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Featured Events in Dayton
A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival
Friday, May 02 2025
Food, Family Fun, Dance & Music - Showcasing the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of Dayton and the greater Miami Valley at A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival.
ARTeBRATION
Friday, May 02 2025
FREE, family friendly, 2 Day, rain or shine, indoor/outdoor celebration of the arts! Brick City Mural Festival, Dayton Food Truck Rally, Live Music @the Levitt Pavilion, Dayton Music tent 100+ art studios, galleries & shops.
Mayfair Plant Sale at 2nd Street Market
Friday, May 02 2025
Enjoy hanging baskets, just in time for Mothers Day. The annual MayFair plant sale is back at a NEW location!
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Friday, May 02 2025
Funny, light, uplifting, and uniquely American: The Unsinkable Molly Brown, presented by Dayton Playhouse May 2-18, 2025
Art on the Playground
Saturday, May 03 2025
Enjoy creative, hands-on art activities this spring at Art on the Playground, an award-winning, interactive art festival for kids of all ages. The event is free and all are welcome!
Derby Day Party: Hats, Suits, & Race Day Fun
Saturday, May 03 2025
Giddy up, Beavercreek! Get ready to experience the thrill of the Kentucky Derby right here at On Par Entertainment!
University of Dayton New Horizons 25th Anniversary Concert
Saturday, May 03 2025
The University of Dayton New Horizons 25th Anniversary Concert will feature Dr. Roy Ernst, the founder of New Horizons, as a guest conductor. Performance groups will include Rising Stars Strings and several other groups.
May the 4th Star Wars Celebration at On Par Entertainment
Sunday, May 04 2025
In a galaxy not so far away, join our May the 4th Star Wars Celebration starting at 1pm!
Glow in the Park Pickleball
Friday, May 09 2025
Join us at the courts for a special glow-in-the-dark evening of pickleball! The court will be lit with fun colors and there will be light-up pickleballs!
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert
Friday, May 09 2025
This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score.
Waynesville Street Faire
Saturday, May 10 2025
Waynesville Street Faire - located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County!
Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
Wednesday, May 14 2025
Coming off of a big year and the success of his 2024 The Be Funny Tour, Comedian Nate Bargatze announced today 66 dates for his 2025 BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR that will include a stop right here at the WSU Nutter Center!
Hamvention 2025
Friday, May 16 2025
Hamvention, the world's largest amateur radio gathering at Greene County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Dayton Amateur Radio Association.
Spring Fest In The Burg
Friday, May 16 2025
Spring Fest in the Burg is back for its fourth annual festival May 16-18, 2025! Spring Fest in the Burg will be the first event in the newly renovated Riverfront Park.
Furry Skurry 5K - A Super Event for Super Pets
Saturday, May 17 2025
The Furry Skurry 5K is a fun-filled day for runners, walkers and pet lovers!
Blessing of the Bikes
Sunday, May 18 2025
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.
Fleurs de Fête - Wine & Gourmet Food Festival
Sunday, May 18 2025
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!
Memorial Day Weekend at Youngs Dairy
Thursday, May 22 2025
Celebrate Memorial Day with us at Young's Dairy. You show up, we'll supply the fun! May 22nd-26th, 2025
Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival
Friday, May 23 2025
Live entertainment, Memorial Day Parade, Carnival rides, Kayaking or canoeing on the lake and much more!
Brit Floyd - The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show
Saturday, May 24 2025
Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary World Tour: Following four consecutive years of sold-out shows, Brit Floyd- “The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show” returns to the Rose Music Center stage
Dayton Cheese Fest!
Saturday, May 24 2025
🧀 It’s all things CHEESE and COUNTRY - NEW festival you won't want to miss! Stacked musical lineup! Inflatables & games for the kids! American Fireworks show! Free Admission! 🧀
Dayton Heritage Day at Carillon Park
Sunday, May 25 2025
Held on Memorial Day weekend, Heritage Day at Carillon Historical Park celebrates Dayton's unparalleled history through special activities, costumed interpreters, and more!
Passport to MetroParks 2025
Friday, May 30 2025
Join us at Riverscape for an exciting Family-Friendly evening full of Live Music, Foodtrucks, and Fun Activities like Rock Climbing! FREE Admission!
Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
Sunday, June 01 2025
Who’s Bad’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King, Michael Jackson! Part of the 2025 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.
Kettering Block Party at The Fraze
Wednesday, June 04 2025
Celebrate at Fraze Pavilion with this FREE, fun family community event!
Dayton Pride Festival 2025
Friday, June 06 2025
The annual Pride Festival and parade that celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ culture in Dayton. Events run Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.
Party at the Landing and The Prince Project
Friday, June 06 2025
Get ready to Party Like It’s 1999 as Austin Landing turns PURPLE w/ The Prince Project benefitting Skylar Kooken Foundation!
Retrobution at Riverscape
Friday, June 06 2025
It's 80's Night under the RiverScape pavilion! Break out the big hair and denim jackets for a funtastic evening featuring the biggest hits of the decade, performed by Retrobution.
