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Pumpkin Glow on Stoddard Ave.
Come to Grafton Hill to view an amazing display of almost 1,000 unique jack-o-lanterns! A fun event for the whole family! No ticket necessary!
The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration
THE CARPENTERS SONGBOOK: A LIVE CELEBRATION, brings the icon’s extraordinary voice and the brother-sister duo’s unforgettable music to the Schuster Center stage this Fall.
Harvest and Glow Festival
Parks and Recreation is launching a brand-new Harvest and Glow Festival on October 17th, 2026 from 2pm-9pm! Gather your family and friends and experience a day packed with fall traditions and community spirit!
Art For All Day - FREE ADMISSION at Dayton Art Institute
During “Art For All” Days, the Dayton Art Institute offers free admission to all museum guests, including special and focus collections.
Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute is coming to Troy, OH
For over three decades, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has been recreating the legendary sound of the EAGLES and thrilling audiences all over the world. Catch them at the Arbogast Performing Arts Center in Troy, OH!
Frame of Mind Special Interest Tour
Explore the art beyond the artwork with Frame of Mind, a special interest tour at the Dayton Art Institute! Discover the fascinating art history behind the frames that surround and enhance works of art.
The Vocal Takeover
Experience The Vocal Takeover, a powerful evening of live vocal performances bringing students, families, and the community together at Trotwood-Madison High School.
STAND BY ME: The Film and Its Stars 40 Years Later
A Night of Reflection, Connection, and the Friendships That Shape Us with Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell and Wil Wheaton
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.
INVINCIBLE: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson at the Arbogast Performing Arts Center on Oct 24 at 7 PM. As part of our Signature Series, this exciting event promises great talent!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream & Force Flux
Dayton Ballet brings Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life in a captivating collaboration with the Philharmonic.
Vintage Market Days® Dayton-Cincinnati
Vintage Market Days returns to the Greene County Fairgrounds for "Collected & Curated" themed Fall Holiday market. The place to find what you're looking for and fabulous gifts. Grab your tickets early!
