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St. Helen Spring Festival

St. Helen Spring Festival

Family fun all weekend with rides for the kids, food, flea market, beer garden and more!

A Night Of Bigfoot

A Night Of Bigfoot

See why Bigfoot is everyone’s favorite monster with Nat Geo explorer Dr. Mireya Mayor and Army veteran and survival expert Russell Acord at the historic Victoria Theatre stage in downtown Dayton.

Troy Strawberry Festival

Troy Strawberry Festival

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

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!

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!

Dayton Pride Festival 2026

Dayton Pride Festival 2026

The annual Pride Festival and parade that celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ culture in Dayton. Events run Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.

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!

Brit Floyd - The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show

Brit Floyd - The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show

The definitive live Pink Floyd experience! Following five consecutive years of sold-out shows, Brit Floyd- “The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show” returns to the Rose Music Center stage

Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic

Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic

Held on Memorial Day weekend, Heritage Day at Carillon Historical Park celebrates Dayton's unparalleled history through special activities, costumed interpreters, and more!

Dayton Air Show 2026

Dayton Air Show 2026

The 2026 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels June 13-14

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!

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.

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