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Armwrestling Technique Clinic

Armwrestling Technique Clinic

GRIP, GRIT & GROWTH: Hands on training with the PROS! 💪 Armwrestling Technique Clinic at the Vandalia Rec May 9

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

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.

Alice Cooper at The Rose

Alice Cooper at The Rose

Alice Cooper returns to Dayton in 2026 for Alice's Attic Tour at The Rose Music Center.

Aullwood Native Plant Sale

Aullwood Native Plant Sale

Join us for Aullwood's annual Native Plant Sale featuring over 12,000 native wildflowers, trees, shrubs and grasses with over 190 different species. Support birds, pollinators & wildlife in your own backyard!

Ohio Players

Ohio Players

Widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative funk bands of all time, the OHIO PLAYERS are coming back to Dayton!

Kingpins, Crime Busters, and the Birth of the American Underworld

Kingpins, Crime Busters, and the Birth of the American Underworld

The Cultural Arts and Book Fest closes with Dan Slater and a look into his highly acclaimed book "The Incorruptibles." Book signing to follow.

First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

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

Sugar Maple Festival

Sugar Maple Festival

The annual Sugar Maple Festival in beautiful downtown Bellbrook, Ohio. April 24-26, 2026

TWIG 45 Mom's Mart

TWIG 45 Mom's Mart

Moms' Mart is a semi-annual sale of gently used clothing, toys and baby items. Proceeds go to Dayton Children's Hospital.

April First Friday at the Arcade

April First Friday at the Arcade

The Arcade’s historic concourse will be open on Friday, April 3 from 5–8 PM, welcoming visitors to explore the heart of the complex.

Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad

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.

MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2026

MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2026

Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.

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