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Little Miami River Clean Up
2025-11-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Washington Mill Park, 3311 Washington Mill Road, Bellebrook, OH, 45305, United States
Please join us as we take a walk beside the river and clean up trash along the way. Work off some of that Turkey Day waddle and long weekend Sunday Scaries. Fresh air and a sense of accomplishment are sure to be the answer! It may be muddy and cool, so bring a jacket, boots, and clothes that can get dirty. This is a great way to get service hours, have fun with friends, and help the watershed!
We will meet in the Washington Mill Park (3311 Washington Mill Road, Bellbrook) parking lot to get bags, pickers, and gloves before we begin.

Clean up time will be 1-3pm along the path/area along Little Miami River – this is a walking cleanup only. Please do not plan to go into the water.

Please go to our website to fill out REQUIRED waivers:https://lmwn.org/event/final-2025-cleanup/

Santafoolery Bike Tour
2025-11-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse, 216 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We aren’t elfing around! Let’s get in one more Tomfoolery Outdoors bicycle ride in downtown Dayton, OH to send 2025 out in style.
Get in the holiday spirit while cruising around the Gem City decked out in your finest Santa suit, ugly sweater, holiday costume, onesie and/or hang some stockings and lights on your bike, and get ready to ride!Most of this ride will be at night. Bring appropriate lights, clothing and helmet.
Brace yourself we traditionally take awkwardly close portraits for those who aren’t camera shy!

The Plan: *Schedule subject to change. Estimated arrival times at stops listed below.
Note – if you would like to eat while on tour and stay with group your best option is at Troll Pub for welcome party or call ahead for Old Scratch Pizza.
5-6 pm – Welcome and Registration Party at Troll Pub6 pm – Start Ride from Troll Pub6:30 pm- Stop #1 – Carillon Holiday Tree7 pm – Stop #2 : @Old Scratch Pizza8 pm – Stop #3 – Courthouse Square Holiday Tree8:30 – 9:30 pm – Finish Line Party at Troll Pub
To learn more about the Santafoolery Bike Tour presented by New Belgium Brewing contact Tom Helbig at 937-417-2228

Coyote Exploration & Search
2025-12-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Cox Arboretum, 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH, 45449, United States
Learn more about our park’s top dog, and discover what enables them to be so highly adaptable; allowing them to survive in our developing world. We will then journey into the night, and use sounds to try to lure them in for a closer look. Weather Dependent.
Presented by Enting Water Conditioning, this series for ages 3-13 nurtures kids’ desire to explore nature and empowers them to speak out for the planet they will soon inherit. Watch as your child grows closer to nature, develops leadership skills and works with peers to protect Montgomery County’s ecology. Throughout the series, families are encouraged to connect with nature and each other by setting purposeful and meaningful goals for continued action.

Good Grief Skate
2025-12-05 18:00 - 22:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Calling all Peanuts fans! Come out and join us as we bring the magic of Charlie Brown to the MetroParks Ice Rink! Enjoy the jazzy, holiday themed music while you skate, then play some games in the comfort tent that will make you feel like you’re part of the gang.
Skaters are welcome to relax in one of several warming areas, including a heated comfort tent containing games and seating. The RiverScape Café will also be open, offering a variety of food and drinks (including our delicious hot cocoa!) for purchase. For those 21 and over, a variety of alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase as part of the Downtown Dayton DORA.
Admission is $7, Skate Rental is $3, and there are a limited number of skate helpers available for free. Thanks to our Access to Nature financial assistance program, residents who receive SNAP/EBT can simply show their card at the time of purchase to receive 75% off Admission and Skate Rental

Try Winter Hiking: Sugarcreek
2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Sugarcreek Metro Park, Conference Rd, Centerville, OH, 45305, us
Just because it is cold outside, does not mean you have to stay indoors. Join the MetroParks Recreation Team this winter for a guided hiking experience on the beautiful trails. This is a great opportunity to learn about winter trails, meet other hikers, stay active and get outside. Please be prepared with multiple layers and water. Weather Dependent.
Learn about winter hiking, meet other hikers, stay active and start the new year by getting outside.
Registration required

Yoga at the Market
2025-12-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-26 12:00 - 13:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E 2nd St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Aleasha with Passaddhi Yoga will lead you in all-levels yoga flow. If you’re a beginner, she will guide you through modifications to ensure you are comfortable to help you to become more familiar with poses. If you’re experienced, she will help grow your current practice. This class is truly for everyone!
Focus on wellness while spending time at the Market. Enjoy a variety of free and effective workouts at the Market, stay for lunch and shopping.

Jingle Bell ROCK!
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Washington Township RecPlex, OH, United States
It’s Time to Jingle Bell ROCK!!
Get ready to dance, move, and celebrate the season with us at our annual Jingle Bell Rock Fitness Party!
Join your favorite RecPlex instructors for a festive mash-up of music, movement, and merry vibes. Expect holiday hits, fun choreography, and plenty of jingle-worthy energy to keep your spirit bright!
Zumba, LaBlast, REFIT, Rev+Flow, Pound, Bollywood Fitness, STRONG NATION and Pilates — all led by our amazing instructors.
This is a great way to try a new class format!
When: December 13Time: 9 – 11a Where: RecPlex West, large gym Who: All fitness levels welcome — bring your friends and holiday cheer!
Dress in your favorite red, green, or sparkly gear and get ready to rock around the Christmas tree — RecPlex style!

Belly Dance Class
2025-12-13 13:30 | Full Circle Wellness, 2340 Grange Hall Rd, Dayton, OH, 45431, United States
Join us for our monthly Belly Dance Class!No experience necessary and all levels welcome!Barefoot or socks and dress to move!!

Tai Chi & Qigong at the Market
2025-12-19 12:00 - 13:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E 2nd St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and gentle stretching. You will then be guided through flowing movements mixed with short standing meditation. We will end with a slightly longer guided standing (or sitting) meditation. This should leave a few minutes to answer questions or discuss any insights. Qigong doesn’t require any special skills (other than breathing) or equipment (other than your body). Find “Immortal Tree Qigong” on Facebook or Instagram for more information!
Focus on wellness while spending time at the Market. Enjoy a variety of free and effective workouts at the Market, stay for lunch and shopping.

Free Gentle Flow Yoga & Sound Bath
2025-12-21 09:45 - 10:45 | The Silos, 810 E. First St., Dayton, OH, United States
On the Winter Solstice we gather to slow down and turn inward. An invitation to rest, soften, and welcome the quiet return of the light.

Join us for a FREE! community gentle yoga flow, welcoming light in the darkness, followed by an immersive sound bath meditation to honor stillness within.

Sunday, December 21
9:45–10:45 AM
The Silos — 810 E 1st St, DYT

Gentle Yoga guided by Jessica Hartshorn
Sound bath offered by Samantha Shoemaker

This offering is held in an intimate, shared space. Advanced sign-up on Eventbrite to gather with intention and care for one another.

link to register: https://tinyurl.com/mwuatf2m

The Silos opens at 11 AM — stay and enjoy afterward. All levels welcome. Move, rest, and be exactly as you are

Winter Solstice Hike
2025-12-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, 45431, United States
FREE – NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Follow the soft glow of luminaries in the snow…
Enjoy the calmness of the woods in winter on the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. Refreshments and holiday treats available for those participating in the hike (while supplies last).
This is a self-guided hike along a luminary lit trail.

Free Turbo Fitness Class
2025-12-28 10:00 - 23:00 | Roderer Shoe Center, 316 E Stroop Rd, Kettering, OH, 45429, United States
Join us for another FREE fitness class led by Turbo Zone Fitness!
-Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/Qek3KjVBgxFDnMSj9(RSVP is not required to attend, but is appreciated for a headcount)
-Get ready to move, sweat, and smile during a FREE 60 min high-energy, bodyweight fitness class designed for all fitness levels. Their dynamic routines will keep you motivated with a mix of cardio and strength exercises set to an energizing playlist. Come and get fit with Turbo Zone Fitness!
-Please bring a mat, we have a limited amount and please bring a towel if you’d like. Water will be provided!
-Participants will receive a coupon to use on their next purchase!

New Year's Bird Walk
2026-01-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum
Bundle up, bring your binoculars, and come enjoy some nature! We’ll be looking for our year-round residents and winter visitors like Golden-crowned Kinglets and Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers. The walk is slow-paced, and mostly stays on the road surface, but sometimes does venture “off-trail” into the grass. All ages welcome. The tour will meet at the Eichelberger Plaza at the main gates of the cemetery.
Your nature guide will be Amanda Lawson, an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist.
All tours require a reservation and there is a suggested $5 donation. All donations support the Woodland Arboretum Foundation which focuses on the restoration, preservation, horticultural and educational projects needed to keep Woodland a cultural resource for Dayton and Ohio.

The Resolution Run
2026-01-03 10:00 | Caesar’s Creek, 8570 E State Route 73, Waynesville, OH, United States
Don’t Let the New Year Catch You Resting!
Join us right away to keep your promise to yourself. 2026 is your year!
Introducing the Resolution Run @ Caesar Creek!
Get ready to kick off the New Year with an exhilarating challenge!
The Resolution Run features:

Half Marathon
10K
5K

What You’ll Receive:
Each participant will enjoy a host of exciting perks, including:

Custom race bib
Hammer Nutrition fueling kit
Exclusive race medal
Access to discounted race swag/Wolf Pack gear
Marked and certified course
Aid station support
Timed and posted results
A fantastic community of outdoor adventurers

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with fellow running enthusiasts.
Sign up now and make 2026 your best year yet!
The Resolution Run is included in the 2026 Pack Pass.
One Pass-100 Events-$100
Get your Pass!

FREE Swerk Class
2026-01-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Roderer Shoe Center, 316 E Stroop Rd, Kettering, OH, 45429, United States
Join us for another FREE Swerk class led by Carolyn B., Angela M. & Chelsea T.
Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/uMeGWctWMbTD1m1d9(RSVP is not required to attend, but is appreciated for a headcount)
This class will be an upbeat hiphop dance workout with booty popping, glute focused dance moves and will be led by a team of energetic instructors. This class will change the way you feel about cardio!
Reach over 6,000 steps and achieve 98% fat burn per class!Water will be provided!
Participants will receive a 10% off coupon to use on their next purchase!

Guided Downtown Dayton historic walking tours
2026-01-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Dayton Arcade, 28 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Many of the places that helped make Dayton a center of innovation were lost to history, while others survived and adapted, representing the city’s spirit of revitalization. Some of the city’s distinctive and significant structures were demolished, while others, including the Dayton Arcade and Centre City Building, saw challenging times but now await redevelopment. Explore and learn about the diverse selection of retail, industrial, entertainment, and residential sites on this guided walking tour of Downtown Dayton.
Tours are available on Fridays beginning May 2 and run through October 2025. The cost is $10 per person and reservations are required to attend.
Our guided downtown walking tours will launch promptly at 5:30 p.m. from the Dayton Arcade entrance on Fourth Street. This 90-minute, 1.5-mile tour may be deemed strenuous by some, and patrons should be able to walk/navigate city sidewalks and streets. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle if needed. Tours will launch rain or shine, except in the event of thunder or lightning.

FREE Beginner and Advanced Beginner Tennis Lesson
2026-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 | KTC Quail Tennis Club, 4225 Brown Road, Dayton, OH, 45440, USA
KTC/Quail Tennis Club is offering adults a FREE Beginner and Advanced Beginner lesson on Sunday January 11 from 12:00-1:00pm! The class will be held at Quail Run Racquet Club @ 4225 Brown Rd. Come learn or relearn the wonderful sport of a lifetime! This class is offered to anyone who is not currently enrolled in a program at KTC/Quail.Sign up using the link below:https://forms.gle/yjkUQhhyqJGrTW2Y9
If you have any questions please email Darrin Heinz at darrin@ktcquail.com
We can’t wait to see you on the courts!

Try Winter Hiking: Twin Creek
2026-01-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Twin Creek MetroPark, 9688 Eby Road, Germantown, OH, 45327, USA
Just because it is cold outside, does not mean you have to stay indoors. Join the MetroParks Recreation Team this winter for a guided hiking experience on the beautiful trails. This is a great opportunity to learn about winter trails, meet other hikers, stay active and get outside. Please be prepared with multiple layers and water. Weather Dependent.
Learn about winter hiking, meet other hikers, stay active and start the new year by getting outside.

1 Year Anniversary Free Sample Classes!
2026-01-17 08:15 - 11:15 | Row Cycle Fitness, 124 Westpark Road, Centerville, OH, 45449, United States
We’re continuing the celebration with a full lineup of FREE 30-minute classes designed to give you a taste of everything we offer at Row Cycle Fitness. Whether you’re craving high-energy cycling, a strength-building row class, a heart-pumping bootcamp, or a calming deep stretch — there’s something for everyone.
Come try one class or stay for the entire morning! Bring a friend, meet our crew, and experience the welcoming, uplifting community that makes Row Cycle Fitness feel like home.
Saturday, January 17th | 8:15–11:15 AM
8:15 AM — Bootcamp 9:00 AM — Cycling 9:45 AM — Rowing & Strength 10:30 AM — Cycling 11:15 AM — Deep Stretch Yoga
Start your weekend with movement, connection, and good vibes — and help us kick off Year Two feeling stronger than ever!

Free Yoga Stretch Class
2026-01-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Roderer Shoe Center, 316 E Stroop Rd, Kettering, OH, 45429, United States
Join us for another relaxing Wellness Workshop with The Lifestyle Technique!»Enjoy a FREE 50 minute guided yoga stretch class.»Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/VryypeXWTKkSwQ9K8(RSVP is not required to attend, but is appreciated for a headcount)»Please bring your own yoga mat, we can only provide a limited number»Water will be provided!»Participants will receive a coupon to use on their next purchase!

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Skate
2026-01-19 11:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Celebrate the holiday at MetroParks Ice Rink! ✨ MLK Jr. Day Skate at RiverScape MetroPark 11a-7p ✨Admission includes ice skate rental. No registration required. *Weather dependent
$7 admission, $3 skate rental

healthy happy hour! (H3)
2026-01-22 17:30 | Gem City Holistic Wellness, 63 Bellbrook Plaza, Bellbrook, OH, United States
Get ready to sip, snack, and socialize at healthy happy hour – a fun and delicious way to kick off the weekend!

Choose from three of our modalities;
Mini-reiki sessions
Mini- facials

2026 Southern & Central Ohio Ride Celebration
2026-01-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Yellow Springs Barrel Room, 1475 Xenia Ave,, Yellow Springs, OH, 45387, United States
Join us at the Barrel Room at Yellow Springs Brewery to celebrate an amazing Breakthrough T1D Ride season and to ring in 2026’s season!

This will be an opportunity to reconnect as a team, meet new people, and share stories! A short program to highlight our amazing Ride program and to share details for 2026 Breakthrough T1D Rides will begin at 1:00 PM.
Food and one drink ticket will be provided. (Cash bar after drink tickets)
Please register by “purchasing” a free ticket by Thursday, 1/15, at 5:00 PM
Bring your family!
We look forward to celebrating with you!

MVOC Cold-O with Chili
2026-01-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Bill Yeck Park, 2230 E Centerville Station Rd, Centerville, OH, 45459, United States
Hosted by: Miami Valley Orienteering Club
Event Director: David Mackey, Beavercreek AFJROTC
📧 david.mackey@beavercreek.k12.oh.us
Warm up your winter with adventure, navigation, and a hearty bowl of chili!
Join us for the MVOC Cold-O with Chili, a fast-paced orienteering challenge designed for all experience levels—newcomers, seasoned navigators, runners, hikers, and families alike.
🧭 What Is Orienteering?
Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport where participants use a detailed map and compass to locate checkpoints throughout the course. It’s part strategy, part speed, and part exploration—like a real-world treasure hunt!
🗺️ How the Cold-O Works
Two-hour time limit to locate as many controls as possible.
Find controls in ANY order—you choose the route!
Scoring:
Each control = 5 points
1-point penalty per minute after the time limit
Provided:
High-quality course maps
Chip timing
Loaner compasses
🏆 Awards
Overall Male Solo
Overall Female Solo
Overall Team (top score for a group of 4 or less)
🌧️ Rain, Snow, or Shine!
Dress for the elements, bring your sense of adventure, and get ready to run, hike, navigate, and explore the terrain.
And after the finish line?
🍲 Warm up with complimentary hot chili! A perfect reward for braving the Cold-O.
🌟 Come for the Challenge. Stay for the Chili.
Whether you’re competing for points or just enjoying the winter woods, the MVOC Cold-O with Chili is a must-do seasonal tradition.
Let the hunt begin!

The Dayton Brawl
2026-01-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Ohio, are you ready?? The Dayton Brawl is coming your way, bringing top youth wrestling talent to Ohio for a day of intense action and fierce competition. Wrestlers will go head-to-head, striving for victory and proving they have what it takes to be the best.
Parents and coaches, this is your opportunity to showcase your athlete’s abilities in a supportive yet competitive environment.
Event Features: Divisions for all ages and skill levels Expertly organized matches Awards for champions and standout performers
Don’t miss the excitement—register today and get ready to brawl in Dayton!
Visit our website to learn about the exciting Valhalla Wrestling Series.
www.ValhallaWrestling.com
