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FREE live music from Linus Tate Unplugged

FREE live music from Linus Tate Unplugged

Wednesday, May 27 2026

Linus Tate combines energetic performances, great musicianship, vocal harmonies and a classic, memorable song selection to create a unique live entertainment experience perfect for music lovers and audiences of all ages.

FREE Live Music from David Berlee & Reece Murry

FREE Live Music from David Berlee & Reece Murry

Thursday, May 28 2026

Taking the stage from 7-10 pm on Thursday, May 28th, for the first time at Whisperz Speakeasy - David Berlee & Reece Murry joins us for a night to remember! Alongside our Thursday $10 Martini specials.

Breakfast Briefing with Ronald McDonald House: Dayton

Breakfast Briefing with Ronald McDonald House: Dayton

Friday, May 29 2026

Join us for breakfast to learn about our mission, programs, and involvement opportunities.

FREE Live Music from Dan Devine and Daniel Nail

FREE Live Music from Dan Devine and Daniel Nail

Friday, May 29 2026

Join us as we welcome artists Dan Devine and Daniel Nail for their first show back here on Friday, May 29th, from 8-11 pm.

Miami Valley Quilt Show

Miami Valley Quilt Show

Friday, May 29 2026

Over 200 quilts on display, Vendors, Raffle Quilt, Quilts of Valor, Community Quilts, Scrap City, Onsite Sharpening Service, and Refreshments.

Chrome & Carroll Cruise-In!

Chrome & Carroll Cruise-In!

Saturday, May 30 2026

Join us for a fun evening of cars, music, and community at the Chrome & Carroll Cruise-In! Bring your classic car, hot rod, truck, or daily driver and cruise in for a great cause. No registration required, just cruise in!

FREE Live Music from RLJQ Afro-Cuban Jazz Band

FREE Live Music from RLJQ Afro-Cuban Jazz Band

Saturday, May 30 2026

This ensemble features Rolando Matias alongside some of Cincinnati’s best Afro-Cuban jazz musicians!

St Anne's Hill Neighborhood Garage Sale

St Anne's Hill Neighborhood Garage Sale

Saturday, May 30 2026

Trash ‘n Treasure! St. Anne's Hill Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale. Explore our historic neighborhood, eat and drink your way down 5th Street, and find some great deals!

80th Birthday Celebration for Bishop Calloway!

80th Birthday Celebration for Bishop Calloway!

Sunday, May 31 2026

Join us as we honor a life of faith, service, and dedication. This joyful occasion will be filled with fellowship, gratitude and cherished memories as we celebrate eight decades of blessings!

Band on the Run 5k in walk/run

Band on the Run 5k in walk/run

Sunday, May 31 2026

Kettering Fairmont Band Boosters will be hosting a fundraiser May 31, 2026 from 10 am to 1pm at KFHS. The goal is to raise funds to support the 800 band & color guard students involved in all aspects of band & guard all year.

First Thursday Street Fair City of West Carrollton

First Thursday Street Fair City of West Carrollton

Thursday, June 04 2026

Join us in West Carrollton for our First Thursdays Street Fair, a summer series featuring live music, food vendors, local makers, community organizations, and family-friendly activities!

Dayton Pride Festival 2026

Dayton Pride Festival 2026

Friday, June 05 2026

The annual Pride Festival and parade that celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ culture in Dayton. Events run Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.

First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

Friday, June 05 2026

Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios

Pulling Together for the Kids: Kids and Clays Classic

Pulling Together for the Kids: Kids and Clays Classic

Friday, June 05 2026

Join us on Friday, June 5 at Middletown Sportsmen’s Club for a day of sporting clays, connection, and friendly competition, all in support of Ronald McDonald House Dayton. Open to all levels of the sport.

First Saturday Volunteer at Learning Tree Farm

First Saturday Volunteer at Learning Tree Farm

Saturday, June 06 2026

Join us for the first Saturday of every month to bring helping hands to Learning Tree Farm!

Kettering Summer Flea Market

Kettering Summer Flea Market

Saturday, June 06 2026

The parking lots around the Lathrem Senior Center and Adventure Reef Waterpark will be transformed into a lively outdoor market for vendors to sell anything from hand-crafted items, antiques, garage sale items and more!

Touch A Truck

Touch A Truck

Saturday, June 06 2026

The trucks are back! Join us at this FREE event in Kettering and get up close and personal with some of your favorite fire trucks, big rigs and more.

2026 Dayton Burger Week

2026 Dayton Burger Week

Sunday, June 07 2026

Dine Out Dayton presents 🍔 Burger Week June 7-14. Local restaurants and chefs will be grilling up some seriously burgerlicious creations.. dine-in or carryout, don't miss Burger Week!

Springboro FREE Concerts in the Park

Springboro FREE Concerts in the Park

Sunday, June 07 2026

Summer means FREE Concerts in the Park in the City of Springboro's North Park, 195 Tamarack Trail! Bring you own seating.

Dick's House of Sport Summer Camp

Dick's House of Sport Summer Camp

Monday, June 08 2026

Find Your Passion Summer Camp - designed for kids ages 6–13

Foam Frenzy

Foam Frenzy

Monday, June 08 2026

Foam Frenzy is a free, family-friendly event and a favorite summer tradition in West Carrollton. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and join us for an afternoon of bubbly fun in the park.

Splash of Creativity

Splash of Creativity

Tuesday, June 09 2026

Come out and soak up the sun and create something while you enjoy a day at Wilson Pool. A fun and free activity during your visit on select days.

DAS Chicken 5K Walk/Run

DAS Chicken 5K Walk/Run

Saturday, June 13 2026

We are gearing up to answer the oldest riddle known to man....which came first, the Chicken 🐔 or the Egg 🥚? What team will you represent? Team Chicken? Team Egg?

Gaston Day Festival

Gaston Day Festival

Saturday, June 13 2026

A Special Day of Charity & Remembrance Benefiting Children in need in the Dayton area. Gaston Day was Proclaimed By the Mayor of Dayton OH in 2023. Come enjoy live bands, food vendors, drill teams, guest speakers & games!

Summer Concert Series:  Annual Drone Show and Concert featuring Stranger

Summer Concert Series: Annual Drone Show and Concert featuring Stranger

Thursday, June 18 2026

Summer Concert Series 2026 in the City of West Carrollton featuring live music, food vendors, community organizations, family-friendly activities, and annual Drone Show! 1 S. Elm St (across from Fire Station #56)

Family Adventure Movie Night - City of West Carrollton

Family Adventure Movie Night - City of West Carrollton

Friday, June 26 2026

Bring the family to Wilson Park for a relaxing summer evening under the stars featuring games, free popcorn, and a family-friendly movie.

Yellow Springs Pride 2026

Yellow Springs Pride 2026

Saturday, June 27 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

Niki Johnson: PIllars of Democracy

Niki Johnson: PIllars of Democracy

Wednesday, July 01 2026

Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy is an exhibition of four large-scale collaged portraits envisioning Lady Liberty, Justice, Freedom, and Forward progress, showcasing the central role of women in the democratic process.

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