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Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
Get ready to unlock your inner hero! Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero is coming to the WSU Nutter Center on April 22–25, 2027!
Special Interest Tour: Spooky Tour
Step into the shadows for the third annual Spooky Special Tour at the Dayton Art Institute! Explore the darker, stranger and more mysterious side of our collection. Find fascinating tales hidden within the artwork!
Pet Afflaire Gala
Humane Society of Greater Dayton: Join us for the 35th Annual Pet Afflaire Gala as we transport you to the rolling hills, vineyards, and timeless charm during “Tails in Tuscany.”
56th Annual Dayton Book Fair
The Book Fair Foundation is a non-profit organization that collects donated books year-round for our annual Book Fair, the biggest second-hand book sale in Ohio. October 30-November 1, 2026.
STAND BY ME: The Film and Its Stars 40 Years Later
A Night of Reflection, Connection, and the Friendships That Shape Us with Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell and Wil Wheaton
Dayton Fall Harvest Festival 2026
Join a day of family fun at the Fall Harvest Festival, hosted by the City of Dayton Department of Recreation—combining a traditional fall festival with a trunk-or-treat experience.
Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute is coming to Troy, OH
For over three decades, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has been recreating the legendary sound of the EAGLES and thrilling audiences all over the world. Catch them at the Arbogast Performing Arts Center in Troy, OH!
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
Frame of Mind Special Interest Tour
Explore the art beyond the artwork with Frame of Mind, a special interest tour at the Dayton Art Institute! Discover the fascinating art history behind the frames that surround and enhance works of art.
Winter Fest at Austin Landing
It's the holiday season at Austin Landing! Join us for our 2026 WINTER FEST & Christmas Tree Lighting ❄️ ✨ This fun, festive event begins Saturday, November 14 at 5pm
Pumpkin Glow on Stoddard Ave.
Come to Grafton Hill to view an amazing display of almost 1,000 unique jack-o-lanterns! A fun event for the whole family! No ticket necessary!
Art For All Day - FREE ADMISSION at Dayton Art Institute
During “Art For All” Days, the Dayton Art Institute offers free admission to all museum guests, including special and focus collections.
