The Butterfly House at Cox Arboretum MetroPark is one of the few butterfly exhibits in the country featuring all native butterflies. Our native-Ohio Butterfly House enables children and adults to view native butterflies and moths in all stages of metamorphosis. When you visit the Butterfly House at Cox Arboretum will be able to see species such as…
As a child of the ’80s, I watched Sesame Street daily. You probably did, too! There was something so warm and welcoming about that world. And no offense to Gordon or Maria, but for me, the best part of Sesame Street was the puppets. Oscar, Big Bird, Elmo, Bert and Ernie — these puppets were as real to me…
Chalk It Up To Play is back for another fun-filled summer of parks, art and tasty fro-yo! Not only is it free to participate, those who sign up and complete the challenges will walk away with a gift card, plus a chance to win big. So, what is Chalk It Up To Play? Here’s what you…
Throughout the summer months, places all over Dayton plays host to a number of outdoor concert series. With music styles ranging from jazz to kids’ tunes to good old fashioned rock ‘n roll, it is easy to find something the whole family will enjoy – and many of these concerts are absolutely FREE. So, grab…
Get Air! has everything from trampolines, slack lines, dodge ball, basketball, foam pits, a ninja course and more! Get Air! has an activity for everyone (even moms and dads)! We took our little one on a Friday morning right when they opened for business and basically had the run of the place! We were…
Slides, Swings, Sand and Splash! Orchardly Park has it all and it’s one of our NEW favorite places to play! Located in the heart of Oakwood, Orchardly Park includes a playground for small children, a spray pad, a full basketball court, two tennis courts, and a small ball diamond. There were things to…
Construction of the new Levitt Pavilion, a state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater at Dave Hall Plaza, is well underway, and the first season of free concerts have been announced. Beginning May 30- September 21, The venue will offer 50 free concerts Thursday, May 30, through Saturday, Sept. 21, by a list of musicians known locally, nationally and internationally for…
We are re-claiming our backyard this year! For years we have suffered the brutal attack of mosquitoes and have finally found a solution, Mosquito Joe of South Dayton! A few years ago, my husband and I moved to an older neighborhood in a great school district. One of the main reasons we chose our…
As a mom who likes to frequent our community pool during the summer months, water safety is definitely a high priority! So when I was presented with the opportunity to sign my 6 year-old daughter up for swim lessons before our pool even opens for the season, I had to jump right in (pun intended)….
Ahhh, spring! As the weather warms up, many of us are likely to spend more time outdoors. But that sigh of “ahhh” can quickly turn into “achoo” for people with seasonal allergies. Each year, allergies affect nearly 50 million people in the United States alone. They can affect all age groups, and it is…
