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Did you know... Dayton's Oregon District got its unusual name not from the Pacific Northwest state but from the Oregon Territory - the name was fashionable in the 1840s when the neighborhood was platted, a period when 'Oregon' carried the same frontier romance that 'California' would carry a decade later during the Gold Rush.
The inside track on local happenings:
Downtown roads close today through Monday for Celtic Festival weekend
New restaurants just opened past airport security
Day Air Ballpark already has holiday lights planned for November
FOODIE FRIDAY
Dayton foodies, your weekend lineup of must‑try spots is here!
De’Lish
Looking for something different this weekend? DE'LISH is known for its creative comfort food, including its award-winning Soul Roll, Creole Shrimp & Grits, turkey chops, and a surprisingly extensive lineup of vegan favorites like the Vegan Louisiana Pasta and Vegan Soul Roll. It's one of those places where classic Southern flavors meet inventive twists.
📍1225 W. Third St., Dayton📍
The Melting Pot
Turn dinner into an experience at The Melting Pot. This fondue restaurant lets you cook premium meats and seafood tableside before finishing the meal with rich chocolate fondue served with fresh fruit, brownies, marshmallows, and other sweet treats. Perfect for celebrations or a memorable night out.
📍453 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton📍
Our Place
Family-owned since 2016, Our Place serves hearty American comfort food made from scratch using family recipes. Regulars come back for the broasted chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, Reuben, homemade sides, daily specials, and house-made desserts like carrot cake and specialty cheesecakes.
📍6068 W. Third St., Dayton📍
DAYTON DIGEST
☘️ Heading to the Celtic Festival? Plan for Road Closures
Several downtown roads shut down starting 9 a.m. Thursday, July 23 and stay closed through early Monday, July 27 for the United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival, running July 24 through 26 at RiverScape MetroPark. Monument Avenue between Patterson Boulevard and Jefferson Street closes completely, along with Harries Street and Patterson Boulevard/Riverside Drive between First Street and White Allen Avenue. St. Clair Street and Jefferson Street stay open to local traffic only. If your normal route runs through downtown this weekend, plan for a detour.
💉 Free Back-to-School Vaccinations Available for Students
As families get ready for a new school year, Public Health is making it easier to check one more thing off the list. Back-to-school vaccination clinics are being offered to help students meet Ohio's required immunizations before classes begin. Appointments are encouraged, and families are reminded to bring vaccination records, insurance information if available, and a parent or guardian for minors. It's a simple step that can help students start the school year healthy and ready to learn.
✈️ Dayton Airport Gives Travelers More Local Flavor
Dayton International Airport cut the ribbon Wednesday on two new dining spots just past the TSA checkpoint, Warped Wing Brewing Company and Buckeye Pie. The new spots sit alongside Dunkin', forming the first food stop travelers hit after clearing security. Buckeye Pie took over the old Great American Bagel space, while Warped Wing moved into the former Max & Erma's spot. The whole project came from a $2 million investment by Tailwind Hospitality, with two more locations planned for the concourses.
Deck the Diamond Returns to Day Air Ballpark This Winter
Photo Credit: Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team, Facebook
Day Air Ballpark is turning into a holiday wonderland again this winter, with Deck the Diamond back for 41 nights between Friday, November 13 and Saturday, January 2. Expect over 1.5 million holiday lights across the Water Street District, plus a synchronized music and light show that fires up every 10 minutes. Families can roast s'mores at fire pits, ride the North Pole Express, write letters to Santa, and snap photos under a 44-foot Christmas tree. General admission runs $13.50, while Dragons season ticket holders and sponsors get in for $10, and the only night it's closed is Christmas Day. Dragons President Robert Murphy called it a chance to turn the ballpark into "a winter wonderland" for families across the community.
Read more — MiLB Dayton Dragons
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
July 23, Thursday
Acoustic Junior (A Little Buffett, A Little Rock & A Lot of Fun)
The Dublin Pub | 7:00 PM
Carmen Clouse
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 7:00 PM
Janice Codispoti Trio
Whisperz Speakeasy | 7:00 PM
July 24, Friday
DJ Aura
Newcom’s Tavern | 7:00-9:00PM
Free Juke Box Friday
The Dublin Pub | 6:00 PM
The Migraines, Coxey's Army, Mayliner, 89 Letters
Yellow Cab Tavern | 7:00 PM
Never Try, Couch Potato Massacre, TRUSS, Triton
Blind Bob's | 8:00 PM
Kenny Floyd
The Barrel House | 8PM-10PM
Dogwood Road (Irish duo)
The Dublin Pub | 9:00 PM
Black Water Vooddoo
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 9:00 PM
Kunt Pills, Tyebee and The Buzz, Proxy, Trade Like Qualities, Miss Thang
Cosmo Joe's Atomic Lounge | 10:30 PM
July 25, Saturday
Irby Ray, The Bruins, Moonbeau, Ethan Marc Band
Yellow Cab Tavern | 7:00 PM
Ollie's Acoustic Jam
The Dayton Beer Company | 7PM-10PM
9 Castle Close
The Dublin Pub | 8:00 PM
A Vicious Cycle
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 9:00 PM
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit
Warped Wing Brewery & Smokery - Huber Heights
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OTHER EVENTS
The best things happening in Dayton Thursday through Saturday: festivals, markets, pop-ups, and more.
July 23, Thursday
Hidden Stories of the Arcade
Dayton Arcade | 5:30 PM
Singo: Music Bingo
Alematic Brewery & Coffee Bar | 6:30 PM
Hit The Mics! w Gem City Comedy
Nimbus Comic Cafe | 8:30 PM
July 24, Friday
Dayton Mac & Cheese Fest - Food Truck Rally
The Brightside Music & Event Venue | 5PM-10PM
United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival
237 E. Monument Ave., Dayton | 5:30PM-11PM
Club Cuts
Oregon Express | 9:00 PM
After Dance Dinner Party with KIML
Lily's Dayton
July 25, Saturday
The Family Summer Film Festival
The Neon, 130 E 5th St, Dayton | 11:00 AM
Community Field Day
Harrison Township Community Center | 11AM-3PM
6888 Kitchen Summer Market Series
32 S. Ludlow St. | 12-4PM
Small Business Showcase
32 S. Ludlow St., Dayton
Want more details on any of these?
Whether you're looking for upcoming festivals, live music, family days out, or weekend markets, our Events Calendar has you covered!
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We love celebrating the furry (and feathered, and scaled!) friends that make our Dayton community so special.
WEATHER WATCH
Genius Unlocked - The Reveal
The Dayton Foundation
Founded in 1921, is one of the oldest community foundations in the United States. The United Way of the Greater Dayton Area also plays a major coordinating role.
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