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Discover the Unexpected in Dayton, Ohio, the Birthplace of Aviation! Dayton and Montgomery County offer big-city amenities with Midwestern charm and affordability. Dayton is home to the Wright Brothers, the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™, the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum and the state’s most-visited free tourist attraction!

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The Birthplace Of Aviation

Dayton Events

Nov 09

AcadeCon 2025

Dayton Convention Center

Nov 09

The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art

Dayton Art Institute
Nov 9, 2025 - Jan 11, 2026

Nov 09

Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy

Human Race Theatre Company

Dec 02

Back To The Future: The Musical

Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
Dec 2, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025

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Earn Your Own Wilbear Wright Aviator Teddy

Explore the Greater Dayton area's amazing, authentic aviation sites! Collect stamps from 8 of 17 aviation sites in order to have your very own Wilbear Wright Aviator Teddy Bear "air-mailed"…

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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month in Dayton, Ohio

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November is Native American Heritage Month, also referred to as Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month, and Montgomery County has a rich history of indigenous peoples and cultures. In…

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month in Dayton, Ohio

Dayton Events

2025 Dayton Holiday Festival Returns on November 28

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Holiday cheer and celebration are alive in Downtown Dayton as an annual and family favorite tradition returns! The Dayton Holiday Festival is back for another year of ushering in the holiday…

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Planning the Perfect Meeting: Tips from Industry Expert, Joan Eisenstodt (Part 1)

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Destination Dayton is excited and honored to offer the first of several guest blogs from noted meetings industry expert Joan Eisenstodt. Joan is a pioneer and a trendsetter in the meeting…

Planning the Perfect Meeting: Tips from Industry Expert, Joan Eisenstodt (Part 1)

Dayton Attractions

4 Great Reasons to Attend the Free, Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience in Dayton, Ohio

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From the outdoor curious to the seasoned enthusiast, the free Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, presented by Huffy, offers two days of outdoor activities, live entertainment, competitions…

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Halloween Events to Attend around Dayton, Ohio

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Halloween is just around the corner, and the Dayton area is gearing up for a frightfully fun time! From haunted attractions that will send shivers down your spine to family-friendly events…