Good morning, Dayton.

Dayton-area nonprofits are providing free meals and food boxes for Thanksgiving, with Miami Valley Meals hosting drive-thru turkey dinners on Nov.

26—City Light Church and others offering additional food and turkey giveaways across the area.

Families enjoyed Deck the Diamond’s opening night on Friday as a holiday light show and winter wonderland featuring over 1.1 million lights, scavenger hunts, ornament decorating, and Santa sightings.

Organizers said the event—offering live performances and a $5 North Pole Express train ride running every 10 minutes—will run through January 3.

Toombs Stone Brother of Ohio is hosting a benefit dinner — it calls on local residents to help support a young boy battling leukemia.

Jessica Ellis and her husband Johnathon have opened a second Fruity Smoothie Cafe in Piqua at the renovated former Miami Valley Centre Mall food court at 987 E.

Ash St. The cafe offers low-sugar smoothies, juices and refreshers made with mostly real fruit — and the owners plan to add shaved ice, coffee and possibly a third location in the future.

Joby Aviation has begun manufacturing blades at its new facility near Dayton International Airport — the process is underway as the company prepares to expand production for its electric aircraft.

Thousands of furloughed workers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base may return to work today — the U.S. Air Force Museum also reopens as plans are still being finalized by base officials.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services announced immediate steps to ensure households receive full SNAP benefits for November — the agency will add any remaining amounts to EBT cards after issuing partial payments following the government shutdown.

Recipients should check their accounts using the Connect EBT app or the Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal.

Today, Dayton marked 30 years since the Peace Accords when diplomats and local leaders gathered to honor the work of Richard Holbrooke, whose son David attended to remember his father's role in ending a Balkan war.

City Commissioner Matt Joseph and business leader Jule Rastikis joined the wreath-laying at Salem Avenue—soon to be a Peace Corridor—to honor victims and promote ongoing peace.

The Greater Dayton RTA will offer free rides on Thanksgiving Day, Nov.

27 to help people get to local celebrations. The service covers both fixed-route and paratransit rides and supports events such as the Feast of Giving at the Dayton Convention Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—it returns after a COVID pause.

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services received guidance from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to give eligible households their full November SNAP benefits after partial payments were made before— the agency will calculate each household’s final amount by subtracting what was already paid and release the remaining funds through EBT without a set issuance date, advising recipients to monitor their accounts.

On November 14th, Discord expert Savannah Badlich spoke via Zoom with parents to offer tips on helping teens build safe digital habits during the holiday season—she stressed balancing supervision with letting teens enjoy more screentime.

Her guidance provided practical steps for families to understand and manage teens’ online activity as the holidays continue.

Dayton Women’s Soccer finished the Atlantic 10 tournament on Saturday with a penalty shootout win over Rhode Island as the 1-seed host + the win set them up for further action.

The Flyers will face the Xavier Musketeers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at Corcoran Field.

Joe Burrow has resumed practice—he is expected to return the week of Thanksgiving as the Bengals prepare to face the Steelers on the road this weekend.

The Ohio State Buckeyes will host UCLA today.

Wright State Raiders vs. Evansville Purple Aces Women’s Basketball

1–4 p.m. — Nutter Center — Check event site for ticket prices — Catch an exciting women's basketball matchup between two teams in a competitive atmosphere.

Bellarmine Knights vs. Wright State Raiders Women's Basketball

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Nutter Center — Check for ticket prices — Witness an exciting women's basketball matchup between the Bellarmine Knights and Wright State Raiders.

A Show of Gratitude

8-10 p.m. — The Black Box Improv Theater — 50% of proceeds donated — Celebrate the season of giving with laughs to support public radio.

A Carillon Christmas Celebration

5:30-9 p.m. — Carillon Historical Park — $75 for members, $85 for non-members — Experience a magical evening with live carols and festive treats at Ohio’s largest holiday lighting event.

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

11 AM – 5 PM — Courtyard by Marriott Dayton Beavercreek — Included — Create your own stunning Turkish mosaic lamp along with sipping Turkish tea and enjoying delightful treats.

Dayton Ohio Eurogamers Meetup

6:30-11:55 p.m. — Bell, Book & Comic — Free entry — Connect with fellow board game enthusiasts for a night of gaming fun.

Such A Night: The Last Waltz Live

8:00-9:30 PM — Victoria Theatre — Prices vary — Experience a live tribute to The Last Waltz with a night of unforgettable music.

Feast of Giving

11 AM – 2 PM — Dayton Convention Center — Free meals and entertainment — Celebrate Thanksgiving with gratitude and community sharing.

Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2025

6 PM – 9 PM — Historic Clifton Mill — $15 admission — Experience over 4 million twinkling lights and festive holiday displays at one of the finest light shows in the country.

Dayton Turkey Trot

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Welcome Stadium — Check event page for registration fees — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a festive half marathon and 5K.