July 9, 2025
Families to foodies – there’s farm fun for everyone during Small Farm & Food Fest
Read MoreFive Rivers MetroParks will host Small Farm & Food Fest on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carriage Hill MetroPark, 7800 E. Shull Rd. This free, all-ages festival offers hands-on activities, demonstrations, local speakers and a pop-up farmers market that focuses on sustainable living practices. Festivalgoers will experience modern-day and historical […]
July 1, 2025
Dayton Celtic Festival, free music, fitness and fun this July at RiverScape MetroPark
Read MoreOne of Dayton’s largest cultural festivals, the Dayton Celtic Festival, will be hosted at RiverScape MetroPark the last weekend of July. The festivities kick off on Friday, July 25, from 5:30 to 11:00 p.m., with three stages of local, regional, multi-national entertainment, food, beverages and more. The festival continues through July 27 with the United […]
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 […]
The outdoor farmers market at the 2nd Street Market continues on Saturdays (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Sundays (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), along with live music and special events this July. Mark your calendar for Sunset at the Market on Thursday, July 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. for special after-hours shopping, dining, […]
Five Rivers MetroParks mourns the loss of the vice president of the board of park commissioners Bear Monita. Monita died on June 19 following a brief illness. “Commissioner Monita played a critical role on the board and was a powerful advocate,” said MetroParks Chief Executive Officer Karen Hesser. “I am incredibly grateful for his service […]
June 17, 2025
MetroParks rangers to participate in national boating safety campaign Fourth of July weekend
Read MoreAs part of a national effort to raise awareness about the risks of impaired boating, Five Rivers MetroParks rangers will join law enforcement agencies across the country in supporting the National Association of Boating Administrators’ annual Operation Dry Water campaign. The campaign aims to reduce accidents — sometimes resulting in severe consequences — due to […]
Country returns to Summer Music Series Featuring a variety of new and returning bands, the Summer Music Series is a great way for the community to get outside and enjoy a free concert. This year, the series will be featuring a classic genre favorite: country! Bringing country music performance back to the Summer Music Series, […]
Lauren and Andrew White are local small-business owners, creatives and storytellers who express their narratives through film. Their remarkable and prolific storytelling skills are likely shaped by their own incredible journeys — stories that will both begin and end with nature. As children — long before they met — the Whites spent long days outdoors […]
May 27, 2025
Free Summer Concert Series returns to RiverScape MetroPark starting this Saturday
Read MoreFive Rivers MetroParks will host free concerts at RiverScape MetroPark starting Saturday, May 31 at RiverScape MetroPark, 237. E Monument Ave in downtown Dayton. Concerts will be held under the RiverScape Pavilion, from 7 to 9 p.m. most weeks through the end of August. The RiverScape Summer Music Series features themed evenings and cover bands, […]
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 […]
