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 […]
September 26, 2023
Free Activities, Camping, Live Music During Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience
Read MoreExplore the active side of Dayton with the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, a Five Rivers MetroParks event. Featuring two days of outdoor adventure that celebrates Dayton as the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest, the festival is held at Eastwood MetroPark from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, and from 11 a.m. […]
Interactive fountains may be turned off and pools closed, but people can still stay active on the water in Five Rivers MetroParks. MetroParks has partnered with two vendors to offer park visitors kayak rentals. One of the vendors, Rent!Fun, is new to the region and the other, Taiter’s Kayak Solutions, has been offering rentals at […]
September 13, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Festival Returns, Rubber Duck Regatta, and Last Chance for Kayak Rentals
Read MoreThe Hispanic Heritage Festival Returns What better way to kick-off the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month than an all-day celebration of Hispanic culture? We cannot wait to partner with PACO (The Puerto Rican, American and Caribbean Organization) once again for one of the community’s most exciting festivals on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. […]
September 7, 2023
Peak Harvest, Hunger Awareness and Native Plant Sale at the 2nd Street Market
Read MorePeak Harvest at the Market September is the month for preserving the bounty of Ohio produce harvest. Growers attending the Saturday and Sunday outdoor market are overflowing with peak season Ohio produce. The price is right to buy in quantity for freezing, drying or canning for use in your favorite recipes during the winter months. […]
August 31, 2023
Manage refrigerants to fight climate change, protect your family’s health and save money
Read Moreby Guest Blogger: MetroParks Sustainability Manager Tim Pritchard Project Drawdown lists refrigerant management among the most impactful actions for mitigating climate change. This very notion may be confusing to some, as the connection between refrigerants and greenhouse gases is not as commonly discussed as much as vehicle or facility emissions. Additionally, refrigerants are somewhat easy […]
The 2nd Street Market invites the public to celebrate the harvest season with seasonal programs, special shopping opportunities and new vendors this fall. Located at 600 E. Second Street, the Market is also teaming up with The Foodbank to collect donations during Hunger Awareness Month. The newest permanent vendors at the Market are Choice Juice […]
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 […]
August 21, 2023
Summer Music wraps up, Community Fitness continues, and more at RiverScape
Read MoreRiverScape Summer Music Series Summer may be wrapping up – but we still have some excitement in store here at Dayton’s Front Porch. So, pull up those lawn chairs, enjoy one final show, and take in the views of the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights before they pause on Labor Day! Special thanks to our […]
National Farmers Market Week Celebration 2nd Street Market, and the Farmers Market Coalition invites the community to celebrate National Farmers Market Week through Saturday, August 12. Shop the 2nd Street Market and stop by activities such as a community quilting project with 2nd Street Market vendor Chloe Brzozowski from Marie’s B. Mobile Mending. Chloe will […]
