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First Friday: September - A September Soiree Edition
September is here, and Downtown Dayton is welcoming the changing season with plenty to see, do, and enjoy!
Review: La Comedia’s Come From Away Is a Must-See
Mike Woody reviews Come From Away at La Comedia Dinner Theatre—does this local production lives up to the magic?
Tipp City Mum Festival
The Mum Festival holds a special place in our hearts. It gives both the citizens and our wonderful businesses of Tipp City an opportunity to highlight our special town and parks.
Heritage Of Flight Festival
Featuring live entertainment, carnival rides and games, horse-drawn carriage rides, the Annual Parade of Planes and more on Main Street in beautiful New Carlisle, Ohio.
Hairborn
Join the City of Fairborn and WTUE for Hairborn with 80's rock, drinks, brews, food trucks and more! This FREE outdoor event will have you headbanging all night long!
Tequila Fest
The first-ever Tequila Fest is coming to The Greene on Friday, October 2, from 5–9 PM, and we’re bringing Britches Down along for one boot-scootin’, tequila-sippin’ good time!
Springboro Oktoberfest 2026
Celebration of authentic German food, beer, wine, and entertainment for the whole family at Oktoberfest in Springboro.
Schlachtfest (German Pig Roast)
⚠️ Prepaid reservations only ⚠️ Join us for a German ceremonial pig roast feast and party!
Antique Fire Apparatus Show
The Miami Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Association (MVAFAA) has partnered with Dayton History to present a family-friendly, educational day of fun at Carillon Historical Park.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes To The Movies – Part 2
From the Wizard Of Oz to Mary Poppins PART 2 is an entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong, combined with some of the stuff they got right
Germantown Pretzel Festival
Come join us for the annual Germantown Pretzel Festival in Veterans Memorial Park.
Adapted Action Day
Join us at the accessible and exciting Activity Center Park for this afternoon of adapted events created to serve all abilities!
