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Hello Dayton! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Free roof giveaway, Flite Fest camping, and Fountain paddles + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
August events at the park: Day Air Ballpark will spotlight community with Dragons Fire Night Thursday, August 6 honoring local firefighters, plus Family Movie Night Saturday, August 15 on the ballpark’s big screen -- get the full event details.
Celebrating a century of service: Enterprise Roofing marks 100 years with its 3rd annual Free Roof Giveaway. Dayton-area nominations are open now through August 23 for a roof worth up to $18,000 at no cost -- see how to nominate someone.
Major water cleanup effort: Dayton hired Shook Construction to manage a $350 million PFAS removal facility and plant retrofit. The city seeks reimbursement from Wright-Patterson and the DoD, and work starts this year -- see the PFAS cleanup plan.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Downtown nature reset: Between relaxing riverfront swings, lush gardens and reflecting pools, RiverScape MetroPark is your easy midweek breather this week. Catch a summer concert, roll through the Bike Hub, or paddle the RiverScape River Run, then file away that it becomes an ice rink when temps dip. See you by the Great Miami.
Local style fix: Shoppe Smitten in Uptown Centerville turns “just looking” into no-notes outfit upgrades, handmade-jewelry moments, and giftable self-care, plus City Supply gear repping Dayton, OSU, and the Bengals. Keep it in your back pocket for last-minute birthdays or when your living room needs a small-but-mighty decor glow-up.
Time to hit the trail: If your ride's feeling tired or you’re eyeing an upgrade, Mike's Cycle & Skate stocks Kona mountain bikes plus solid kids options from Batch, and they’re big on the "shop local, support the scene" energy. Consider this your polite shove to get rolling around Dayton this week. Check it out.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏛 Woodland Historic Tour @ Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum | Wednesday (8/5) at 6:00 PM – Take a wander through Woodland, one of America’s oldest rural cemeteries, where the Wright Brothers, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and Erma Bombeck keep the peace. Dayton’s quietest Hall of Fame. Wear comfy shoes, meet at main gates, reservations required, suggested $5 supports the Woodland Arboretum Foundation.
⛺ Flite Fest Camping 2026 @ National Museum of the US Air Force | Thursday (8/6) at 8:00 AM – Flite Fest is landing in Dayton for its biggest build-and-fly camping bash yet. Expect camp chairs, late tinkering, and skies humming with foam creations held together by hot glue, hope, and caffeine, all with a wink to the Wright brothers and our favorite cornfield runways.
🛶 Fountain Paddles @ RiverScape MetroPark | Friday (8/7) at 4:00 PM – Trade your sofa for a kayak and glide under the RiverScape fountains, the only local shower that comes with a view. Walk-up rentals from Taiters start at $15, first come, first served, and they coach first-timers. Singles, doubles, and plenty of bragging rights.
🏊 Dayton Raiders Youth Triathlon @ Dayton Raiders Swim Club (Beavercreek) | Saturday (8/8) at 7:00 AM – The 6th annual Dayton Raiders Youth Triathlon lets the kids do the cardio while we perfect our cheering form, all in support of the Down syndrome community. It is wholesome, spirited, and about as Dayton as cowbells, folding chairs, and a cooler.
🦋 Celebrating Life's Stories Butterfly Release @ Ohio's Hospice of Dayton | Saturday (8/8) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’re honoring a parent, a friend, or that casserole-bringing neighbor, Ohio’s Hospice in Dayton hosts a butterfly release to celebrate lives well lived. After a program with music, butterflies take flight, $20 each, benefiting patient care, with proxy releases available.
🚂 Carillon Park Small-Scale Train Rides 2026 @ Carillon Historical Park | Saturday (8/8) at 1:00 PM – Whether you grew up waving at freights or just like punctual things, Carillon Historical Park’s 7.5-gauge trains deliver nostalgia in miniature. The Rail & Steam Society’s run them since 1984, plus an annual Rail Festival with live steam, model displays, and free rides.
🫶 Community Day! @ Liberty High School | Saturday (8/8) at 2:00 PM – Whether you’re chasing grandkids toward the bounce houses or just here for the food trucks, Liberty High’s Community Day is peak neighborhood hangout. Local vendors, community resources, crafts, face painting, plus a chance to learn about the school and enroll for 2026-2027. Plan ahead, right?
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07 — Dayton report Weather forecastToday — High: 89°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 12%
Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. West wind 1 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 39%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 1 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. This house is wildThis beautifully renovated ranch in Brittany Hills sits on a prominent corner lot and pairs polished style with everyday ease. Sun-filled rooms showcase luxury wood flooring, updated lighting, a granite and stainless kitchen, and a formal dining room with built-ins. The owner’s suite shines with dual closets and a spa-worthy double shower, while the finished basement adds extra flex space.
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