Events & Programs
New special events, seasonal programs at the Market this holiday season
Published November 3, 2023
The 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St. in downtown Dayton, will offer more than three new events that encourage visitors to support local small businesses during the holiday season. The shopping season at the Market kicks off with the Global Artisan Market on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Unitarian World […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for November
Published October 26, 2023
Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to lifelong learners, in addition to MetroParks must-dos, sustainability tips and information on what’s growing in the parks this month. Take a deeper dive into your areas of interest by signing up for MetroParks’ email newsletters and following Five Rivers MetroParks […]
Less than a week left to submit your MetroParks Trail Challenge Log
Published October 20, 2023
Time’s almost up! The 2023 MetroParks Trails Challenge ends on Oct. 31, when trail logs are due. Participants should be proud of exploring new trails and trying new outdoor recreation activities this year. Your MetroParks wants to be sure to reward a few lucky Trails Challenge adventurers, but in order to do so you must […]
End of Outdoor Market Season, Pumpkin Decorating & Trick or Treat at the Market
Updated October 17th, 2023
End of Outdoor Market Season-Looking Ahead Sunday, Oct. 29, marks the end of our outdoor Market season. A special thank you to all the growers, specialty food and artisan vendors who attended this year. It was a beautiful season with many new faces. The outdoor Market will return the first weekend in May 2024, but […]
RiverScape: Last call for community fitness, Make a Difference Day and Ice Rink opening
Published October 16, 2023
Thank You Visitors! Whether you paddled under the Fountain of Lights along the Great Miami River, attended an event or festival, or simply enjoyed a stroll along the river, the RiverScape team wants to say thank you for another successful event season! We would also like to give many thanks to RiverScape Summer Music Series […]
Paint-A-Park Gallery: Carriage Hill MetroPark, September 2023
Published October 4, 2023
This gallery collects artist submissions from the Paint-A-Park program at Carriage Hill MetroPark in September 2023. The Paint-A-Park program helps to amplify voices and perspectives that often go unheard by giving all participants the opportunity to share their art on our digital gallery. Each piece submitted is a representation of what people from all over […]
Know before you go: Tips to shrink line time, essentials to bring and more for this weekend’s Wagner Subaru Outdoor Ex...
Published October 4, 2023
The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, presented by Huffy, is this Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday Oct. 8 at Eastwood MetroPark. With nearly a dozen activities to try, live music, competitions, demonstrations and more, it’s best to plan ahead to maximize your experience during the festival. To ensure you have the best experience possible at the […]
Paint-A-Park Gallery: Hills & Dales MetroPark, October 2023
Published October 2, 2023
This gallery collects artist submissions from the Paint-A-Park program at Hills & Dales MetroPark in October 2023. The Paint-A-Park program helps to amplify voices and perspectives that often go unheard by giving all participants the opportunity to share their art on our digital gallery. Each piece submitted is a representation of what people from all […]
31 creative prompts to spark your artistic side this Inktober
Published September 28, 2023
This October, your MetroParks are encouraging you to spend some time outside cultivating your creativity. Inktober – ideated nearly 15 years ago – began as a way for artists to practice their inking skills and create positive drawing habits. Inktober challenges those of all skills levels – artists and non-artists – to follow prompts to […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for October
Published September 26, 2023
Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to lifelong learners, in addition to MetroParks must-dos, sustainability tips and information on what’s growing in the parks this month. Take a deeper dive into your areas of interest by signing up for MetroParks’ email newsletters and following Five Rivers MetroParks […]
