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The Dayton Scoop of What’s Happening Tonight:
Dayton Children’s plans new Centerville therapy center to expand care for local families.
Spring festivals return, starting with the Old Town Trade Fair in Xenia.
Dayton tech company DEXA launches drone food delivery pilot with Grubhub.
DAYTON DIGEST
🏥 Dayton Children’s Expanding Therapy Services
Getting specialized care could soon be easier for many local families. Dayton Children’s Hospital plans to expand rehabilitative services into a new outpatient center in the Centerville and Washington Township area, offering treatments like physical, occupational, and speech therapy. These visits often happen weekly, so the additional location is meant to reduce travel time and improve access for families across the region. Hospital leaders say the move reflects the growing need for pediatric rehabilitation services in the Dayton community.
🌸 Spring Festival Season Is Back
Spring events are starting to pop up across the Dayton region as warmer weather returns. One early highlight is the Old Town Trade Fair at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Xenia, where shoppers can browse antiques, handmade crafts, clothing, and specialty goods. Events like this typically draw large crowds and bring together regional artisans and food vendors. Expect more festivals and outdoor markets to appear on the calendar in the coming weeks.
🚁 Food Delivery… by Drone?
A Dayton tech company is helping test the future of food delivery. DEXA, formerly known as Drone Express, has launched a pilot program in the Northeast that delivers restaurant meals using autonomous drones. The service works alongside platforms like Grubhub, with drones flying orders directly to customers instead of relying on drivers. If the program expands, it could reshape how takeout and delivery operate in cities across the country.
THE DRAGONS ARE BACK:
Opening Night Set to Ignite Day Air Ballpark
Spring is in the air, and so is the crack of the bat. The Dayton Dragons kick off their 26th season with a Home Opener you don't want to miss.
The Dayton Dragons' 26th annual home Opening Night is set for Tuesday, April 7 at Day Air Ballpark, as the Dragons welcome the Lake County Captains (the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians) for the first home series of the 2026 season.
Day Air Ballpark sits in the heart of Dayton's Water Street District MiLB, and on Opening Night, it transforms into one of the best atmospheres in the city. Whether you're a die-hard baseball fan or just looking for a great night out, this is an event that brings the whole community together.
The Dragons will host 66 regular season home games in 2026, but Opening Night has always held a special energy. Expect pre-game festivities, a packed house, and electricity that only comes with the first pitch of a new season.
🎟 Fore Tickets & More Info
Visit daytondragons.com/tickets or call (937) 228-2287.
With a history of 1,573 consecutive sellouts, home run deals and packed crowds await. Get your seats before it is a shutout! ⚾️
Dayton Gets Ready for St. Patrick’s Day
Dayton is going green, and it's starting early! While St. Patrick's Day officially falls on Tuesday, March 17, the city kicks things off at The Dublin Pub in the vibrant Oregon District on March 16 at 7:30 PM. Organizers call it Ohio's largest St. Patrick's Day event, complete with live Irish music, hearty classics like corned beef and cabbage, and a sea of green as far as the eye can see.
The holiday honors Saint Patrick, who is said to have used the humble shamrock (☘️) to explain the Holy Trinity. Though blue was originally the color linked to him, green took hold over time, inspired by Ireland's lush landscape and its beloved nickname, the "Emerald Isle." Beyond the Oregon District, bars, restaurants, and venues across Dayton are joining in with themed events and live music all weekend long, making it one of the city's most spirited ways to welcome spring.
Don’t Miss These Dayton Events
Here’s your quick lineup of local happenings to make your Sunday and Monday even brighter:
March 15, Sunday
2026 ShowCase Concert
University of Dayton, 300 College Park Avenue, Dayton | 3PM
Open Mic March Slam
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton | 6:30PM
Live Music from Barely Able
Moe Harrigan’s Tavern, 4070 Marshall Rd., Kettering | 6:30PM
Sunday Funday with Jake Roberts
Good Time Charlie’s, 61 S Main St, Miamisburg | 7PM
Dayton Jazz Orchestra
The Hidden Gem Music Club, 507 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton | 7PM
Comedy Open Mic Night
NextDoor Bar, 454 E. Fifth Street, Dayton | 9PM
March 16, Monday
Ohio’s Largest St. Patrick’s Day
The Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 7:30PM
Open Mic Comedy
Oregon Express, 336 E 5th St, Dayton | 7:30PM
Punk Rock Karaoke Night
Belmont Billiards, 820 Watervliet Ave. Dayton | 9PM
Monday Funday Karaoke Night
Good Time Charlie’s, 61 S Main St, Miamisburg | 9PM
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