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Featured Events in Dayton
Cinco De Mayo Silent Disco with DaytOn1 Salsa & On Par Entertainment
Friday, May 01 2026
Cinco De Mayo Salsa Silent Disco at On Par Entertainment May 1st at 8PM! Dance, learn salsa, and party all night!
MayFair Plant Sale at 2nd Street Market
Friday, May 01 2026
The sale supports Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation, which supports projects at Wegerzyn MetroPark. It features annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables. Join as member to save 10% on purchases.
Songs of The Carpenters with Helen Welch
Saturday, May 02 2026
Prepare to be “On Top of the World” with internationally acclaimed vocalist, entertainer, and producer Helen Welch.
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.
Huber Heights Marigold Festival
Friday, May 08 2026
The Huber Heights Marigold Festival returns this spring as a multi-day community celebration designed to bring families, residents, and visitors together for a full weekend of fun ☀️
Armwrestling Technique Clinic
Saturday, May 09 2026
GRIP, GRIT & GROWTH: Hands on training with the PROS! 💪 Armwrestling Technique Clinic at the Vandalia Rec May 9
Kettering Children's Choir Spring Concert
Saturday, May 09 2026
Come "See the World Throught Children's Eyes" and the beautiful voices of almost 100 singers! Two identical performances at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.
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!
The Full Monty
Friday, May 15 2026
Show based on the British comedy film with: 😁 BIG LAUGHS. 💝 BIG HEART. 💪 BARELY ANY CLOTHES. Dayton Playhouse closes the season with THE FULL MONTY - May 15-31, 2026
Blessing of the Bikes
Sunday, May 17 2026
The annual Dayton Blessing of the Bikes offers all motorcycle riders to have their bikes blessed for a safe riding season. Dedicated to all Veterans, proceeds go to Greenebucs.
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!
Memorial Day Weekend at Youngs Dairy
Thursday, May 21 2026
Celebrate Memorial Day with us at Young's Dairy. You show up, we'll supply the fun! May 21st-25th, 2026
Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival
Friday, May 22 2026
Live entertainment, Memorial Day Parade, Carnival rides, Kayaking or canoeing on the lake and much more!
Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic
Sunday, May 24 2026
Held on Memorial Day weekend, Heritage Day at Carillon Historical Park celebrates Dayton's unparalleled history through special activities, costumed interpreters, and more!
Beavercreek Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 25 2026
Join the City of Beavercreek this Memorial Day for a special ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.
Passport to MetroParks 2026
Friday, May 29 2026
Join us at Riverscape for an exciting Family-Friendly evening full of Live Music, Foodtrucks, and Fun Activities like Rock Climbing! FREE Admission!
Dayton Cheese Fest!
Saturday, May 30 2026
🧀 It’s all things CHEESE and COUNTRY - NEW festival you won't want to miss! Stacked musical lineup! Inflatables & games for the kids! American Fireworks show! Free Admission! 🧀
St. Helen Spring Festival
Friday, June 05 2026
Family fun all weekend with rides for the kids, food, flea market, beer garden and more!
Troy Strawberry Festival
Saturday, June 06 2026
Troy celebrates its place as the center of Ohio's strawberry production by hosting the Troy Strawberry Festival.
Central Jazz Big Band at Riverscape
Friday, June 12 2026
Music and fun at RiverScape MetroPark's FREE Summer Music Series with Central Jazz Big Band. Pull up your chair for music, food, and dancing by the Great Miami River!
Dayton Air Show 2026
Saturday, June 13 2026
The 2026 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels June 13-14
Pickle Fest - Just dill with it!
Saturday, June 20 2026
Pickle fest returns in 2026: The DILL-I-CIOUS festival is at Austin Landing June 20 🥒
Beetlejuice: The Musical
Tuesday, June 23 2026
It’s showtime! Dayton Live presents Beetlejuice: The Musical at the Schuster Center as Dayton as part of the Broadway Series.
Rail Festival at Carillon Park
Saturday, June 27 2026
Dayton History and Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society are proud to present the Annual Rail Festival at Carillon Park 🚂
