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CANCELLED: Family Day: National Aviation Day

Saturday, Aug 17 10:00a

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton

Commemorate National Aviation Day (and Orville Wright’s birthday) by learning about aerospace technology and history from 1903 to 2012 and beyond...

10th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta

Saturday, Sep 21 4:00p

RiverScape MetroPark, Dayton

The 10th Annual URS Rubber Duck Regatta is a fundraiser to support programs for local children and adults with disabilities at United Rehabilitation Services...

Fish with a Ranger

Saturday, Jul 13 9:00a

Possum Creek MetroPark, Dayton

Come fish with a Ranger. Officer Zimmerman will teach students a lesson on safety. Once the lesson is complete, the students will be able to walk to a stocked fishing pond and borrow poles to fish...

Humane Society Fundraiser Carnival and Pet Blessing

Saturday, Jun 22 10:00a

Centerville United Methodist Church, Centerville

Bring your pets for a blessing and pet food, pet supplies, or items from the Humane Society of Dayton's wish list to earn tickets for the bounce house and carnival games...

Troy Kids Triathlon

Sunday, Jul 21 7:30a

Troy Aquatic Park, Troy

The 5th year. Triathlon for kids age 4-14. Swim, Bike, Run. Distances are determined by age. Held at the Troy Aquatic Park. Pool Swim,Bike in Troy City Park, older ages bike on Bike Path...

Behind the Scenes of the Children's Garden

Tuesday, Jun 25 9:00a

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, Dayton

Have you ever wondered what the children's garden is like in the morning before the front gates open? Take this rare opportunity to experience the Children's Discovery Garden behind closed doors as...

Evening of Astronomy: Venus, Mars, the Moon, and a Star Cluster to Observe

Friday, Aug 16 7:00p

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton

Get ready to view the night sky at home! Discover how to use bionoculars to view Venus on September 8, and then Mars passing in front of the "Beehive" star cluster on September 9...

Growing Up Wild Training

Saturday, Jul 13 9:00a

Wesleyan MetroPark, Dayton

Want to get certified in the nationally recognized Growing UP Wild curricula and then use it to help get your kids outside this summer with help from our Natural Adventures Box? Five Rivers MetroPa...

2nd Annual American Legion Car Show

Saturday, Jun 29 10:00a

American Legion Tony Stein Post 619, Dayton

2nd Annual American Legion CAR SHOW Dash Plaques to first 50 Registered Vehicles/Open to all Vehicles– Trophies, Cash Awards, Music, Food Gates open at 10:00 a.m. for registration...

Family Day: Spooktacular Aerospace Fun

Saturday, Oct 26 10:00a

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton

Celebrate Halloween by learning fun aerospace principles through Halloween-themed activities! Come dressed in your favorite costume. Also features storytime and aerospace demonstration stations.

Dayton's Ultimate Holiday Shopping Expo

Saturday, Dec 7 10:00a

Dayton Convention Center, Dayton

Dayton's Ultimate Holiday Shopping Expo will showcase over 100 locally owned businesses from the Tristate area...

CANCELLED: Family Day: Newton in Space

Saturday, Jul 20 10:00a

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton

Commemorate a collection of July space anniversaries, from the X-15 to Apollo to Mars, by learning about rocketry and space flight. Also features storytime and aerospace demonstration stations.

United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival

Friday, Jul 26 6:00p

RiverScape MetroPark, Dayton

Celebrate the sights and sounds of Ireland, Scotland and Wales at the twelfth Annual Dayton Celtic Festival...

The Human Race Theatre Company presents SummerStock Kids

Saturday, Jun 22 11:00a

Caryl D. Philips Creativity Center, Dayton

Directed by HRTC instructor Jene Rebbin Shaw, Summer Stock KIDS is a two-week summer theatre camp which culminates in a production that is totally produced by Jene and the kids - sets, costumes and...