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Go 4th! Kettering’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

Go 4th! Kettering’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

Celebrate Independence Day in Kettering! Join us for our 2026 Independence Day celebrations and fireworks at Delco Park!

Waynesville Street Faire

Waynesville Street Faire

Waynesville Street Faire - located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County! RAIN OR SHINE ☀️⛅🌧️🌩️

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!

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!

Centerville Americana Festival

Centerville Americana Festival

Celebrating 54 Years in 2026 - The Centerville-Washington Township Americana Festival & Fireworks!

Vandalia Star-Spangled Celebration

Vandalia Star-Spangled Celebration

City of Vandalia fireworks - The 2026 Vandalia-Butler Township Star Spangled Celebration at the Sports Complex.

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 🚂

Yellow Springs Pride 2026

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

Downtown Dayton Car Show

Downtown Dayton Car Show

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

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

Friends of the Dayton Metro Library Book Sale

Friends of the Dayton Metro Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Dayton Metro Library book sales ℹ️ 9:30 am to 11:30 am for FOL Members & open to the public 11:30 am - 5pm 📚 Used book sale - books, music, movies, and audiobooks.

First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

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

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