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Remembrance Ceremony at 9/11 Memorial
Anniversary Commemoration - A special ceremony to reflect on the events that happened on 9/11 at the 9/11 Memorial in Beavercreek.
Lantern Fest in Washington Twp
Join us for an enchanting evening of magic, laughter, and community at Lantern Fest in Countryside Park!
Italian Fall Festa
Celebrating the area's best in authentic homemade Italian dishes, family fun and Italian heritage! Always the weekend after Labor Day!
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.
Welcoming Week Open House - Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect
An Open House hosted by Welcome Dayton for Welcoming Week with a chance to meet your immigrant neighbors and have one-on-one conversations to learn more about their native countries, cultures, and backgrounds.
Balloon Fest - A Hot Air Affair
Bring your folding chairs and enjoy an awesome display of light and color. Fun for the entire family with food trucks, contests and vendors!Balloon activities are weather dependent
Enon Apple Butter Festival
Enjoy the pleasant aroma of cooking apples, spices, and wood smoke at the festival where everything still revolves around apple butter!
Spring Valley Potato Festival
Peace, Love & all things Potatoes! Join 10K potato fans and enjoy Arts, Crafts, Live Entertainment, 5K Tater Trot Run/Walk, Carnival Rides, Potato Soup, Potato Candy and more at the Potato Festival in Spring Valley!
Dayton Greek Festival
GreekFest is back! Full festival the weekend after Labor Day - live music/dancing, amazing vendors, beautifully crafted Greek pastries and much more!
Springboro Oktoberfest 2026
Celebration of authentic German food, beer, wine, and entertainment for the whole family at Oktoberfest in Springboro.
FREE Live Music from Heather & The Swing Set
One of our club favorites returning to Whisperz Speakeasy — Heather & The Swing Set. This vocally led jazz ensemble will take the stage for a night of unforgettable live music on Friday, September 11th!
The Notebook
Broadway in Dayton ✨ THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love. THE NOTEBOOK is at The Schuster Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2026
