Featured Events | Things to do in Dayton
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Featured Events in Dayton
Clark County Fair
Wednesday, July 29 2026
The 2026 Clark County Fair July 24-31 is sure to provide you and your family endless ENTERTAINMENT and excitement!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Wednesday, July 29 2026
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.
Art in Bloom: DAI Signature Event
Thursday, July 30 2026
Art in Bloom offers a unique blend of elegance, inspiration and summertime joy. Stroll among floral arrangements inspired by masterpieces from the DAI permanent collection. Tickets go on sale June 18.
Donatos Family Movie Night
Friday, July 31 2026
Donatos Movie Night when Day Air Ballpark will be turned into the ultimate movie theatre!
Lebanon Blues Festival
Friday, July 31 2026
In historic downtown Lebanon, Ohio! Enjoy blues bands, your favorite foods, and deluxe beer garden. Admission is FREE!
Art in the City
Saturday, August 01 2026
Free Family-Friendly Event! Art in the City, a celebration of downtown Dayton's visual and performing arts communities.
British Car Day at Eastwood MetroPark
Saturday, August 01 2026
Annual all British Car show, displaying over 300 British cars and motorcycles.
Collab Fest at the Dayton Art Institute (DAI)
Saturday, August 01 2026
Join us for the official kickoff party for Miami Valley Craft Beer Week! Only available at the DAI, we will be featuring products from 14 local craft breweries and13 never-before-poured collaboration beers.
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Saturday, August 01 2026
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
Preble County Fair
Saturday, August 01 2026
The Famous Preble County Fair is August 1, 2026 - August 8, 2026
Shakespeare in the Park: Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday, August 01 2026
The Centerville Arts Commission will welcome the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company to Stubbs Park on Saturday, August 1, for a free outdoor performance of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
Small Farm & Food Fest
Saturday, August 01 2026
Join us for a whole day dedicated to eating healthy, small farms, hobby farming and homesteading skills.
Genesis Retouched: A Tribute to the Phil Collins Era of Genesis
Sunday, August 02 2026
Genesis Retouched: A Tribute to the Phil Collins Era of Genesis at Stubbs Park. Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series.
Dayton Horse Show
Wednesday, August 05 2026
The Dayton Horse Show is gearing up for another top notch show! August 5th -August 8th, 2026
Voices of America Country Music Festival
Thursday, August 06 2026
Country Music Festival - West Chester - August 6 - 9, 2026.
Rock ‘n Green Tomato Festival
Friday, August 07 2026
BACK FOR 2024! Come join us for Great Food, Vendors, Contests, Cornhole Tournament and some great FREE Live Rock ‘n' Roll Music.
Rockin’ at Riverscape: Party with The Menus
Friday, August 07 2026
Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features a Rockin’ Party with The Menus!
St. Brigid Parish Festival
Friday, August 07 2026
We invite our friends and neighbors to come and enjoy good food and family fun at our annual three-day community festival.
Englewood Art Festival
Saturday, August 08 2026
The Englewood Festival and Arts Commission is proud to present its Annual Englewood Festival featuring artisans and entertainers at Centennial Park.
Friends of the Dayton Metro Library Book Sale
Saturday, August 08 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.
Gem City Luxe Market - August Edition
Saturday, August 08 2026
A curated monthly market featuring local artists, makers, boutique brands, vintage, food, and handcrafted goods.
Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
Saturday, August 08 2026
Take a ride on the mini-railroad at Carillon Park with the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society.
StreetBeats Community Daze
Saturday, August 08 2026
All are welcome to the 2nd annual block party at DCDC Studios. Food, Fun games, shopping, dancing, and giveaways of bookbags filled with school supplies, there is something for everyone. Open to the public.
Waynesville Street Faire
Saturday, August 08 2026
Waynesville Street Faire - located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County! RAIN OR SHINE ☀️⛅🌧️🌩️
Germanfest Picnic
Friday, August 14 2026
Germanfest Picnic returns to the historic St. Anne's Hill in Dayton OH August 14-16, 2026.
Twist on Taylor, a tribute to Taylor Swift - Centerville Party at the Park
Friday, August 14 2026
Exceptional ensemble dedicated to delivering and authentic and captivating Taylor Swift experience. Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.
Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival
Saturday, August 15 2026
Join us for the Annual Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival 🌽 Always the 3rd full weekend in August! There will be approximately 180 handmade arts and crafts booths and food vendors and much more!
