Event Manager
Brock Masterson's Catering & Events
Canoe Rental
Bellbrook Canoe & Kayak Rental
Need to know:
*seasonal
*all trips leave promptly at the top of the hour
*please be in the office checking in at least 20 minutes before the top of the hour
*5.2 miles
*takes about 2-3 hours
*last trip leaves at 4 p.m.
*boats must be back by 7 p.m.
*download rental agreement from their website
*$$
Concerts
Fraze Pavilion in Kettering
Need to know:
*outdoor concerts
*seasonal
*$2 Tuesdays
*$-$$
Cooking Classes
Dorothy Lane Market at Washington Square location in Centerville
Need to know:
*Classes are at the DLM Culinary Center next to the Washington Square store
*they have classes specific to couples (or other themes)
*new classes are posted seasonally
*classes book up quickly
*classes start right on time, get there a few minutes early
*seating is on a first come basis
*$$$$-$$$$$
Cosmic Bowling
Need to know:
*Many bowling alleys around Dayton have cosmic or glow bowling
*Don’t forget to wear socks
*Bowling alleys have snack bars and alcohol
*Check the website of the alley you are going to visit to see if they have specials or coupons
$$-$$$
Dayton Art Institute
Need to know:
*Closed Monday and Tuesday
*Opened later on Thursday evenings
*On Site Bistro for lunch or dinner on Thursday
*Suggested entry price $8.00 per adult, $5.00 seniors/active military
*If you are unable to pay full price, donation of what you can pay accepted
*Special exhibits are an additional charge
*$$
Festivals
*there are many great festivals all over the Dayton region
*seasonal (April-November)
*most are free to enter (just a few have entry fees or parking fees)
*most provide shuttles if parking is a challenge
*check out the festival websites for complete details
*Some of our Favs: Sugar Maple Festival in Bellbrook (April), Yellow Springs Street Fair (June & October), Pow Wow at Sunwatch Indian Village (June), Celtic Festival (July), Holiday at Home in Kettering (Labor Day Weekend), Concors Festival at Carillon Park (September), Oktoberfest @ Dayton Art Institute (September).
*Free to $, food and crafts extra
Hike & Ice Cream
Hike at John Bryan State Park then head to Young’s Dairy for ice cream
Need to know:
*wear sturdy shoes
*rocks are slippery
*stairs are steep leading down to the path by water
*Hike is free, ice cream $
Ice Skating
Downtown at Riverscape-Seasonal
Need to know:
*End of November thru February
*Snack Bar on site
*Skating rink under covered shelter
*Heated area
*Skate Rental available or bring your own ice skates
*Don’t forget heavy socks so you don’t get blisters
*Don’t forget gloves
*$-$$
Miniature Golf
Indian Trails in Kettering
Need to know:
*you have to start the game 1 hour before closing
*they have a snack bar
*reduced price for both courses during same visit
*sign up on their website for coupon/emails
*$$
Movie Night
Need to know:
*Danbarry Dollar Saver behind the Dayton Mall $3.00 movies, $1.75 on Tuesdays!
*Cash only for tickets (there is a bank machine in the lobby)
*Snacks can be purchased with credit card
*Cinemark Cinemas at The Greene ($5.50 Wednesdays)
*Cool Films at Victoria Theatre (summer)
-classic movies
-free popcorn and soda before movie in the lobby (can not be taken into theater)
-10 ticket passbook can be purchased for reduced ticket prices
*$ to $$ (depends on theater, day, and # of snacks)
Nature Hike
Cox Arboretum
Need to know:
*no pets
*park closes at dusk
*lots of walking trails and gardens
*koi fish in the pond
*look for turtles in the pond
*bridge makes a great photo spot
*climb the Tree Tower
*Butterfly House (seasonal)
*restrooms are in the larger Education Center and in the smaller Education Building
*drink vending machine in Education Center
*porch swings
*picnic tables
*Please be respectful of meetings, wedding ceremonies and receptions occurring on property
*Free
Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo
Need to know:
*park on the street and walk in or pay for parking
*if you are going to go to the zoo twice in the same year, a membership may be the way to go
*save by buying tickets on-line, coupon savings thru Kroger stores or AAA membership
*feed the giraffe
*Festival of Lights (seasonal November-December 30th)
*Check the website to see the events, animal encounters and shows available that day
*$$$
Free=Free per couple
$=Under $10 per couple
$$=Under $20 per couple
$$$=Under $40 per couple
$$$$=Under $80 per couple
$$$$$=Under $150 per couple