Things to do in Dayton this weekend | September 16-18, 2022

last updated 09/15/2022
Things to do in Dayton this weekend | September 16-18, 2022

Festivals, shows, concerts, Fall activities and more. Here are some events you should check out in Dayton this weekend September 16-18, 2022.

Things to do in Dayton this weekend | Sept 16-18

Things to do in Dayton this weekend | September 16-18, 2022

Local Festivals

Grab Your Crew & Sample The Brew for the 4th Annual Beer Fest!  Featuring live music from local favorite band, Until Rust! The Beer Fest & Air Force Marathon After Party is this Saturday at The Greene.  Advance tickets are $20 (discounted) include 12 beer samples and a 4 oz souvenir mug. 

Dayton Concours d Elegance is back at Carillon Park this Sunday.  Guests will be treated to food, live music, and historical demonstrations in addition to the chance to see beautiful cars and motorcycles up close and personal.

Other festivals this weekend include the Annual Wool Gathering Show at Youngs, Preble County Pork Festival in Eaton, Ohio Fish and Shrimp FestivalAullwood Fall Fest, Polish Fall PicnicBeer! A Celebration of Dayton's Craft Brewing at the Yellow Cab, and Hispanic Heritage Festival at Riverscape.

This weekend is also your chance to sample signature dishes from some of Dayton's hottest restaurants with the return of Taste of the Oregon District on Saturday from 12-6pm. Also downtown, the Dayton Vegan Food and Drink Festival will be held on Courthouse Square Sunday from 12-6pm.

Check out our complete guide to Fall Festivals Around Dayton.

Arts & Entertainment

See the first of the Dayton Philharmonic 2022–2023 Masterworks concert series this weekend with Pines of Rome and Brandon Patrick George, performances on Friday and Saturday evening.

Grounded: The story of a hot-shot F16 fighter pilot whose unexpected pregnancy ends her career in the sky. This is opening weekend for Grounded, presented by The Human Race Theatre Company at The Loft Theatre. Show times are 8pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday and Sunday at 2pm.

Night Fever - Tribute to The Bee Gees - The Most Authentic Tribute to The Bee Gees in the world returns to the Sorg Opera House on Saturday 8pm.

Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Spamalot opens at the Dayton Playhouse tomorrow. Show times are Friday & Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm.

Fall Activities

Many fall activities and events including corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin patches and some of the Dayton area's best Haunts are now open for the season. 

What else is going on in Dayton this weekend? 

Find more events in 'Live Music', 'Comedy Shows' and 'Theatre and The Arts' Check our full community Events Calendar for a complete list of local events and activities.

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