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Featured Events in Dayton
MIX 107.7 Time Warp Prom
Thursday, April 16 2026
Get ready to party like it’s the 1980s! Great for couples, singles, a girls night out, even mini reunions.
Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
Saturday, April 18 2026
Take a ride on the mini-railroad at Carillon Park with the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society.
Aullwood Native Plant Sale
Friday, April 24 2026
Join us for Aullwood's annual Native Plant Sale featuring over 12,000 native wildflowers, trees, shrubs and grasses with over 190 different species. Support birds, pollinators & wildlife in your own backyard!
Ohio Players
Friday, April 24 2026
Widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative funk bands of all time, the OHIO PLAYERS are coming back to Dayton!
Sugar Maple Festival
Friday, April 24 2026
The annual Sugar Maple Festival in beautiful downtown Bellbrook, Ohio. April 24-26, 2026
2026 IFA U.S. National Armwrestling Championship
Saturday, April 25 2026
⭐ United States Armwrestling Association event at Hollywood Gaming April 25-26, 2026 💪 Arm Wrestling Competition for Seniors / Masters / Juniors - Open to U.S. Citizens or Legal Residents (Green Card) - All ages welcome! ⭐
Alice Cooper at The Rose
Saturday, April 25 2026
Alice Cooper returns to Dayton in 2026 for Alice's Attic Tour at The Rose Music Center.
TWIG 45 Mom's Mart
Saturday, April 25 2026
Moms' Mart is a semi-annual sale of gently used clothing, toys and baby items. Proceeds go to Dayton Children's Hospital.
Mrs. Doubtfire
Tuesday, May 05 2026
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Ohio as Dayton Live presents Mrs. Doubtfire at the Schuster Center as Dayton as part of the Broadway Series.
Waynesville Street Faire
Saturday, May 09 2026
Waynesville Street Faire - located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County! RAIN OR SHINE ☀️⛅🌧️🌩️
A Night Of Bigfoot
Thursday, May 14 2026
See why Bigfoot is everyone’s favorite monster with Nat Geo explorer Dr. Mireya Mayor and Army veteran and survival expert Russell Acord at the historic Victoria Theatre stage in downtown Dayton.
Brit Floyd - The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show
Friday, May 15 2026
The definitive live Pink Floyd experience! Following five consecutive years of sold-out shows, Brit Floyd- “The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show” returns to the Rose Music Center stage
Hamvention 2026
Friday, May 15 2026
Hamvention, the world's largest amateur radio gathering at Greene County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Dayton Amateur Radio Association.
Spring Fest in the Burg
Friday, May 15 2026
Celebrate spring in Miamisburg with 3 days of local art, live music, food trucks, carnival rides & community fun—May 15–17, 2026 at Riverfront Park!
Fleurs de Fête - Wine & Gourmet Food Festival
Sunday, May 17 2026
Held each May, Fleurs de Fete is Carillon Historical Park's original "party in the park." Guests enjoy more than 400 wine samplings & delicious bites!
