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Vintage Vibes & One-of-a-Kind Finds: Vintage Market Days®
From the moment you enter VMD Dayton-Cincinnati, you’re wrapped in a "boutique-style" atmosphere that feels more like a festival than a market. One of Country Living's "7 Flea Markets and Barn Sales Not To Miss”.
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
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions
Huber Heights Marigold Festival
The Huber Heights Marigold Festival returns this spring as a multi-day community celebration designed to bring families, residents, and visitors together for a full weekend of fun ☀️
Kettering Children's Choir Spring Concert
Come "See the World Throught Children's Eyes" and the beautiful voices of almost 100 singers! Two identical performances at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Kettering Community Garage Sale
It’s bargain time! Find what you need (or don’t need) at this one-day sale! Shop from over 40 vendors featuring anything from outdoor gear, household items, collectibles, clothing and more!
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.
Alice Cooper at The Rose
Alice Cooper returns to Dayton in 2026 for Alice's Attic Tour at The Rose Music Center.
TWIG 45 Mom's Mart
Moms' Mart is a semi-annual sale of gently used clothing, toys and baby items. Proceeds go to Dayton Children's Hospital.
Midwest Ceramics Show
OHIO'S ORIGINAL CERAMIC SHOW The Midwest Ceramic Show at the Butler County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of displays will feature everything a hobbyist would need to start, or continue a ceramics tradition!
Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
Take a ride on the mini-railroad at Carillon Park with the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society.
ARTeBRATION
ARTeBRATION: A one-of-a-kind festival for families and art enthusiasts! Featuring our First 2026 Food Truck Rally and 5th Brick City Mural and Arts Festival 👨🎨Live Music , 100+ art studios, galleries, & shops...
