Mid January
Miami Valley Home Improvement Show
Dayton Hara Arena
1001 Shiloh Springs Road
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 278-4776
Established in 1982, this is the largest home show in the Dayton area. Offers exhibits, seminars and "Ask-An-Expert" sessions on all aspects of home improvement. Landscaped exhibits, model room additions, and much more.
Early-Mid March
Dayton Home and Garden Show
Dayton Convention Center
22 East Fifth Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(888) 823-7469
Fri and Sat 10 am - 9 pm, Sun 10 am - 6 pm
Admission charged.
Since 1996, this annual event has annually featured over 250 exhibitors displaying and selling home and garden products and accessories. Exhibits of professionally landscaped gardens offer audiences the latest ideas for home and garden.
May
Ohio Folk Festival
Held annually at Carillon Historical Park, the festival celebrates our American heritage with period costumes, reenactments, food, and entertainment.
Memorial Day weekend
Concert at the Town Greene
Carillon Historical Park
1000 Carillon Boulevard
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 293-2841
Free. Bring family, friends and a blanket or lawn chair to celebrate music and history each Memorial Day weekend as the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents a patriotic performance on Carillon Historical Park's Town Green. Rain date is Monday.
June
Summerfest at SunWatch Indian Village
Native American history and culture come to life with music, dancing, and storytelling at this summertime favorite event.
Mid-July
Vectren Dayton Air Show
Dayton International Airport
Dayton, OH
(937) 898-5901
Nearly 100,000 people turn out every summer to view the aerial displays of military and civilian aircraft. The Air Force Thunderbirds, the elite U.S. Army Golden Knight Parachute Team, and award winning acrobatic pilots are among the star attractions. The show provides displays of aircraft for spectator viewing, from the beginning of flight to modern jet aircraft. Also featured: the Kids Hangar program for young children, Students Open to Aviation Research (SOAR), a program promoting aviation to underprivileged children, and Aerospace Adventures (A2) providing interactive, hands-on activities including full-scale flight simulators.
Late August-Early September
Montgomery County Fair
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
1043 South Main Street
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 224-1619
Since 1854, this annual event has featured fun for the entire family including exhibits, livestock, children's activities, entertainment, rides, music, and a wide variety of food and attractions.
Late September
Octoberfest at the Dayton Art Institute
Live music, traditional German food, and a wide variety of beers are featured. Local artisans display pottery, jewelry, leather goods, and crafts.
Late October
Corvette Car Show
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
1043 South Main Street
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 224-1619
Step back in time through the history of the incomparable corvette.
Late November
National Holiday Gift Show
Dayton Hara Arena
1001 Shiloh Springs Road
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 278-4776
Fri and Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 12 pm - 5 pm
A tradition since1982, the show has become a Miami Valley holiday tradition. Hundreds of exhibitors offer a huge assortment of seasonal crafts, artwork, collectibles, ceramics, and personalized items. Santa is on hand to add to the festivities.
Early December
Flea-N-Tique
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
1043 South Main Street
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 224-1619
A wide array of antiques, collectibles, and household items. Held in the Coliseum.
Arts and Entertainment
Ohio Performing Arts Institute
36 1/2 N. Center St.
Springfield, OH
(937) 324-7444
Dayton Ballet
140 North Main Street
Dayton, OH
(937) 449-5060
Dayton Playhouse, Inc
Dayton, OH
(937)333-SHOW
Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park N
Dayton, OH
937–223–5277
Sports
Dayton Bombers - Hockey
Ervin J. Nutter Center
Dayton, OH
(937) 775-4747
Dayton Dragons - Baseball
Fifth Third Field
Dayton, OH
(937) 228-BATS (2287)
Parks
For information about area parks contact
Five Rivers Metroparks,
1375 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, OH 45414
937-275-7275.