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First Friday: October - Falling into October Edition
There's a chill in the air, are you ready for the fall edition of First Friday? October 2 marks another night to be out and about downtown!
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival 2026
The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival has grown from a small local event in 1970 to one of the premier craft festivals in the nation.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
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.
Chocolate Festival
Free, family-friendly chocolate festival at the Greene County Expo Center, Green County Fairgrounds. Visit professional chocolatiers, enjoy entertainment, food trucks, local craft and food vendors, a free Kids Zone and more!
Try a Truck & Beavercreek Fire Department Open House
Fun for the kids in Beavercreek! The Beavercreek Township Fire Department will host their annual Try a Truck and Fire Prevention Open House.
Adapted Action Day
Join us at the accessible and exciting Activity Center Park for this afternoon of adapted events created to serve all abilities!
Pumpkin Glow
Follow the trails of Caesar Ford Park October 21–24, 2026 and be mesmerized by the hundreds of hand-painted pumpkins in black light-reflective paint! Bring a blacklight flashlight, or borrow one for the walk.
Covering the Vote: Reporting on the 2026 Elections
Join us for a panel discussion on election reporting, the state of play in Ohio, and what’s at stake this November.
The Yellow Springs Film Festival
The Yellow Springs Film Festival is a celebration of creativity, connection and innovative performances exhibiting narrative and documentary feature films, shorts of all genres, stand up comedy and live music.
Pumpkin Glow on Stoddard Ave.
Come to Grafton Hill to view an amazing display of almost 1,000 unique jack-o-lanterns! A fun event for the whole family! No ticket necessary!
Taco & Nacho Fest **NEW DATE**
Taco & Nacho Fest- Nacho Typical Food Fest - returns to Austin Landing October 24 with food, music, kids activities and fireworks! New date to be announced next week.
