Things to do in Dayton
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Blessing of the Bikes
The annual Dayton Blessing of the Bikes offers all motorcycle riders to have their bikes blessed for a safe riding season. Dedicated to all Veterans, proceeds go to Greenebucs.
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.
Dayton Pride Festival 2026
The annual Pride Festival and parade that celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ culture in Dayton. Events run Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.
PRIDE ROCKS! A suicide prevention program
Pride Rocks! is a suicide prevention program promoting suicide prevention in the LGBTQ+ Community. Enjoy local meals from a food trucks, connect with local providers, check out local vendors and listen to LGBTQ musicians!
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
Waynesville Street Faire
Waynesville Street Faire - located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County! RAIN OR SHINE ☀️⛅🌧️🌩️
Fleurs de Fête - Wine & Gourmet Food Festival
Held each May, Fleurs de Fete is Carillon Historical Park's original "party in the park." Guests enjoy more than 400 wine samplings & delicious bites! Enter through Carillon Brewing, the event is held behind the brewery.
Troy Strawberry Festival
Troy celebrates its place as the center of Ohio's strawberry production by hosting the Troy Strawberry Festival.
Central Jazz Big Band at Riverscape
Music and fun at RiverScape MetroPark's FREE Summer Music Series with Central Jazz Big Band. Pull up your chair for music, food, and dancing by the Great Miami River!
Memorial Day Weekend at Youngs Dairy
Celebrate Memorial Day with us at Young's Dairy. You show up, we'll supply the fun! May 21st-25th, 2026
Dayton Cheese Fest!
🧀 It’s all things CHEESE and COUNTRY - NEW festival you won't want to miss! Stacked musical lineup! Inflatables & games for the kids! American Fireworks show! Free Admission! 🧀
A Night Of Bigfoot
See why Bigfoot is everyone’s favorite monster with Nat Geo explorer Dr. Mireya Mayor and Army veteran and survival expert Russell Acord at the historic Victoria Theatre stage in downtown Dayton.
