Think you've done Dayton's festival circuit? Think again! Beyond the marquee events like Celtic Fest and DAI's Oktoberfest lies a whole calendar of creative, cultural, and quirky celebrations that you might not even know exist but absolutely need to attend. From fried potatoes to porch concerts, the…
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Images courtesy Great Miami Riverway The Great Miami Riverway recently shared an update regarding the current status of the Great Miami River Recreation Trail (GMRRT). As of July 2026, approximately 92.8 of the trail's planned 102.2 miles are currently open, meaning about 91% of the trail is open…
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If ever there was a reason to plan your meals ahead it’s happening this week. Dayton’s Summer Restaurant Week, one of the tastiest traditions in the Miami Valley, is back from July 26 - August 2, 2026, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more delicious than ever. More than 20 of the area’s favorite…
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Renderings courtesy Meyers Architects & MCCFA The Montgomery County Convention Facilities Authority (MCCFA) and Concord Hospitality have announced that its highly anticipated headquarters hotel for the newly $45M renovated Dayton Convention Center will be flagged as part of Marriott’s Tribute…
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Experience aviation history being made through live aviation experiments and hands-on STEM activities during four-day event The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™ will become a showcase for both the history and future of aviation Aug. 6–9 as it hosts the Defense Advanced Research Projects…
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It is the middle of summer, so you know what that means…time to start celebrating Christmas! Across the Dayton region, Christmas in July brings festive fun to the middle of summer with holiday-themed events, shopping specials, visits from Santa, and plenty of ways to get you in the Christmas spirit…
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When people think about the arts, they often think of a night at the theater, a concert, an art gallery at a museum, or a community festival. While these experiences certainly provide enjoyment, the arts offer much more than entertainment. They strengthen communities, improve health and well-being…
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The annual United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival - one of Dayton's largest and most popular outdoor festivals - returns July 24-26. A downtown Dayton tradition since 2002, this free festival attracts more than 90,000 attendees to RiverScape MetroPark. Saturate your senses in the sights, sounds and…
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As the nation celebrates America's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, communities across the Miami Valley are marking this historic milestone with plenty of special Fourth of July festivities. Dayton has a full lineup of Fourth of July celebrations planned for 2026…
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Destination Dayton is excited to offer the third guest blog in a series from noted meetings industry expert Joan Eisenstodt. Joan is a pioneer and a trendsetter in the meeting, convention, and exhibition industry. During her career and consultancy, she has helped clients with, and taught others…
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