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CANDY LAND
2025-05-02 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
CANDY LAND
A Board Game Experience

Walk around Candy Land as you listen to live music and complete different board game tasks at each station! Once you’ve marked your candy list all off, you will be crowned CANDY KING/QUENN/RULER!!!!

Live music
Prism
Freak Mythology
Ari Bolin Music

Patio DJ Sets
TONIC
Chaz Banger

May 2nd

8PM
9PM

$10

Will you become the next Candy ruler?!?

Art on the Playground Arts and Crafts Festival
2025-05-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Habitat Environmental Center, 3036 Bellflower Street, Kettering, OH, 45409, USA
Kids, join us for an interactive art festival at the Habitat Environmental Center on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. Create colorful masterpieces with sidewalk chalk or natural objects found in our gardens. Let your imagination run wild at our interactive community event! Artists will be on hand to provide guidance and inspiration.
All ages welcome. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to channel your inner Picasso! Let your creative spirit shine at Art on the Playground.

Art Encounters Saturday Art Hop
2025-05-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street, 1001 East second street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us at Art Encounters Saturday Art Hop, May 3rd from 11a-4p, to kick off art season with good vibes, great company, and 10% off select artwork to celebrate!!
It’s the perfect time to discover something new, meet local artists, and soak up the creative energy. Come explore — there’s so much art waiting for you under one roof!
Art Encounters is a local co-op art gallery that features the artwork of 15 local artists.
Art Hops are always free to attend, free parking and family friendly!
Located at Front Street, 1001 E 2nd St., Building 100, Door B/C, Third Floor, Last Gallery on the right.

7th annual Derby Day and Running of the Weiners!
2025-05-03 12:00 - 18:00 | Oregon District, Fifth Street and Brown Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for our 7th annual Derby Day and Running of the Weiners!
Sponsored by Love Tito’s!!
Proceeds benefit The Humane Society and Miami Valley Pit Crew!
12-1:45 Weiner Race Registration (Tito’s tent next to Toxic Brew) $25 registration fee
2pm Weiner Dog Races on our specially made tracks right down 5th street!
3pm Costume contest for our four legged friends!!
4pm Derby Fashion Show by Clash Dayton, Greta Grenadine and various other local designers!
5pm Hot Dog eating contest by Blind Dogs!
Vendors will be setup throughout the district from 12-6pm, check them out as you hit our brick and mortars!
Our district’s establishments will have specialty drinks featuring Tito’s Handmade Vodka! For every specialty drink purchase from participating bars, $1 per drink will be donated to this year’s featured charities! Make sure to ask for a DORA cup so you walk around the district and sip on a special beverage!
This event is well behaved dog and family friendly, free to the public and perfect for your first block party of the year!

Cosmic Play Party: Beyond the Veil
2025-05-03 19:00 - 23:30 | The ‘Old’ Yellow Cab Building, 700 E. 4th St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
This month’s theme is Beyond the Veil and costumes are encouraged. Join us beyond the veil for an enchanted evening of fantastical magic, seductive sounds and vibrations and a peek into portals of creativity and magic.
Interactive activities and performances inside and outdoors!

Psychedelic performance band Electrocult Circus and veil dancer Shayla Hill will kick off the evening with an otherworldly performance to raise the vibes. This event will feature the magic of DJ’s Andrew Davis, DJ Brooke T and DJ NJ. who will be sparking up the blacklight dance floor.

There will be multiple intuitive readers and local vendors to enhance the evening and many experience stations and immersive art activities that will tickle your third eye.

This event will once again feature the sensory area where there will be free energy work, healing touch ASMR, aromatherapy and more.
You will be gifted a beautiful sound bath and hypnosis by Mystic Sigil to close the evening.
You will leave renewed, inspired and shapeshifted!

Kettering Fairmont Band Boosters Band on the Run 5k walk/run
2025-05-04 10:00 - 13:00 | OH
STRIKE UP THE BAND!
Run, walk or march your way to the Kettering Fairmont Band Boosters inaugural Band on the Run 5k fundraising event! Help raise funds to support our nearly 800 students involved with band and color guard at Kettering schools. Join us for fun & food & community. We appreciate your support. Spread the word to your family, friends, neighbors & co workers.
Any questions, contact KFBB.VPfundraising@gmail.com

Chalk the Walk
2025-05-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Settlers Walk Parking Lot, Remmick Road, Springboro, OH, 45066, United States
Join us on Sunday May 4th from Noon – 3pm!
Our 5th Annual “Chalk the Walk” will take place at the Settlers Walk Clubhouse and feature:
– Food trucks – Chalk Drawing – Inflatable carnival games – Fun Photo Backdrops – Raffle Prizes– Spring Flower Giveaways
To reserve a square for chalk drawing sign up here:https://bit.ly/ChalkWalk25
We’ll supply the chalk! Or just stop by for fun, food, or decorating available squares.

Historic Homes Tour
2025-05-04 12:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Lebanon, Lebanon, OH, 45036, United States
Step back in time and experience the charm of Lebanon’s rich architectural heritage! Join us for the Lebanon Conservancy Foundation’s Historic Homes Tour on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, from Noon to 6:00 PM. Explore beautifully preserved homes that showcase the unique history and timeless elegance of our community.

Day-of tickets available at 27 N. Mechanic Street.

Montgomery County’s State of the County
2025-05-05 10:30 | Smith’s Auditorium, Sinclair Bldg 12, 12 S. Perry St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
This event is designed to showcase the progress we’ve made, our investment in critical services and our vision for the future. It’s a free, public event of course, but we do ask people to register by April 28th. RSVP to Danielle Malagarie at malagaried@mcohio.org.

Yoga – Arcade Arts & Wellness
2025-05-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Dayton Arcade, 28 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The 2025 Arcade Arts & Wellness Series is a rejuvenating journey with a variety of local yoga instructors amidst the timeless charm of this iconic landmark. Come and join us for these exciting events!
☮️Traditional Yoga with Michelle Daniel of The Lifestyle Technique | Arcade’s Rotunda, 35 W. Fourth St.
Wednesday, May 7 – 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday, June 11 – 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday, July 2 – 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
This series is free and open to all but may require Eventbrite pre-registration and on-site waivers. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arcade-arts-wellness-yoga-tickets-1279326974419?aff=oddtdtcreator
Doors open to registered participants 15 minutes before the start of each class. Equipment will not be provided. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise or wellness program.
After your practice ends, plan to shop from a curated selection of vendors. We’ll see you at the Arcade on the mat soon!
Series Presented by: The Contemporary Dayton, Friends of the Dayton Arcade, and The Hub Powered by PNC Bank

Assembling Picnic Tables for the Sycamore Trails
2025-05-10 09:00 - 13:00 | sycamore Trails Aquatic Park, 400 S. Heincke Rd, Miamisburg, OH, 45342, United States
🌳 Join the Miamisburg Rotary for a Day of Park-Building Fun! 🛠️
We’re teaming up to assemble picnic tables for the brand-new Sycamore Trails Park—and we need YOUR help! 💪 Whether you’re a seasoned DIY-er or just want to lend a hand and be part of something awesome, come out and make a difference in our community.
🗓️ Saturday, May 10⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Sycamore Trails Park
Grab your work gloves, bring a smile, and help us turn this park into a perfect picnic spot for Miamisburg families to enjoy all summer long. 🧺✨
Let’s build something great—together! 💙

Healthy Kids Day
2025-05-10 12:00 - 16:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join the Y for Healthy Kids Day!
Bring the whole family to Riverscape MetroPark on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, from 12–4 PM for a day of fun, fitness, and community!

Hosted by the YMCA of Greater Dayton, Healthy Kids Day is all about keeping kids active, engaged, and thriving. Enjoy:
Kids’ fitness classes & dancing Sports skills clinics Arts, crafts & Camp Kern games A Fun Run for all ages Prizes & giveaways!

Location: Riverscape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402 FREE & open to everyone!

A huge thank you to Five Rivers MetroParks for partnering with us to make this event possible! And thanks to our National Sponsor, Peanuts!

Mark your calendar and get ready for an exciting day!

Mother's Day Tea & Fashion Show at Meridien
2025-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Meridien Uptown, 28 W. Franklin St, Washington Township, OH, 45459, United States
Join us for an afternoon of high tea, lovely libations & spring fashion featuring the Uptown Boutiques. $35: includes a high tea service – selection of sandwiches, cakes, pastries & tea.*Drink specials will also be available for purchase.

Mother's Day Lego Build
2025-05-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Brick Shop, 5519 Bigger Rd, Dayton, OH, United States
Stop in anytime Tuesday May 6th through Sunday May 11 for our 2025 Mother’s Day Build!! Bring your children to build a beautiful gift for their Mother, Aunt, Grandmother or any maternal friend!
Builds are $20 each and include a small vase with 3 flowers, baseplate and 2 minifigures that you customize yourself! Additional minifigures $5 each.

Pinball Flip Out Tournament
2025-05-14 18:30 | Loose Ends Brewing, 890 South Main Street, Centerville, OH, 45458, United States
The first Pinball Flip Out Tournament at Loose Ends Brewing is happening May 14!All players of all skill levels welcome!* Winner goes home with a fantastic translite from Stern Pinball *Come to Loose Ends Brewing for beer, food and pinball!This is an IFPA tournament!

Entry Fee: FREE! Players just pay to play games ($1.00 each credit)Time: Registration starts at 5:30 PM. Tournament starts at 6:30 PM.Duration: Last round starts no later than 8:00 PM.
This event is limited to the first 20 players. Come early to practice and secure your spot!

Spring Fest Parade
2025-05-17 09:30 - 17:00 | Downtown Miamisburg, Miamisburg, OH, 45342, United States
Parade sign ups are now live on burgspringfest.com! This year’s Spring Fest theme is Burgchella! Think Coachella festival vibes- flower power, tie dye, sparkles, and fun! Check out our rendition of the Coachella poster featuring the Miamisburg Mound TR Gaffney

Dayton Vegan Spring Market
2025-05-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Courthouse Square, Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, 45422, USA
Welcome to the Dayton Vegan Spring Market!
Come join us at Courthouse Square for a day filled with delicious plant-based treats, eco-friendly products, and a vibrant community of like-minded individuals. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or just curious about the lifestyle, this event is perfect for everyone!
Indulge in a variety of vegan food vendors offering everything from savory dishes to sweet treats. Explore unique handmade crafts and sustainable products that align with your values. Connect with local businesses and organizations dedicated to promoting a cruelty-free lifestyle.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support small businesses, enjoy live music, and soak up the springtime vibes. Mark your calendars for the Dayton Vegan Spring Market – we can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for the 6th Annual Dayton Vegan Food and Drink Festival presented by Sprouting Dreams LLC on September 21st at Downtown Dayton Courthouse Square and presented by Sprouting Dreams LLC.
Vendor Application: https://forms.gle/J2rGw7w49rCvZbo78
Speaker/Performer Application: https://forms.gle/4ZTSyQvDj7rcR1ad9
Volunteer Application: https://forms.gle/WSCQ59PPNG2TkXT26
Sponsorship: https://forms.gle/4ECZ1Vr4AH4ar3oz9
If you or your business want to contribute or be highlighted as a sponsor, send a message. Your participation is crucial for success and offers visibility. Feel free to send a message for details. We appreciate your consideration!
Love. Peace. Veggies.
DáVes Malone
Sprouting Dreams LLC – Community Events

Drunk Spelling Bee
2025-05-20 20:00 - 21:30 | On Par Entertainment, 4464 Indian Ripple Rd, Beavercreek, OH, United States
Come join us at On Par Entertainment for a night of hilarious spelling challenges and drinks. Test your spelling skills while enjoying a few drinks with friends! 🍻
This in-person event will take place at On Par Entertainment (4464 Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek OH 45440) in our public karaoke space at 8pm. Get ready to laugh, spell, and have a great time!
This event is 21+ and guests under the age limit will be asked to leave. Entry into the Spelling Bee is $5, but for the audience members looking for a laugh, it is completely free!

Memorial Day Weekend Carnival
2025-05-22 15:00 - 22:00 | Young’s Jersey Dairy, 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd, Yellow Springs, OH, 45387, United States
Join us for Memorial Day Weekend Fun at Young’s!
Carnival Rides will be available in our parking lot during Memorial Day Weekend!
Tickets are $1.25 each or $20 for 20 tickets, $25 for an all-day pass– Rides require 3-6 tickets each, depending on the ride– Carnival wristbands are not valid for Young’s Entertainment
Carnival Ride Hours:
Thursday & Friday – 3 pm – 10 pmSaturday – 12 pm – 11 pmSunday & Monday – 12 pm – 10 pm
All of Young’s operations will be open regular hours for the weekend

Kings Island Military Days
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-24 | Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island D, Mason, OH, 45040, United States
Free admission during the Memorial Day holiday weekend
May 23 – 26, 2025
Join us as we say thank you to U.S. military members and veterans this Memorial Day Weekend! All active and retired members, including National Guard, reserves, and veterans, will receive free admission at select Six Flags parks*, valid from May 23 through May 26, 2025**. Plus, purchase up to six discounted tickets for family and friends.
How to enter the park on Memorial Day Weekend
Present a valid U.S. Military ID at the front gate any one-day, from May 23 through May 26**. Additional tickets for family and friends must be purchased online in advance. Verification required.
*Free admission for U.S. military members and veterans is available at all Six Flags parks, excluding Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City, and Cedar Point Shores. Discounted admission will be available during Memorial Day weekend at these locations.

Dayton Sideshow 18
2025-05-23 17:00 | The Yellow Cab, 700 East 4th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Music/art/vendorsFree!

Warby Parker Grand Opening
2025-05-24 08:00 - 17:00 | WARBY PARKER, 4428 Cedar Park Dr., Beavercreek, OH, 45440, United States
.Swing by grand opening, Saturday, May 24, and get a free, custom tote bag with any eyewear purchase (while supplies last).
Come by to browse our full collection of glasses and sunglasses, get one-on-one styling help from an advisor, and shop dozens of top contacts brands.

They are known for offering stylish and affordable eyewear while also being committed to social responsibility through their “Buy a Pair, Give a Pair” program, where for every pair of glasses sold, a pair is donated to someone in need.

Tues – Fri 11am – 7pm

'Think Freedom' Art Installation
2025-05-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Arcade, 28 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
🎨 Experience ‘Think Freedom’ at the Dayton Arcade!
We’re thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the Think Freedom art installation, on display in the historic Dayton Arcade’s Rotunda during the 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly. This marks the installation’s first appearance in the United States.​
Created by Sarajevo-based artist Edina Seleskovic, Think Freedom is a multidisciplinary project that combines sculpture, light, text, and technology to convey messages of peace and unity. Having traveled to 22 cities worldwide, its presence in Dayton commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.
Join Culture Works at the Dayton Arcade for a chance to view and interact with Think Freedom, accompanied by performances from a variety of local musicians.
📅 Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30
🕰 5:00 – 8:00 PM each evening
📍 Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St.
Learn More: https://cultureworks.org/think-freedom-dayton/
Project Sponsor: Dayton Arcade

Helistorm 2025
2025-05-29 - 2025-05-30 | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, 1100 Spatz St, Dayton, OH, United States
Watch about 100 RC helicopter pilots chop up the skies in one of the biggest RC aviation events of the year!
🎮 Live flight demos
🧠 Hands-on STEM fun
🏆 Flight skill comps
🛍️ Vendors & tech exhibits
🎯 Family-friendly & FREE!
This is where aerospace meets adrenaline 💥
Whether you’re a fan, a future pilot, or just looking for something epic to do — this is your launchpad. 🚀
HeliStorm 2025 is about workforce development and networking within the vertical flight industry and radio control hobby industry. Our event introduces STEM students and educators to the amazing world of scale radio helicopters and invite aviation industry partners into that realm so that all three groups (pilots, schools & vertical flight industry professionals) can work together to foster workforce development in full scale aviation by way of model aviation.
Students, spectators and media will be treated to a world class display of radio control helicopters with opportunities to meet the builders and pilots of these amazing machines. Members of the aviation profession will be able to meet the next generation of pilots, engineers, & mechanics.

Grand Opening Krazy Markdowns
2025-05-30 10:00 - 18:00 | Krazy Markdowns, 21 W. Whipp Road, Dayton, OH, 45459, United States
Krazy Markdowns is located at 31 W Whipp Road and is having their grand opening May 30th.
At Krazy Markdown, we believe that every box hides a surprise! Our mission is to bring unbeatable deals and hidden treasures straight from top U.S. retailers — Target, Amazon, Walmart, Costco — right to your hands.

Whether you’re hunting for electronics, home essentials, toys, tools or fashion accessories, our bins are restocked weekly to give you the thrill of discovery every time you visit.

We believe shopping should be fun and affordable. That’s why at Krazy Markdown every day is a treasure hunt! Come find your surprise, grab amazing products at fraction-of-the-price, and enjoy the thrill of the deal.
According to a press release from the Krazy Markdowns, they will offer daily price drops on wide ranging products including electronics, toys, home goods, clothing and more.
They will have bin sales starting at $12 on Fridays and then drop prices daily, reaching $1 on Wednesdays. The store closes Thursdays for restocking.
They will also offer $5 mystery bags and $50 super mystery boxes. Their premium deals zone will feature discounted high-quality items, according to the release.

Passport to MetroPark
2025-05-30 18:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Bring your family to RiverScape MetroPark for a free preview of all there is to do in your MetroParks this summer on Friday, May 30, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Live music, food trucks, family activities and more will be part of the free event that includes a sneak peak of some of Dayton’s largest cultural festivals
Representatives from the Dayton Celtic Festival, Hispanic Heritage Festival and Dayton African American Cultural Festival will be on site with activities, information about the festivals and more.
Throughout the event, guests can visit more than a dozen booths hosting games and activities that feature the upcoming festivals and a variety of the recreation, education, conservation and volunteer programs Five Rivers MetroParks offers. Activities include:

Meet MetroParks’ rangers and live animal ambassadors.
Learn more about upcoming programs, events and things to do in each MetroPark and at the 2nd Street Market.
Ask MetroParks staff and volunteer experts questions about nature, recreation activities, youth programs and more.

Participants will earn a stamp in their event passport for each activity they complete. Those who earn one stamp in each of five categories will be entered for a chance to win prizes. Winners will be announced by June 30.
LIVE MUSIC & FOOD
Live entertainment will take over the pavilion stage from 6 to 9 p.m., with Music Bingo from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a music performance by Freakquency.
Grab a bite from a variety of street food options at a food truck rally held during the event.

No registration is required for this free, family-friendly event.

VYRAL Mario Kart Tournament
2025-05-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Vyral, 2078 East Dorothy Lane, Kettering, OH, 45420, United States
🔥 MARIO KART 8 TOURNEY @ VYRAL
🗓 May 30th, 2025 | 🕗 8:00 PM
📍 VYRAL Esports Compound
💸 $10 Entry

Sports Card & Memorabilia Show
2025-05-31 10:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Mall, 2700 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Dayton, OH, 45459, USA
Come join the hottest new monthly show in Dayton. We will have great dealers monthly from all over bringing their latest additions to you.
Free admission/parkingBuy/Sell/TradeSingles/Wax/Supplies
Dayton Mall has food, entertainment and plenty of stores so bring the whole family!

The Living Dead Prom
2025-05-31 20:00 - 23:00 | Poasttown Elementary School, 6600 Trenton-Franklin Rd., Middletown, OH, 45042, Butler
Mark your calendars! The Living Dead Prom is back for year two! Last year was a blast and we expect this year to be bigger and better! The event will once again benefit Joseph’s Legacy and the upkeep of the school. AGES 21+ ONLY. We will feature an undead performance by The Transylvania Hellhounds!
*the school has not been in use since many ADA regulations were put in place. The ability to navigate stairs is necessary to access the gym

Paranormal Investigation
2025-05-31 20:00 - 23:00 | Springboro Area Historical Society, 110 S Main St,, Springboro, OH, 45066, United States
Dare to Explore the Unknown?
Step inside our 200+ year-old museum after dark and experience the thrill of a real paranormal investigation—just like you’ve seen on your favorite ghost-hunting shows.Led by a seasoned investigator, this hands-on, small-group experience will introduce you to professional-grade paranormal equipment such as EMF detectors, spirit boxes, thermal sensors, and more. You’ll learn how to use each tool, understand what the readings mean, and then set out to uncover what—or who—might still linger in the shadows of our historic building.
The museum has long been rumored to house a few permanent “residents,” and past investigations have revealed strange sounds, unexplained readings, and eerie encounters. Are you brave enough to see for yourself?
Event is limited to 8 participants to ensure a focused and immersive experience. Ages 18+ only. Light refreshments provided.
