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Oktoberfest at the Dayton Art Institute
A Dayton tradition established in 1971, Oktoberfest is the museum’s largest annual fundraiser and vital to everything we do at the Dayton Art Institute. The fall festival takes place the fourth full weekend of September.
Voices & Stories: Immigration Journeys & Community Integration
Voices & Stories event with a focus on Immigration Journeys & Community Integration. The event is co-sponsored by ContempoRoast Coffee and Roastery. Three local immigrants will share their experiences navigating a new life.
Hairborn
Join the City of Fairborn and WTUE for Hairborn with 80's rock, drinks, brews, food trucks and more! This FREE outdoor event will have you headbanging all night long!
Lantern Fest in Washington Twp
Join us for an enchanting evening of magic, laughter, and community at Lantern Fest in Countryside Park!
Springboro Oktoberfest 2026
Celebration of authentic German food, beer, wine, and entertainment for the whole family at Oktoberfest in Springboro.
Remembrance Ceremony at 9/11 Memorial
Anniversary Commemoration - A special ceremony to reflect on the events that happened on 9/11 at the 9/11 Memorial in Beavercreek.
Rocket Day at the National Museum of USAF
Come have a blast with us at the Air Force Museum's 🚀 Rocket Day (did we mention it's FREE?)
Tequila Fest
The first-ever Tequila Fest is coming to The Greene on Friday, October 2, from 5–9 PM, and we’re bringing Britches Down along for one boot-scootin’, tequila-sippin’ good time!
Clinton County Corn Festival
Celebrate our agricultural heritage at Clinton County Fairgrounds as we honor one of the area's biggest industries with a three-day extravaganza.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month w/ Son del Caribe
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free evening of salsa and Latin music featuring Son Del Caribe. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy music, dancing, and community in downtown Dayton.
Germantown Pretzel Festival
Come join us for the annual Germantown Pretzel Festival in Veterans Memorial Park.
Advance your Pottery Throwing skills with Wheel Level 4
Designed for students ready to level up their wheel throwing game, this is a great class to build your throwing xp!
