Local Spotlight: Dayton Crayons to Classrooms
During the summer months, retail stores are abuzz with back-to-school shoppers and the aisles are filled with the latest book bags, lunch boxes, and supplies. On the first day of school, students bring their new gear to class and begin putting it to use right away — or do they? Imagine you’re…
Support Ronald McDonald House
“Pull” Together at Tab-a-PULL-ooza! Does your family, school, or workplace collect pull tabs? Your collection can help keep families close to their hospitalized children! Bring your tab collection to the Tab-a-PULL-ooza pull-tab contest: Saturday, May 21, 2016 | 8AM – 1PM Second Street Market , 600 East Second St, Dayton This family-friendly event is a…
Let’s Go Underground
If you’re looking for a new family adventure this summer, why not head underground? The Midwest is home to a number of intricate cave networks, several of them right here in Ohio, where kids and adults can get up close and personal with the wonders of the underground world, from rock formations to waterfalls, blind…
Lucas Bros Fall Fest
Lucas Bros Fall Fest family-friendly fall festival returns now through October 31st, every Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy a hayride through our woods, a corn maze, a pick your own pumpkin patch and more. Set in a picturesque working farm in Sugarcreek Township, Lucas Brothers Farms is a quick drive from Centerville, Kettering,…