Food & Drink events around Dayton

From pizza to prime rib, and happy hour to wine tastings, find food and beverage specials around the Dayton area. 

Food & Drink in Dayton

2nd Street Market

2nd Street Market

Friday, August 14 2026

Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours. OUTDOOR MARKET NOW OPEN!

Back 2 School Bash

Back 2 School Bash

Friday, August 14 2026

Kick off the school year with a FREE day of family fun at the Kroc! Cool off at Kroc Pond, dive into our foam party, bounce on giant inflatables and bounce houses, and enjoy free food and ice cream!

Bellbrook Lions Club SummerFest

Bellbrook Lions Club SummerFest

Friday, August 14 2026

Join us for games, carnival rides, crafts, live entertainment, food, drinks and more at our Annual Bellbrook Lions Club SummerFest

Dayton Taco Fest

Dayton Taco Fest

Friday, August 14 2026

Join us for a ton of incredible tacos, from traditional to modern, from some amazing food trucks at The Brightside , downtown Dayton

Friday Night Biergarten at Edelweiss German Club

Friday Night Biergarten at Edelweiss German Club

Friday, August 14 2026

You are cordially invited to The German Club Edelweiss for our Friday Night Biergarten! This summer event is held at our outdoor shelter from 6pm to 10 pm. Gates open at 5:30pm.

Germanfest Picnic

Germanfest Picnic

Friday, August 14 2026

Germanfest Picnic returns to the historic St. Anne's Hill in Dayton OH August 14-16, 2026.

Live Music from G. Scott Jones & The Freedom Ensemble

Live Music from G. Scott Jones & The Freedom Ensemble

Friday, August 14 2026

Join us as we welcome G. Scott Jones & the Freedom Ensemble to the Whisperz Speakeasy stage on Friday, August 14th, from 8-11 pm. It's going to be a groovin', swingin', funky Jazz experience you don't want to miss!

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar

Friday, August 14 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!

Runway Fest

Runway Fest

Friday, August 14 2026

Runway Fest is a free community event made for families and aircraft enthusiasts. An array of activities and entertainment: inflatables, food trucks, plus live music by The Karate Girls and Fireworks by Rozzi.

Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights

Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights

Friday, August 14 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.

Spook-Ghetti Warehouse VIP XTREME AFTER HOURS HAUNTING

Spook-Ghetti Warehouse VIP XTREME AFTER HOURS HAUNTING

Friday, August 14 2026

A rare extended-hours experience inside Dayton's haunted Spaghetti Warehouse. Enjoy a 3-course dinner, storytelling, and guided tour before continuing deeper into the night with optional Xtreme VIP after-hours ghost hunting.

Biergarten

Biergarten

Saturday, August 15 2026

Join us on the third Saturday of every month. Food and drinks will be for sale with rotating specials. Enjoy German music, trivia and a great evening with friends!

Corvettes & Coffee Cruise-In at the Museum

Corvettes & Coffee Cruise-In at the Museum

Saturday, August 15 2026

🚗🛩️ Corvette Cruise-In #1 – at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force! 🛩️🚗 Free to spectators at the Air Force Museum!

Dayton African American Cultural Festival

Dayton African American Cultural Festival

Saturday, August 15 2026

Experience the heart and soul of African American culture right here in Dayton! This family-friendly celebration features three dynamic stages filled with music, culture, and unforgettable performances.

Dayton Art Institute: Special Interest Tour – The Art of the Pitch- A Singles Tour

Dayton Art Institute: Special Interest Tour – The Art of the Pitch- A Singles Tour

Saturday, August 15 2026

This singles event gets a creative twist! Instead of the usual introductions, your friends take the spotlight by “pitching” you to the group with handpicked artworks that capture your vibe, personality, or sense of humor.

Etown Shakedown Music & Arts Festival

Etown Shakedown Music & Arts Festival

Saturday, August 15 2026

The Fourth Annual E-Town Shakedown Music & Arts Festival is a family-friendly celebration of live music, local art, food, and community!

FREE Live Music from Satin Smooth Project

FREE Live Music from Satin Smooth Project

Saturday, August 15 2026

Join us as we welcome the Satin Smooth Project to the Whisperz Speakeasy stage on Saturday, August 15th, from 8-11 pm. It's going to be an exciting jazz experience you don't want to miss!

Greene County Farmers Market of Beavercreek

Greene County Farmers Market of Beavercreek

Saturday, August 15 2026

Farmers Market on Indian Ripple Rd in Beavercreek Saturday's 8.30-1pm

Kettering Saturday Night Cruise-in

Kettering Saturday Night Cruise-in

Saturday, August 15 2026

Classic car-hot rods-Motorcycles-Trucks- Everything on wheels is welcome at our Saturday Night Cruise-in. New location for 2026!

New Carlisle Farmer's Market

New Carlisle Farmer's Market

Saturday, August 15 2026

Fresh and organic fruits, vegetables, flowers, meat, baked goods and crafts in Downtown New Carlisle.

Oakwood Farmers Market

Oakwood Farmers Market

Saturday, August 15 2026

The Oakwood Farmers’ Market is located in downtown Oakwood and operates rain or shine from 9am - Noon Saturdays in the Summer.

Taco & Nacho Fest

Taco & Nacho Fest

Saturday, August 15 2026

Taco & Nacho Fest- Nacho Typical Food Fest - returns to Austin Landing August 15 with food, music, kids activities and fireworks!

The Grazing Ground Market

The Grazing Ground Market

Saturday, August 15 2026

The one with fresh eggs, homemade gluten-free goodies, farm gifts, and goats who fully expect snacks and attention.

Becca's Sunday LOTD Dart Tournament at MVSB

Becca's Sunday LOTD Dart Tournament at MVSB

Sunday, August 16 2026

Every Sunday night at Miami Valley Sports Bar -- a Luck of the Draw Dart Tournament hosted by Becca. Darts fly at 7:30pm!

Live Music Sundays w/ John Simon

Live Music Sundays w/ John Simon

Sunday, August 16 2026

Ease into your Sunday evenings with live acoustic music from John Simon at Wandering Griffin.

Pups on the Patio with Badass Bulldogs Rescue

Pups on the Patio with Badass Bulldogs Rescue

Sunday, August 16 2026

Pups on the Patio is back — and this one’s going to the dogs.

Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead

Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead

Sunday, August 16 2026

Join us for an authentic three course tea service by costumed interpreters and learn about the Patterson family. Advance Registration Required.

Justin's Famous LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament

Justin's Famous LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament

Monday, August 17 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%!!!

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