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Red Hearts and Red Romantic Restaurants for Valentine's Day Text on White Background

Where To Enjoy Valentine’s Day Dinner in the Dayton Area

Romantic Restaurants Open for Valentine’s Day 2022 in Dayton OH 

Romance is the highlight of the month of February and Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Are you still planning your romantic night out for Valentine’s Day? We are here to help at Matt Castrucci Kia with a list of our favorite romantic restaurants open for Valentine’s Day 2022 in Dayton, OH. Make reservations and hop in your 2022 Kia Telluride for a romantic Valentine’s Day date! 

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Where To Eat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in the Dayton Area

Restaurants Open for Christmas 2021 in Dayton OH 

Christmas dinner is a highlight for many families this holiday season. Are you tired of long hours in the kitchen on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Are you interested in changing it up? We are here to help at Matt Castrucci Kia with a quick guide to restaurants open for Christmas 2021 in Dayton, OH. Hop in your 2022 Kia Sorento and enjoy a gourmet holiday meal! 

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When and Where To Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in the Dayton Area

Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner 2021 in Dayton OH 

Thanksgiving dinner is a highlight of the holiday season for many Dayton-area families. Do you love to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner out with family and friends? Do you want to skip the long hours in the kitchen this Thanksgiving? We are here to help you out at Matt Castrucci Nissan with this quick guide to restaurants open for Thanksgiving Dinner 2021 in Dayton, OH. Grab your family and friends, hop in your 2022 Kia Sorento and enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal! 

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Where are sledding hills in Dayton OH? 

Sledding has always been one of the top winter activities for kids everywhere. It seems like it’s a timeless winter tradition.  No matter when you grew up, if you lived in a snowy climate, you probably went sledding every winter. That tradition lives on here in Dayton, and there are plenty of parks and hills for sledding. Check out some of our favorites below.  Read the rest of this entry >>

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Parks in Dayton OH to see fall foliage

Dayton is one of the most scenic, quaint big-small towns in Ohio. We like to think that Dayton is one of the best places to raise a family. This time of year, it is also one of the best cities in Southwest Ohio to view the gorgeous changing leaves. As long as the weather cooperates, one of the best ways to spend a fall afternoon is by chilling at a park with trees of all different colors. Check out some of our favorite local parks below! Read the rest of this entry >>

can the bengals make the playoffs this year?

How can the Cincinnati Bengals make the playoffs in 2018?

It has been a few years since the Cincinnati Bengals have made some noise in the playoffs. They made it to the postseason six out of seven seasons from 2009 to 2015 and came away with… zero… wins. In fact, the Bengals haven’t won a playoff game since January 6, 1991, when they beat the Houston Oilers. Yeah, the last team the Bengals beat in the playoffs doesn’t even exist anymore. Looking at Cincy’s roster, you might think there is some talent there and you would be right. Check out some ways this team can get back to the playoffs in 2018 and maybe, just maybe, win a game while they are there.  Read the rest of this entry >>

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Cheap, easy ways to spend a summer day near Dayton

Summer 2018 day trip ideas near Kettering, OH

Wow, how time flies! We can’t believe it’s already July. Then again, we say that every month. This year seems to be going by so fast and summer 2018 is halfway over! That’s right, we said it. But don’t panic just yet. There is still plenty of time to take all the fun trips you have been wanting to take. It you don’t have a formal trip planned, have no fear. We’ve created a list of cheap, easy weekend road trip ideas in the Dayton, Ohio area that are sure to create memories. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Fresh produce, fruit abound at local Dayton markets

Dayton, Ohio area farmers markets 2018

Summer is Dayton, Ohio in the place to be. Not only are we fortunate to have a wide variety of fun events, festivals and concerts to choose from, but we also have the benefit of having a great farming community. It used to bit a bit more challenging to get farm-fresh produce, but today you can find many farmers markets throughout the Dayton, Ohio area. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Here’s where to find the best parades, fireworks displays this 4th of July

Dayton 4th of July fireworks 2018

In a matter of weeks, our county will celebrate its 242nd birthday. It’s an incredible accomplishment worth a grand celebration. For many people, the 4th of July is synonymous with barbeques, yard games, picnics and parades. But perhaps the most common thing that might come to mind are fireworks. There is nothing quite like watching the fireworks with the entire city on a beautiful evening in July. We are fortunate to live in the Greater Dayton area because there are so many 4th of July celebrations happening this year. Here’s where to see the fireworks and catch a parade or two in the area. Read the rest of this entry >>