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Did you know... the Dayton Art Institute, sitting on a hilltop along the Great Miami River, opened its current Beaux-Arts building in 1930 and houses a collection of over 27,000 objects - including a genuine suit of Japanese samurai armor and a Renaissance-era altarpiece, which is not what most people expect from an Ohio art museum.
Tonight’s Top Stories Around Dayton:
Dayton's July 3rd street fair, parade, and fireworks details are officially out.
Young Daytonians ages 15 to 24 can compete for $50,000 in climate funding.
A local organization is growing free fresh produce for families in need.
DAYTON DIGEST
🌿 A Dayton Garden Is Quietly Changing How Local Families Eat
With God's Grace has officially kicked off planting season at their community garden, growing everything from onions and cucumbers to jalapenos and strawberries. Executive Director Nicole Adkins says the whole point is making sure families don't have to choose between eating fresh and eating affordably. Produce from the garden feeds directly into a free grocery store model, and any surplus gets routed to mobile food distribution locations. If you want to help keep things growing, the organization is actively looking for volunteers.
🌍 Dayton's Young People Just Got Real Power to Tackle Climate Problems
Dayton has been selected as one of 300 cities worldwide by Bloomberg Philanthropies to participate in the Youth Climate Action Fund, a program that runs innovation competitions and funds the strongest proposals with $50,000 each. Residents between the ages of 15 and 24 who live in Dayton are eligible to submit proposals, with the city's Office of Sustainability supporting projects from start to finish. Proposal submissions open July 31. Mayor Shenise Turner-Sloss called it an opportunity for young Daytonians to create meaningful change in their own community.
☀️ Summer Utility Help Opens July 1. Here's What to Know Before You Apply.
Miami Valley Community Action Partnership's Summer Crisis Program launches July 1, 2026, offering a one-time cooling assistance benefit to eligible households in Darke, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble counties. To qualify, households must be at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Level, and appointments are required with both in-person and phone options available. The Montgomery County office is located at 719 S. Main St., Dayton, and can be reached at 937-341-5000. Full criteria are still being finalized, so hold off on applying until July 1.
Dayton Is Throwing a Full July 3rd Celebration for America's 250th Birthday
Dayton is marking America's 250th anniversary with a full day of festivities on July 3rd, including a street fair at RiverScape MetroPark from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring food vendors, games, and a kid zone. At noon, the America 250 parade kicks off at St. Clair Street and East Second Street, winding through downtown before finishing at Patterson Boulevard and North Jefferson Street. Dayton's fireworks show, called "Lights in Flight," is scheduled for 10 p.m. at Kettering Field, though the field itself will be closed to the public due to ongoing construction for new outdoor sports facilities. The city says the fireworks will still be visible from surrounding areas, and attendees are encouraged to plan their parking and viewing spots in advance. This is shaping up to be one of the biggest Fourth of July weekends Dayton has hosted in years, so mark the calendar now.
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
May 31, Sunday
Sunday Funday
Good Time Charlie’s | 6:00 PM
Good Soup & The Fotons
Blind Bob's
June 01, Monday
Monday Funday Trivia & Karaoke
Good Time Charlie’s | 7:30 PM
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OTHER EVENTS
The best things happening in Dayton Sunday through Monday: festivals, markets, pop-ups, and more.
May 31, Sunday
Ahiska Turkish Festival
Levitt Pavilion | 4PM-8PM
June 01, Monday
Trivia Night
The Pub | 6:30PM-8:30PM
Open Mic Comedy
Oregon Express, 336 E 5th St, Dayton | 7:30PM
Trivia with Ben Lyons
Trolley Stop | 7:30 PM
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Whether you're looking for upcoming festivals, live music, family days out, or weekend markets, our Events Calendar has you covered!
Got a pet who brightens your days?
We love celebrating the furry (and feathered, and scaled!) friends that make our Dayton community so special.
WEATHER WATCH
Genius Unlocked - The Reveal
The Victoria Theatre.
It has been renovated multiple times and continues to host performances, making it one of the most historically significant performing arts venues in Ohio.
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