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Jefferson Starship: Runaway Again Tour

Jefferson Starship: Runaway Again Tour

Celebrating their 50-year anniversary: Jefferson Starship: Runaway Again Tour with Atlanta Rhythm Section, Firefall and Orleans - Rose Music Center at The Heights July 16, 2026

Rail Festival at Carillon Park

Rail Festival at Carillon Park

Dayton History and Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society are proud to present the Annual Rail Festival at Carillon Park 🚂

Lights Over Dayton: A Celebration of Flight

Lights Over Dayton: A Celebration of Flight

Join us for a free, family-friendly drone as we light up the night sky above the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force 🎇🛬

Kickin Chicken Wing Fest

Kickin Chicken Wing Fest

Free festival and music - If you like bold food, rockin' music and a hearty party, then you'll love this festival!

53rd Annual Mary Help of Christians Festival

53rd Annual Mary Help of Christians Festival

Parish Festival in Fairborn, Ohio - including Festival Food, Live Entertainment, Beer, and much more!

Kim Kelly Orchestra at Riverscape

Kim Kelly Orchestra at Riverscape

Music and fun at RiverScape MetroPark's FREE Summer Music Series—Big Band Concert with Kim Kelly Orchestra

The Ohio Challenge Balloon Festival

The Ohio Challenge Balloon Festival

Hot air balloon competition🎈 w/ live music, carnival, car show, skydiving demonstrations, balloon glow, fireworks and more! 💜

174th Montgomery County Fair

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!

Downtown Dayton Car Show

Downtown Dayton Car Show

The Engineers Club of Dayton is hosting its first ever car show Saturday July 11!

The Light In Between

The Light In Between

Dayton Dance Initiative's 8th season performance featuring 5 new choreographic works and 17 dancers. In the intimate PNC Arts Annex with a live Q&A following each show, audiences can expect an up-close immersive experience.

Beetlejuice: The Musical

Beetlejuice: The Musical

It’s showtime! Dayton Live presents Beetlejuice: The Musical at the Schuster Center as Dayton as part of the Broadway Series.

City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks

City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks

The City of Dayton Independence Day Lights in Flight Fireworks & America 250 celebration -parade/afternoon street fair at Riverscape, followed by Lights in Flight fireworks display ⚠️Fireworks launched from Kettering Field⚠️

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