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Vintage Vibes & One-of-a-Kind Finds: Vintage Market Days®
From the moment you enter VMD Dayton-Cincinnati, you’re wrapped in a "boutique-style" atmosphere that feels more like a festival than a market. One of Country Living's "7 Flea Markets and Barn Sales Not To Miss”.
Kettering Community Garage Sale
It’s bargain time! Find what you need (or don’t need) at this one-day sale! Shop from over 40 vendors featuring anything from outdoor gear, household items, collectibles, clothing and more!
Spring Fest in the Burg
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!
MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2026
Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.
Songs of The Carpenters with Helen Welch
Prepare to be “On Top of the World” with internationally acclaimed vocalist, entertainer, and producer Helen Welch.
Huber Heights Chamber, Fest & 5K
This is the 2nd Annual Fest & 5K hosted by the Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce and The Allen Financial Group.
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions
2026 IFA U.S. National Armwrestling Championship
⭐ 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! ⭐
Sugar Maple Festival
The annual Sugar Maple Festival in beautiful downtown Bellbrook, Ohio. April 24-26, 2026
Mrs. Doubtfire
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.
Midwest Ceramics Show
OHIO'S ORIGINAL CERAMIC SHOW The Midwest Ceramic Show at the Butler County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of displays will feature everything a hobbyist would need to start, or continue a ceramics tradition!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
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.
