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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!
Tequila Fest
The first-ever Tequila Fest is coming to The Greene on Friday, October 2, from 5–9 PM, and we’re bringing Britches Down along for one boot-scootin’, tequila-sippin’ good time!
Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
Take a ride on the mini-railroad at Carillon Park with the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society.
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.
Vintage Market Days® Dayton-Cincinnati
Vintage Market Days returns to the Greene County Fairgrounds for "Collected & Curated" themed Fall Holiday market. The place to find what you're looking for and fabulous gifts. Grab your tickets early!
Millennial Mixtape - The Soundtrack of a Generation
Millennial Mixtape is happening at The Brightside Thursday, October 1, and it’s a ONE-NIGHT-ONLY party!
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.
The Notebook
Broadway in Dayton ✨ THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love. THE NOTEBOOK is at The Schuster Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2026
Fairborn Halloween Festival
One of the largest Halloween Festivals in Downtown Fairborn. Numerous food and craft vendors, Spooktacular Parade and Costume Contest, beer garden, live music, trick or treat at the vendor booths on Sunday, and much more.
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
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.
