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This summer is shaping up to be a summer of fun with so many events happening!

  • What: Passport to MetroParks
    Date: May 24 (tonight!!)
    Time: 6-9 PM
    Where: 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton
    Description: A preview of events taking place at each MetroPark this summer. There will be live music, food trucks, and park rangers. Representatives from upcoming festivals will be there to detail their upcoming festivals.

  • What: Cheese Fest
    Date: May 25
    Time: 3-10 pm
    Where: Austin Landing, 10400 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg

  • What: Kettering Block Party
    Date: May 29
    Time: 6-8 PM
    Where: Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd, Kettering

  • What: Halfway to Hauntfest
    Date: May 31
    Time: 9 pm to 2 am
    Where: NextDoor Bar, 454 E Fifth Street, Dayton; Oregon District
    Description: To celebrate the halfway mark to Halloween and reveal the theme for this year’s Oregon District Halloween festival. 21 and over

  • What: Dayton Pride
    Dates: May 31-June 1
    Times: 6pm-10 pm May 31
    11am-4pm June 1
    Where: Greater Dayton LGBT Center, 136 North Main Street, Dayton

  • What: Troy Strawberry Festival
    Dates: June 1-2
    Times: 10 am to 9 pm June 1
    10 am to 6 pm June 2
    Where: Downtown Troy

  • What: St. Christopher Festival
    Date: June 7-9
    Where: St. Christopher Catholic Church, 425 East National Road, Vandalia
  • What: St Helen Spring Festival
    Date: June 7-9
    Where: St. Helen Private Elementary, 5086 Burkhardt Road

  • What: Jewish Cultural Festival
    Date: June 9
    Time: 11 am to 7 pm
    Where: Temple Israel, 130 Riverside, Dayton

  • What: Versailles Poultry Days
    Date: June 14-16
    Where: 459 South Center St, Versailles

  • What: Celtic Fest Ohio
    Date: June 15
    Time: 11am-10pm
    Where: Renaissance Park, 10542 E Ohio 73, Waynesville

  • What: Pride Art Show
    Date: June 21
    Time: 5 PM
    Where: Secret Chamber of Oddities and Artwork 17 West Main Street, Fairborn

Upcoming Events Spring/Summer 2024

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The weather is warming up and that means it’s time for Festival Season! Here are a few of the upcoming events in the Dayton area:

  • What: Hunger Days Food Truck Rally
    Date: May 23
    Time: Brunch 8-12 Dinner 4-8
    Where: Hobson Freedom Park, 2910 Trebein Road, Fariborn

  • What: Dayton Pizza Fest
    Date: May 25
    Time: 5 PM
    Where: Yellow Cab Tavern

  • What: Axe Throwing Tournament
    Date: May 30
    Time: 6:30 PM
    Where: Wild Axe Throwing, 3251 Seajay Dr, Beavercreek

  • What: Summer Flea Market
    Date: June 1
    Time: 8:30 – 11:30 AM
    Where: Kettering Rec Center Parking Lot

  • What: Touch a Truck
    Date: June 1
    Time: Starts at 9
    Where: Kettering Rec Center Parking Lot

  • What: 3rd Annual Beavercreek Pride
    Date: June 9th
    Time: 2-8 PM
    Where: EJ Nutter Park

  • What: Pride Celebration
    Date: June 14
    Time: 4 PM
    Where: Delco Park

  • What: Wine Fest
    Date: June 15
    Time: 5 PM
    Where: The Greene, 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek

  • What: Zinnia Days Craft & Vendor Show
    Date: June 22 & 23
    Time: Sat 9-4 Sun 10-3
    Where: Greene County Fairgrounds

Don’t forget to sign up for Sara’s Ghost Tours!

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Sara is teaming up with the Downtown Dayton Partnership, and hosting two walking tours in downtown Dayton to highlight some haunted buildings! The tour will be approximately one mile and last for one hour.
Sign up now!

When: May 11th at 2 and 4pm
Ghost Tour

Sara’s Ghost Tours

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Teaming up with the Downtown Dayton Partnership, Sara is hosting two walking tours in downtown Dayton to highlight some haunted buildings! The tour will be approximately one mile and last for one hour.

When: May 11th at 2 and 4pm
To register for this event, visit this link

Ghost Tour

April 8th Total Solar Eclipse

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On April 8, 2024, there will be a total solar eclipse crossing Dayton between 3:10 and 3:15 pm. The solar eclipse will pass over North America, starting in Mexico, crossing the US, then into Canada.

What is a solar eclipse? It’s when the moon passes between the sun and earth and completely blocks the face of the sun. The sky will go dark like at dusk.

When watching the eclipse, it’s important to be careful not to stare directly at it. It’s best to view through “eclipse glasses”, a handheld solar viewer, or using a pinhole projector. If using eclipse glasses, make sure they are not cheap knockoffs. Use only eclipse glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard. Do not use regular sunglasses. Using regular sunglasses during the eclipse will cause eye injury. Safe solar viewers are thousands of times darker than regular sunglasses.

If you take the time to watch the eclipse, make sure to take pictures and share!

Upcoming Events

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  • Sideshow 17
    Friday May 17th, 5pm-10pm
    Saturday May 18th, 3pm-10pm

    Location: Yellow Cab Building
    700 East 4th Street, Dayton, OH 45402

    What to know: Dayton’s all volunteer, free, two day music and arts festival. Applications for artists and musicians due by April 1.

  • Total Solar Eclipse
    April 8th at 3:09pm

    Location: The sky!

    What to know: There are many watch parties organized for the eclipse! Check out Dayton Daily New’s list here!

  • Hopping in the Heights Egg Eggstravaganza
    Sunday, April 7, 5:30pm-7pm

    Location: Huber Heights (location TBA)

    What to know: Hopping in the Heights Eggstravaganza is a suicide prevention outreach to bring awareness to suicide prevention, and to focus our area youth, with a positive outreach approach that is spring boarded off Easter.
    Vendor-Hopping

  • 2024 Centerville Merchant Market
    Sunday, May 19, 12pm-5pm

    Location: The lawn outside St. Leonard Living Community
    8100 Clyo Rd, Centerville, OH 45458

    What to know:Over 100 vendors, live music, food trucks, drinks, and family friendly activities.

  • Kettering Community Garage Sale
    April 27, 2024, 9am-2 pm

    Location: Charles Lathrem Senior Center
    2900 Glengarry Dr, Dayton, OH 45420

    What to Know: Gently used and new items from 40 vendors, including craft supplies, decorations, books, outdoor items, tools, games, and more.

Reminder of Upcoming Craft Fair Events

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We’re excited for a few upcoming craft fairs/holiday bazaars. You might see us there!

Holiday Craft Shows

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We’re excited for a few upcoming craft fairs/holiday bazaars. You might see us there!