Community Events around Dayton
Community events, charity events, fundraisers and more in the Dayton area
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Community Events in Dayton
2nd Annual Walnut Hills Farm Bluegrass Festival
Friday, September 11 2026
Join us September 11–12, 2026 for two days of bluegrass music on the farm. Single-day tickets $25 • Weekend passes $40 • Camping starts at $65 (includes weekend pass).
Fish Fry
Friday, September 11 2026
Pre-orders are encouraged! Call 937-275-8135 or email peoplescommunitycmechurch@gmail.com. Payment may be made in person or by Cash App: $PccmeChurch. Come out, enjoy a great meal & support the Pastor’s Annual Fish Fry.
FREE Live Music from Heather & The Swing Set
Friday, September 11 2026
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!
HBA of Dayton 2026 Fall Parade of Homes
Friday, September 11 2026
Brand new model homes across Greater Dayton, open two (2) weekends only. Tour the newest floor plans and finishes and see what's possible in your next home.
HWD 2026
Friday, September 11 2026
20th Annual Height, Width, Depth (HWD) Juried Sculpture Exhibition
Italian Fall Festa
Friday, September 11 2026
Celebrating the area's best in authentic homemade Italian dishes, family fun and Italian heritage! Always the weekend after Labor Day!
LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar
Friday, September 11 2026
Join us every Friday night at 6pm for Dayton's Best LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar! We have FREE CHIPS AND SALSA for our Trivia Players and a Mystery Box full of prizes for our winners!
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Deanna Newsom: Garden Parallax
Friday, September 11 2026
The Member’s Spotlight Exhibitions at The Contemporary Dayton celebrate the vibrant creativity of our local and regional artist community.
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, September 11 2026
We socially dance many types of historical and modern dances. Our emphasis is typically on having fun with partnered social dances, but we also do set dances, circle dances, line dances, and solo dance as well.
Art Encounters Saturday Art Hops
Saturday, September 12 2026
Art Encounters at Front Street is open every Saturday 11-4!! We are a co-op gallery featuring the artwork of 14 local artists. Art Hops are always free, family friendly and leashed pets are welcome
Book Brick Painting: Grandparents' Day
Saturday, September 12 2026
Paint 100-year-old bricks to resemble books! Take your finished "book" home or leave it here to help us decorate.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month w/ Son del Caribe
Saturday, September 12 2026
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free evening of salsa and Latin music featuring Son Del Caribe. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy music, dancing, and community in downtown Dayton.
Children's Ministry
Saturday, September 12 2026
Free children’s program (ages 5–11) at Peoples Community C.M.E. Church! Saturdays 1 PM to 1:45 PM starting April 4 for 23 weeks. Fun, faith, and learning! Call (937) 275-8135.
Dayton Annual Block Party
Saturday, September 12 2026
Join us for the free Dayton Block Party on Sept. 12 from 3–7 PM! Enjoy live music, 80+ local vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities and a Car Cruise-In from 4–6 PM at 313 Linden Ave., Dayton.
Dayton World Soccer Games
Saturday, September 12 2026
The Dayton World Soccer Games takes place at Kettering Fields Sports Complex on September 12 and brings our community together through the universal language of soccer.
Fairy and Gnome Home Festival
Saturday, September 12 2026
Celebrate your child’s imagination and creativity with CWPD! Build a fairy and gnome home out of natural materials for our woodland residents.
Front Street Saturdays
Saturday, September 12 2026
Front Street is OPEN EVERY SATURDAY!!! Boutiques, workshops, & studios are open across campus EVERY SATURDAY 11A-4P!
Oakwood Farmers Market
Saturday, September 12 2026
The Oakwood Farmers’ Market is located in downtown Oakwood and operates rain or shine from 9am - Noon Saturdays in the Summer.
People's Banner Workshop with Migiwa Orimo
Saturday, September 12 2026
Yellow Springs–based artist Migiwa Orimo will lead an activation of her ongoing People’s Banner Workshop, which provides free visual aids including banners, signs and props, for direct action, protest rallies & picket lines.
We're Doing It ALL Wrong® - 6th Annual Art Exhibition
Saturday, September 12 2026
The We're Doing It ALL Wrong® - 6th Annual art exhibiton Public Reception will be held on Saturday, August 8th from 2pm-4pm.
Destination Fundraiser Ride w/ Xenia Chrome Divas "Ridin' for the Future"
Sunday, September 13 2026
Registration starts at Xenia Harley Davidson and ends at Wandering Griffin, with food, live music with Raechel Morgan, raffle baskets, 50/50 and so much more, all benefiting our charity, Violence Free Futures!
MOAM (Middletown Open Air Market)
Sunday, September 13 2026
Located in downtown Middletown, Ohio, and across from Gravel Road Brewing Co., the MOAM offers a quaint, outdoor shopping experience in the DORA district during scheduled market events.
5th Annual Dayton Swing for Charity
Monday, September 14 2026
Join us on Monday, Sept 14, 2026, at the stunning Yankee Trace Golf Course for a day of camaraderie, fun, and purpose. Together, we’ll swing for Veterans.
All Inclusive AA Meeting
Monday, September 14 2026
The LGBTQ+ AA Group meets each week on Mondays at 7 pm which includes all holidays. All meetings are now in person.
Get Outside Book Club: Lessons from Wildlife
Monday, September 14 2026
Are animals at all like us? Do they need homes too?
Justin's Famous LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament
Monday, September 14 2026
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT at Miami Valley Sports Bar - Justin's Famous Luck of the Draw Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament!!! Each player has a $10 buy-in. We match the pot 100% and payout 100%!!!
Flyweil Project Band
Tuesday, September 15 2026
Free Concert at Wright Station - bring your own seating!
