Events & Programs
Summer starts early at RiverScape with free festivals, fitness opportunities
Published April 24, 2024
Five Rivers MetroParks kicks off festival season this May, along with free fitness opportunities and special events at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. in downtown Dayton. Special events this May include MetroParks’ Passport to MetroParks on Friday, May 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival is an opportunity to preview all […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for May
Updated April 22nd, 2024
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 […]
Tree Seedling Giveaway, Outdoor Market, Global Market and more at the 2nd Street Market
Updated April 18th, 2024
Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Give-Away Kriste Fisher returns to the Market for the Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Give-Away on Saturday, April 20, 9 AM to 3 PM and Sunday, April 21, 11 AM to 3 PM. Kriste Fisher and her mother Carolyn Kimes started giving away tree seedlings over 25 years ago. Since her mother’s […]
Outdoor farmers market opening May 4 kicks off summer at the 2nd Street Market
Published April 16, 2024
The grand opening of the 2nd Street Market’s outdoor farmers market is Saturday, May 4, from 9 to 3 p.m. and will continue operation through the harvest season, which ends Oct. 27. The outdoor farmers market will feature more than more than 25 vendors offering fresh, in-season produce, artisan wares, specialty foods and more. In […]
Spring Programs and Upcoming Events at RiverScape MetroPark
Published April 4, 2024
Have an appetite for adventure? RiverScape MetroPark has you covered! From biking to paddling, from fitness to food, there’s something fun for everyone. So, gear up for a good time and bring your friends and family for some summer adventures. Adopt-A-Park Reminder Celebrate Earth Day with MetroParks at the annual Adopt-A-Park event on Saturday, April […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for April
Updated March 31st, 2024
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 […]
New Market event offers special after-hours shopping, dining opportunities
Updated March 30th, 2024
The 2nd Street Market is extending its hours on certain Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 PM as part of Sunset at the Market: a bimonthly occasion with themed evenings with seasonal programming. Nearly all the Market’s indoor vendors will be on site during the following dates: April 11 June 13 August 8 October 10 December […]
Paint-A-Park Gallery: Cox Arboretum MetroPark, March 2024
Published March 22, 2024
This gallery collects artist submissions from the Paint-A-Park program in Cox Arboretum, March 2024. 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 our region […]
Hike your way to heart health with the MetroParks Trails Challenge
Published March 20, 2024
Now that the weather is warming and there are more hours of daylight, it’s a great time to start a new wellness journey. Engaging in healthy activities outdoors provides a boost of benefits that indoor workout sessions do not, such as decreased stress and increased vitamin D and heart health. Indeed, heart disease is the […]
Lucy’s Pastry Palace, March Market Programs and Sunset at the Market Series
Updated March 14th, 2024
Lucy’s Pastry Palace Grand Opening at the 2nd Street Market Lucy’s Pastry Palace now has a permanent booth at the 2nd Street Market. They will celebrate their grand opening this Saturday, March 16. Introduced to authentic Armenian pastries since childhood, Owner Tamara Cerovcevic passion for baking led her to search for a way to share […]
