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Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
Get ready to unlock your inner hero! Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero is coming to the WSU Nutter Center on April 22–25, 2027!
Dayton Fall Harvest Festival 2026
Join a day of family fun at the Fall Harvest Festival, hosted by the City of Dayton Department of Recreation—combining a traditional fall festival with a trunk-or-treat experience.
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.
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.
INVINCIBLE: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson at the Arbogast Performing Arts Center on Oct 24 at 7 PM. As part of our Signature Series, this exciting event promises great talent!
Welcome Dayton's New Americans Art Exhibit
Opening Reception for the 6th annual New Americans Art Exhibit at Dayton Metro Library - Main, November 5, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. The Art Exhibit is open during library hours November 1 - December 31 and free to the public.
Pet Afflaire Gala
Humane Society of Greater Dayton: Join us for the 35th Annual Pet Afflaire Gala as we transport you to the rolling hills, vineyards, and timeless charm during “Tails in Tuscany.”
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.
NMRA Annual Dayton Train Show
Dayton Train Show: vendor tables, lots of exhibitors, different gauges, memorabilia, souvenirs, mini-clinics, LEGO, books, trains. Doorprizes,food trucks
WPAFB Pumpkin Chuck -2026
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE Annual Pumpkin Chuck! Watch in awe as pumpkins soar through the sky, thanks to some seriously cool science! Entrance at the Spinning Road gate on Airway.
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!
56th Annual Dayton Book Fair
The Book Fair Foundation is a non-profit organization that collects donated books year-round for our annual Book Fair, the biggest second-hand book sale in Ohio. October 30-November 1, 2026.
