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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.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream & Force Flux
Dayton Ballet brings Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life in a captivating collaboration with the Philharmonic.
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.
The Vocal Takeover
Experience The Vocal Takeover, a powerful evening of live vocal performances bringing students, families, and the community together at Trotwood-Madison High School.
Harvest and Glow Festival
Parks and Recreation is launching a brand-new Harvest and Glow Festival on October 17th, 2026 from 2pm-9pm! Gather your family and friends and experience a day packed with fall traditions and community spirit!
Exhibition Speaker Series: "Looking for Japan"
Join curators Dr. Mariah Postlewait and Dr. Peter Doebler for a gallery talk on the Focus Exhibition "Looking for Japan: Early Japanese Photography." Get your ticket today and reserve your spot for this learning opportunity.
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.
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
Friends of the Dayton Metro Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Dayton Metro Library book sales ℹ️ 9:30 am to 11:30 am for FOL Members & open to the public 11:30 am - 5pm 📚 Used book sale - books, music, movies, and audiobooks.
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!
Enon Apple Butter Festival
Enjoy the pleasant aroma of cooking apples, spices, and wood smoke at the festival where everything still revolves around apple butter!
