Fun Things to Do in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton, and Southeast Indiana
Looking for something fun to do in September? Check out our list of local events throughout Cincinnati and Dayton, 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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September Local Events in Cincinnati, Ohio
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (NORTH)
Through September 3, 2023
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio
Musical
B-29 Doc History Restored Tour – Lunken Days (EAST)
Through September 4, 2023
Lunken Airport at 262 Wilmer Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Rides and cockpit tours
Frisch’s Mobile Roller Rink (CENTRAL)
Through September 10, 2023 (Various dates)
Court Street Plaza at E. Court Street between Vine and Walnut
Man of La Mancha (WEST)
Through September 10, 2023
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio
Ring Of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash (CENTRAL)
Through October 1, 2023
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Musical
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
All Hallows’ Eve – Terror Town (EAST)
September 1– November 4, 2023
1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd., Williamsburg, Ohio
19th century town and haunted traill
First Friday Concert (NORTH)
September 1, 2023 (+Oct 6)
Downtown Middletown, Ohio
Indie Fridays (CENTRAL)
September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2023
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Up and coming artists perform their music
Middletown Food Truck Fridays (NORTH)
September 1 and 15, 2023
Lefferson Park at 2159 Breiel Boulevard, Middletown, Ohio
Music, kids’ activities and food
Nativity of Our Lord Festival (EAST)
September 1–3, 2023
5935 Pandora Ave., Pleasant Ridge, Cincinnati, Ohio
Ray of Sunshine Summer Concert Series (WEST)
September 1, 2023
City Park at 1541 Hill Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
7:30pm–9:30; Fireworks after the show
Art on Vine (CENTRAL)
September 2, 2023 (+Oct 1)
Court Street Plaza: E. Court St. between Vine and Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Art and homemade goods
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour (CENTRAL)
September 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2023 (through December)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Weekly on Saturdays; Explore new cultural dishes
Fifth and Vine Live Concert Series (CENTRAL)
September 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2023 (+ Saturdays through October 7)
Fountain Square, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Get ready to rock!
Loveland Art Festival (EAST)
September 2, 2023
Downtown Loveland, Ohio
40 booths, food trucks, wine and beer
Lunken Airport Days (EAST)
September 2–3, 2023
Lunken Airport at 262 Wilmer Ave., (East End) Cincinnati, Ohio
Planes!
Ohio Renaissance Festival (NORTH)
September 2 – October 29, 2023 (Weekends)
10542 E. State Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio
Eat, drink, enjoy everything renaissance
St. John Neumann Festival (WEST)
September 2–3, 2023
12191 Mill Road, Springfield Township, Cincinnati, Ohio
Westside Market (WEST)
September 2, 2023 (+Nov 25)
Westwood Town Hall at 3017 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
100+ local vendors, food trucks and activities
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Cincinnati Hispanic Festival at St. Boniface (WEST)
September 3, 2023
1750 Chase Ave., Northside, Cincinnati, Ohio
Riverfest (CENTRAL)
September 3, 2023
Newport and Cincinnati river fronts
Entertainment from 12pm–9pm, food and beverages
Fireworks at dusk
Rubber Duck Regatta (CENTRAL)
September 3, 2023
Purple People Bridge, Cincinnati, Ohio
200,000 ducks race for prizes!
Wyoming LIVE on the Green Concerts (WEST)
September 3, 2023
Village Green, Wyoming, Ohio
Bring your lawn chair; concert begins at 7pm
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2023 (+Mondays through October)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
6pm concert
Keehner Park Concert Series (NORTH)
September 4, 2023
7411 Barret Rd., West Chester Twp., Ohio
Free concert 7pm–9pm
Fifth Third Community Days at The National Underground Freedom Center (CENTRAL)
September 5 and 17, 2023 (+Oct 5, 15; Nov 5, 19; Dec 5, 17)
50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Free admission
Jazz at the Square (CENTRAL)
September 5, 12, 19 and 25, 2023 (+Tuesdays through Sept 26)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Race Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio
6pm–9pm
MJ The Musical (CENTRAL)
September 5–17, 2023
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Music and moves of Michael Jackson
Bark in the Park (CENTRAL)
September 6, 2023
Great American Ball Park, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Bring your pooch to the ballgame!
Bricks & Beer (CENTRAL)
September 6, 2023
Cincinnati Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Learn about the history of Music Hall
Cinema at Ziegler Park (CENTRAL)
September 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023
Ziegler Park at 1322 Sycamore Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Kroger Queen City LPGA Championship (EAST)
September 6–10, 2023
Kenwood Country Club at 6501 Kenwood Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Watch golf!
St. Clement Festival and Pig Roast (EAST)
September 6–10, 2023
4626 Vine Street, St. Bernard, Ohio
Salsa on the Square (CENTRAL)
September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2023 at 6pm
Fountain Square at 5th and Vine St., downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Wine specials at the Fountain Bar
Summer Concert Series (NORTH)
September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2023
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, Ohio
6–9pm
All-American Food Tour in Pendleton (CENTRAL)
September 8 and 22, 2023 (+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
Calendar Girls (NORTH)
September 8–9 and 15–16, 2023
Middletown Lyric Theatre at 1530 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio
A calendar is a success when the members posed nude to raise money
Calendar Girls (NORTH)
September 8–16, 2023
Middletown Lyric Theatre
A calendar is a success when the members posed nude to raise money
Clinton County Corn Festival (NORTH)
September 8–10, 2023
Clinton Co. Fairgrounds at 958 W. Main St., Wilmington, Ohio
Food items made if corn, parade, games and more
St. Saviour Festival (EAST)
September 8–10, 2023
4136 Myrtle Ave., Deer Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
St. Susanna Festival (NORTH)
September 8–10, 2023
500 Reading Rd., Mason, Ohio
Family Fun on the Hill (NORTH)
September 9, 2023 (+Oct 1)
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum at 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Rd., Hamilton, Ohio
Kids’ activities; bring chairs and blankets
Finds on the Farm Fall Craft Show (NORTH)
September 9, 2023
Niedermann Family Farm at 5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Rd., Liberty Twp., Ohio 45011
70+ vendors
Give My Regards to Middletown: Musical Memories of the Sorg 1891–1918 (NORTH)
September 9, 2023
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio
Hamilton Flea (NORTH)
September 9, 2023
Marcum Park in downtown Hamilton, Ohio
Urban artisan market!
Hyde Park Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
September 9, 2023
The Echo at 3510 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Start at The Echo and then discover more dining on the square
Loveland Frogman Race (EAST)
September 9, 2023
Throughout Loveland, Ohio
Bike, paddle and run!
The Off Market (EAST)
September 9, 2023
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio
Artisans, brewers, bakers and farmers gather to sell
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
September 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2023
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
90-minute tour includes meeting merchants. and samples from 5 shops
Port Middletown Arts and Music Festival (NORTH)
September 9, 2023
Downtown Middletown, Ohio
Walnut Hills Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
September 9, 2023
Various Walnut Hills businesses
Sample food and drink from local restaurants and bars
Waynesville Street Faire (NORTH)
September 9, 2023
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio
Artist booths, demonstrations, music, food trucks snd farmers’ market
Fall Market (EAST)
September 10, 2023
Mayerson Jewish Community Center at 8485 Ridge Road, Amberley Village, Cincinnati, Ohio
Handcrafted goods, produce and more
Kite Flying at VOA Museum (NORTH)
September 10, 2023 (+Oct 8, Nov 12)
National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting at 8070 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, Ohio
Sustain on Main (CENTRAL)
September 10, 2023
Main Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
September 11, 18 and 25, 2023 (+Mondays through October)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
6pm concert
Remembrance Ceremony (EAST)
September 11, 2023 (1pm)
Milford Community Fire Department at 687B US 50, Milford, Ohio
What the Constitution Means To Me (CENTRAL)
September 12 – October 1, 2023
Ensemble Theatre at 1127 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Four generations of women and the impact of the constitution on them
The Piano Guys (CENTRAL)
September 13, 2023
Taft Theatre at 317 E.Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati (CENTRAL)
September 14–17, 2023
2nd and 3rd Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio
Beer, music, food
3rd Friday on Mulberry St. Concert Series (NORTH)
September 15, 2023
Mulberry Plaza, E. Mulberry St., Lebanon, Ohio
Cincy Sabros
September 15 – October 15, 2023
Various restaurants
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month; try Latino dishes!
Dog Day Downtown (NORTH)
September 15, 2023
Downtown at 1050 Central Avenue, Middletown, Ohio
Free treat walk
Milford Community Yard Sale (EAST)
September 15–17, 2023
Milford, Ohio
A Fair of the Arts (EAST)
September 16, 2023
Anderson Park at 6915 Beechmonth Ave.,, Anderson Township, Ohio
Live bands, food and drinks
The Big Bounce America (WEST)
September 16–24, 2023
Olympian Club (Northbrook Civic Association Playfield) at 10054 Pippin Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Ticketed event for all kinds of bouncing fun
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
September 16, 2023 (+Oct 14 and Dec TBD)
Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
Cherry Street Murder Mystery Train
September 16 – October 28, 2023
Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad at 16 E. South St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Mystery and mayhem featuring the Mason Community Players
Escape the Village (EAST)
September 16, 2023
Heritage Village Museum at 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, (Cincinnati) Ohio
Escape-room challenge from one of two escape rooms; reservations required
Fall Fest (NORTH)
September 16–October 29, 2023 (Weekends)
7392 OH-73, Waynesville, Ohio
Kids pedal cars, mini golf ghost town village, petting farm, sugar rush junction
Glendale Craft Fair and Yard Sale (WEST)
September 16, 2023
205 E. Sharon Rd., Glendale, Ohio 45246
Treasure hunt!
Off Pike Market (EAST)
September 16, 2023 (+Oct 21)
Mills Avenue at Victory Park, Norwood, Ohio
9am–1pm
Local produce and music, food trucks and more; Facebook
Our Lady of the Valley Septemberfest (EAST)
September 16–17, 2023
St. Peter and Paiul at 330 W. Vine St., Reading, Ohio
Sanctuary City (CENTRAL)
September 16 – October 22, 2023
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A play about taking a risk
Scriptless in Seattle (NORTH)
September 16, 2023
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio
Improvised comedy
Spirits by Starlight Tours
September 16, 29, 30, 2023 (+Oct 6, 7)
Heritage Village Museum at 11500 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, Ohio 45241
Join a paranormal historian
Young’s Jersey Dairy – Fall Pumpkin Fun
September 16 – October 28, 2023
6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Enjoy selecting your pumpkin from the field (or pick on from out store), wagon rides
Bengals Home Games (CENTRAL)
September 17 and 25 2023 (+Oct 15; Nov 5, 12, 26; Dec 10; Jan 7)
1 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Disney’s Bluey Big Play (CENTRAL)
September 19–20, 2023
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
See Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chili
Findlay Market Mini Tour (CENTRAL)
September 20, 2023 (+Oct 18, Nov 1)
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
One-hour walking tour of the market; tips and stories
Findlay Market Mini Tour (CENTRAL)
September 20, 2023 (+Oct 18, Nov 1)
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
One-hour walking tour of the market; tips and stories
Bored Teachers (CENTRAL)
September 22, 2023
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Comedy tour
Halloween Haunt at Kings Island (NORTH)
September 22 – October 28, 2023 (Weekends)
Kings Island Drive at Mason, Ohio
Chilling rides and scares
Kroger Wellness Festival (CENTRAL)
September 22–23, 2023
The Banks on Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Health and wellness!
Loveland Oktoberfest (EAST)
September 22–23, 2023
Downtown Loveland, Ohio
German food, music and biergarten
Niedermann Farms Fall Festival
September 22 – October 29, 2023 (Thursday – Sunday)
5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Rd., Libery Twp., Ohio 45011
Art Affaire (EAST)
September 23, 2023
Main Street, Milford, Ohio
Premier art and fine craft show with 100 artists
Art Fair (NORTH)
September 23–24, 2023
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum at 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton, Ohio
70+ artists selling the creations
Country Applefest (NORTH)
September 23–24, 2023
Warren County Fairgrounds at 665 N. Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Crafts, food and entertainment
Lebanon Handmade Festival (NORTH)
September 23, 2023
S. Cherry Street, between Main and South Streets, Lebanon, Ohio
Local artisan craft fair
Our Block Party
September 23, 2023
Hoffner Street (from Apple to Cherry) in Northside, Cincinnati, Ohio
Art market, music, beer and wine garden
Party in the Park (Deer Park) (EAST)
September 23, 2023
Chamberlin Park, Blue Ash Road in Deer Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Free concert!
Fall Fest at Pot-Luck Greenhouse (NORTH)
September 23 – October 29, 2023 (Wed–Sun)
6555 West SR 73, Wilmington, Ohio 45177
5-acre corn maze, hay ride, petting zoo and scavenger hunt
Sonder & Friends Oktoberfest
September 23, 2023
Sonder Brewing at 8584 Duke Blvd., Mason, Ohio
German-style beers in the taproom and beer garden, music, food and games
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Touch A Truck (WEST)
September 23, 2023
Administration Building at 6303 Harrison Ave., Green Township, Ohio
Trenton Fall Fest (NORTH)
September 23, 2023
Trenton Community Park at 440 Dell Dr., Trenton, Ohio 45067
Car show, food trucks, concert, fireworks
Wilmington Haunted Hollow Ride
September 23 – October 28, 2023 (Weekends)
1261 W. Dalton Rd., Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Fields com alive with screams of horror
Beyond Market Tasting Tour (CENTRAL)
September 24, 2023
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour experience with beer and wine tastings, appetizers and a dessert
Cindependent Film Fest (CENTRAL)
September 29–30, 2023
Memorial Hall at 1225 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio (Over-the-Rhine)
Film screenings, workshops and more
Cincinnati Moon Festival
September 30, 2023
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Celebrating the Chinese community with activities, performances, food and exhibits
Harvest Fest (NORTH)
September 30, 2023
Garver Family Farm at 6716 Hamilton Lebanon Rd., Middletown, Ohio
Hayrides, food trucks, music, activities for kids and pumpkins
St. Cecilia Oktoberfest Oakley
September 30, 2023
3105 Madison Road, Oakley, Cincinnati, Ohio
German music, food and dancing
St. William’s Rock the Hill Music Festival (WEST)
September 30, 2023
4108 W. Eighth St., West Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio
September Local Events in Northern Kentucky
Circus Lena
Through September 4, 2023
Florence Mall at 2028 Outlet Square, Florence, Kentucky 40142
Live entertainment, circus treats
Live on the Levee
Through October 2023 (Friday evenings)
Newport on the Levee at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
7pm–9pm
St. Cecilia Labor Day Festival
September 1–4, 2023
5313 Madison Pike, Independence, Kentucky
Augusta Heritage Day
September 2, 2023
Appelman Park on Second St., Augusta, Kentucky
Rotary burgers, music and more
Community Summer Concert Series – Florence
September 2, 2023
Florence Mall at 2028 Mall Road, Florence, Kentucky
Lower level parking lot near Macy’s)
Live music and food vendors
Rotary Heritage Days
September 2–4, 2023
Augusta, Kentucky
Vendors, food and music
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra: TV Guide
September 3, 2023 7:30pm
Amphitheatre at 130 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft Thomas, Kentucky
Nightlight Movies
September 7 and 21, 2023 (+Oct 5, 6)
Covington Plaza at 1 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky
Outdoor movie at dusk; food trucks; bring blankets
21+ = need id
Roebling Bridge Tour
September 7 and 21, 2023
Molly Malone’s at 112 E. 4th St., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Tour Covington from the Roebling Bridge, past historic mansions to a variety of restaurants
Covington Oktoberfest
September 8–10, 2023
501 Philadellphia St., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Food vendors, music and more
Evans Orchard Cider Mill Apple Festival
September 8–9, 2023
1783 Newtown Pike, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324
Pick apples. corn maze, play area
St. Barbara Rocktoberfest
September 8–10, 2023
4042 Turkeyfoot Road, Erlanger, Kentucky
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
September 9 and 2, 2023 (+October 7 and 28)
Embassy Suites Cincinnati RiverCenter at 10 E. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Dinner and solve a mystery
Second Saturday Concerts – Bellevue
September 9, 2023
Bellevue Beach Park at 643 Frank Benke Way, Bellevue, Kentucky
Swingtime by the River
September 9, 2023
Augusta, Kentucky
Dance to the music
Ween Concert
September 12, 2023
MegaCorp Pavilion at 101 W. 4th St., Newport, Kentucky
Danzig Concert
September 16, 2023
MegaCorp Pavilion at 101 W. 4th St., Newport, Kentucky
Burlington Antique Show
September 17, 2023 (+ Oct 15)
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky
Find a treasure!
Newport Oktoberfest
September 22–24, 2023
Festival Park, Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky
Civil War Historical Weekend
September 23–24, 2023
Augusta, Kentucky
Historical set ups, vendors, food and music
Merchants and Music Festival
September 23, 2023
Tower Park at 900 S. Ft Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Enjoy the music
September Local Events in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
August Wilson’s Radio Golf
Through September 10, 2023
Dayton Theatre Guild at 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, Ohio
A play to enjoy
Cowvin’s Corny Corn Maze
Through September 16, 2023
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Conquer the maze!
Levitt Pavilion Dayton/Eichelberger Free Concert Series
Through September 16, 2023 (various dates)
Dave Hall Plaza at134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Just Desserts: A Musical Bake-Off
Through September 17, 2023
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio
Bakers at county fair
Corn Maze and Fall Festivities
Through November 5, 2023
Idle-Hour Ranch at 4845 Fenner Rd., Troy, Ohio
Hayrides, Flashlight nights and more
Alter Fest Kettering
September 1–3, 2023
940 E. David Rd., Kettering, Ohio
Art Hops at Front Street
September 1 and 17, 2023
1001 E. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Live music, art demos, food trucks and art exhibitions
Bright Star
September 1–10, 2023
Beavercreek Community Theatre at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio
Inspired by a true story
Centerville Uptown Music Series
September 1,15 and 29, 2023
Main and Franklin Streets, Centerville, Ohio
Live music concerts
Deeds Carillon Concerts
September 1,11, 17 and 24, 2023 (+dates through December)
1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Listen to the 51 bells!
Erica Falls and Vintage Soul Concert
September 1, 2023
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Free concert
First Friday Back to School BASH
September 1, 2023
Troy Public Square at Troy, Ohio
Labor Day Weekend at Young’s Dairy
September 1–4, 2023
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio
Lots of fun at the dairy
2nd Street Market
September 1–3, 2023 (+Sep 8–10, 15–17, 22–24)
600 E 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Local growers, bankers, artisans and more
Walnut Hills Farm – Mayberry Market
September 1–2, 2023
Walnut Hills Farm at 9805 Adams Rd., Huber Heights, Ohio
80+ vendors
Xenia Food Truck Rallies
September 1 and 8, 2023
Xenia Station at 150 S. Miami Ave., Xenia, Ohio
4pm–8pm
Chocolate Walk
September 2, 2023
Troy Public Square at Troy, Ohio
The Fair at New Boston
September 2–3, 2023
George Rogers Clark Park at 936 S. Tecumseh Rd., Springfield, Ohio
Step back in time!
GCP&T Night Rides
September 2 and 16, 2023
Various Green County Parks and Trails
McGuffy Lane Concert
September 2, 2023
Levitt Pavillion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert
Tippapalooza Music Festival
September 2, 2023
Downtown Tipp City, Ohio
Music, food and craft beer
Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
September 2 and17, 2023 (+Oct 21)
Carillon Historical Park Museum at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio
1pm–4pm
Dayton Reggae Festival
September 3, 2023
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio
1–9 pm music to groove to
Kettering Holiday @ Home
September 3–4, 2023
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Free admission, music, games, parade
Paris Flea Market
September 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2023 (+Sundays through October)
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio
Buy, sell and trade!
Soggy Day Dip
September 4, 2023
Cassel Hills Swimming Pool at 1061 Taylorsview Dr., Vandalia, Ohio
Bring the dog for a dip
Gin Blossoms & Sugar Ray at the Fraze
September 6, 2023
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Artini Dayton
September 7, 2023
Dayton Arcade at 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, Ohio
Art-inspired cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music
Community Garage Sale in Huber Heights
September 7–10, 2023
Throughout Huber Heights, Ohio
Find a bargain!
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2023 (+Thursdays through October)
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio
This is Tom Jones
September 7–25, 2023
The Loft Theatre at 126 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Aristocrats, wenches and scalawags
Caesar Ford Summer Fest
September 8–9, 2023
Caesar Ford Park at 520 S. Stringtown Rd., Xenia, Ohio
R&B entertainment
Champaign County Balloon Fest – A Hot Air Affair
September 8–9, 2023
1631 N. Main St., Urbana, Ohio
Bring your lawn chairs; food trucks, contests
Dayton Scream Park
September 8 – October 28, 2023
5117 Valley Pike, Dayton, Ohio 45424
Outdoor haunted trail
Italian Fall Festa
September 8–10, 2023
Bella Villa Hall at 2625 County Line Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45430
Homemade Italian dishes to enjoy, music and bocce
Lantern Fest in Washington Twp.
September 8, 2023
Countryside Park at 895 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Washington Twp., Ohio 45459
Lanterns released, games, s’mores, food trucks
Springboro Oktoberfest 2023
September 8–9, 2023
Springboro United Church of Christ at 5 W. Mill St., Springboro, Ohio
German food, beer and entertainment
Tom’s Maze and Pumpkin Farm
September 8 – November 5, 2023
4677 Germantown-Liberty Rd., Germantown, Ohio
8-acre maze game, farm animals and more
Vandalia Sister Cities Oktoberfest
September 8–9, 2023
Vandalia Recreation Center at 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Vandalia, Ohio
German music, food, crafts, beer
Village Lights – Free Concert
September 8, 2023
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Beavercreek Popcorn Festival
September 9–10, 2023
Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio
300 booth with food, crafts and popcorn specialties
Dayton All Funk All-Stars – Free Concert
September 9, 2023
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy the funky music
Hell’s Dungeon Haunted House
September 9 – November 5, 2023 (Fridays and Saturdays)
3866 Linden Ave., Dayton, Ohio
Indoor haunted attraction
Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival
September 9, 16, and 23, 2023
Freshwater Farms of Ohio at 2624 U.S. 68, Urbana, Ohio
Seafood, craft beers, music, games
Huber Heights Marigold Festival
September 9, 2023
Eichelberger Amphitheater at 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Music, food trucks, kids zone, vendors
Movies in the Park in Trenton
September 9, 2023
Trenton Community Park at 440 Dell Drive, Trenton, Ohio
Bring a blanket!
Nimesh Patel
September 9, 2023
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Comedian
Open House at Patterson Homestead
September 9, 2023 (+Oct 7, Nov 11)
1815 Brown Street, Dayton, Ohio
Learn about the Patterson family
Railroad Museum Festival
September 9, 2023
200 N. Miami Ave., Bradford, Ohio
Celebrate Bradford’s railroad history: train rides for kids, boxcar building and more
Troy, Ohio Porchfest
September 9, 2023
Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, Troy, Ohio
40+ bands, playing on porches and patios in Troy
Oakwood Dog Splash
September 10, 2023
Gardner Memorial Pool at 105 Patterson Rd., Oakwood, Ohio
Preregister for this event
Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead
September 10, 2023 (+Dec 2, 3, 9, 10)
Patterson Homestead at 1815 Brown St., Dayton, Ohio
Deeds Carillon Concerts
September 11, 17 and 24, 2023 (+dates through December)
1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Listen to the 51 bells!
Air Force Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo
September 14–16, 2023
Wright State University Nutter Center at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio 45436
100+ exhibitors
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Free Concert
September 14, 2023
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Englewood Market
September 14, 2023 (+Oct 12)
Wagoner Power Equipment at 520 W. National Rd., Dayton, Ohio
Vendors, food and fun
Elsten Torres – Free Concert
September 15, 2023
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Face Your Fears: Hotel of Terror
September 15 – October 28, 2023 (Fridays and Saturdays)
1291 Cold Springs Rd., Springfield, Ohio 45502
Intense haunted hotel from 1850s
Hairborn 2023
September 15, 2023
103 West Main St.,, Fairborn, Ohio
Food trucks, beer garden, two bands
Huber Heights Community Movie Night
September 15, 2023
Eichelberger Amphitheatre at 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights 45424
Lewisburg Haunted Cave
September 15 – October 28, 2023 (Fridays and Saturdays)
4392 Swisher Mill Rd., Lewisburg, Ohio
World’s longest haunt with 30,000 live bats
The Producers
September 15–16, 2023
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Broadway show
Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
September 15–17, 2023 (+Oct 14–16, Nov 18–19)
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Find a treasure
WACO Air Museum Biplane Rides
September 15–17, 2023 (+Oct 21–22)
1875 S. County Road 25A, Troy, Ohio
Open cockpit biplane ride
Air Force Marathon 2023
September 16, 2023
Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio
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Annual Wool Gathering Show
September 16–17, 2023
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Largest area natural fiber festival; 100+ vendors
Autumn Fest at Learning Tree Farm
September 16, 2023
3376 S. Union Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45417
Pony and hay rides, food trucks and more
Beer Fest at The Greene
September 16, 2023
4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio
Try some new brews
Biergarten
September 16, 2023
Dayton Liederkranz Turner at 1400 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio
50+ beers, German wine, games and German food
Dayton Concours d’Elegance
September 16–17, 2023
Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Party on the 16th; view classic cars
EcoFest
September 16, 2023
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio
Children’s activities, recycling, bees, and more
Hispanic Heritage Festival
September 16, 2023
Riverscape MetroPark at 111. E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Latin music and food
Pick Your Own Pumpkins
September 16 – October 29, 2023
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio
Daily 11am–6pm
Plane Talks
September 16, 2023 (+Nov 11)
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at 1100 Spaatz St., Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
Preble County Pork Festival
September 16–17, 2023
Preble County Fairgrounds at 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton, Ohio
Food, pigs and fun
Prince Orlofsky’s Grand Masquerade
September 16–17, 2023
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance’s Opera!
Rubber Duck Regatta
September 16, 2023
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio
Adopt a duck!
Sidney Haunted Woods
September 16 – October 28, 2023 (Sat evenings)
2232 W. Russell Rd., Sidney, Ohio
Thrills and chills! Half mile through the woods
Springboro Bike the Boro
September 16, 2023
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio
2, 10 and 16-mile rides; activities for kids
Touch a Truck
September 16, 2023
Vandalia Rec Center at 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Vandalia, Ohio
See some big rigs!
Dayton Vegan Food & Drink Festival
September 17, 2023
Courthouse Square at 3rd and Main Streets, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Enjoy plant-based food and drinks
Dayton’s Wedding Show & Expo
September 17, 2023
Dayton Convention Center at 22 E. Fifth St., Dayton, Ohio
Start planning your wedding!
3rd Sunday at Front Street
September 17, 2023 (+Oct 15, Nov 19 & Dec 17)
1001 East 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Art galleries, market, food trucks and music
The String Cheese Incident
September 20, 2023
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Grumpy Old Men: The Musical
September 21 – October 29, 2023
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio
Musical comedy about two feuding men
Czech Club Homemade Cabbage Roll Dinner & Dance
September 22, 2023
American Czechoslovakian Club at 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio 45404
Enjoy dinner, music and dance
Dayton Independent Film Festival
September 22–24, 2023
Neon Movies at 130 E. 5th Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
View great films
Into the Woods, Jr.
September 22 – October 8, 2023
Town Hal Theatre at 27 N. Main St., Centerville, Ohio
Fairytale comes to life
Oktoberfest Lederhosen Lunch
September 22, 2023
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio 45405
Brats, metts, hot dogs and beverages
Germantown Pretzel Festival
September 23–24, 2023
Veterans Memorial Park at190 W. Warren St., Germantown, Ohio 45327
Pretzels, entertainment, food, rides
Greater Dayton 5k Heart Walk/Run
September 23, 2023
Day Air Ballpark at 220 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Walk or run and support the American Heart Association
The Heights Summer Music Series
September 23, 2023
Eichelberger Amphitheater at 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Enjoy the musi
Live Outdoor Music at The Greene
September 23, 2023
The Greene at 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
Bring a lawn chair!
Lucas Bros. Fall Fest
September 23 – October 22, 2023 (Weekends)
Candlebrook Farm at 3269 Ferry Rd., Bellbrook, Ohio 45305
Hayride, corn maze, pumpkin patch and more
Oktoberfest
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio 45405
September 23–24, 2023
Everything German!
Perennial Trade Day
September 23, 2023
Rotary Park at 2260 Dayton Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45434
Bring 10 plants to trade!
Steve Hackman’s Tchaikovsky X. Drake
September 23, 2023
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Dayton Philharmonic Rockin’ Orchestra Series
Warrick Farm Fall Family Hayrides
September 23 – October 29, 2023 (Weekends)
8055 S. Union Rd., Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
Petting zoo, corn box, hayrides
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Windmill Farm Market Spooktacular Fall Festival
September 23 – October 29, 2023 (Weekends)
1454 E. SR 73, Springboro, Ohio
Fall festival and hayride
Goat Yoga at The Greene
September 28, 2023 (+Oct 26)
4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio
Moan Alone
September 29 – October 8, 2023
Actors Theatre Fairborn at 23 W. Main St., Fairborn, Ohio
Zombies stuck in a cabin
Oktoberfest at The Greene
September 30, 2023
4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
German food, beer and music
Pictures at an Exhibition
September 29–30, 2023
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Dayton Philharmonic Masterworks
Smoke, Sizzle & Sounds Family Fest
September 30, 2023
Madison Park at 301 S. Broadway, (Trotwood) Dayton, Ohio 45426
Music, bounce houses, BBQ competition, beer garden
September Local Events in Southeastern Indiana
Chelsea Jubilee
September 1–2, 2023
Saluda Township Park at Highway 62, Madison, Indiana
Indiana’s oldest continuous festival! Parade, games, crafts, food, flea market
Rockin’ on the River Car Show and Concert
September 2, 2023
Riverfront, Madison, Indiana
Classic cars!
Tri-State Antique Market
September 3, 2023 (+First Sunday through October)
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at US 50, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
St. Peter’s Labor Day Festival
September 4, 2023
1207 E. Road. Brookville, Indiana
Music in the Park
September 8, 2023
Bicentennial Park at 106 W. Vaughn Dr., Madison, Indiana
Food vendors. Bring your lawn chair!
St. Michael Church Festival
September 8–10, 2023
145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville, Indiana
Canaan Fall Festival and Pony Express Mail Run
September 15–16, 2023
Canaan Restoration Council at Main Street, Canaan, Indiana
Pony Express from Canaan and Madison. Food, games. flea market, crafts.
Architectural Walking Tour
September 16, 2023
Broadway Fountain, Madison, Indiana
Learn about the landmark district
Madison Vintage Thunder
September 16–17, 2023
Riverfront, Madison, Indiana
Vintage boat race
Fourth Friday in Downtown Madison
September 22, 2023
Downtown Madison, Indiana
Live music and local shopping
Lawrenceburg Fall Music Fest
September 22–23, 2023
Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Madison’s Wild West Rodeo Show
September 22–23, 2023
Jefferson County Fairgrounds at 3852 Indiana 256, Madison, Indiana
Annual Madison Airshow
September 23, 2023
Madison Municipal Airport at 3919 W. Ims Lane, Madison, Indiana
Fall Old Court Days
September 29 –October 1, 2023
Jefferson County Courthouse at 300 E. Main St., Madison, Indiana
Crafts, food and more
Harvest Celebration
September 30 –October 1, 2023
Lanthier Winery at 123 Mill St., Madison, Indiana
Festival food, artists, wine, music
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art
September 30–October 1, 2023
Historic downtown Main St., Madison, Indiana
