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Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes To The Movies – Part 2

Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes To The Movies – Part 2

From the Wizard Of Oz to Mary Poppins PART 2 is an entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong, combined with some of the stuff they got right

Schlachtfest (German Pig Roast)

Schlachtfest (German Pig Roast)

⚠️ Prepaid reservations only ⚠️ Join us for a German ceremonial pig roast feast and party!

Enon Apple Butter Festival

Enon Apple Butter Festival

Enjoy the pleasant aroma of cooking apples, spices, and wood smoke at the festival where everything still revolves around apple butter!

First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios

Tequila Fest

Tequila Fest

The first-ever Tequila Fest is coming to The Greene on Friday, October 2, from 5–9 PM, and we’re bringing Britches Down along for one boot-scootin’, tequila-sippin’ good time!

The Notebook

The Notebook

Broadway in Dayton ✨ THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love. THE NOTEBOOK is at The Schuster Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2026

Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad

Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad

Take a ride on the mini-railroad at Carillon Park with the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society.

The Yellow Springs Film Festival

The Yellow Springs Film Festival

The Yellow Springs Film Festival is a celebration of creativity, connection and innovative performances exhibiting narrative and documentary feature films, shorts of all genres, stand up comedy and live music.

Fairborn Halloween Festival

Fairborn Halloween Festival

One of the largest Halloween Festivals in Downtown Fairborn. Numerous food and craft vendors, Spooktacular Parade and Costume Contest, beer garden, live music, trick or treat at the vendor booths on Sunday, and much more.

Tipp City Mum Festival

Tipp City Mum Festival

The Mum Festival holds a special place in our hearts. It gives both the citizens and our wonderful businesses of Tipp City an opportunity to highlight our special town and parks.

Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes To The Movies - Part 2

Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes To The Movies - Part 2

An entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong, combined with some of the stuff they got right.

Rocket Day at the National Museum of USAF

Rocket Day at the National Museum of USAF

Come have a blast with us at the Air Force Museum's 🚀 Rocket Day (did we mention it's FREE?)

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