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Central Jazz Big Band at Riverscape

Central Jazz Big Band at Riverscape

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!

Blessing of the Bikes

Blessing of the Bikes

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.

Troy Strawberry Festival

Troy Strawberry Festival

Troy celebrates its place as the center of Ohio's strawberry production by hosting the Troy Strawberry Festival.

2026 Dayton Burger Week

2026 Dayton Burger Week

Dine Out Dayton presents 🍔 Burger Week June 7-14. Local restaurants and chefs will be grilling up some seriously burgerlicious creations.. dine-in or carryout, don't miss Burger Week!

The Full Monty

The Full Monty

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

Beavercreek Memorial Day Ceremony

Beavercreek Memorial Day Ceremony

Join the City of Beavercreek this Memorial Day for a special ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.

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

Chrome & Carroll Cruise-In!

Chrome & Carroll Cruise-In!

Join us for a fun evening of cars, music, and community at the Chrome & Carroll Cruise-In! Bring your classic car, hot rod, truck, or daily driver and cruise in for a great cause. No registration required, just cruise in!

FREE Live Music from Heather & The Swing Set

FREE Live Music from Heather & The Swing Set

One of our club favorites returning to Whisperz Speakeasy — Heather & The Swing Set. This vocally led jazz ensemble will take the stage for a night of unforgettable live music!

Memorial Day Weekend at Youngs Dairy

Memorial Day Weekend at Youngs Dairy

Celebrate Memorial Day with us at Young's Dairy. You show up, we'll supply the fun! May 21st-25th, 2026

Fleurs de Fête - Wine & Gourmet Food Festival

Fleurs de Fête - Wine & Gourmet Food Festival

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! Enter through Carillon Brewing, the event is held behind the brewery.

Passport to MetroParks 2026

Passport to MetroParks 2026

Join us at Riverscape for an exciting Family-Friendly evening full of Live Music, Foodtrucks, and Fun Activities like Rock Climbing! FREE Admission!

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