2nd Street Market

View All

MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for April

Updated March 27, 2025

Below you’ll find a list of programs and events for all ages, from children to life-long 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 […]

Celebrate Earth DayTON this April through May, starting at the 2nd Street Market

Published March 25, 2025

Earth DayTON is a celebration of all the forward-thinking individuals and organizations in the Miami Valley doing good work to help further sustainability, conservation, and environmental justice efforts. The City of Dayton Office of Sustainability and Five Rivers MetroParks began leading this initiative in 2023 to illustrate how to get involved in events, programs, and […]

Grow your own with a victory garden this summer

Updated March 14, 2025

Whether you have some extra time at home and are looking for a new hobby or need to supplement your pantry out of necessity, gardening is a great way to stay physically active, enjoy the outdoors and reward yourself with healthy produce. For nearly 80 years, Americans have been gardening during challenging times. During World […]

Prepare for closures ahead of NATO Parliamentary Assembly this May

Updated March 13, 2025

Dayton will host the Spring Session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly this May, with a portion of downtown Dayton being transformed into “NATO Village.” The NATO Village footprint will include sections of the downtown Great Miami River Trail and all of RiverScape MetroPark, which means access to these amenities and facilities will be restricted to […]

New Vendors and Black History Month at the Market

Published February 13, 2025

Black History Month Celebrations at the Market The 2nd Street Market, a Five Rivers MetroParks location, has celebrated Black History Month for many years. The Market is hosting programs with a focus on celebrating and supporting Black members of our community, including small business owners, artists, creatives and more. All programs are free and suitable […]

7 fun, easy ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day outdoors

Updated February 5, 2025

Love is in the (fresh) air! It’s time to show some love to you partners, family, friends and community. If you are in need of a few quick ideas to impress your sweetheart or bestie, look to no further than your Five Rivers MetroParks. Valentine’s Day on ice: Surprise your sweetheart, best friend or family […]

MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for February

Updated February 3, 2025

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 […]

Celebrate Black History Month at the 2nd Street Market

Updated January 28, 2025

Originally conceived by African American historian Carter G. Woodson and prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland, Black History Month was created as a way of celebrating and remembering the history of Black Americans and their often-forgotten roles in the history of our country. In 1915, a half century after the ratification of the 13th Amendment abolished […]