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Downtown Dayton Historic Walking Tours
2025-10-03 17:30, 2025-10-10 17:30 (America/Detroit) | OH, United States
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Many of the places that helped make Dayton a center of innovation were lost to history, while others survived and adapted, representing the city’s spirit of revitalization. Some of the city’s distinctive and significant structures were demolished, while others, including the Dayton Arcade and Centre City Building, saw challenging times but now await redevelopment. Explore and learn about the diverse selection of retail, industrial, entertainment, and residential sites on this guided walking tour of Downtown Dayton.
Our guided downtown walking tours will launch promptly at 5:30 p.m. from the Dayton Arcade entrance on Fourth Street. This 90-minute, 1.5-mile tour may be deemed strenuous by some, and patrons should be able to walk/navigate city sidewalks and streets. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle if needed. Tours will launch rain or shine, except in the event of thunder or lightning.
Reservations are required to attend.
Street parking is available on all streets surrounding the Arcade and you can click here for additional parking information.

Greene County Historical Society Ghost Walk NorthTour
2025-10-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Greene County Ohio Historical Society, 74 West Church Street in, Xenia, OH, 45385, USA
Greene County Historical Society
Brantley Carriage House
74 W Church St
Xenia, OH 45385
Join GCHS Board Member and fan of all things paranormal, Nick Shank, on the annual Ghost Walk! During the tour, enjoy the sights of the historical properties along the route,while Nick describes stories recorded from first-hand witnesses of ghostly encounters in these homes. With 3 tour routes to choose from, even returning attendees will get to hear something new each time! This ghost tour will begin with a brief tour with highlights of the Trebein-Flynn House, and then will jump approximately halfway down King Street to the Samuel Patterson House, continue down the street, cover one portion of Galloway, and end with the Halder’s residence toward the North end of King Street. This tour will require more walking than the South tour, and will not end back at GCHS.
Reserve your ticket today as space is limited: gchsxo.org. $15 per person.

October Halloween Market
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street Studios, 1000 E. 2nd Street, Dayton, OH, United States
Join Front Street to kick start the Halloween season during October’s First Friday and Saturday Art Hop!
The artists have been busy preparing for the spooky season with a costume contest; you help choose the winner!
For our guests, a treasure hunt, find four hidden items, and win a Front Street t-shirt!
Trick or treating for the kid!
Special appearance by Batman!
On Saturday…Free pumpkin painting. Mom and Dad can paint a free pumpkin with the kids and bring it home!
Food Truck Rally by Dayton Food Truck Rally
Music and more!

Global Roots: Dayton River Fest
2025-10-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Triangle Park, 2500 Ridge Ave, Dayton, OH, 45414, USA
Cultural exhibition, dance, food, fashion, arts, history, speech, etc…

Wright Brothers and Air Force Museums Bikeway Tour
2025-10-04 11:00 - 17:00 | OH, United States
Smart-guided Cycle Tour ~ Dayton, Ohio – River Trails Day Tour
CycleNuts Selfie Cycle Tours
CycleNuts Selfie Tours tie together fun, interesting, scenic, historic, tasty, and refreshing points of interest along a bikeway focused tour route where you ride at your pace and your pleasure. You are the tour boss. You pick the date and time – ticket is good for any day or time – dates/times listed only as a guideline to give you an idea of how long tour normally takes.
With these smart-guided bikeway cycling adventures you bring the bike and smart phone, and CycleNuts provides the Smart Guide. The Smart Guide gives you voice and visual turn-by-turn instructions along an expertly designed and tested tour route.
Do the tour solo or bring along your crew. 1 ticket = fun for all! Easily stop anywhere along the way to visit attractions or refreshments and the Smart Guide will continue the route from wherever you are when you are ready to roll.
The Miami Valley region that Dayton is located in has trails! 350 miles of bike trails – “the nations largest paved trail network“. This tour certainly is not going to try to cover all of it in one day, but will cover several miles of the best of it. Starting in the outlying countryside the tour route will follow alongside the Great Miami River into downtown Dayton’s Riverscape Metropark. Here, you can see one of the world’s largest water fountains, Five Rivers Fountain of Lights. There is also a concession stand and restrooms.
Next stop on the tour is the national monument to the Wright brothers – Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. The air conditioned museum and historical center, Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, ties together the Wright brothers ingenious contributions to the world of transportation, from printing to bicycles to airplanes. “Visitors can view the park film, Wright Brothers On Great White Wings, in the auditorium. From there, guests can explore the interpretive exhibits and displays on the first floor which give more insight into the lives and aviation journey of Dayton’s most famous figures, Wilbur and Orville Wright“.
Last stop is the massive National Museum of the US Air Force – “the world’s largest military aviation museum. With free admission and parking, the museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space“.
Comprised mostly of river trails, the 37 mile tour route is moderately level except for one dam to cross over, several climbs out of shallow river beds, and across gently rolling terrain. The route is 92% bikeway, and comes with CycleNuts’ 50% downhill guarantee. If your bike has gears, you will probably use them to the full extent crossing over the dam and to a lesser degree in a couple of spots along the route. All bikes are appropriate for this smart-guided tour – even a single speed bike as long as you do not mind walking your bike up the spots mentioned. Bring yours or rent one in the Dayton area (see confirmation information for listings). Sweating is optional. The route is shaded about 75% of the way. You set your own pace, starting time and touring agenda with CycleNuts’ expert smart-guided cycle tour pattern.
Points of interest: Great Miami River Recreational Trail, Great Miami River, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (free admission)- dedicated to the birthplace of aviation and the brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright, Riverscape Park – Five Rivers Fountain of Lights, Mad River Trail, Mad River, downtown Dayton, and National Museum of the US Air Force (free admission). There is a food concession area inside of the National Museum of the US Air Force. Additional nearby points of interest: Wright Brothers National Museum, and America’s Packard Museum. Easily, anywhere along the way, the route can be detoured to nearby points of interest.
HERE’S THE PLAN: You bring the bike. CycleNuts provides the smart-tour guide! Via email you receive an expertly designed and tested tour route. Simply click on the emailed link and follow the expertly designed Selfie Tour route using your smart phone as your personal smart-tour guide for the Voice and Map guided turn-by-turn instructions.

From your location simply click on link 1 provided by CycleNuts (using your cell phone) and follow the Google Maps directions to the starting spot;
Unload your bike (if you transported it to the starting spot), or if you rode your bike to the starting spot then you are good to go;
and then click on link 2 provided by CycleNuts and begin the tour (for more complex tours there may also be a link 3 or 4 to click on along the way as well as additional instructions).

WHERE TO RENT A BIKE: See your ticket purchase confirmation information for local bike rental listings.
ARE YOU READY TO ROLL? GREAT… LET’S HIT THE TRAILS!
GET YOUR TICKET TODAY! – take note that the tour starting and ending times on the ticket are only a general guideline to give you an idea of how much time the tour may take at the minimum. Your time in the saddle, on the trail, and starting times are your call – it is your tour. One ticket equals fun for all! Bring as many people as you wish on your tour. Ticket purchase is for the CycleNuts Selfie Smart-guided route only. Attractions, lodgings, food, bike rental, etcetera are not included in the ticket purchase.
Got questions? – Get answers! – http://CycleNuts.link FAQS

Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart
2025-10-04 12:00, 2025-10-05 12:00, 2025-10-06 12:00, 2025-10-07 12:00, 2025-10-08 12:00, 2025-10-09 12:00, 2025-10-10 12:00, 2025-10-11 12:00 | Centre City Building, 36-44 S Main St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Embark on the Dayton Audio Tour: Voices, Visions & Heritage in Downtown’s Heart
Below the streets of Dayton, century-old secrets and astonishing innovations pulse through the city’s heart. Beyond the polished arches of the Dayton Arcade or the towering bookshelves of the Metro Library, stories of protest, invention, and unexpected peace unfold where few pause to listen.
Embark on a self-guided audio tour that unlocks the real Downtown Dayton. Move beyond the expected and discover the hidden battles, whispered scandals, and little-known victories that have shaped these blocks.
What shocking plot once pitted city leaders against each other beneath the Arcade’s iconic dome? Which unsolved mystery at the International Peace Museum refuses to rest? Why did a librarian vanish overnight, leaving only a cryptic message among the stacks?
Feel each step blend present and past as Dayton’s overlooked chapters ignite around you. See these familiar streets transform into a living story.
Ready to uncover the layers beneath Dayton’s surface? Your journey begins now.

2025 Fall Parade of Homes
2025-10-04 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-05 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-10 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-11 12:00 - 17:00 | all around town, OH, United States
The 2025 Fall Parade of Home is a FREE event that will be showcasing twelve homes by five builders in the Dayton Region.

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The Kirkland
751 Lake Bluff Ct.
Lebanon, OH 45036

Promenade
1464 Triple Crown Way
Beavercreek Township / Xenia, OH 45385

The Gables
2010 Cedar Lake Drive
Huber Heights, OH 45424

The Barrett
682 W Spring Valley Pike
Dayton, OH 45458

The Nicholas
2724 Sky Crossing Drive
Beavercreek, OH 45434

Thoreau
7232 North Springboro Pike
Miamisburg, OH 45449

The Fairview
10010 Washington Glen Drive
Washington Township, OH 45458

The Ainsley II
1525 S Main Street
Springboro, Ohio 45066

Columbia
1200 Deer Valley Drive
Miamisburg, OH 45342

Hudson
2146 Nathanial Greene Drive
Beavercreek, OH 45434

Lehigh
1949 Stone Creek Blvd.
Centerville, OH 45458

Normandy
2000 E Lytle 5 Points Road
Clearcreek Township, OH 45458

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Fall Customer Portrait Day
2025-10-04 14:00 - 18:00 | BRIM, 464 E 5th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Do you have your Portrait Day ‘fit picked out yet?! ICMI: Our Fall Customer Portrait Day is THIS Saturday, October 4, from 2-6pm! You can drop in anytime during the event to sign up and join the queue. When it’s your turn, our fantastic photographer, Aaron Paschal, will take you out and do his thing. Your photos will be sent to you a few weeks later, and you can use them however you wish. We will also have them in our collection for future marketing purposes.

Feel free to bring your family, partner, friend, dog… whoever!
We’ll have light snacks and drinks available in the shop or you can grab a DORA beverage to enjoy!

No RSVP necessary — just pop in Saturday ready to have some fun!

Greene County Historical Society Ghost Walk South Tour
2025-10-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Greene County Ohio Historical Society, 74 West Church Street in, Xenia, OH, 45385, USA
Greene County Historical Society
Brantley Carriage House
74 W Church St
Xenia, OH 45385

Join GCHS Board Member and fan of all things paranormal, Nick Shank, on the annual Ghost Walk! During the tour, enjoy the sights of the historical properties along the route, while Nick describes stories recorded from first-hand witnesses of ghostly encounters in these homes. With 3 tour routes to choose from, even returning attendees will get to hear something new each time! This ghost tour will begin with a brief tour with highlights of the Trebein-Flynn House, and then will proceed down King Street and cover a portion of Galloway and will create a circle back to where we began.
Reserve your ticket today as space is limited: gchsxo.org. $15 per person.

LGBT AA group
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Greater Dayton LGBT Center, 136 N. St. Clair, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The All-Inclusive Alcoholics Anonymous Group (AA) meeting was formed to be inclusive for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as anyone who considers themselves to be an ally.

A New Season: Thriving in Your Later Years Series
2025-10-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Kettering-Moraine Branch, 3496 Far Hills Ave, Kettering, OH, 45429, United States
“Age not at all as pathology; age as potential.”
— Jane Fonda, Life’s third act
Join us for a multi-event series on health and wellness for seniors! The focus for this stage in aging is longevity and quality. Led by healthcare professionals, this workshop series empowers older adults with practical tools and guidance to live a healthier, more active and fulfilling life.
Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
10/3 How to talk to Your Doctor: The How to Talk to Your Doctor workshop addresses the issue of how to best communicate health issues to your medical team. This workshop encourages collaboration, self-advocacy, and gives tips on how to make the most of your appointment time.
10/10 Warding Off Dementia: This workshop teaches strategies that strengthen memory and brain health. You’ll also learn about other influences that affect the progression of dementia-related disorders and how you can impact the speed of decline as we age.

10/17 Dealing with Isolation and Loneliness: People were made for community; however, many experience bouts of loneliness and isolation. This workshop defines each and sheds light on their respective causes and health implications, as well as providing tools to stay connected to other.

10/24 Having a Health Plan for Your Future: When planning for retirement and beyond, most people have a financial plan, but have you ever thought of making a retirement health plan? In order to make the senior years full and vibrant, we will discuss how to make a plan for overall health. This includes creating a vision of the future, focusing on fitness, making sense of nutrition labels, and partnering with your doctor.

Ribbon Cutting and Exclusive Facility Tour at All-In Nutritionals
2025-10-08 16:00 - 18:00 | All-In Nutrionalis, 5060 South Charleston Pike Springfield, OH 45502, Springfield, OH, 45502, United States
Celebrate local growth with All-In Nutritionals. This Ribbon Cutting and Open House features an exclusive, never-before-seen tour of our new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Get a rare look inside our unique machinery and expanded laboratory spaces as we continue building effective wellness solutions and bringing more jobs to Springfield.

What to Expect

Ribbon Cutting with The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Guided tour highlighting our unique production equipment and expanded labs
Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages
Community networking and team meet-and-greet

Giveaway
RSVP and attend to be entered. All RSVP emails will be entered into a drawing, and we will give away product baskets to winners at the event.

Who Should Attend
Community members, partners, suppliers, customers, and anyone interested in local jobs, manufacturing, and wellness.

Tickets
Free. RSVP required through Eventbrite. Space is limited.

Art Start Pre-School Storytime
2025-10-09 11:30 - 12:15 | Rosewood Arts Centre, 2655 Olson Drive, Kettering, OH, 45420, United States
Art Start Pre-School Storytime
2nd Thursday of the month
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Rosewood Arts Center
2655 Olson Dr. Kettering, OH 45420
Foster an early love of art with Storytime at Rosewood Arts Center! Parents and children ages 3 – 6 are invited to enjoy one to four stories followed by a hands-on craft led by a Rosewood Instructor. Free and open to the public!

Yellow Springs Street Fair - October 2025
2025-10-11 09:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Yellow Springs, Yellow Springs, OH, 45387, USA
Get ready to experience the energy and creativity of Yellow Springs as community members & visitors enjoy a full day of shopping, live entertainment, and community fun. Stroll through the village to explore over 200 vendors offering unique finds, handmade goods, and local favorites.

There’s something for everyone, with family-friendly activities and live music , including the Backyard Beats + Brews Fest featuring Yellow Springs Brewery. Plus, you’ll find plenty of delicious food and drinks to keep you going all day long.

Mark your calendarsDate: Saturday, October 11, 2025Time: Vendors open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Beats + Brews Fest feat. Yellow Springs Brewery runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Yellow Springs, Ohio Website: ysstreetfair.com

Vet Fest '25
2025-10-11 12:00 - 19:30 | Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N County Rd 25A,, Troy, OH, 45373, United States
Vet Fest ’25 – Honoring Service, Inspiring Patriotism, Building Community
📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025📍 Miami County Fairgrounds, Troy, Ohio⏰ Festival: 12–6 PM | Concert: 7:30 PM💲 FREE & open to the public – including the concert!
Join us for an unforgettable day at Vet Fest ’25, where the community comes together to celebrate and honor our nation’s heroes.
✨ Inspiring Speakers: Hear powerful stories from Medal of Honor recipient Sammy Davis, country artist and veteran Keni Thomas, and Cindy Parsons of the Wounded Warrior Project.🎤 Live Concert: Don’t miss country star Darryl Worley, live on stage at 7:30 PM — the concert is completely free!🚗 Car & Bike Show – Classic rides on display.🛍️ Vendors & Veteran Resources – Connect with local businesses and services.👧 Kids Zone – Fun for the whole family.🌮 Food Trucks – Delicious eats all day long.
Vet Fest ’25 is more than an event—it’s a celebration of service, patriotism, and community spirit. Come out, bring the family, and be part of something special! 🇺🇸💚

Greene County Historical Society Ghost Walk NorthTour
2025-10-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Greene County Ohio Historical Society, 74 West Church Street in, Xenia, OH, 45385, USA
Greene County Historical Society
Brantley Carriage House
74 W Church St
Xenia, OH 45385
Join GCHS Board Member and fan of all things paranormal, Nick Shank, on the annual Ghost Walk! During the tour, enjoy the sights of the historical properties along the route, while Nick describes stories recorded from first-hand witnesses of ghostly encounters in these homes. With 3 tour routes to choose from, even returning attendees will get to hear something new each time! This ghost tour will begin with a brief tour with highlights of the Trebein-Flynn House, and then will jump approximately halfway down King Street to the Samuel Patterson House, continue down the street, cover one portion of Galloway, and end with the Halder’s residence toward the North end of King Street. This tour will require more walking than the South tour, and will not end back at GCHS.
Reserve your ticket today as space is limited: gchsxo.org. $15 per person

WiBN Awards Gala
2025-10-11 17:30 - 22:00 | Mandalay Banquet Center, 2700 E River Rd, Dayton, OH, 45439, usa
Women in Business Networking (WiBN), a program of Better Business Bureau serving Dayton/Miami Valley, is hosting one of the biggest parties of the year recognizing some influential women in our marketplace…

WiBN Awards Gala
Cost: $99/individual ticket; $180/couple ticket;
$900/table of eight, including honoree;
$1,000/table of eight without honoree
RSVP: (937) 610-2277

The theme for this year’s event is “Starry Night” as during the event we will be celebrating women who sparkle like diamonds in our marketplace. During this unforgettable evening, we’ll be honoring our 2025 WiBN Women to Watch. The formal occasion includes an elegant dinner, music and dancing.

The Women to Watch honor recognizes women in the Miami Valley who are exceptional in their roles and respected in their fields, who are causing more than just a ripple in the public arena and in their communities and who “light a spark” or make an impression. Attendees will also celebrate the efforts of the Sandie Geib Ambassador of the Year and the Volunteer of the Year recipients. A list of the honorees is available at bbb.org/local/0322/top25/honorees.

Sheri Sword, WiBN executive director, says, “This is one of the biggest parties of the year and it’s a fabulous evening celebrating dynamic women in our marketplace. The WiBN Women To Watch Class of 2025 are making an impact in our community in all that they do. It’s a night full of inspiration, fun and recognition. It’s one of our favorite nights of the year. Register today to be part of the festivities.”

The event is sponsored by many local organizations, including Dayton Magazine, The Mandalay Banquet & Event Center, Prime Time Party Rental and Party Pleasers.
