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FREE Fitness Classes at MVP Dance Fit’s Birthday Bash!

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Join us Saturday, May 3rd, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM for MVP Dance Fit’s annual Birthday Bash! This year we’re proud to celebrate 11 years in business, and we’re showing our appreciation by offering FREE fitness class demos all morning – everything from SWERK dance fitness, to pilates, line dancing, strength training, and more! Shop small business vendors, grab snacks from our on-site food trucks, and checkout our biggest deals of the year.

Visit our Facebook or Instagram pages to enter our giveaways before the event:

https://www.facebook.com/MVPDanceFit

https://www.instagram.com/mvpdancefit/

 

Let us know you’re coming here!

https://www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/fitness/classes/11-is-heaven-birthday-bash-mvp-dance-fit#319247136-2025-05-03

2nd Sunday Handmade Dayton Spring Market at the Wandering Griffin

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🌸 Join us every second Sunday from February to May 2025 at the Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant in Beavercreek, Ohio, for a vibrant market featuring unique, handcrafted goods by local makers!

15+ vendors – from jewelry and art to home decor and delicious baked goods, there’s something for everyone! Brought to you by Handmade Dayton and Gem City Bakehouse. Don’t miss out on this perfect chance to find one-of-a-kind items and support small businesses in your community! 🎨🧁

Right across the street from Wright State University and WPAFB, the Wandering Griffin is your place to be for live music, exciting events, and your next private party. Serving those who serve us since 2019.

📅 Mark your calendar and bring friends and family for a day of creativity, community, and shopping local!

#HandmadeDayton #DaytonCraftMarket #ShopLocalOhio #DaytonOhio #WPAFB #BeavercreekOhio #SupportLocalArtisans #DaytonEvents #HandmadeWithLove #GemCityMakers

AFC/NFC Wild Card Round Watch Party 🏈🏟️

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Are YOU ready for NFL Wild Card Weekend?🏈

🎉 Join us at Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant on January 11-12, 2025 for our AFC/NFC Wild Card Round watch party! 🍺

Wear your team’s jersey to score BOGO appetizers and $4 craft beer pints! Those who wear the winning team’s jersey will win happy hour pricing (that’s $4 craft beer pints!) for the WHOLE MONTH 🍻

Available appetizers for BOGO are: Spinach Dip & Chips, Basket of Fries/Tots, Battered Pickle Spears, Onion Petals, or Pork Cracklins.

🏟️ Grab your crew, enjoy great food, and cheer on your team as they battle it out on the #RoadToTheSuperBowl. Don’t miss the action; tag a friend who you want to watch the Wild Card Round with!

#NFLPlayoffs #WildCardWeekend #AFCPlayoffs #NFCPlayoffs #GriffinGameDay #GameDayReady 🔥

Right across the street from Wright State University and WPAFB, the Wandering Griffin in Beavercreek, OH is your place to be for live music, exciting events, and your next private party/event. Serving those who serve us since 2019.

Joe Waters + Trio FREE BLUES CONCERT at the Wandering Griffin!

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🎶 Live Blues with Joe Waters + Trio at our Ugly Sweater Holiday Party🎶

Celebrate the Christmas/Holiday season at the Wandering Griffin’s Ugly Sweater Holiday Party, featuring a live Blues concert 💙

Join us as local legend Joe Waters takes the stage with his award-winning trio, bringing you raw, soulful blues that have earned him 1st place in the 2024 International Blues Challenge and the 2022 Telluride Blues Challenge. 🎸✨

📅 Date: Saturday, December 21

🕕 Event Starts at 6 PM | Joe Waters Trio from 7:30–9:30 PM | FREE ENTRY

📍 Location: Wandering Griffin, Beavercreek, OH

Bring your friends, family, and your ugliest holiday sweater for a party you won’t want to miss!

#UglySweaterParty #WanderingGriffin #SupportLocalMusicians #BluesNight #BeavercreekEvents #WPAFB #DrinkBeerMadeHere #FairbornFun #CraftBeerLovers #LiveBlues #PetFriendlyEvent #FreeConcert #FreeEvents #BluesMusician #LiveBluesMusic

UGLY SWEATER HOLIDAY PARTY at the Wandering Griffin 🎄

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🎉 Halls? Decked. Partridge? In the pear tree. Sweater? Downright hideous. Let’s roll. 🎉

Come out to the Wandering Griffin in #BeavercreekOhio (next to WPAFB) for our Ugly Sweater Holiday Party! 🧶🎄 Join us on December 21 for an evening of good cheer and the worst Christmas/Hannukah/Holiday sweater you have.

🎶 Live blues music courtesy of Joe Waters from 7:30 – 9:30 PM
🍻 Exclusive craft beer releases
🎅🏼 Ugly sweater contest – Bring your friends/family and vote for exclusive prizes!

📍 Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant, Beavercreek, OH
🕕 Starts at 6 PM | FREE ENTRY!

Tag a friend 👇 who’s got a sweater worthy of our ‘Ugliest Sweater’ trophy. Let’s make it a night to remember!

#UglySweaterParty #WanderingGriffin #DaytonEvents #HolidayFun #BeavercreekOH #DrinkBeerMadeHere #WPAFB #Fairborn #CraftBeerRelease #LiveBluesMusic #FreeEvent #FamilyFriendly

Pre-Thanksgiving RECORD STORE DAY Pop-Up

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🎶 Get ready for Record Store Day 2024! 🎶 RSVP on Facebook for reminders & updates. 

Join us for a Pre-Thanksgiving Record Store Pop-Up at Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant in Beavercreek, OH! On November 24th from 12 – 3 PM, experience the best vinyl treasures from Skeleton Dust Records, Resignation Records, and an exclusive raffle prize from Toxic Beauty Records! 🍂

Here’s how it works: 1️⃣ Purchase a delicious craft beer 🍺 2️⃣ Grab a vinyl 🎶 3️⃣ Get automatically entered to WIN the ultimate record lover’s prize!

Make it a memorable Sunday with music, good company, and unbeatable vinyl finds—perfect to kick off the Thanksgiving and Black Friday season. 🎉 Don’t miss out, Dayton audiophiles 🎧

📍 Tag a friend who can’t resist a good record haul and bring them along! Follow for updates and more surprises!

#RecordStoreDay2024 #ThanksgivingWeekend #DaytonOH #BlackFridayDeals #VinylLovers #BeavercreekOH #WanderingGriffin #VinylPopUp #ThanksgivingKickoff

Celtic/Americana band DULAHAN FREE CONCERT at the Wandering Griffin

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Saturday nights are for shamrocking the house down at the Wandering Griffin! Come hang out with us on November 16th from 7 – 10 PM for a free live music performance, brought to you by local Daytonian Celtic/Americana legends (say that 5 times fast) Dulahan. 🇮🇪

Located in Beavercreek, OH across the street from Wright State University and a stone’s throw from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the Wandering Griffin is your place for free live music, fresh-brewed quality beer, and delicious American comfort food/hickory-smoked BBQ.

 

Trunk-Or-Treat and Vendor Market 🎃

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Date & Time: October 31st, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: WG Parking Lot, Beavercreek, Greene County

Join us at the Wandering Griffin for our spooktacular Trunk or Treat; perfect for families in Greene County! This free event offers a safe and fun environment for kids to trick-or-treat, with the added excitement of a vendor market, creatively decorated cars, delicious candy, fun games & activities, and a free kids meal to kids dressed in costume! This is our first year holding this event, so we’re waiving the sign-up fee to be a vendor. Introduce yourself to your community and come to the Wandering Griffin on Halloween!

What to Expect:

  • Free to the Public! Bring your family for an evening of festive fun and safe trick-or-treating.
  • Local Businesses: Showcase your goods and services to the community while joining the fun!
    • Decorate your vehicle, bring candy for the kids, and share promotional materials (flyers, coupons, business cards).
    • Decor options range from simple tailgate setups to elaborate tents with tables and spooky, family-friendly decorations.
    • Lettered vehicles or equipment representing your business are highly encouraged!

Keep it Fun & Friendly:

  • This event is family-friendly, so nothing too scary or creepy.
  • Local vendors – Get creative! Freshen up your swag, dust off those flyers, print some coupons, and don’t forget the treats and sweets for the kids!

Calling All Local Businesses!
This is a fantastic marketing opportunity for you to meet potential customers in a fun, relaxed environment. Sign up today to reserve your spot. Decorate your space, engage with local families, and leave a lasting impression!

Join us at the Wandering Griffin this halloween! Fill out this form to sign up your family or business today.

Hashtags: #TrunkOrTreat #DaytonOhio #FamilyFun #TrickOrTreat #DrinkBeerMadeHere #Halloween2024 #CommunityEvent #WPAFB #VendorsWanted #LocalMarket

2nd Annual Jimmy Buffett Tribute: Parrots of the Caribbean Free Live Concert ☀️🍹🌴

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🌴 Parrots of the Caribbean Summer Send-Off Concert at The Wandering Griffin! 🌴

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, and there’s no better place to be than at The Wandering Griffin as we bid farewell to summer with some Cheeseburgers in Paradise! 🍔 On October 11th from 8 – 10 PM, join us for a Margaritaville experience like no other, featuring renowned band Parrots of the Caribbean. 🎸 This top-tier Jimmy Buffett tribute band will have you Wasting Away to their trop-rock tunes, all while you kick back in our parking lot turned tropical paradise. 🏝️

Whether you’re a Son of a Son of a Sailor or just looking to escape to your own personal One Particular Harbour, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy our special pina coladas 🍹 and cheeseburgers 🍔 (hold the Lettuce and Tomato if you’d like!)—the perfect pairings for a Buffett-style night under the stars. And the best part? This concert is FREE for all to enjoy!

Located at📍3725 Presidential Dr., Beavercreek, OH 45324, we’re just a short drive from WPAFB, Fairborn, and Dayton. So grab your Fins, bring your friends, family, and maybe even a Lost Shaker of Salt, and let’s make this a night to remember! 🌞🎉

Don’t let the summer slip away without a License to Chill—see you there! 🎤🌅

#SummerSendOff #Margaritaville #LiveMusic #TropRock #JimmyBuffettTribute #ParrotsOfTheCaribbean #WanderingGriffin #DaytonOH #BeavercreekOH #FairbornOH #WPAFB #DaytonMusicScene #BeachVibes #FreeConcert #ParkingLotParty #PinaColadas #CheeseburgersInParadise #GoodVibesOnly #EndOfSummer #OhioEvents #DaytonNightLife #CraftBrewery #DrinkBeerMadeHere

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Canceled – 🦜SUMMER SEND-OFF: Parrots of the Caribbean Free Live Concert ☀️🍹🌴

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🌴 Parrots of the Caribbean Summer Send-Off Concert at The Wandering Griffin! 🌴

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, and there’s no better place to be than at The Wandering Griffin as we bid farewell to summer with some Cheeseburgers in Paradise! 🍔 On September 27th, from 8 – 10 PM, join us for a Margaritaville experience like no other, featuring renowned band Parrots of the Caribbean. 🎸 This top-tier Jimmy Buffett tribute band will have you Wasting Away to their trop-rock tunes, all while you kick back in our parking lot turned tropical paradise. 🏝️

Whether you’re a Son of a Son of a Sailor or just looking to escape to your own personal One Particular Harbour, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy our special pina coladas 🍹 and cheeseburgers 🍔 (hold the Lettuce and Tomato if you’d like!)—the perfect pairings for a Buffett-style night under the stars. And the best part? This concert is FREE for all to enjoy!

Located at📍3725 Presidential Dr., Beavercreek, OH 45324, we’re just a short drive from WPAFB, Fairborn, and Dayton. So grab your Fins, bring your friends, family, and maybe even a Lost Shaker of Salt, and let’s make this a night to remember! 🌞🎉

Don’t let the summer slip away without a License to Chill—see you there! 🎤🌅

#SummerSendOff #Margaritaville #LiveMusic #TropRock #JimmyBuffettTribute #ParrotsOfTheCaribbean #WanderingGriffin #DaytonOH #BeavercreekOH #FairbornOH #WPAFB #DaytonMusicScene #BeachVibes #FreeConcert #ParkingLotParty #PinaColadas #CheeseburgersInParadise #GoodVibesOnly #EndOfSummer #OhioEvents #DaytonNightLife #CraftBrewery #DrinkBeerMadeHere

JEEP Meetup Convoy to Ohio JEEP Jam

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JEEP Meetup Convoy to Ohio JEEP Jam at the Wandering Griffin

RSVP here to get reminders on Facebook!

Every morning from September 13th through 15th, meet up here at the Wandering Griffin and join the convoy of JEEPs making their way to Clarksville OH for Ohio JEEP Jam! (Presented by Muddy Buddys Wrangler Club)

We partner with our local JEEP clubs to give JEEPle (that’s JEEP people) a place to cruise-in stack their JEEPs and talk shop. Meet up at 11 AM on Friday and Saturday (We open at 12 PM on Sunday) and meet up with your fellow JEEPers to take off to Ohio JEEP JAM!

Show your JEEP keys to the bar to get 15% taken off your food at NA drinks! Join the parade duck some people. See you there!

🏷️: #JeepFest #4x4Community #AdventureAwaits #JeepLove #JeepOwners #JeepLife #OffRoading #JeepMeetup #JeepParade #FairbornOH #BeavercreekOH #DaytonOH #DaytonStrong #DaytonLocal #OhioMade #OCBA #DrinkBeerMadeHere #OhioBrewery #JEEP #OhioJEEPFest #MidOhioJEEPersOrganization #MOJO #WSU #WrightState #WPAFB #SupportLocal #DaytonFood #Dayton937 #DaytonDailyNews #OhioCraftBeer

HeartFest: A Fun, Free & Family Friendly Wellness Festival!

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HeartFest takes place at the beautiful Natural Path Meditation Center in Beavercreek, Ohio

Stressed? Seeking some peace of mind? Aren’t we all! It’s not as complicated as we tend to imagine. Self care, through movement and meditation, can dramatically improve our ability to cope with an increasingly stressful world.

Lots of folks are unaware that we have a wonderful resource nestled right here in the Miami Valley! The Natural Path Meditation Center, a non-denominational center that teaches a heart-based form of meditation called Heartfulness, is located in Beavercreek, conveniently close to both Fairfield and I-35 (directions below).

This weekend the Center is hosting their 2nd Annual HeartFest event. It’s a FREE & fun wellness festival, with workshops and vendors for all ages! Organizers hope that by offering tools for self care and inner peace, people will be able to live a more balanced life. How wonderful would that be for our community?

Curious about meditation, yoga, and wellness? Looking for ways to cope with stress? Seeking inner peace? Something to do with the kids? All of the above? Then this is sure to be a wonderful day you won’t want to miss!

HeartFest features:

  • Heartfulness Meditation sessions all day
  • Kids Tent with Activities for all ages
  • Variety of Wellness Speakers & Vendors
  • Movement Tent offering yoga, qigong, & Melt classes + Music!
  • Food Trucks (Shakery Juice Bar, Harvest Mobile Cuisine, and Bella Sorella Pizza!)
  • For the full schedule of events, click here.

How to go?

  • 10am – 5pm on Saturday August 19, 2017.
  • Free admission!
  • Parking at St. Luke’s Parking Lot. For directions click here.

Top 10 FREE Events For This Weekend

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top-10-1You’ll never be able to say there’s nothing to do in Dayton if you check out DaytonMostMetro.com! Search thousands of free events in our online database. If you know of an event that should be listed, be sure and submit it for free!

 

We make it easy for you to peruse the myriad of events happening around town. By selecting the free category on our event calendar you’ll be able to experience things to do when your funds are low and yet still have a great time. . There’s always more to explore, new adventures to be had and memories to be made in the Miami Valley.  Here are our 10 top free events for this weekend:

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Food Truck Rally & Night Market  with live music and more atYellow Cab 6-10pm

Concert at Fairborn Community Park:  Dixie Ryders  7-9:30pm

Movie Night at Austin Landing  8:30-11:30pm

Sat, June 18th

Fitness in the Park: Yoga at Riverscape 10-11amez4q01nez0dbkbtajqkbsh231rzzz0h4

Summer Solstice Lavender Festival  in Marinsville  10am – 6pm   (also on Sunday)

13th Annual Family Fitness Challenge at Central Park in Fairborn 12:30-2:30pm

Drum Circle  at Freshwater Farms 12- 5pm  (also on Sunday)

Stitch N Sip at Sew Dayton 5-8pm

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3rd on Third: Dayton’s Eclectic Outdoor Market  E. Third & Bates 11am – 4pm

 Concert: MAD RIVER RAILROAD Dominick Lofino Park  in Beavercreek 7pm