Things to do in Dayton
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Rock ‘n Green Tomato Festival
BACK FOR 2024! Come join us for Great Food, Vendors, Contests, Cornhole Tournament and some great FREE Live Rock ‘n' Roll Music.
Englewood Art Festival
The Englewood Festival and Arts Commission is proud to present its Annual Englewood Festival featuring artisans and entertainers at Centennial Park.
53rd Annual Mary Help of Christians Festival
Parish Festival in Fairborn, Ohio - including Festival Food, Live Entertainment, Beer, and much more!
Dayton African American Cultural Festival
Family event, bringing the richness of the African American experience to Dayton through culture, education and music.
Germanfest Picnic
Germanfest Picnic returns to the historic St. Anne's Hill in Dayton OH August 14-16, 2026.
Lebanon Blues Festival
In historic downtown Lebanon, Ohio! Enjoy blues bands, your favorite foods, and deluxe beer garden. Admission is FREE!
Collab Fest at the Dayton Art Institute (DAI)
Join us for the official kickoff party for Miami Valley Craft Beer Week! Only available at the DAI, we will be featuring products from 14 local craft breweries and13 never-before-poured collaboration beers.
Gem City Comic Con
Gather your family and friends and head over to the Gem City Comic Con for a weekend filled with comics, creativity, and fun! ⏰ EARLY BUYER 9AM BOTH DAYS!
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.
Grease - Fraze Flicks with a Party on the Plaza
Pull up early for the Party on the Plaza! Sport your best poodle skirt or T-Bird jacket!
174th Montgomery County Fair
The 174th Montgomery County Fair runs Tuesday, July 14th - Sunday, July 19th at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. New this year - Laser tag, bounce houses, Tin Smith Show and Fast Traxx Motocross!
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Broadway in Dayton: ✨ Step into a world of splendor and romance at The Schuster. Don’t miss your chance to see MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Jul 22 - Jul 26, 2026
