DAYTON — Summer is winding down and kids are heading back to school, so it’s time to send summer off in a big way at this month’s First Friday celebration. Start your September off with live entertainment, specials, sales, new menu items, and more from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. Don’t forget, the Downtown Dayton DORA is in effect from noon to midnight every day. You can raise a toast to summer on your favorite downtown patio or on the go as you explore downtown’s unique and independent businesses.

Explore different locations and see everything First Friday has to offer with downtown’s convenient transportation options. Catch a ride on one of the low-cost, electric carts from GEST Carts Dayton. You can also use RTA’s free route, The Flyer, to get to and from your favorite places. To find a map with the route and pick-up locations, visit www.iRideRTA.org/TheFlyer. You can also grab a Link Bike for the short trip between First Friday destinations from one of the bike stations around downtown or find a Spin Scooter along the way to rent by the minute. If you’re walking, grab a DORA drink from one of the 50+ participating bars and restaurants around downtown. See participating locations, rules, and a map of the newly expanded boundaries at downtowndayton.org/dora/.

The most up-to-date event listings can be found in the online calendar published on the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s website. Subscribing to the weekly e-vents email newsletter also keeps one up to speed. For more information about First Friday, or to find business addresses, parking, upcoming activities and more, visit the DDP website at DowntownDayton.org. Invite friends and family to partake in First Friday fun! “Like” and share the First Friday Facebook page.