Shopping events around Dayton
Time to schedule some retail therapy! Go on - you deserve it! Find festivals, fairs, fundraisers, bazaars and other events where you can shop until your heart is content!
Shopping in Dayton
2nd Street Market
Friday, October 02 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!
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Friday, October 02 2026
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
Halloweekend at Front Street
Friday, October 02 2026
Join us to kick start the Halloween season with Halloweekend at Front Street!
October First Friday at the Arcade
Friday, October 02 2026
The Dayton Arcade’s historic Concourse will be open on Friday, October 2 from 5–8 PM. Stop by and experience the heart of the Arcade as part of downtown’s First Friday festivities!
2026 Dayton Pagan Festival
Saturday, October 03 2026
The Dayton Pagan Festival is a free, family-friendly event welcoming all spiritual backgrounds. Enjoy a variety of vendors, public rituals, and educational workshops focused on community and spiritual growth.
Front Street Saturdays
Saturday, October 03 2026
Front Street is OPEN EVERY SATURDAY!!! Boutiques, workshops, & studios are open across campus EVERY SATURDAY 11A-4P!
Oakwood Farmers Market
Saturday, October 03 2026
The Oakwood Farmers’ Market is located in downtown Oakwood and operates rain or shine from 9am - Noon Saturdays in the Summer.
The Grazing Ground Market
Saturday, October 03 2026
The one with fresh eggs, homemade gluten-free goodies, farm gifts, and goats who fully expect snacks and attention.
Treasure Aisles Flea Market
Saturday, October 03 2026
We are open every Saturday & Sunday from 9AM – 5PM RAIN OR SHINE!
Fall festival and Car Show Fundraiser
Sunday, October 04 2026
We will be hosting a fall festival and car show fundraiser with toy drive event with activities for all ages
Paris Flea Market at the Dixie Drive-In
Sunday, October 04 2026
Buy, Sell and Trade - toys, tools, home decor, kitchen wares, clothes, crafts and more! Plus - get locally grown fresh produce at low low prices!
Save The Puppies
Sunday, October 04 2026
Save the Puppies is a charity vendor event bringing the community together to shop local, meet adoptable dogs, enjoy raffles, and support the Humane Society of Greater Dayton and breast cancer awareness.
The Boujee Bingo Bash
Thursday, October 08 2026
Join us at The Lift on October 8th for a chance to win a luxury item! There will be a cash bar and lots of community vendors that will be selling products as well!
Gem City Luxe Market: Sip & Shop
Saturday, October 10 2026
Shop local and sip something new! Gem City Luxe Market: Sip & Shop features local makers, food, jewelry, handmade goods, and wine tastings in the heart of Downtown Dayton. Saturday, October 10, 5–9 PM at 12 W First St
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival 2026
Saturday, October 10 2026
The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival has grown from a small local event in 1970 to one of the premier craft festivals in the nation.
Witches Night Out at Lula Bell
Thursday, October 15 2026
Grab your BWFs (Best Witch Friends) and join us for a magical evening of spooky fun at 🖤🧙♀️ Witches Night Out at Lula Bell 🧙♀️🖤
Fairborn Halloween Festival
Friday, October 16 2026
One of the largest Halloween Festivals in Downtown Fairborn. Numerous food and craft vendors, Spooktacular Parade and Costume Contest, beer garden, live music, trick or treat at the vendor booths on Sunday, and much more.
Church Bazaar
Saturday, October 17 2026
The Fair Trade and Bazaar is happening on Oct 17th, 2026 from 9am-3pm. There will be vendors, lunch available, baskets raffled, quilts, homemade foods, crafts and more for sale! Vendors may contact the church office.
Vintage Market Days® Dayton-Cincinnati
Friday, October 23 2026
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!
Letters for Santa Mailbox Drop Off at Lula Bell
Sunday, November 01 2026
🎅 Bring the magic of Christmas to life by mailing your letter to Santa in the special red North Pole Mailbox located in front of Lula Bell, Whimsical Art & Stationery at 23 Park Ave., Oakwood, OH 45419
Holiday Open House at Lula Bell
Thursday, November 05 2026
The most wonderful shopping season is here, and we’re kicking it off in the most festive way! 🎄✨ Join Us for Lula Bell’s Holiday Open House! ✨🎄
Snowflake Craft Bazaar 2026
Friday, November 06 2026
A Christmas craft bazaar with homemade crafts featuring 65 vendors, baked goods, a Christmas Treasures Shop, Raffle Baskets, religious items and a café with homemade soups, chili, sandwiches and our famous peanut butter pie.
Friends of the Dayton Metro Library Book Sale
Saturday, November 07 2026
The Friends of the Dayton Metro Library book sales ℹ️ 9:30 am to 11:30 am for FOL Members & open to the public 11:30 am - 5pm 📚 Used book sale - books, music, movies, and audiobooks.
NMRA Annual Dayton Train Show
Saturday, November 07 2026
Dayton Train Show: vendor tables, lots of exhibitors, different gauges, memorabilia, souvenirs, mini-clinics, LEGO, books, trains. Doorprizes,food trucks
Girl Scouts Makers Fair
Sunday, November 08 2026
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Girl Scout Makers Fair! Local Girl Scouts will showcase and sell handmade crafts, sweet treats, gifts, and other one-of-a-kind creations they've made themselves.
The City Mercantile | Christmas Market
Friday, November 13 2026
Join us in Lebanon, Ohio, for the Lebanon Christmas Market, where 100+ amazing vendors will help you check off your holiday list in one beautiful, festive stop.
Art, Antique and Craft Show
Saturday, November 14 2026
This yearly fundraiser sale features a vintage room of beautifully aged items, homemade baked goods, home cooked lunch, Christmas and jewelry rooms, and 30+ unique vendors and artisans offering quality items.
