May is here and it’s a great time of year to explore your community. Check out our list of local events throughout Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana. You are sure to find something interesting to do. Events are in order by region and then by date.
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May 2024 Local Events in Cincinnati, Ohio
Children of Eden (CENTRAL)
Through May 4, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Story of Genesis as a musical
The Match Game (CENTRAL)
Through May 5, 2024
Ensemble Theatre at 1127 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
A dramedy
SIX: The Musical (CENTRAL)
Through May 5, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Henry VIII’s wives perform
The Chosen (CENTRAL)
Through May 12, 2024
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A play based upon a classic novel
African Modernism in America (CENTRAL)
Through May 19, 2024
Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
60 works of art created in the 1950s and 1960s
Vietgone (CENTRAL)
Through June 2, 2024
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A love story
Carol King and James Taylor Story (CENTRAL)
May 1, 2024
Memorial Hall at 1223 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Take a journey through their careers
Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour (CENTRAL)
May 1–December 28, 2024 (various dates throughout months)
Outside Planet Fitness at 145 Second St. East, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Downtown, Findlay Market and 6 food stops
Summer Sessions (NORTH)
May 1 – July 24, 2024 (Wednesdays)
Voice of America Cafe at 7850 Voice of America Park Dr., West Chester Twp., Cincinnati, Ohio
6–9pm on the patio
Zoo Babies (CENTRAL)
May 1–May 31, 2024
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Cute baby alert!
Salsa on the Square (CENTRAL)
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024 (+ Thursdays June – Sept 26)
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Thursdays 6pm–10pm; local and regional Latin bands
Beethoven Symphony No 7 and Dessner Premiere (CENTRAL)
May 3–4, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Concert
Breakfast with the Animals (CENTRAL)
May 3 and 23, 2024 (+Jun 8/29; Jul 12/20 Aug 2/22)
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!
Flying Pig Marathon (CENTRAL)
May 3–5, 2024
Elm Street, Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Run!
Superhero Quest (EAST)
May 3, 2024
Anderson Parks RecPlex at 6915 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Mother-Son event. Carnival games, music, dress as your fave superhero
Anderson Township Community Yard Sale (EAST)
May 4, 2024
Throughout Anderson Township 45230
Bargains!
ArtisanFest513 Small Business Flea (CENTRAL)
May 4, 2024
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A gathering of local artisans and small businesses
Cincinnati Geo Fair (EAST)
May 4–5, 2024
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Sharonville, Ohio 45246
Gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry show
Cincy Cinco Latino Festival (CENTRAL)
May 4–5, 2024
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Music, dance and food
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour (CENTRAL)
May 4, 11 and 18, 2024 (+dates through December 28, 2024)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Weekly on Saturdays; Explore new cultural dishes
Finding Text-ural Treasure Workshop (CENTRAL)
May 4, 2024
Weston Art Gallery at the Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Learn how artist Xia Zhang uses images and text in her art; 5 per child
Mums, Mom, and Music Hall (CENTRAL)
May 4, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Outdoor building tour; each mom receives a bouquet
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
May 4, 11 and 18, 2024 (+weekly tours )
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
90-minute tour includes meeting merchants. and samples from 5 shops
Over-the-Rhine Cocktail Tour (CENTRAL)
May 4, 11 and 25, 2024 (Saturdays through December 28, 2024)
Washington Park at 1390 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Party in the Park (EAST)
May 4, 2024 (+Jun 1/22, Jul 6)
Chamberlin Park at 7777 Blue Ash Rd., Deer Park, Ohio 45236
Concert at 7pm
Spring Pottery Fair (EAST)
May 4, 2024
1523 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
40+ clay artists will display and sells their goods
Westside Market (WEST)
May 4, 2024 (+Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 3, Sep 7, Nov 30)
Westwood Town Hall at 3017 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
100+ local vendors, food trucks and activities
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Cin City Reptile Show (WEST)
May 5, 2024 (+Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 5, Sep 7–8, Oct 6, Nov 10, Dec 8)
Holiday Inn Cincinnati West at 5800 Muhlhauser Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Snnnnakes!
Madeira Art Fair (EAST)
May 5, 2024
7141 Miami Road in downtown Madeira, Ohio 45243
Enjoy looking at the talent of artisans
Weekend Walkabout (WEST)
May 5, 2024
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45232
Walking tour through the cemetery
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
May 6, 13, and 20, 2024 (+Mondays through October)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm concert
Jazz at the Square (CENTRAL)
May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024 (+Tuesdays through Oct 8)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Race Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm–9pm
Ghost Tours of Music Hall (CENTRAL)
May 8, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Spooky look at Music Hall
Cirque du Soleil: Corteo (CENTRAL)
May 9–12, 2024
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Italian festive parade theme
Best Laid Plans
May 10 and 18, 2024 (+Jun 7, 21; Jul 12, 21; Aug 2)
The Old Spaghetti Factory at 6320 S. Gilmore Rd., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Presented by The Murder Mystery Company; solve the mystery
Indie Fridays (CENTRAL)
May 10 – October 11, 2024 (Fridays)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Up and coming artists perform their music from 7pm–10pm
Louis’ Grand Finale (CENTRAL)
May 10–12, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performs
Playlist (CENTRAL)
May 10–12, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Ballet performs
Stravinsky’s Firebird (CENTRAL)
May 10, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performs
AAPI Heritage Festival (CENTRAL)
May 11, 2024
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Alliance of Chinese Culture & arts celebrates Asian culture
Appalachian Festival (EAST)
May 11–12, 2024
Coney Island at 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Food, performances and craftspeople
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
May 11, Jun 15, Jul 20, Aug 17, Sept 21, Oct 12 and Nov 2)
Apr & Nov: Spring Vintage Market Factory 52 at 4590 Beech St., Norwood, Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
May–Oct: Washington Park at 1230 Elm St,. in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
Family Movie Night
May 11, 2024
Veterans Memorial Park at 906 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45245 (Union Township)
Bring blankets and chairs!
Girls Night Out in Lebanon (NORTH)
May 11, 2024
50 S. Broadway St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Shopping and fun
Hamilton Flea (NORTH)
May 11, 2024 (+Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 10 and Sep 14)
Marcum Park at 116 Dayton St., in downtown Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Urban artisan market!
The Off Market (EAST)
May 11, 2024 (+Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 10, Sep 14 and Nov 23)
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Artisans, brewers, bakers and farmers gather to sell
The Real Taco Fest (CENTRAL)
May 11, 2024
Smale Park at 166 W. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Taco vendors, drinks, DJ and lawn games
Queen City Feis (EAST)
May 11, 2024
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Sharonville, Ohio 45246
Irish dance competition
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German Biergarten Experience (WEST)
May 11 and 25, 2024 (+June 22/29, Jul 13/27)
Germania Park at 3529 W. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
German food, beer and music
Walk on Wilburn (EAST)
May 11, 2024 (+Jun 7, Jul 12, Aug 9, Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 14)
East Walnut Hills business district along Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
Shop, eat and enjoy
Wings & Wheels (EAST)
May 11, 2024
Tri-State Warbird Museum t 4021 Borman Dr., Batavia, Ohio 45103
Vehicles and vintage aircraft on display; food vendors
Art on Vine (CENTRAL)
May 12, 2024
Washington Park at 1240 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Support local artists
Clifton Home and Garden Tour (CENTRAL)
May 12, 2024
3412 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Views Clifton’s historic and contemporary homes and gardens
Clue (CENTRAL)
May 14–19, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Who did it in what room and with which weapon?
Trucks and Tractors (EAST)
May 15, 2024
Riverside Park at 3969 Round Bottom Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
Kids can climb and discover all about trucks
Rockin’ the Roebling (CENTRAL)
May 16, 23, and 30, 2024 (+Thursdays through Aug 29)
Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn; Mehring Way and Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enjoy the music
Dave Ross (WEST)
May 17, 2024
The Comet at 4579 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
Comedy show
Hamler CountryFest (NORTH)
May 17–18, 2024
Hamler Park at 100 S. First St., Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Music festival
I Hear Music in the Air (EAST)
May 17, 2024
Corinthian Baptist Church at 1920 Tennessee Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45237
Gospel music
Malts in Ault (EAST)
May 17, 2024
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio (Hyde Park) 45208
Craft beers and live music
May Festival (CENTRAL)
May 17–25, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Musical choir performances
Milford Yard Sale Weekend (EAST)
May 17–19, 2024
Milford, Ohio 45150
Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood (NORTH)
May 17–19, 2024
Keehner Park Amphitheatre at 7246 Barret Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Presented by The Ghostlight Stage Company
All-American Food Tour in Pendleton (CENTRAL)
May 18, 2024 (+Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 9, Sept 27)
Ziegler Park ar 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
3-hour walking tour to historic buildings, public art and food/cocktails
Anthems (CENTRAL)
May 18, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Four unique anthem interpretations
Artisan Fair (WEST)
May 18, 2024
Arts Center Front Lawn at 9158 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Handmade crafts and farmers market
Brad Sativa (WEST)
May 18, 2024
The Comet at 4579 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
Comedy show
Butterflies in Space
May 18 – August 18, 2024
Krohn Conservatory
Learn how butterflies lived above our planet! Reserved time tickets required
Escape the Village (EAST)
May 18, 2024 (+Jun 15, Jul 20, Aug 17, Sep 21)
Heritage Village Museum at 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, (Cincinnati) Ohio 45241
Escape-room challenge from one of two escape rooms; reservations required
Oakley Beerfest 2 (EAST)
May 18, 2024
Element Eatery at 5350 Medpace Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227
30 local and out-of-town breweries, food vendors, cigar social patio, and live music
Omari Dillard: Soul Violinist (CENTRAL)
May 18, 2024
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Live R&B violin experience
Outdoor Health & Wellness Fair (CENTAL)
May 18, 2024
Peace Church at 652 Rockdale Ave., Avondale, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229
Holistic health practices, fitness and food demos, health checks, music
Silverton Color Fun Run/Walk (EAST)
May 18, 2024
Ficke Park at 7044 East Avenue, Silverton (Cincinnati), Ohio 45236
Super Crafty Market (CENTRAL)
May 18, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Find a treasure!
Women’s Wine & Chocolate Walk (NORTH)
May 18, 2024
The Windamere at 2 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45042
10 premium wines to taste plus 10 deluxe chocolate stops
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Cincinnati Kidney Walk (CENTRAL)
May 19, 2024
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
1.5 mile walk promoting kidney health
Fifth Third Bank Community Days (CENTRAL)
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
May 19, 2024 (+6/16, 6/19, 6/30, 7/21, 8/18, 9/15, 9/29, 10/20, 11/17, 12/15, 12/29)
Free admission on special days
Sex and the City (CENTRAL)
May 19, 2024
Aronoff Center 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Musical parody
Goat Yoga (EAST)
May 21, 2024
Anderson Parks RecPlex at 6915 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Breathe, stretch and play with baby goats
Bark in the Park (CENTRAL)
May 22, 2024 (+Aug 12; Sep 18)
Great American Ball Park at 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bring your pooch to the ballgame!
The Play That Goes Wrong (CENTRAL)
May 22 – June 16, 2024
Cincinnati Shakespeare Theatre at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A comedy
Touch a Truck (EAST)
May 22, 2024
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale-Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
All kinds of trucks to explore
Voices of the Earth (CENTRAL)
May 23, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Music of nature
Her Story (CENTRAL)
May 25, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Music of nature
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra with the Lorelei Ensemble
Taste of Cincinnati (CENTRAL)
May 25–27, 2024
Fifth Street (from Walnut to Sentinel), downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Sample local restaurants’ food! Live music
Blue Ash Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony (EAST)
May 27, 2024
Reed Hartman Highway and Cooper Rd. toward Kenwood Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
10:15am parade; ceremony at 11:30am
Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra (EAST)
May 27, 2024 (+Sep 1)
Nature Park at 4337 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
7pm concert
Fairfield Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony (NORTH)
May 27, 2024
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Parade at 10am; ends at Veterans Memorial Park at 701 Wessel Dr.
Greenhills Memorial Day Ceremony
May 27, 2024
Greenhills Commons, 24 Farragut Rd. Greenhills, Cincinnati, Ohio 45218
Green Township Memorial Day Parade (WEST)
May 27, 2024
Mack Firehouse at 6120 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati Ohio 45248
11am parade begins
Green Township Memorial Day Ceremony (WEST)
May 27, 2024
Green Township Park at 6231 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati Ohio 45247
2pm–3pm
Loveland Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony (EAST)
May 27, 2024
Loveland, Ohio
Parade begins at 600 Loveland Madeira Rd. (Loveland Elementary School)
Memorial Day Parade (EAST)
May 27, 2024
Memorial Park at 401 Main St., Milford, Ohio 45150
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Madeira Memorial Day March and Ceremony (EAST)
May 27, 2024 at 9:30am (CONFIRM)
Madeira, Ohio
March begins at Madeira Middle School at 6612 Miami Avenue and heads north to Dawson Road
Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at McDonald Commons Park at 7451 Dawson Road
Memorial Day Parade (WEST)
May 27, 2024
Starts at Mack Firehouse at 6120 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
11am
Memorial Day Parade – West Chester (WEST)
May 27, 2024
Historic Olde West Chester Business District on West Chester Road 45069
VFW Memorial Day Ceremony (WEST)
May 27, 2024
Veterans Park at 6231 Harrison Ave., Green Township, Ohio
2pm
Summer Art Camp (CENTRAL)
May 28 – July 12, 2024
Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Small camp classes with hands-on activities
Senior Picnic (WEST)
May 29, 2024
The Grove Event Center at 9158 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Seniors 55+; lunch, games
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift (CENTRAL)
May 29, 2024
Bell Event Centre at 444 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enjoy the music by candlelight!
Bricks and Beers (CENTRAL)
May 30, 2024
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Unique tour experience
Groovin’ on the Green Concerts (NORTH)
May 30 – September 5, 2024 (Thursdays)
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Food trucks, activities and live music!
Milford Frontier Days Parade and Festival (EAST)
May 30–June 1, 2024
Lila Ave. to Main St., Downtown Milford, Ohio 45150
An annual tradition; Parade on May 30 at 6:30pm
Cincinnati Fringe Theatre Festival (CENTRAL)
May 31 – June 14, 2024
Various locations throughout downtown and Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enjoy art, music, film, and dance
CincItalia (WEST)
May 31 – June 2, 2024
Harvest Home Park at 3961 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
Italian food, music and more
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Final Friday (CENTRAL)
May 31, 2024
Pendleton Art Center at 1310 Pendleton St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Art, music and food!
Friday Night Flow (CENTRAL)
May 31, 2024 (+Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19; Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
R&B music concerts
Modern Mix (CENTRAL)
May 31–June 1, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Mutual Dance Theatre performs
On With the Show (CENTRAL)
May 31–June 8, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Music Theatre presents an original musical revue
River City Puppets (EAST)
May 31, 2024
Beech Acres Park Amphitheater at 6910 Salem Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Bring a blanket or chair
Summerfair 2024 (EAST)
May 31 – June 2, 2024
Coney Island at 6247 Kellogg Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
300 fine artists display their talent
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May 2024 Events in Northern Kentucky
The Roebling Bridge Food Tour
May 2, 16 and 30, 2024 (+every other Thursday until Oct 3, 2024)
Molly Malone’s Irish Pub at 112 E. 4th St., Covington, Kentucky 41011
11am–2pm tours
THe Other Place
May 3–18, 2024
Falcon Theatre at 636 Monmouth St., Newport, Kentucky 41071
A mystery play
Edgewood Yard Sale
May 4, 2024
550 Freedom Park Dr., Crestview Hills, Kentucky 41017
Look for a treasure!
Junkfest Day
May 4, 2024
Second Street, Augusta, Kentucky 41002
Vendors will being selling their treasures
Mainstrasse Village Food and Culture Tour
May 4,11,18 and 25, 2024 (weekly Saturdays through December)
Cedar at 701 Main Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Savor local foods from 5 restaurants
Ludlow Flea and Craft Fair
May 5, 2024 (+Jun 2, Jul 7)
Ludlow Theatre at 322 Elm St., Ludlow, Kentucky, 41016
Homemade goods, vintage items and more
Adam Paddock
May 10, 2024
Madison Theatre at 730 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Cincinnati-born pop artist!
Smoke on the River BBQ Fest
May 10–12, 2024
Covington Plaza at 144 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky 41011
BBQ, drinks, music
53rd Annual Duveneck Art Show
May 11, 2024
George Rogers Clark Park, 301 Riverside Dr., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Art, music, food trucks
Burlington Antique Show
May 12, 2024 (+Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 18, Sep 15 & Oct 20)
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Find a treasure!
Ft. Mitchell Scooter Derby & Bike Rodeo
May 14, 2024
General Ormsby Mitchel Park at 261 Grandview Dr., Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky 41017
Obstacle courses, safety tips, prizes
12th Annual Scurry for Mental Health
May 17, 2024
Covington Plaza at 1 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Challenge stations throughout Covington (aka The Amazing Race!)
Brian Bahe
May 17, 2024
Commonwealth Sanctuary at 522 Fifth, Dayton, Kentucky 41074
Comedy show
Margarita Madness
May 17, 2024
The Purple People Bridge, 425 York St., Newport, Kentucky 41071
10th year for this event! Live music, margaritas and light bites
Bellevue Blossoms Spring Fest
May 18, 2024
Washington Ave. and Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, Kentucky 41073
Vendor booths with local businesses, handmade and vintage items
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
May 18, 2024
Embassy Suites at Cincinnati RiverCenter at 10 E. Rivercenter Blvd., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Solve the mystery!
Emily Catalano
May 18, 2024
Commonwealth Sanctuary at 522 5th Avenue., Dayton, Kentucky 41074
Comedy show
Kentucky Strawberry Festival
May 25–26, 2024
Stepping Stone Farm at 1674 Cynthiana Rd., Paris, Kentucky 40361
Pick your own strawberries, activities, food trucks, music
Laura Jane Grace
May 26, 2024
Madison Theater at 730 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Concert
Edgewood Memorial Day Ceremony
May 27, 2024
550 Freedom Park Dr., Crestview Hills, Kentucky 41017
10am–12pm
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May 2024 Events in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
West Side Story
Through May 5, 2024
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio 45066
An American musical
Peerless
Through May 12, 2024
The Loft Theatre at 126 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
The Human Race Theatre Company performs a dark comedic take on MacBeth
Dinosaurs in Motion
Through May 13, 2024
National Museum of the U. S. Air Force at 1100 Spatz St., Dayton, Ohio
See 14 dinosaurs in motion!
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Lion King
May 1–5, 2024
Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
A Disney Broadway production
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2024 (+Thursdays through October)
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45325
A World A’Fair Dayton International Festival
May 3–5, 2024
Greene Countty Fairgrounds at 120 Fairground Road, Xenia, Ohio 45385|
Food, dance, cultural performances and music
Finding Nemo, Jr.
May 3–19, 2024
Town Hall Theatre at 27 N. Main Street, Centerville, Ohio 45459
Musical based on the movie
2nd Street Market
May 3 – December 29, 2024 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)
600 E. 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Like a European market
Dayton Ballet School Concert: Down the Yellow Brick Road
May 4, 2024
Victoria Theatre at 138 North Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Ballet performance
Family Farm Chores
May 4, 2024 (+Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 10, Sep 7)
Carriage Hill MetroPark at 7800 R. Shull Rd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Get to know farm animals up and close
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party
May 4–5, 2024
Wright State University Nutter Center at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435
Mayfair Plant Sale
May 4, 2024
Second Street Market at 600 E 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Hanging baskets and plants
Second Look Saturday
May 4, 2024 (+Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 3, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7)
Front Street at 1001 East 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Check out the studios, galleries and shops
Victorian Afternoon Tea
May 4, 2024 (+Jun 8–9, Aug 11, Sep 8, Dec 7–8)
Patterson Homestead at 1815 Brown St., Dayton, Ohio 45409
3-course tea service from costumed interpreters
Deeds Carillon Concerts
May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2024 (+Dates through December 15)
Carillon Historical Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409
Listen to the 51 bells!
An Evening with Phil Rosenthal
May 5, 2024
Victoria Theatre at 138 North Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Somebody Feed Phil!
First Sundays Market
May 5, 2024
Eudora Brewing at 3022 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, Ohio 45440
20+ vendors with high quality handmade items
Paris Flea Market
May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2024 (+Sundays through end of September)
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio 45414
Buy, sell and trade!
Amon Amarth – Metal Crushes All Tour
May 7, 2024
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
The Church Basement Ladies in “Plowing Thru”
May 9 – June 16, 2024
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio 45066
Musical based in 1975
B-Caged Band
May 10, 2024
American Czechoslovakian Club at 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio 45404
Rock and roll music from 50s–70s
The City Mercantile VIntage Home Market
May 10–11, 2024
Montgomery County Fairgrounds at 645 Infirmary Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45417
Live music, food trucks, 150+ vendors booths with vintage-inspired home goods
Gary Allan
May 10, 2024
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Country music artist
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
May 10–May 26, 2024
Dayton Playhouse at 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45414
Beethoven & Brahms
May 11, 2024
500 S. Dorset Rd., Troy Rd, 45373
MIami Valley Symphony Orchestra performs with Violin Virtuoso Filip Pogády
Healthy Kids Day
May 11, 2024
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Fitness classes, crafts, sports skills clinics and a fun run
Dr. Michael Horton Fishing Derby
May 11, 2024
Fairborn Community Park at 691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Compete in your age bracket
Family Run Festival & 5K
May 11, 2024
Montessori School of Dayton at 2900 Acosta St., Kettering, Ohio 45420
Fun runs and a festival!
The Market at Town & Country Shopping Center
May 11, 2024 (+Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 10, Sep 14, Oct 12)
300 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, Ohio 45429
Meet artisans and crafts people
Preble Co. Pride Festival 2024
May 11, 2024
Fort Saint Clair Park at 135 Camden Rd., Eaton, Ohio 45320
Music, food, vendors
Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
May 11 and 26, 2024 (+Jun 22/23, Jul 6/27, Aug 3/27, Sep 15/28, Oct 12/26)
Carillon Historical Park Museum at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45409
1pm–4pm
Vandalia Sweet Treats Fest
May 11, 2024
Vandalia Recreation Center at 256 E. Alkaline Springs Rd., Vandalia, Ohio 45377
Food trucks, dessert vendors, live music
Mozart’s Mass in C Minor
May 12, 2024
Kettering Adventist Church at 3939 Stonebridge Rd., Kettering, Ohio 45419
Bach Society plays classical music
Skinner Pipe Organ Performance
May 12 and 19, 2024 (+Jun 9,16; Jul 7, 21; Aug 4, 18; Sep 1, 15; Oct 6, 20; Nov 3, 17; Dec 1, 8, 15)
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio 45404
1st and 3rd Sunday concerts
Read Around the World Book Club
May 16, 2024
Dayton Metro Library at 2718 Lyons Rd., Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
Book: North of Dawn by Nuruddin Farah
Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show
May 17, 2024
Rose Music Center at 3800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Champion City Food Truck Rallies
May 17, 2024 (+Jun 21, 7/19, 8/16, 9/20, 10/18 and 11/15)
Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co. at 102 W. Columbia St., Springfield, Ohio 45502
Enjoy the food!
Dayton Sideshow 2024
May 17–18, 2024
Yellow Cab Tavern at 700 E. 4th St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Celebrating the art scene with music, art and performances
Hamvention 2024
May 17–19, 2024
Greene County Fairgrounds at 120 Fairground Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45383
500 exhibits indoors, 2500 outdoor exhibits showcasing amateur radio equipment and accessories
Spring Fest in The Burg
May 17–19, 2024
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Ave., Miamisburg, Ohio 45432
Art, music, activities, parade, carnival, food
Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
May 17–19, 2024 (+Jun 15–16, Aug 17–18, Sep 20–22, Oct 19–29, Nov 16–17)
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Find a treasure; extravaganza weekend
Jo Dee Messina and Tracy Byrd
May 18, 2024
Hobart Arena at 255 Adams St., Troy, Ohio 45373
Concert
Pride Rocks!
May 18, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Food trucks, local vendors, music
Tab-a-Pull-ooza
May 18, 2024
2nd Market Street at 600 E. 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Bring in your collected pull tabs
The Music of The Eagles
May 18, 2024
Arbogast Performing Arts Center at 500 S. Dorset Rd., Troy, Ohio 45373
Tribute concert
Windborne’s Music of Whitney Houston
May 18, 2024
Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45404
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra performs
Blessing of the Bikes
May 19, 2024
Kil-Kare Raceway at 1166 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45383
Have your motorcycle blessed for a safe riding season
Centerville Merchant Market
May 19, 2024
8100 Clyo Rd., Centerville, Ohio 45458
Upscale market and dining experience
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Spring Concert
May 19, 2024
Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Classical music
Fleurs de Fete – Wine and Gourmet Food Festival
May 19, 2024
Carillon Historial Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409
Enjoy sampling wines and gourmet dishes
Huffman Spring Classic Bike Tour
May 19, 2024
Brookville, Ohio 45309
Enjoy riding your bike through Brookville and Wolf Creek Trail
Memorial Day Weekend at Young’s Jersey Dairy
May 23–27, 2024
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Carnival rides, miniature golf
Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival
May 24–26, 2024
Yoctangee Park at Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Memorial Day Parade, rides, canoeing and kayaking
Passport to MetroParks 2024
May 24, 2024
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45404
Music, food trucks, activities
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
May 25, 2024
Dayton Masonic Center at 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45405
Multi-sensory musical experience
Dayton Cheese Fest
May 25, 2024
Austin Landing at 10050 Innovation Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45342
15 food vendors, beer garden, music and fireworks
Forest Ridge Food Truck Rally and Craft Show
May 25, 2024
6801 Union Schoolhouse Rd. Dayton, Ohio 45424
7 food trucks and local craft vendors
Dayton Heritage Day at Carillon Park
May 26, 2024
Carillon Historical Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409
Demonstrations, costumed interpreters; Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
Beavercreek Memorial Day Ceremony
May 27, 2024
Veterans Memorial Park at 1911 N. Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45432
2pm ceremony; bring a lawn chair
The Kite Runner
May 28 – June 2, 2024
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
The Human Race Theatre Company performs
Follows a man’s journey to confront his past
Fairborn Food Truck Rally
May 29, 2024 (+Jun 26, Jul 31, Aug 28, Sep 25, Oct 3)
103 W. Main St., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Grab a bite to eat, check out the Night Farmers Market
Kettering Block Party at The Fraze
May 29, 2024
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
Entertainment, booths, displays, free hot dogs
Affair on Saint Clair
May 31, 2024
136 N. St. Clair Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Dayton Pride with food, entertainment
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May 2024 Events in Southeastern Indiana
Ripley County Park Hop
Through May 4, 2024
Versailles State Park at 1004 US 50, Versailles, Indiana 47042
Visit the 21 parks in Ripley County; the finale is at Versailles State Park on 5/4
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Rising Sun Community Yard Sale
May 2–4, 2024
Throughout Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
Find a bargain
Ripley County Park Hop Finale
May 4, 2024
Versailles State Park at 1004 US 50, Versailles, Indiana 47042
Collect prizes from clues left at various parks
Versailles State Park Welcome Back Weekend
May 4–5, 2024
1004 US 50, Versailles, Indiana 47042
Enjoy viewing the wildflowers
Tri-State Antique Market
May 5, 2024 (+Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4, Sept 1, Oct 6)
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at US 50, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Discover an old gem
Spring Wine Walk
May 17, 2024
Downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Wine tasting; gift baskets
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