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Kettering Celebrates: America 250 Ohio Passport Adventure
Take part in a self-guided geocache-style passport adventure to explore 12 meaningful locations across Kettering.
Beetlejuice: The Musical
It’s showtime! Dayton Live presents Beetlejuice: The Musical at the Schuster Center as Dayton as part of the Broadway Series.
Springboro Juneteenth Jubilee
Experience Juneteenth like never before in Springboro! With activities for all ages, there's something for everyone to enjoy: live music, local food trucks, vendors, Underground Railroad tours, and more.
Englewood July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Englewood 4th of July / Fireworks Celebration - Join us as we celebrate Independence Day at Centennial Park!
Vandalia Star-Spangled Celebration
City of Vandalia fireworks - The 2026 Vandalia-Butler Township Star Spangled Celebration at the Sports Complex.
Country Concert 2026
Music and Camping Festival in the USA - Country Concert is a 3-Day Country Music Festival in Ft Loramie Ohio (approx. 1 drive hour from Dayton).
Yellow Springs Pride 2026
Join us for the Annual YSPride 2026 in Yellow Springs. This year’s theme “More Than a Party—Pride is Protest!” 💪🏽🏳️🌈 Join us as we honor the roots of Pride and take to the streets in celebration, resistance, and unity
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.
53rd Annual Mary Help of Christians Festival
Parish Festival in Fairborn, Ohio - including Festival Food, Live Entertainment, Beer, and much more!
Pickle Fest - Just dill with it!
Pickle fest returns in 2026: The DILL-I-CIOUS festival is at Austin Landing June 20 🥒
174th Montgomery County Fair
The 174th Montgomery County Fair runs Tuesday, July 14th - Sunday, July 19th at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. There are rides, games, food, animals and music galore! Air conditioned tents hold events and sales too!
The Ohio Challenge Balloon Festival
Hot air balloon competition🎈 w/ live music, carnival, car show, skydiving demonstrations, balloon glow, fireworks and more! 💜
