Events
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for July
Updated July 2, 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 […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for June
Updated June 30, 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 […]
2025 City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks: What to Expect
Updated June 20, 2025
Thursday, July 3, 2025 will be the City of Dayton’s Lights in Flight Fireworks Display at Kettering Field (444 N. Bend Blvd). The general viewing area at Kettering Field Sports Complex (504 E. Helena St. Dayton, OH 45404) opens at 6:00 p.m., fireworks display begins at 10:00 p.m. This year, the City of Dayton will have […]
Sunset at the Market event offers special after-hours shopping, dining opportunities
Updated June 17, 2025
The 2nd Street Market has extended its hours on certain Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. as part of Sunset at the Market, an evening event series with seasonal programming. Nearly all the Market’s indoor vendors will be on site during the following dates: June 19 July 17 August 21 September 18 October 16 View […]
Challenge accepted! Celebrate National Trails Day by hiking the Twin Valley Trail
Updated May 20, 2025
Five Rivers MetroParks will host the Twin Valley Trail Challenge on Saturday, June 7, National Trails Day. Participants choose their own adventure during this free, noncompetitive event by hiking any distance, from 1 to 29 miles along the Twin Valley Trail (TVT). The Twin Valley Trail — located in and connecting Germantown and Twin Creek […]
Prepare for closures ahead of NATO Parliamentary Assembly this May
Updated May 14, 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, the Deeds Point MetroPark pedestrian bridge and all of RiverScape MetroPark, which means access to these amenities […]
Bird Migration Basics
Published May 14, 2025
Spring is a wonderful time to spot all kinds of birds. Did you know over 450 species of birds can be found in Ohio? Many of southwestern Ohio’s birds live here year-round, but some spend only part of the year here. These part-time flying residents migrate to our region from other places in the world. […]
Spring Native Plant Sale, Community Culture and Cuisine Summer Series and more at the Market
Updated May 6, 2025
Spring Native Plant Sale at the Outdoor Market this Mother’s Day Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Market during the Native Plant Sale on Sunday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local native plant growers will share their passion and knowledge of Ohio native plants, shrubs and trees along with their best offerings of […]
MetroParks Monthly: Programs & Events for May
Updated May 2, 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 […]
Summer starts early with free fitness, festivals and special events at RiverScape this May
Published April 21, 2025
Five Rivers MetroParks kicks off festival season in May, along with free fitness opportunities and special events at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. in downtown Dayton. Special events during May include MetroParks’ Passport to MetroParks on Friday, May 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival is an opportunity to preview all […]
