As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, it's time to make the most of the season in Destination Dayton™, Ohio's Gem City. Whether you're a local looking for new adventures or an out-of-town visitor seeking the best experiences Dayton has to offer, we've got you covered. From outdoor…
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As NASA prepares for the next chapter of lunar exploration through the Artemis Program, excitement is building around the world following last week's spectacular Artemis II launch and its mission around the Moon. The Artemis missions aim to return humans to the Moon for scientific discovery…
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Dayton is no stranger to innovation, creativity, and reinvention—and now, there’s a new leader helping tell that story. As Destination Dayton President & CEO John Oney wraps up his first quarter on the job, we thought there was no better way to introduce him than through a casual Q&A. From his first…
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In 2026, the United States is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This nationwide celebration invites communities like Dayton, Ohio to reflect on our shared past, uplift the stories that helped shape our country, and create a collective vision for the…
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Let’s get ready to rrrummble! March Madness is in full swing and reaches its pinnacle with the NCAA Final Four and the National Championship game. Roundball fans need to look no further than Dayton, the epicenter of college basketball, to get in on the action and excitement! The best place to watch…
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May brings the start of summer concert season, and Dayton has some outstanding outdoor concert venues! The Rose Music Center at the Heights in Huber Heights, Fraze Pavilion in Kettering, Levitt Pavilion and RiverScape MetroPark Pavilion in downtown Dayton, and Stubbs Park Amphitheater in Centerville…
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PLAY BALL!⚾ The Cincinnati Reds just opened their season on March 26, and our own Dayton Dragons, a High-A affiliate of the Reds, are set to follow on Tuesday, April 7 with their 26th season of baseball in the Midwest League. The Dragons continue to be a Dayton favorite, and Day Air Ballpark is…
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(Photo: Bill Franz) WGI Sport of the Arts (Winter Guard International) returns in a big way in April, when Dayton hosts the Color Guard Championships on April 9-11, Percussion Championships on April 16-18, and Winds Championships on April 18-19. In previous years, collectively over the two long…
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Fun Fact: UD Arena has hosted more NCAA® Tournaments than any other venue in the nation! There's no denying it, Dayton is a basketball mecca! March is here and that means basketball madness returns to Dayton. In 2026, Dayton will proudly welcome and host the NCAA® First Four® Tournament (March 17 &…
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March is Women's History Month, and there's no better place to celebrate than Dayton, Ohio! Known for its rich history of innovation and resilience, Dayton has been shaped by countless inspiring women—past and present—who’ve left their mark on the city and beyond. This month offers the perfect…
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