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Fall Spirits: Tito’s Tasting at Wild Axe Throwing
Fall Spirits at Wild Axe: 1 hour of axe throwing and four cocktails for $50 plus fees. Thursday, November 5, 7–9 PM. Ages 21+. Only 25 tickets!
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.
Yuletide Winter's Gathering
Kick off the season at the Yuletide Winters Gathering, Nov. 13-15 in storybook downtown Tipp City! Shop festive boutiques, find one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy Santa photos, wagon rides, food trucks, and small-town holiday charm.
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
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.
Clue
Broadway in Dayton ✨ Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! CLUE is at The Schuster Nov 24 - Nov 29, 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
Welcome Dayton's New Americans Art Exhibit
Opening Reception for the 6th annual New Americans Art Exhibit at Dayton Metro Library - Main, November 5, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. The Art Exhibit is open during library hours November 1 - December 31 and free to the public.
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.”
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!
Feast of Giving - Thanksgiving in Dayton
FREE Thanksgiving meal and celebration! Join us for our annual🦃 "Feast of Giving", a traditional Thanksgiving meal with fellowship, live music and engaging activities for kids all day long.
Austin Landing - Trunk or Treat
Save the date spooksters! Join us for Trunk-or-Treat at Austin Landing, if you dare…
