Fun Things to Do in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton, and Southeast Indiana
Looking for something fun to do in August? Check out our list of local events throughout Cincinnati, Dayton and Springfield, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana. You are sure to find something to peak your interest. Events are in order by region and then by date.
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August Local Events in Cincinnati
Frisch’s Mobile Roller Rink (CENTRAL)
Through September 10, 2023 (Various dates)
Court Street Plaza at E. Court Street between Vine and Walnut
Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds (CENTRAL)
Through October 15, 2023
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enjoy art by Picasso
First Flowers (CENTRAL)
Through October 22, 2023
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Dr., CIncinnati, Ohio
Inspired by the Cretaceous era but without dinosaurs
Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience (CENTRAL)
Through December 31, 2023
18 W. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
360-degree views of Monet’s paintings
Blue Ash Nature Park Concerts (EAST)
August 1, 8, and 15, 2023
Blue Ash Nature Park at 4433 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio
Outdoor concerts to enjoy from 7pm–9pm
Cooking with the Cops (WEST)
August 1, 2023 (6pm–8pm)
Greenhills Picnic Shelter, Greenhills, (Cincinnati) Ohio
Jazz at the Square (CENTRAL)
August 1, 8, 15,, 22, and 29, 2023 (+Tuesdays through Sept 26)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Race Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio
6pm–9pm
Tuesday Summer Family Nights (WEST)
August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2023
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Paved roadways are closed for cars
Cinema at Ziegler Park (CENTRAL)
August 2, 9,16, 23 and 30, 2023 (+Sep 6,13, 20, 27)
Ziegler Park at 1322 Sycamore Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Classic Car Cruise In (NORTH)
August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2023
Bridgewater Falls at 3385 Princeton Rd., Fairfield Township, Ohio 45011
Cars on display at the back parking lot
Greenhills Concert on the Commons (WEST)
August 2, 9, 19, 23 and 30, 2023
Greenhills Commons at 24 Farragut Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Summer Sessions (NORTH)
August 2, 9, and 6, 2023
Voice of America Cafe at 7850 Voice of America Park Dr., West Chester Twp., Cincinnati, Ohio
6–9pm every Wednesday on the patio
Wednesdays in the Woods (CENTRAL)
August 2 and 9, 2023
Burnet Woods at 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Outdoor concerts; food trucks; art making for kids
Breakfast with the Animals (CENTRAL)
August 3 and 18, 2023
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy early admission to the zoo as well as a full breakfast buffet. See the animals as they awake! Obtain tickets asap – this event sells out!
Groovin’ on the Green Concerts (NORTH)
August 3, 17 and 31, 2023
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Food trucks, activities and live music!
It’s Commonly Jazz Summer Series (CENTRAL)
August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2023
Seasongood Paviliion in Eden Park at Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio
Rockin’ the Roebling (CENTRAL)
August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2023
Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn; Mehring Way and Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the music
Salsa on the Square (CENTRAL)
August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2023 at 6pm
Fountain Square at 5th and Vine St., downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Wine specials at the Fountain Bar
Summer Concert Series (NORTH)
August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2023 (+Sep 7, 14, 21, 28)
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, Ohio
6–9pm
The Takeover (NORTH)
August 3, 17, 24 and 31, 2023
The Square @ Union Centre at 9285 Centre Pointe Dr., West Chester, Ohio
Outdoor concert series
Concerts in the Park – Colerain (WEST)
August 4, 2023
Colerain Park Amphitheater at 4725 Springdale Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
7pm
First Friday Concert (NORTH)
August 4, 2023 (+Sep 1, Oct 6)
Downtown Middletown, Ohio
Holy Cross Immaculata Festival (EAST/CENTRAL)
August 4–6, 2023
30 Guido St., Mt. Adams, Cincinnati, Ohio
Indie Fridays (CENTRAL)
August 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2023 (+Fridays through September 29)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Up and coming artists perform their music
Lebanon Blues Festival (NORTH)
August 4–5, 2023
Downtown Lebanon, Ohio
Music and beer gardens; 150 classic cars
Middletown Food Truck Fridays (NORTH)
August 4 and 18, 2023 (every other Friday through September 15, 2023)
Lefferson Park at 2159 Breiel Boulevard, Middletown, Ohio
Music, kids’ activities and food
Ray of Sunshine Summer Concert Series (WEST)
August 4, 11,18 and 24, 2023 (+Sep 1)
City Park at 1541 Hill Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
7:30pm–9:30; Fireworks after the show
Roots Revival (CENTRAL)
August 4, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2023
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Bluegrass concerts
Sandwich and Suds Tours (CENTRAL)
August 4, 11 and 18, 2023
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Sandwich samples, local beer on this 3-hour tour
Sizzling Summer Series Concerts in Colerain Township (WEST)
August 4, 2023
Colerain Park at 4725 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
Enjoy the music
St. Aloysius Summer Festival (NORTH)
August 4–6, 2023
3350 Chapel Rd., Shandon, Cincinnati, Ohio
Festival fun
St. John the Evangelist Festival (NORTH)
August 4–6, 2023
9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, Ohio
Festival fun
St. Mary Pigfest (EAST)
August 4–5, 2023
3398 Ohio 125, Bethel, Ohio
Festival fun
Art on Vin (CENTRAL)
August 5, 2023 (+Sep 2, Oct 1)
Court Street Plaza: E. Court St. between Vine and Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Art and homemade goods
Cincinnati Ukrainian Festival (WEST)
August 5, 2023
Fleming Road United Church of Christ at 691 Fleming Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Activities, dance, artists, food and Cossack beer garden
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour (CENTRAL)
August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023 (through December)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Weekly on Saturdays; Explore new cultural dishes
Fifth Third Community Days at The National Underground Freedom Center (CENTRAL)
August 5 and 20, 2023 (+Sep 5 ,17; Oct 5, 15; Nov 5, 19; Dec 5, 17)
50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Free admission
Fifth and Vine Live Concert Series (CENTRAL)
August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023 (+ Saturdays through October 7)
Fountain Square, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Get ready to rock!
Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Fire (NORTH)
August 5–6, 2023
The Oscar Station at 8871 N. Gilmore Rd., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Mild to wild spice levels; live performers; music
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
90-minute tour includes meeting merchants. and samples from 5 shops
Music at the Esplanade (CENTRAL)
August 5,12, 19 and 26, 2023
Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Concert series
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
90-minute tour includes meeting merchants. and samples from 5 shops
Paddlefest (CENTRAL)
August 5, 2023
Along the Ohio River
Run The Parks (NORTH)
August 5, 2023
Indian Creek MetroPark at 6500 Springfield Rd., Oxford, Ohio
Sawyer Point Summer Concert Series (CENTRAL)
August 5, 2023
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove, Cincinnati, Ohio
Music, food, games
St. Mary Church Pigfest (EAST)
August 5, 2023
3398 SR 125, Bethel, Ohio
Festival fun
Westside Market (WEST)
August 5, 2023 (+Sep 2, Nov 25)
Westwood Town Hall at 3017 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
100+ local vendors, food trucks and activities
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Shakespeare in the Park (CENTRAL)
August 6 and 27, 2023
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Wyoming LIVE on the Green Concerts (WEST)
August 6, 2023 (+Sep 3)
Village Green, Wyoming, Ohio
Bring your lawn chair; concert begins at 7pm
Bark in the Park (CENTRAL)
August 7, 2023 (+Sep 6)
Great American Ball Park, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Bring your pooch to the ballgame!
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
August 7, 14 ,21 and 28 2023 (+Mondays through October)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
6pm concert
Biking with a Naturalist (NORTH)
August 8, 2023
Elk Creek MetroPark Meadow Ridge Area Shelter at 5101 Circle Parkway, Middletown, Ohio
5 mile ride
Let’s Go Hiking: Incredible Insects (NORTH)
August 10, 2023
Huffman Park at 2100 John Gray Rd., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Yappy Hour at Wiggly Park (NORTH)
August 10, 2023
Voice of America MetroPark Wiggly Field at 7850 VOA Park Dr., West Chester, Ohio
6pm–8pm; Music, food trucks and dog vendors
All-American Food Tour in Pendleton (CENTRAL)
August 11 and 26, 2023 (+Sept 8/22, Oct 6/20, Nov 3, Dec 8)
Ziegler Park ar 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour walking tour to historic buildings, public art and food/cocktail
Bengals Home Games (CENTRAL)
August 11, 2023 (+Sept 17, 25; Oct 15; Nov 5, 12, 26; Dec 10; Jan 7)
Paycor Stadium at 1 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Bricks & Beer (CENTRAL)
August 11, 2023 (+Sep 6)
Cincinnati Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Learn about the history of Music Hall
Family Movie Night (WEST)
August 11, 2023
Forest Park (Cincinnati), Ohio
Free popcorn! Bring a blanket or lawn chair
Our Lady of the Visitation Visifest (WEST)
August 11–13, 2023
3172 S. Road, Green Township, Cincinnati, Ohio 45248
Movies in the Park – Colerain Township (WEST)
August 11 and 25, 2023
Amphitheater at Colerain Park, 4725 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Activities begin at 8:30pm, movie at dusk
Sacred Heart Festival (NORTH)
August 11–13, 2023
400 Nilles Rd., Fairfield, Ohio
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Festival (EAST)
August 11–13, 2023
5900 Buckwheat Rd., Milford, Ohio
St. Maximilian Kolbe Festival (NORTH)
August 11–13, 2023
5720 Hamilton Mason Rd., Liberty Township, Ohio
Voices of America Country Music Festival (NORTH)
August 11–13, 2023
Voice of America MetroPark at 7850 VOA Park Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069
24 country music artists
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
August 12, Sept 16, Oct 14 and Dec TBD, 2023
Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
Family Fun on the Hill (NORTH)
August 12, 2023 (+Sept 9, Oct 1)
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum at 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Rd., Hamilton, Ohio
Kids’ activities; bring chairs and blankets
Girls Night Out in Lebanon (NORTH)
August 12, 2023 (+Nov 11)
Lebanon, Ohio
Hamilton Flea (NORTH)
August 12, 2023 (+Sep 9)
Marcum Park in downtown Hamilton, Ohio
Urban artisan market!
Hyde Park Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
August 12, 2023
The Echo at 3510 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Start at The Echo and then discover more dining on the square
Kayak with a Naturalist (NORTH)
August 12, 2023
Rentschler Forest MetroPark Canoe Launch at 5701 Reigart Rd., Hamilton, Ohio
Bring your kayak
Madeira Street Dance (EAST)
August 12, 2023
Miami Avenue, downtown Madeira, Ohio
5pm–10pm
Movies in the Park (NORTHEAST)
August 12, 2023
Phillips Park at 11666 Rich Rd., Loveland, Ohio
The Off Market (EAST)
August 12, 2023 (+Sep 9)
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio
Artisans, brewers, bakers and farmers gather to sell
Peach Days (NORTH)
August 12 and 13, 2023
Hidden Valley Orchards at 5474 OH-48, Lebanon, Ohio
Waynesville Street Faire (NORTH)
August 12, 2023 (+Sep 9)
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio
Artist booths, demonstrations, music, food trucks and farmers’ market
Western & Southern Open (NORTH)
August 12–20, 2023
Lindner Family Tennis Center at 5460 Courseview Dr., Mason, Ohio
Watch tennis
Kite Flying at VOA Museum (NORTH)
August 13, 2023 (+Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12)
National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting at 8070 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, Ohio
Loveland Concerts in the Park (EAST)
August 13 and 27, 2023
Nisbet Park and Amphitheater at 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio
Bring your chairs and blankets for this free concert. 6pm–8pm
Second Line Sunday on Main (CENTRAL)
August 13, 2023
Main Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Second Sunday Summer Concerts (WEST)
August 13, 2023
Arlington Cemetery at 2145 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 (Mt. Healthy)
Bring lawn chairs or blankets
Concerts in the Park – Loveland (NORTHEAST)
August 14 and 27, 2023
Nisbet Park at 126 S Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio
Findlay Market Mini Tour (CENTRAL)
August16, 2023 (+Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 1)
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
One-hour walking tour of the market; tips and stories
Man of La Mancha (WEST)
August 16 – September 10, 2023
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio
35th Annual Black Family Reunion
August 17–20, 2023
Various venues throughout Cincinnati
Job fair, speakers, parade, concerts
Charm at the Farm Vintage Market (NORTH)
August 18–20, 2023 (+Oct 20–22)
4953 Bunnell Hill Rd., Lebanon, OH
Open air shopping
3rd Friday on Mulberry St. Concert Series (NORTH)
August 18, 2023 (+Sep 15)
Mulberry Plaza, E. Mulberry St., Lebanon, Ohio
St. Bernadette Festival (EAST)
August 18–20, 2023
1479 Locust Lake Rd., Amelia, Ohio
St. Mary Funfest (EAST)
August 18–20, 2023
2853 Erie Ave., Hyde Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Sheakspeare in the Park – Colerain (WEST)
August 18, 2023
Colerain Park Amphitheater at 4725 Springdale Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
7pm
Day on the Green (CENTRAL)
August 19, 2023
Knox Joseph Distillery at 2017 Branch Street, Over-The-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Music, vendors, food, games and craft beer
Escape the Village (EAST)
August 19, 2023 (+Sep 16)
Heritage Village Museum at 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, (Cincinnati) Ohio
Escape-room challenge from one of two escape rooms; reservations required
Keehner Park Concert Series (NORTH)
August 19 and 26, 2023 (+Sep 4)
7411 Barret Rd., West Chester Twp., Ohio
Free concerts 7pm–9pm
Music on Mills – Freak Mythology
August 19, 2023
Victory Park at 4200 Montgomery Rd. and Mills Ave., Norwood, Ohio
Free community concert
Nook Brew Fest (NORTH)
August 19, 2023
Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill at 604 N. B Street, Hamilton, Ohio
Sample area brews, food trucks and entertainment
Off Pike Market (EAST)
August 19, 2023 (+Sep 16, Oct 21)
Mills Avenue at Victory Park, Norwood, Ohio
9am–1pm
Local produce and music, food trucks and more; Facebook
Sunset Lantern Hike (NORTH)
August 19, 2023
Forest Run MetroPark at Timberman Ridge at 1976 Timberman Rd., Hamilton, Ohio
Walnut Hills Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
August 19, 2023
Various Walnut Hills businesses
Sample food and drink from local restaurants and bars
Beyond Market Tasting Tour (CENTRAL)
August 20, 2023
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour experience with beer and wine tastings, appetizers and a dessert
Kids Fun Day (WEST)
August 21, 2023
Veterans Park at 6231 Harrison Ave., Green Township, Ohio
Cincinnati Tattoo Arts Convention (CENTRAL)
August 25–27, 2023
Duke Energy Convention Center at 525 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cool tats!
Germania Oktoberfest (WEST)
August 25,–27 2023
Germania Park at 3529 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
Enjoy German food, beer and music
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
August 25 – September 3, 2023
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Musical
St. Ignatius Loyola IGGYfest (WEST)
August 25–27, 2023
5222 North Bend Rd, Green Township, Ohio 45247
Amazing Animals (NORTH)
August 26, 2023
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Bat Night (WEST)
LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Center
5440 Lanius Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio (College Hill) 45224
Learn about bats
Craft Beer Event (NORTH)
August 26, 2023
Middletown Regional Airport at 1707 Run Way, Middletown, Ohio 45042
30+ beers; food trucks
Hamilpalooza (NORTH)
August 26, 2023
Marcum Park at 106 N. 2nd St., Hamilton, Ohio
Unique gifts and more
Ring Of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash (CENTRAL)
August 26 – October 1, 2023
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Musical
B-29 Doc History Restored Tour – Lunken Days (EAST)
August 31 – September 4, 2023
Lunken Airport at 262 Wilmer Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Rides and cockpit tours
August Local Events in Northern Kentucky
Germantown Fair
Through August 5, 2022
Germantown Fairgrounds at 4088 Ky Highway 10, Germantown, Kentucky
No rides this year. Swine show, horse show and fun
Guys and Dolls
Through August 18, 2023
The Carnegie at 144 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky
Kinky Boots
Through August 19, 2023
The Carnegie at 144 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky
The Art of Fashion
Through August 20, 2023
Behringer-Crawford Museum at 1600 Montague Rd., Covington, Kentucky
One-of-a-kind illustrations advertising clothing from 1945–1965 of local stores
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
Through August 20, 2023
The Carnegie at 144 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky
Live on the Levee
Through October 2023 (Friday evenings)
Newport on the Levee at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
7pm–9pm
Glier’s Goettafest
August 3–6, 2023
Festival Park, Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky
Everything’s goetta
Music@BCM
August 3, 10,17 and 24, 2023
Behringer-Crawford Museum at Devou Park at 1600 Montague Rd., Covington, Kentucky
Concerts to enjoy. Food trucks; Bring lawn chairs; $7
World’s Longest Yard Sale
August 3–6, 2023
From Michigan to Alabama (SR 127)
Find a treasure!
Flea in the Fort
August 6, 2023
Mess Hall at 130 N. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra: Too Hot to Handle
August 6, 2023
Amphitheatre at 130 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft Thomas, Kentucky
Boone County Fair and Horse Show
August 7–12, 2023
5819 Idlewild Rd., Burlington, Kentucky
Great Inland Seafood Festival
August 10–13, 2023
Festival Park, Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky
Roebling Bridge Tour
August 10 and 24, 2023 (through September 7/21)
Molly Malone’s at 112 E. 4th St., Covington, Kentucky
Tour Covington from the Roebling Bridge, past historic mansions to a variety of restaurants
Community Summer Concert Series – Florence
August 11, 2023 (+Sep 2)
Florence Mall at 2028 Mall Road, Florence, Kentucky
(Lower level parking lot near Macy’s)
Live music and food vendors
LWS Open at Idlewild
August 11–13, 2023
Englewood/Idlewild Park & Dog Park at 5550 Idlewild, Burlington, Kentucky
Disc golf pro tour
Maysville Oktoberfest
August 11–12, 2023
Downtown Maysville, Kentucky
Tradition music, folk dancing, German bier and cuisine. Enjoy the parade!
St. Joseph Summer Celebration
August 11–13, 2023
2470 Lorraine Court, Crescent Springs, Kentucky
St. Mary of the Assumption Festival
August 11–13, 2023
8246 E. Main St., Alexandria, Kentucky
Second Saturday Concerts – Bellevue
August 12, 2023 (+Sept 9)
Bellevue Beach Park at 643 Frank Benke Way, Bellevue, Kentucky
Family Games and Movie Night
August 17, 2023 7:30pm
Tower Park at 900 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Movie begins at dusk
Nightlight Movies
August 17 2023 (+Sep 7, 21; Oct 5, 6)
Covington Plaza at 1 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky
Outdoor movie at dusk; food trucks; bring blankets
21+ = need id
Tickled Pink Concert
August 17, 2023
Behringer-Crawford Museum at 1600 Montague Rd., Devou Park, Covington, Kentucky 45011
Circus Lena
August 19 – September 4, 2023
Florence Mall at 2028 Outlet Square, Florence, Kentucky 40142
Live entertainment, circus treats
Keehner Park Concert Series (NORTH)
August 19 and 26, 2023
Keehner Park at 7211 Barret Rd., West Chester, Ohio
Bring chairs and blankets; bring non-alcoholic beverages and food
Burlington Antique Show
August 20, 2023 (+ Sep 17 & Oct 15)
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Find a treasure!
Hot Magnolias Concert
August 24, 2023
Behringer-Crawford Museum at 1600 Montague Rd., Devou Park , Covington, Kentucky 45011
Boone Woods Arts & Crafts Show
August 26, 2023
6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Art, food trucks and music
Parking Lot Art Party
August 26, 2023
Parking lot behind 18 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
7:30pm
B-29 Doc History Restored Tour
August 31 – September 4, 2023
Lunken Airport at 262 Wilmer Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Ground tours: free; Flight experience: $600-$1500
August Local Events in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
Auglaize County Fair
Through August 5, 2023
1001 Fairview Dr., Wapakoneta, Ohio
Greene County Fair
Through August 5, 2023
120 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio
Preble County Fair
Through August 5, 2023
722 South Franklin Street at the Preble County Fairgrounds in Eaton, Ohio
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Through August 6, 2023
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio
A beloved fairytale
Levitt Pavilion Dayton/Eichelberger Free Concert Series
Through September 16, 2023 (various dates)
Dave Hall Plaza on S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Dayton Horse Show
August 2–5, 2023
Champions Center at 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, Ohio
Food Truck Wednesdays
August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2023
Vandalia Recreation Center at 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Vandalia, Ohio 45414
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2023 (+Thursdays through October)
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio
Bluegrass & Brew Festival
August 4, 2023
103 W. Main Street, Fairborn, Ohio
Bands, food trucks and brews
Centerville Uptown Music Series
August 4 and 18, 2023 (+Sep 1,15, 29)
Main and Franklin Streets, Centerville, Ohio
Live music concert
Art Hops at Front Street
August 4 and 20, 2023
1001 E. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Live music, art demos, food trucks and art exhibitions
First Friday Fall Pep Rally
August 4, 2023
Troy Public Square on Main Street in Troy, Ohio
RiverScape MetroPark Summer Music Series
August 4, 10,17 and 24, 2023
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concerts
2nd Street Market
August 4–6, 2023 (+Aug 11–13, 18–20, 25–27)
600 E 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Local growers, bankers, artisans and more
WWE SmackDown
August 4, 2023
Wright State University Nutter Center at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio
Xenia Food Truck Rallies
August 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2023 (+Fridays June–September 8)
Xenia Station at 150 S. Miami Ave., Xenia, Ohio
4pm–8pm
Art in the City
August 5, 2023
Downtown Dayton, Ohio
Visual and performing arts
British Car Day at Eastwood MetroPark
August 5, 2023
1385 Harshman Road, Dayton, Ohio 45431
View British cars and motorcycles
Cowvin’s Corny Corn Maze
August 5 – September 16, 2023
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Conquer the maze!
GCP&T Night Rides
August 5 and 19, 2023 (+Sep 2/16)
Various Green County Parks and Trails
The Heights Summer Music Series
August 5, 12 and 26, 2023 (+Sep 23)
Eichelberger Amphitheater at 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Enjoy the music
Live Outdoor Music at The Greene
August 5 and 26, 2023 (+Sep 23)
The Greene at 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
Bring a lawn chair!
Small Farm and Food Fest
August 5, 2023
Carriage Hill MetroPark at 7800 E. Shull Road, Hubert Heights, Ohio
Healthy eating by small farms
Centervillle Summer Concert Series
August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023
Stubbs Park at 255 W. Spring Valley Rd., Centerville, Ohio
Free concerts at 7pm at the amphitheater
Deeds Carillon Concerts
August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023 (+dates through December)
1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Listen to the 51 bells!
Fulton Farm Sweet Corn Festival
August 5–6, 2023
2393 State Route 202, Troy, Ohio 45373
Food, games and live music
Paris Flea Market
August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023 (+Sundays through October)
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio
Buy, sell and trade!
Star City Concert Series
August 6 and 20, 2023
Veteran’s Memorial Park at 426 E. Central Ave., Miamisburg, Ohio
Food trucks, traveling playground
Englewood Market
August 10, 2023 (+Sep 14, Oct 12)
Wagoner Power Equipment at 520 W. National Rd., Dayton, Ohio
Vendors, food and fun
Happy Together Tour
August 10, 2023
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio
Germanfest Picnic
August 11–13, 2023
Dayton Liederkranz Turner at 1400 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
German food, beer, music, crafts
Party in the Park
August 11, 2023
Stubbs Park at W. Spring Valley Rd., Centerville, Ohio
Bring lawn chairs and blankets
Dayton Potato Festival
August 12, 2023
Courthouse Square at Third and Main Streets, Dayton, Ohio
Celebrate…. potatoes!
Englewood Art Festival
August 12–13, 2023
Centennial Park at 321 Union Blvd., Englewood, Ohio 45332
Artisans and entertainers; parade, food, music; car show
Great American Beer Tasting
August 12, 2023
Day Air Ballpark at 220 North Patterson Blvd, Dayton, Ohio
100+ beers to try
Movies in the Park in Trenton
August 12, 2023 (+Sep 9)
Trenton Community Park at 440 Dell Drive, Trenton, Ohio
Bring a blanket!
Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
August 12 and 26, 2023 (+Sep 2/17, Oct 21)
Carillon Historical Park Museum at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio
1pm–4pm
35th Annual Art on the Commons
August 13, 2023
Lincoln Civic Park at 675 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio
Arts and crafts festival
Dayton Funk Festival
August 13, 2023
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Live entertainment, food and vendors
Get the Led Out concert
August 16, 2023
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio
Celebrating Led Zeppelin
Just Desserts: A Musical Bake-Off
August 17 – September 17, 2023
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio
Bakers at county fair
West Carrollton Summer Concert Series
August 17, 2023
1 South Elm St., West Carrollton, Ohio 45449
Food trucks available
Allen County Fair
August 18–26, 2023
Allen County Fairgrounds at 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima, Ohio
Maze and Fall Festivities
August 18 – November 5, 2023
Idle-Hour Ranch at 4845 Fenner Rd., Troy, Ohio
Hayrides, Flashlight nights and more
Huber Heights Community Movie Night
August 18, 2023 (+Sep 15)
Thomas Cloud Park at 4707 Brandt Park, Huber Heights 45424
Jeep Jam
August 18–20, 2023
5723 OH-350 Clarksville, Ohio 45113
Calling all Jeeps!
Baconfest
August 19, 2023
The Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
Baconlicious event!
Biergarten
August 19, 2023 (+Sep 16)
Dayton Liederkranz Turner qt 1400 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio
50+ beers, German wine, games and German food
Dayton African American Cultural Festival
August 19–20, 2023
Island MetroPark at 101 E. Helena St., Dayton, Ohio
Culture, music
Dayton Porchfest
August 19, 2023
1450 E. Fifth Street (St. Anne’s Hill), Dayton, Ohio
Local music from porches
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Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival
August 19–20, 2023
Fairborn Community Park at 691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, Ohio
Crafts and food
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Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
August 19–20, 2023 (+Sep 15–17, Oct 14–16, Nov 18–19)
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Find a treasure
Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition
August 19, 2023
Veteran’s Park at 250 Cliff Park Rd., Springfield, Ohio
Sample foods, beer garden and live music
3rd Sunday at Front Street
August 20, 2023 (+Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19 & Dec 17)
1001 East 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Art galleries, market, food trucks and music
Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead
August 20, 2023 (+Sep 10, Dec 2, 3, 9, 10)
Patterson Homestead at 1815 Brown St., Dayton, Ohio
August Wilson’s Radio Golf
August 25 – September 10, 2023
Dayton Theatre Guild at 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, Ohio
A play to enjoy
Donut Jam featuring Zak Attack
August 25, 2023
Troy Public Square and Main Street at Troy, Ohio
Enjoy the Tour De Donut bike race, live music and activities
St. Ignatius of Antioch Annual Dayton Lebanese Festival
August 25–27, 2023
5915 Springboro Pike, Dayton, Ohio
Taco and Nacho Fest
August 26, 2023
Austin Landing at 10050 Innovation Drive, Dayton, Ohio
Food vendors, drinks and music
Tour De Donut Bike Race
August 26, 2023
Troy, Ohio (and nearby towns)
Enjoy donuts stops along the race
Goat Yoga at The Greene
4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio
August 31, 2023 (+Sep 28, Oct 26)
August Local Events in Southeast Indiana
Fayette County Fair
Through August 5, 2023
Connersville, Indiana
Music on the River
August 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2023
Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Cars and Guitars
August 4–5, 2023
Hanover Park at 200 Spruce Ln., Hanover, Indiana
Music, food trucks, beer garden and kids’ activities
St. Leon Fireman’s Festival
August 4–5, 2023
St. Leon, Indiana
Music, games and refreshments; pork chop/fish dinner on Fri; Chicken dinner on Sat.
Architectural Walking Tour
August 5 and 19, 2023
Broadway Fountain, Madison, Indiana
Learn about the landmark district
Tri-State Antique Market
August 6, 2023 (+First Sunday through October)
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at US 50, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
American Countess Docking in Madison
August 9 and 21, 2023
Riverfront, Madison, Indiana
View the steamboat from the shoreline
Music in the Park
August 11, 2023
Bicentennial Park at 106 W.Vaughn Dr., Madison, Indiana
St. Paul Festival
August 12–13, 2023
9188 N. Dearborn, Guilford, Indiana
Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues
August 18–19, 2023
Bicentennial Park at 106 W. Vaughn Dr., Madison, Indiana
Music, food, BBQ competitions
Whiskey City Summer Fest
August 19, 2023
Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Music all day
Fourth Friday in Downtown Madison
August 25, 2023
Downtown Madison, Indiana
Live music and local shopping
Updated: August 16, 2023
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