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Oktoberfest at the Dayton Art Institute
A Dayton tradition established in 1971, Oktoberfest is the museum’s largest annual fundraiser and vital to everything we do at the Dayton Art Institute. The fall festival takes place the fourth full weekend of September.
Preble County Pork Festival
The Preble County Pork festival is packed with things to do and see, and the food is always out-of-sight awesome!
WACO Fly-In 2026
Come see the Golden Age of Aviation - family fun at the Historic Airfield in Troy all weekend!
Tipp City Mum Festival
The Mum Festival holds a special place in our hearts. It gives both the citizens and our wonderful businesses of Tipp City an opportunity to highlight our special town and parks.
Welcoming Week Open House - Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect
An Open House hosted by Welcome Dayton for Welcoming Week with a chance to meet your immigrant neighbors and have one-on-one conversations to learn more about their native countries, cultures, and backgrounds.
Antique Fire Apparatus Show
The Miami Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Association (MVAFAA) has partnered with Dayton History to present a family-friendly, educational day of fun at Carillon Historical Park.
Balloon Fest - A Hot Air Affair
Bring your folding chairs and enjoy an awesome display of light and color. Fun for the entire family with food trucks, contests and vendors!Balloon activities are weather dependent
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month w/ Son del Caribe
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free evening of salsa and Latin music featuring Son Del Caribe. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy music, dancing, and community in downtown Dayton.
Lantern Fest in Washington Twp
Join us for an enchanting evening of magic, laughter, and community at Lantern Fest in Countryside Park!
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.
Labor Day Family Value Weekend at Youngs Dairy
Take advantage of a special value wristband good for all day, unlimited family fun at Young's this Labor Day Weekend.
Retrobution at Riverscape
It's 80's Night under the RiverScape pavilion! Break out the big hair and denim jackets for a funtastic evening featuring the biggest hits of the decade, performed by Retrobution.
