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Kettering Celebrates: America 250 Ohio Passport Adventure
Take part in a self-guided geocache-style passport adventure to explore 12 meaningful locations across Kettering.
Centerville’s Alexis Gomez Ready to Soar at Vandalia Flight Fest
Hometown country star Alexis Gomez talks American Idol, stadium anthems, and returning to her roots to headline the free Vandalia Flight Fest this Friday night.
High Praise and High Energy: 'The Wedding Singer' at La Comedia
Mike Woody reviews The Wedding Singer—La Comedia's latest production delivers a hilarious, nostalgic trip back to the eighties—now thru June 21 🎸🕺🎵🖲️
Springboro Juneteenth Jubilee
Experience Juneteenth like never before in Springboro! With activities for all ages, there's something for everyone to enjoy: live music, local food trucks, vendors, Underground Railroad tours, and more.
Kickin Chicken Wing Fest
Free festival and music - If you like bold food, rockin' music and a hearty party, then you'll love this festival!
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
Rail Festival at Carillon Park
Dayton History and Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society are proud to present the Annual Rail Festival at Carillon Park 🚂
Pickle Fest - Just dill with it!
Pickle fest returns in 2026: The DILL-I-CIOUS festival is at Austin Landing June 20 🥒
Yellow Springs Pride 2026
Join us for the Annual YSPride 2026 in Yellow Springs. This year’s theme “More Than a Party—Pride is Protest!” 💪🏽🏳️🌈 Join us as we honor the roots of Pride and take to the streets in celebration, resistance, and unity
Voices & Stories: Intersecting Lives of LGBTQ+ Community Members
This voices and Stories program presented by the Centerville-Washington Diversity council will host a panel focusing on local LGBTQ+ individuals and the unique challenges they face. Understanding and acceptance is key.
City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks
The City of Dayton Independence Day Lights in Flight Fireworks & America 250 celebration -parade/afternoon street fair at Riverscape, followed by Lights in Flight fireworks display ⚠️Fireworks launched from Kettering Field⚠️
Lebanon Country Music Festival
Stompin' on the Street - FREE Community event offering shopping, Artisan Crafts, food and Country Music held in downtown Lebanon. 🤠 RAIN OR SHINE- THIS IS A FREE EVENT!
