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Featured Events in Dayton
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Monday, May 06 2024
Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.
Disney's The Lion King
Tuesday, May 07 2024
Broadway in Dayton: Disney's The Lion King at the Schuster Center MAY 1 - MAY 12, 2024.
Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concerts at DAI
Thursday, May 09 2024
Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region's jazz scene. We're excited to welcome the Bob Ross Auto Group back as series sponsor!
MUSIC BINGO at The Trolley Stop
Thursday, May 09 2024
MUSIC Bingo every Thursday night, 8-10pm. Hosted by our wonderful KG with lots of silly prizes!
The Magic Of Motown
Friday, May 10 2024
Enjoy hits from The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and more! The Magic Of Motown at the historic Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton.
Downtown Dayton Housing Tour
Saturday, May 11 2024
Find out why downtown is the region's hottest, most in-demand address during our free Downtown Housing Tour. Open-House style event. No hard start or stop time! Start your tour at any tour site or info station.
Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
Saturday, May 11 2024
Take a ride on the mini-railroad at Carillon Park with the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society.
Skinner Pipe Organ Performances
Sunday, May 12 2024
Hear the museum's historic Skinner pipe organ, in the newly renovated Mimi & Stuart Rose Auditorium! Please check for cancelations before you visit
Brit Floyd - The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show
Friday, May 17 2024
P·U·L·S·E CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIVISION BELL - Brit Floyd- "The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show" returns to the Rose
Dayton Sideshow 2024
Friday, May 17 2024
The Sideshow celebrates the local arts scene and is unique in Dayton for its variety and ambition.
Hamvention 2024
Friday, May 17 2024
Hamvention, the world's largest amateur radio gathering at Greene County Fairgrounds.
Spring Fest In The Burg
Friday, May 17 2024
Spring Fest in the Burg is back for its fourth annual festival May 17-19, 2024! Spring Fest in the Burg will be the first event in the newly renovated Riverfront Park.
Furry Skurry 5K - A Super Event for Super Pets
Saturday, May 18 2024
The Furry Skurry 5K is a fun-filled day for runners, walkers and pet lovers!
Miami County Food Truck Rally & Competition
Saturday, May 18 2024
Over 60 food trucks, 50 vendors, Live entertainment, Cornhole Tournament, Axe Throwing, Veterans Resource Fair, Plant Sale and more.
PRIDE ROCKS!
Saturday, May 18 2024
Pride Rocks! is a suicide prevention program promoting suicide prevention in the LGBTQ+ Community. Enjoy local meals from a food trucks, connect with local providers, check out local vendors and listen to LGBTQ musicians!
Windborne's Music of Whitney Houston
Saturday, May 18 2024
DPO Rockin' Orchestra: Celebrate Whitney Houston's extraordinary talent and dance the night away at the Schuster!
Blessing of the Bikes
Sunday, May 19 2024
The annual Dayton Blessing of the Bikes offers all motorcycle riders to have their bikes blessed for a safe riding season. Dedicated to all Veterans, proceeds go to Greenebucs.
Centerville Merchant Market
Sunday, May 19 2024
Come enjoy Centerville's own curated upscale market and dining experience.
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Spring Concert
Sunday, May 19 2024
Celebrate the end of a phenomenal season with Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra! You'll hear some of the best compositions in the classical music repertoire by Dayton's youth musicians.
Fleurs de Fête - Wine & Gourmet Food Festival
Sunday, May 19 2024
Held each May, Fleurs de Fete is Carillon Historical Park's original "party in the park." Guests enjoy more than 400 wine samplings & delicious bites!
Chi-Town Transit Authority - Chicago Tribute
Monday, May 20 2024
Miami Valley Community Concert Association: Chi-Town Transit Authority - Chicago Tribute at Centerville High School
Memorial Day Weekend at Youngs Dairy
Thursday, May 23 2024
Celebrate Memorial Day with us at Young's Dairy. You show up, we'll supply the fun!
Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival
Friday, May 24 2024
Live entertainment, Memorial Day Parade, Carnival rides, Kayaking or canoeing on the lake and much more!
Passport to MetroParks 2024
Friday, May 24 2024
Join us at Riverscape for an exciting Family-Friendly evening full of Live Music, Foodtrucks, and Fun Activities like Rock Climbing! FREE Admission!
2024 Superhero Donut Run 5K/10K
Saturday, May 25 2024
Come out in your Superhero Costume and run to help grant the Special Wishes of Dayton area children who are battling life-threatening illnesses. Prizes, Shirts and Medals!
Dayton Cheese Fest!
Saturday, May 25 2024
CHEESE and Country - NEW festival you won't want to miss - complete with Fireworks! Free Admission!
Dayton Pizza Fest
Saturday, May 25 2024
Join us for Dayton Pizza Fest - Food Truck Foodie festival for at the Yellow Cab Tavern, downtown Dayton.
Dayton Heritage Day at Carillon Park
Sunday, May 26 2024
Held on Memorial Day weekend, Heritage Day at Carillon Historical Park celebrates Dayton's unparalleled history through special activities, costumed interpreters, and more!
