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Vintage Vibes & One-of-a-Kind Finds: Vintage Market Days®
From the moment you enter VMD Dayton-Cincinnati, you’re wrapped in a "boutique-style" atmosphere that feels more like a festival than a market. One of Country Living's "7 Flea Markets and Barn Sales Not To Miss”.
2026 IFA U.S. National Armwrestling Championship
⭐ United States Armwrestling Association event at Hollywood Gaming April 25-26, 2026 💪 Arm Wrestling Competition for Seniors / Masters / Juniors - Open to U.S. Citizens or Legal Residents (Green Card) - All ages welcome! ⭐
MayFair Plant Sale at 2nd Street Market
The sale supports Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation, which supports projects at Wegerzyn MetroPark. It features annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables. Join as member to save 10% on purchases.
Hamvention 2026
Hamvention, the world's largest amateur radio gathering at Greene County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Dayton Amateur Radio Association.
Midwest Ceramics Show
OHIO'S ORIGINAL CERAMIC SHOW The Midwest Ceramic Show at the Butler County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of displays will feature everything a hobbyist would need to start, or continue a ceramics tradition!
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.
ARTeBRATION
ARTeBRATION: A one-of-a-kind festival for families and art enthusiasts! Featuring our First 2026 Food Truck Rally and 5th Brick City Mural and Arts Festival 👨🎨Live Music , 100+ art studios, galleries, & shops...
American Soundscapes
DPAA’s Artistic Directors collaborate on a blockbuster celebration of American music and dance—The Dayton Philharmonic at The Schuster Center April 18, 2026
Kettering Children's Choir Spring Concert
Come "See the World Throught Children's Eyes" and the beautiful voices of almost 100 singers! Two identical performances at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Songs of The Carpenters with Helen Welch
Prepare to be “On Top of the World” with internationally acclaimed vocalist, entertainer, and producer Helen Welch.
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions
Sugar Maple Festival
The annual Sugar Maple Festival in beautiful downtown Bellbrook, Ohio. April 24-26, 2026
