4 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth with Your Kids
Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day, celebrates the freeing of enslaved Black people in the United States. Here are some ways you can celebrate.
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Five Tips for Staying Safe and Smart This Summer
The warmth of summer draws people from their houses, prompting outdoor play and time spent under the sun. As you plan for activities in the great outdoors, make sure summer stays your friend. 1. Water yourself Maintain your fluid intake to avoid dehydration while you’re spending time outside this summer. “Dehydration and heat-related illnesses…
Newly Re-Opened Amenities in Your MetroParks
The Five Rivers Fountain of Lights – one of the world’s largest fountains – at RiverScape MetroPark opened Friday, June 12. Select restrooms, playgrounds, nature play areas and campsites have re-opened in your MetroParks as of June 10. Details are below to help you plan your visit to Five Rivers MetroParks parks and trails, all…
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…
Improve physical, mental health while participating in the new MetroParks Trails Challenge
MetroParks Trails Challenge run through October 4th.
Kids 10 and Under Enjoy Free Admission to the Ark Encounter in 2020
Kids 10 and Under Enjoy Free Admission to the Ark Encounter in 2020
Entertainment Junction’s Grand Reopening
Entertainment Junction’s Grand Reopening is set for June 10th, 2020.
Five Rivers MetroParks reopens camping, 2nd Street Market
Five Rivers MetroParks is reopening select campsites with additional hygiene protocols in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. Closures and limited access to other amenities will continue through Sept. 30 or until further notice, based on current social distancing requirements and limits to public gatherings. Five Rivers MetroParks’ 2nd Street Market reopened outdoors on…
100 Things to Do Outside This Summer at Home
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the end of a strange and probably stressful school year! Now that summer’s arrived, many of us are looking at a season of cancelled activities and scratching our heads trying to come up with ways to fill the time. As some things begin to open again, we certainly hope you…