If your family is anything like mine, then you are always on the hunt for local kid-friendly entertainment. We love to get out of the house and make memories with our kids! If you have not been to Scene75...
Said in my best Jeremy Irons voice, “BE PREPARED!”
Trips with kids are never a “vacation” with the prep before, the managing during and the recovery after. Here are a few front-loading things I do to make things as smooth...
Suitcases are packed. Car is loaded and the GPS is set. Let the summer travel and long car rides begin!
A lot of families use the time off from school to take vacations, explore new places and create lifelong memories....
Dayton has a rich history. With over 25 parks, five rivers and hundreds of events in the summer, it’s time to enjoy the local vibes.
Dayton is a place I’ve called home for the past 11 years. On the weekends,...
My husband and I are newlyweds and have been reflecting on our lives and how to merge our goals for the future.
My husband grew up in Dayton, Ohio and has been living in Dayton most of his life. He...
I just finished a marathon task.
I FINALLY booked all the details for a few days get away with our little boys. It will not be fancy, it will not be extravagant, but it will be fun. We have planned...
We’re always looking for new things to do as a family, especially in the summer when the kids are all home. We need time out of our house without breaking the bank. We are truly lucky in the Miami...
If you've been following DMC for a while now, you know that we join a bunch of other Sister Sites across the region for a special Mom Collective event each year down in Pigeon Forge, TN at Dollywood! This...
With two kids in expensive and time-consuming year-round activities, which conveniently have opposite competition seasons, there is little money nor time for vacations in our household. The one advantage of my kids’ activities is that they generally involve travel....
I used to travel.
I used to board airplanes and sit for hours and hours because it was the only way to get to the other side of the world.
I used to walk into the homes of people whom I...
We had been in the car for five long hours and were playing "Would you rather?" from a random list on the internet. I asked her, "Would you rather have a mean boss or spend the day with your...
As I sit writing this, I’m recovering from several things. First, a flight from Tampa, Florida to Columbus, Ohio with not only my two rambunctious boys but also my 8-month-old nephew, his two doting parents and of course my...
I’m always looking for small ways to infuse more fun into our day. And simple (boring) things like car rides can use all the help they can get. Here are a few cheap thrills to enjoy on your next...
I was the kid that came over for a sleepover and didn’t leave the next day. The one showing up at your door, unannounced and eating all of your pantry snacks and then tagging along to dinner, too. Growing...
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Dayton Dozen Events :: 12 Months of Things to Do {2025}
Looking for fun and family-friendly things to do in the Gem City? We've got your Dayton Dozen events roundup of things to do each...
