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 fun to do! Events are in order by region and then by date.
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August Local Events in Cincinnati
Peter and the Star Catcher (WEST)
Through August 4, 2024
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio
Orphan Peter has adventures
Butterflies in Space (CENTRAL)
Through August 18, 2024
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Learn how butterflies lived above our planet! Reserved time tickets required
Kindred Spirits (CENTRAL)
Through August 18, 2024
The Otto M. Budig Theater
1195 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
When the spirit world collides with the living
Rodin – Response Field Family Secrets (CENTRAL)
Through September 8, 2024
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Four full bronze Rodin figures to view
Moments in Time (CENTRAL)
Through September 15, 2024
Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
100+ photos spanning from 1840s to 1950s
The Negro Motorist Green Book (CENTRAL)
Through October 13, 2024
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Learn about the travel guide used by Black travelers from 1936–1967
Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour (CENTRAL)
August 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
Rockin’ the Roebling (CENTRAL)
August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024
Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn; Mehring Way and Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enjoy the music
Roots Revival (CENTRAL)
August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bluegrass concerts; 7pm–9pm
Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show (EAST)
August 1, 2024
Little Miami Brewing Company, 208 Mill St., Milford, Ohio 45150
Concert
Stampaway Bay: Rubber Stamping Extravaganza (EAST)
August 1–3, 2024
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Sharonville, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Stamping classes and convention
Uptown Music Concert Series in Oxford, Ohio (NORTH)
August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024
Oxford Memorial Park at 2 E. High St., Oxford, Ohio 45056
7pm
Best Laid Plans (NORTH)
August 2, 2024
The Old Spaghetti Factory at 6320 S. Gilmore Rd., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Presented by The Murder Mystery Company; solve the mystery
Blue Ash Summer Concerts at Towne Square (EAST)
August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2024 (+Sept 6, 13) AUGUST CONCERTS ARE CANCELLED
Towne Square, Towne Square Ave., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
8pm–10pm; bring a chair/blankets
Breakfast with the Animals (CENTRAL)
August 2 and 22, 2024
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
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!
Concerts in the Park – Colerain (WEST)
August 2 and 30, 2024
Colerain Park Amphitheater at 4725 Springdale Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
7pm
David Shaw’s Big River Get Down (NORTH)
August 2–3, 2024
RiversEdge Amphitheatre at 116 Dayton St., Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Local and national music artists perform
Days in the Park Festival (EAST)
August 2–3, 2024
Chamberlin Park in Deer Park at 7777 Blue Ash Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
Rides, games, music and fireworks
Friday Night Flow (CENTRAL)
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
R&B music concerts
Friday Night Spectacular (NORTH)
August 2, 2024 (+Sep 6)
Morrow Arts Center at 10 Miranda St., Morrow, Ohio 45152
Live entertainment, shopping and food
Holy Cross Immaculata Festival (CENTRAL)
August 2–3, 2024
30 Guido St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Music, festival fun
Indie Fridays (CENTRAL)
August 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2024 (+ dates through October 11, 2024 Fridays)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Up and coming artists perform music from 7pm–10pm
Lebanon Blues Festival (NORTH)
August 2–3, 2024
Downtown Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Music and beer gardens; 150 classic cars
Loveland Shorts Film Festival (EAST)
August 2–4, 2024
Loveland Stage Company at 111 South 2nd St., Loveland, Ohio 45140
Independent film makers showcase their work
Mozart: Super Flute (CENTRAL)
August 2–4, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Opera performs
RiversEdge Summer Concerts (NORTH)
August 2, 3, 9, 15, 22 and 29, 2024 (+ dates through Sep 14)
116 Dayton Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Free admission except for Big River Get Down
St. Aloysius Festival (NORTH)
August 2–3, 2024
3350 Chapel Rd., Shandon, Ohio 45063
Festival fun
St. John the Baptist Festival (WEST)
August 2–4, 2024
5361 Dry Ridge Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45252
Festival fun
St. John the Evangelist Festival (NORTH)
August 2–4, 2024
9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Music, raffles, games, food
Sizzling Summer Series Concerts in Colerain Township (WEST)
August 2 and 30, 2024
Colerain Park at 4725 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
Enjoy the music
The Murder Mystery Company Presents: A Dance with Death (NORTH)
August 2, 2024
The Old Spaghetti Factory at 6320 S. Gilmore Rd., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
1950s sock hop with a murder mystery twist
Art on Vine (CENTRAL)
August 3, 2024 (+Sep 7, Oct 5)
Court Street Plaza: E. Court St. between Vine and Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Art and homemade goods
Car Show (EAST)
August 3, 2024
Robert L. Schuler Sports Complex at 11532 Deerfield Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45249
See cool cars!
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour (CENTRAL)
August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2024 (+dates through Dec 28, 2024)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Weekly on Saturdays; explore new cultural dishes
Fifth and Vine Live! (CENTRAL)
August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2024 (+ Saturdays through October 5)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Concert time!
Kathleen Madigan (CENTRAL)
August 3, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedy
Music at the Esplanade (CENTRAL)
August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2024
Smale Riverfront Park at 166 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
5pm–7pm
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
August 3, 18 and 24, 2024 (+weekly tours )
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
90-minute tour includes meeting merchants. and samples from 5 shops
Over-the-Rhine Cocktail Tour (CENTRAL)
August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2024 (Saturdays through Dec. 28, 2024)
Washington Park at 1390 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
St. Louis Homecoming Festival (EAST)
August 3–4, 2024
210 N. Broadway, Owensville, Ohio 45160
Festival fun
Paddlefest (CENTRAL)
August 3, 2024
Along the Ohio River
Sacred Journey Market (EAST)
August 3–4, 2024
Holiday Inn and Suites Cincinnati at 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45245
Mystical world, crystal and candle vendors; healers and more
St. Mary Church Pig Roast (EAST)
August 3, 2024
3398 SR 125, Bethel, Ohio 45106
Festival fun
Summermusik Festival: Let the Trumpets Sound
August 3, 2024
School for Creative and Performing Arts at 108 W. Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra performs
The Wizard of Oz (CENTRAL)
August 3–4, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A production by the youth from Camp Jersey
Touch A Truck and Safety Day
August 3, 2024
Bridgewater Falls at Princeton Rd., Fairfield Twp., Ohio 45011
10am–1pm
Vernon Fest
August 3, 2024
Famous Old Time Music Company at 1196 Ross Millville Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Regional bluegrass bands perform
Vine Live Concerts (CENTRAL)
August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31(+Sept 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct 5)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Free concerts
Walnut Hills Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
August 3, 2024 (+Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2 Dec 7)
Various Walnut Hills businesses, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
Sample food and drink from local restaurants and bars
Westside Market (WEST)
August 3, 2024 (+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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Loveland Concerts in the Park (EAST)
August 4 and 18, 2024
Nisbet Park and Amphitheater at 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Bring your chairs and blankets for this free concert. 6pm–8pm
OTR Performs (CENTRAL)
August 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2024
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm–8pm: Opera, ballet, Shakespeare, drums, jazz…
Summermusik Festival: Brass Across Borders (NORTH)
August 4, 2024
Crestview Presbyterian Church at 9463 Cincinnati Columbus Rd. West Chester Twp., Ohio 45069
Concert
Taste of Lebanon (EAST)
August 4, 2024
St. Anthony of Padua Maronite Church at 2530 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
Great Middle Eastern food!
Cin City Reptile Show (NORTH)
August 5, 2024 (+Sep 7–8, Oct 6, Nov 10, Dec 8)
Holiday Inn Cincinnati West at 5800 Muhlhauser Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Snnnnakes!
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
August 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2024 (+Mondays through October)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm concert
Blue Ash Concerts at Nature Park (EAST)
August 6,13, and 20, 2024
Nature Park at 4337 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
7pm–9pm; Bring a chair or blanket
Cooking with Cops (WEST)
August 6, 2024
Greenhills, Cincinnati, Ohio 45218
Jazz at the Square (CENTRAL)
August 6, 13, 20, and 27,2024 (+Tuesdays through Oct 8)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Race Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm–9pm
Summer Family Night (WEST)
August 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2024
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232
Roads closed to motorized traffic; Segway rentals available
Summermusik Festival: Tropical Tunes (EAST)
August 6, 2024
Pirates Cove Tropical Bar & Grill at 4609 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra
Cinema at Ziegler Park (CENTRAL)
August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2024 (+Sep 4, 11, 18)
Ziegler Park at 1322 Sycamore Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Concerts on the Commons (WEST)
August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024
Greenhills Commons at 24 Farragut Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45218
Fountain Blues (CENTRAL)
August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2024
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
5pm–8pm concerts
Movie Night at the Park (NORTH
August 7, 2024
Heroes Park at 6116 Morris Rd., Fairfield Township Ohio 45011
7:30pm–9pm movie
Reggae Unplugged (CENTRAL)
August 7, 2024
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
7pm–9pm concerts
Wednesdays in the Woods (CENTRAL)
August 7 and14, 2024
Burnet Woods at 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Outdoor concerts; food trucks; art making for kids
Bricks & Beer (CENTRAL)
August 8–16, 2024
Cincinnati Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Learn about the history of Music Hall
Groovin’ on the Green Concerts (NORTH)
August 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024 (+ dates through September 5, 2024 (Thursdays)
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Food trucks, activities and live music!
Salsa on the Square (CENTRAL)
August 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024 (+ Thursdays – Sep 26)
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Thursdays 6pm–10pm; local and regional Latin bands
Sounds at Sunset (NORTH)
August 8, 2024
Sunset Park at 2698 Milton Rd., Middletown, Ohio 45042
6pm–9pm free concerts
Voices of America Country Music Festival (NORTH)
August 8–11, 2024
Voice of America MetroPark at 7850 VOA Park Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069
24 country music artists
All-American Food Tour in Pendleton (CENTRAL)
August 9, 2024 (+Sept 27)
Ziegler Park ar 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
3-hour walking tour to historic buildings, public art and food/cocktail
Family Movies in the Park
August 9, 2024
Maple Park at 3300 Illinois Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042
Games, crafts; bring a blanket
Justin Willman
August 9, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedian, magician
Movie in the Park (WEST)
August 9, 16, and 23, 2024
Colerain Park at 4725 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
Enjoy the movie
On Point Music Festival (CENTRAL)
August 9–10. 2024
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove at 705 Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
5:30pm–10pm; free!
Red Hot Chili Peppers (NORTH)
August 9, 2024
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Concert
Sacred Heart Festival (NORTH)
August 9–11, 2024
400 Nilles Road, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Festival fun
Sawyer Point Summer Concert Series (CENTRAL)
August 9 – October 5, 2024
Sawyer Point P&G Stage and Lawn, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Free concerts
Walk on Wilburn (EAST)
August 9, 2024 (+Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 14)
East Walnut Hills business district along Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
Shop, eat and enjoy
ArtisanFest513: Small Business Flea (CENTRAL)
August 10, 2024 (+Sep 7, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Handcrafted items and homemade treats
Family Fun on the Hill (NORTH)
August 10, 2024
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum at 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Kids’ activities; bring chairs and blankets
Bengals Home Games (CENTRAL)
August 10, 2024 (+Aug 22, Sept 8, 23; Oct 6, 27; Nov 3; Dec 1, 19; Jan TBD)
Paycor Stadium at 1 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cupcakes & Cocktails (NORTH)
August 10, 2024
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Sample cupcakes and hand-crafted cocktails
Hamilton Flea (NORTH)
August 10, 2024 (+Sep 14)
Marcum Park at 116 Dayton St., in downtown Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Urban artisan market!
Madeira Street Dance (EAST)
August 10, 2024
Miami Avenue, downtown Madeira, Ohio
Montgomery Summer Fest (EAST)
August 10, 2024
7880 Remington Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Music, food vendors, entertainment
Queen City Slam 3×3 Tournament (CENTRAL)
August 10, 2024
The Banks at Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Youth, adult and pro teams!
Summermusik Festival: Shakespeare in Love (CENTRAL)
August 10, 2024
School for Creative and Performing Arts at 108 W. Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra performs with readings from Cinti Shakespeare Company members
The Off Market (EAST)
August 10, 2024 (+Sep 14 and Nov 23)
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Artisans, brewers, bakers and farmers gather to sell
Water Lantern Festival (CENTRAL)
August 10, 2024
Eden Park at 950 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Food trucks, music, design your lantern, lantern launch; ticketed event
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Waynesville Street Faire (NORTH)
August 10, 2024 (+Sep 14)
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio 45068
40+ artisan vendors, antiques
Cincinnati Open (NORTH)
August 11–19, 2024
5460 Courseview Dr., Mason, Ohio 45040
World-renowned tennis players compete
Our Lady of the Visitation Visifest (WEST)
August 11–13, 2023
3172 South Road, Green Township, Cincinnati, Ohio 45248
Second Sunday on Main (CENTRA)
August 11, 2024 (+Sept 10)
Main Street (between 12th and Liberty), Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Street festival with vendors, arts, beer garden
Second Sunday Summer Concerts (WEST)
August 11, 2024
South Lawn of Arlington Memorial Gardens at 2145 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Bring a chair or blanket
Summermusik Festival: Musical Poetry (WEST)
August 11, 2024
Westwood First Presbyterian Church at 3022 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra presents music inspired by literature
Bark in the Park (CENTRAL)
August 12, 2024 (+Sep 18)
Great American Ball Park at 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bring your pooch to the ballgame!
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy – Cincinnati (EAST)
August 13, 29–31, 2024
20th Century Theater at 3021 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45209
Cocktail experience with stories from EAP
Summermusik Festival: Locomotive Breath (EAST)
August 14–15, 2024
The Redmoor at 3187 Linwood Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra plays a tribute to Jethro Tull
35th Annual Black Family Reunion
August 15–18, 2024
Various venues throughout Cincinnati
Job fair, speakers, parade, concerts
August Summer Music Festival (EAST)
August 15, 2024
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Local acts perform; craft beer; games, crafts
Family Food Truck Night (WEST)
August 15, 2024
Central Park at 1201 W. Kemper Rd., Forest Park (Cincinnati), Ohio 45240
6pm
Charm at the Farm (NORTH)
August 16–18, 2024 (+Oct18–20)
4953 Bunnell Hill Rd., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Find great vintage items!
Live on the Green Concerts (WEST)
August 16, 2024
Wyoming Village Green at 800 Oak Avenue, Wyoming, Ohio 45215
Middletown Food Truck Fridays (NORTH)
August 16, 2024
Sunset Park at 2159 Breiel Blvd., Middletown, Ohio
Food, music; 5pm–9pm
One Night of Queen (CENTRAL)
August 16, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Tribute concert
St. Bernadette Festival (EAST)
August 16–17, 2024
1479 Locust Lake Rd., Amelia, Ohio 45102
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Festival (EAST)
August 16–18, 2024
5900 Buckwheat Rd., Milford, Ohio 45150
St. Mary FunFest (EAST)
August 16–18, 2024
2853 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Games, music, food, rides
Sister Act (NORTH)
August 16–25, 2024
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio
Musical comedy
The Lebanon Experience (NORTH)
August 16, 2024 (+Sep 27, Oct 18)
Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad at 16 E. South St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Train ride and lunch at the Golden Lamb, ice cream at the Village Parlor and more
Third Friday on Mulberry St. Concert Series (NORTH)
August 16, 2024 (+Sep 20)
Mulberry St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
5pm–11pm concerts
Built on Beer (CENTRAL)
August 17 – December 29, 2024 (various dates)
101 W. Elder St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Historic architecture tour about ground and below
Dial M for Murder (CENTRAL)
August 17 – September 15, 2024
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Plot-twisting thriller
Escape the Village (EAST)
August 17, 2024 (+Sep 21)
Heritage Village Museum at 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, (Cincinnati) Ohio 45241
Escape-room challenge from one of two escape rooms; reservations required
Keehner Park Concert Series (NORTH)
August 17 and 24, 2024; Sep 2)
Keehner Park at 7211 Barret Road, West Chester, Ohio 45069
7pm–9pm, bring chairs/blankets
Music in the Park (EAST)
August 17, 2024
Bechtold Park at 4312 Sycamore Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
RIcky Nye performs
Nook Brew Fest (NORTH)
August 17, 2024
Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill at 604 N. B Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Sample area brews, food trucks and entertainment
Off Pike Market (EAST)
August 17, 2024 (+Sep 21, Oct 19)
Floral Avenue, Norwood, Ohio 45212 (August with Porchfest)
Victory Park at 2078 Mills Ave, Norwood, Ohio 45212 (Sep & Oct)
3pm–7pm
Local produce and music, food trucks and more; Facebook
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
August 17, 2024 (+Sept 21, Oct 12 and Nov 2)
May–Oct: Washington Park at 1230 Elm St,. in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Nov: Spring Vintage Market Factory 52 at 4590 Beech St., Norwood, Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
Summermusik Festival: Many Colors of India (CENTRAL)
August 17, 2024
School for Creative and Performing Arts at 108 W. Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Music of India
Trailside Tunes Series (EAST)
August 17, 2024
Nisbet Park Gazebo at 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio
Acoustic performances; Bring your chairs and blankets for this free concert; 1pm–3pm
Summermusik Festival: Bach Meets Bollywood (EAST)
August 18, 2024
Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy at 11525 Snider Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45249
Deep dive into Indian music
Fifth Third Bank Community Days (CENTRAL)
August 18, 2024 (+9/15, 9/29, 10/20, 11/17, 12/15, 12/29)
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Free admission on special days
Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville (WEST)
August 21 – September 15, 2024
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio 45204
Musical comedy
Green Day: The Saviors Tour (CENTRAL)
August 22, 2024
Great American Ball Park at 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool perform
Germania Oktoberfest (WEST)
August 23–25, 2024
Germania Park at 3529 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
Enjoy German food, beer and music
St. Ignatius Loyola Festival (WEST)
August 23–25, 2024
5222 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
Festival fun
Summer Breeze Mix and Mingle at The Banks (CENTRAL)
August 23–24, 2024
The Banks at 124 E. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Local vendors, entertainment, music
Cincinnati Ukrainian Festival (WEST)
August 24, 2024
691 Fleming Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Learn more about Ukrain with dancing, crafts and food
Electronic Dance Music in the Park (CENTRAL)
August 24, 2024
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Regional DJs will be spinning music
Hamilpalooza (NORTH)
August 24, 2024
Marcum Park at 106 N. 2nd St., Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Unique gifts and more
Homearama 2024 (NORTH)
August 24 – September 8, 2024
Reserves at Stone Pillars Farm at 6791 OH 48 (Oakland Rd.), Loveland, Ohio 45140
View 6 beautiful new homes!
Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Fire (NORTH)
August 24–25, 2024
The Oscar Station at 8871 N. Gilmore Rd., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Mild to wild spice levels; live performers; music
Monster Jam (CENTRAL)
August 24–25, 2024
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Big trucks in action
Summermusik Festvals: Happy Birthday! (CENTRAL)
August 24, 2024
School for Creative and Performing Arts at 108 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra celebrates Ludwig Beethoven’s bday
Symmes Harvest Festival (EAST)
August 24, 2024
Meade Historic Preserve at 11887 N Lebanon Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Celebrate agricultural heritage with demonstrations and a farm market; 2pm
Hops in the Hangar (NORTH)
August 26, 2024
Middletown Regional Airport at 1707 Run Way, Middletown, Ohio 45042
30+ beers; food trucks
Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show (CENTRAL)
August 30 – September 1, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Based on the popular TV show
Nativity of our Lord Festival (EAST)
August 30–31, 2024
5935 Pandora Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45213
Festival fun
Kids Fun Day (WEST)
August 31, 2024
Veterans Park at 6231 Harrison Ave., Green Township, Ohio 45247
Lunken Airport Days (EAST)
August 31 – September 1, 2024
Lunken Airport at 262 Wilmer Ave., (East End) Cincinnati, Ohio
Planes!
August Local Events in Northern Kentucky
Glier’s Goettafest
August 1–4, 2024
Newport’s Festival Park at 1 Levee Way at Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Everything goetta!
Live on the Levee
August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024
The Plaza, Newport at the Levee at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Concerts begin at 7pm
Music@BCM
August 1, 8, and 15, 2024
Behringer-Crawford Museum at Devou Park at 1600 Montague Rd., Covington, Kentucky 45011
Concerts to enjoy. Food trucks; Bring lawn chairs; 7pm–9pm; $7
World’s Longest Yard Sale
August 1–4, 2024
From Michigan to Alabama (SR 127)
Find a treasure!
St. Joseph Summer Celebration Festival
August 2–4, 2024
2470 Lorraine Ct., Crescent Springs, Kentucky 41017
Food, rides, games, music
Dave Waite
August 3, 2024
Comedy at the Commonwealth at 522 5th Avenue, Dayton, Kentucky 41074
Comedy show
Germantown Fair
August 3, 5–10, 2024
Germantown Fairgrounds at 4088 Ky Highway 10, Germantown, Kentucky 41056
Swine show, horse show, rides, and fun
Mainstrasse Village Food and Culture Tour
August 3, 10, and 17, 2024 (weekly Saturdays through December)
Cedar at 701 Main Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Savor local foods from 5 restaurants
Flea in the Fort
August 4, 2024
Tower Park Mess Hall at 801 Cochran St., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 41075
70 artists selling their crafts, music, food trucks
Get Movin – Feet Don’t Fail Me Now
August 4, 2024
Devou Park Amphitheater at 1 Bandshell Blvd., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Electro Swing music
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
August 3–4, 2024 (+September 1)
Saturday concerts: Devou Park (Amphitheater) at 1201 Park Dr., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Sunday concerts: Ft .Thomas Tower Park at 900 S. Ft. Thomas Ave, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Summer Concerts – Edgewood
August 6, 13, and 20, 2024 (7pm)
Presidents Park at 283 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, Kentuckv 41017
Party at the Park
August 8, 2024
Memorial Park Amphitheater at 2001 Jack Woods Parkway, Independence, Kentucky 41051
6pm concert; bring a cooler
The Roebling Bridge Food Tour
August 8, 2024 ( every other Thursday until Oct 3, 2024)
Molly Malone’s Irish Pub at 112 E. 4th St., Covington, Kentucky 41011
11am–2pm tours
St. Mary of the Assumption Festival
August 9–10, 2024
8246 E. Main St., Alexandria, Kentucky 41001
Beautiful: Carole King Musical
August 10–24, 2024
The Carnegie at 144 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Songs and life of Carole King
Switchfoot – Blue October – Matt Nathanson
August 14, 2024
MegaCorp Pavilion at 101 W. 4th St., Newport, Kentucky 41071
Concert
Great Inland Seafood Festival
August 15–18, 2024
Newport Festival Park at 1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Enjoy seafood from many restaurants and vendors
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Erlanger Bridal Show
August 18, 2024
Receptions at 1379 Donaldson Hwy., Erlanger, Kentucky 41018
Plan your wedding!
Vineyard Countryside Market
August 18, 2024 (+Sep 15, Oct 20, Nov 17)
Verona Vineyards at 13815 Walton Verona Rd., Verona, Kentucky 41092
Fresh goods, jewelry, crafts
Summermusik Festival: Great American Songbook Revue
August 21, 2024
The Turn at 828 Monmouth St., Newport, Kentucky 41071
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra performs American jazz standards and show tunes
The Avett Brothers
August 24, 2024
MegaCorp Pavlilion at 101 W. 4ht St., Newport, Kentucky 41071
Concert
Arty Party
August 24, 2024
Cultural Arts District at 130 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Shop, sip and enjoy music
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard
August 25, 2024
MegaCorp Pavlilion at 101 W. 4ht St., Newport, Kentucky 41071
Concert
Augusta Heritage Days
August 31–September 1, 2024
Appelman Park on Second St., Augusta, Kentucky
Rotary burgers, music, frog derby
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POPS, Inc.
August 31, 2024
Devou Park Bandshell at 1 Bandshell Blvd, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Favorite music of Anderson, Hayman and Mancini performed by the Ky. Symphony Orchestra
St. Cecilia Festival
August 31– September 2, 2024
5313 Madison Pike, Independence, Kentucky 41051
Food, inflatables, music
August Local Events in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
Auglaize County Fair
Through August 3, 2024
1001 Fairview Dr., Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
Fair fun!
Dayton Horse Show
Through August 3, 2024
Champions Center at 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, Ohio 45505
Equestrian showmanship
Greene County Fair
Through August 3, 2024
120 Fairground Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385
Fair fun!
Preble County Fair
Through August 3, 2024
722 South Franklin Street at the Preble County Fairgrounds in Eaton, Ohio 45230
Fair fun!
The Wizard of Oz
Through August 11, 2024
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio 45066D
Dinner and a show
Levitt Dayton Concerts
Through September 14, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concerts
First Thursday
August 1, 2024
Carrollton Centre at 35 N. Elm Street, West Carrollton, Ohio 45449
Music, activities, vendors, food trucks
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
August 1, 8,15, 22, and 29, 2024 (+Thursdays through October)
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45325
John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band Concert
August 1, 2024
134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert
The Electric Light Orchestra Experience
August 1, 2024
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
Tribute to ELO!
2nd Street Market
August 2 – December 29, 2024 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)
600 E. 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Like a European market
Corn Maze and Fall Festivities
August 2 – November 2, 2024
Idle-Hour Ranch at 4845 Fenner Rd., Troy, Ohio 45373
Hayrides, Flashlight nights and more
Champaign County Fair
August 2–9, 2024
Champaign County Fairgrounds at 384 Park Ave., Urbana, Ohio 43078
Fair fun! Tractor pull, demolition derby, rides, food
Jesse JT Jazz Thompson Concert
August 2, 2024
Levitt Dayton Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert
Lughnasadh Sabbat Dinner & Craft
August 2, 2024
Temple of the Rebel Goddess at 400 Linden Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45403
Celebrate the first of the three harvest festivals.
Out on 5th – Downtown Dayton
August 2, 2024
Oregon District, downtown Dayton, Ohio 45402
Shop, dine and relax!
Pickin in the Park at Riverscape
August 2, 2024
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free bluegrass music concert; food trucks; bring a lawn chair
RiverScape MetroPark Summer Music Series
August 2, 8, 15, 23 and 29, 2024
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concerts
Rock ‘n Green Tomato Festival
August 2–3, 2024
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Ave., Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
Vendors, food, contests, music, beer garden, kids zone
Rumors of Fleetwood Mac
August 2, 2024
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Tribute Concert
Uptown Music Series
August 2 and 23, 2024 (+dates through October 4, 2024)
W. Franklin St. and S. Main St., Centerville, Ohio 45459
Free concerts 6:30pm–8:30pm
Willy Wonka Jr.
August 2–4, 2024
Historic Sidney Theatre at 120 W. Poplar St., Sidney, Ohio 45365
Sidney Repertory Theater presents their younger performers
Xenia Food Truck Rallies
August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2024 (+Fridays through Sep 6)
Xenia Station at 150 S. Miami Ave., Xenia, Ohio 45385
4pm–8pm
Art in the City
August 3, 2024
Downtown Dayton, Ohio
Visual and performing arts
Baconfest
August 3, 2024
The Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
Baconlicious event!
British Car Day at Eastwood MetroPark
August 3, 2024
1385 Harshman Road, Dayton, Ohio 45431
View British cars and motorcycles
Carillon Park Band Performance Concerts
August 3, 2024
Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45409
June 16th at Patterson Homestead; July 2 at Deeds Carillon
Cat Fashion Show
August 3, 2024
Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center at 2900 Glengarry Dr., Kettering, Ohio 45420
SICSA will be on hand with adoptable kitties
Cowvin’s Corny Corn Maze
August 3 – November 3, 2024
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Conquer the maze!
Fulton Farm Sweet Corn Festival
August 3–4, 2024
2393 State Route 202, Troy, Ohio 45373
Food, games and live music
GCP&T Night Rides
August 3, 17 and 31, 2024 (+Sep 14, 28)
Various Green County Parks and Trails
Take a moonlight ride along a trail
Live Outdoor Music at The Greene
August 3, 17, 24, and 31, 2024 (+Sep 7)
The Greene at 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
Bring a chair and blanket. Beer garden.
Rec Your Hood
August 3, 2024
Boys and Girls Club of Dayton at 1828 W. Stewart St., Dayton, Ohio 45417
Music, games, kids’ zone, challenges
Scythian Concert – Art in the City
August 3, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert
Second Look Saturday
August 3, 2024 (+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
Small Farm and Food Fest
August 3, 2024
Carriage Hill MetroPark at 7800 E. Shull Road, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Healthy eating by small farms
The Heights Summer Music Series
August 3 and 24, 2024
Eichelberger Amphitheater at 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Enjoy the music
Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
August 3 and 27, 2024 (+Sep 15/28, Oct 12/26)
Carillon Historical Park Museum at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45409
1pm–4pm
Treasure Island Park Concerts
August 3, 2024
409 N. Elm St., Troy, Ohio 45373
Free concert
Beavercreek Summer Concert Series
August 4, 2024
Dominick Lofino Park Amphitheater, 640 Grange Hall Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45430
Free Sunday evening concerts; 7pm–8pm; bring chairs and blanket
Paris Flea Market
August 4, 11,18 and 25, 2024 (+Sundays through end of Sept.)
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio 45414
Buy, sell and trade!
Skinner Pipe Organ Performance
August 4 and 18, 2024 (+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
Springboro Concerts in the Park
August 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2024 (+Sundays through September 14)
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Bring lawn chairs; Tuesday/Sunday concerts 7pm; Sunday concerts: 7:30pm
Alice Cooper at The Rose
August 6, 2024
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Theatrical rock concert
Tuesday Nights in the Park
August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2024 (Tuesdays through October 22, 2024)
Riverscape Park at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
First Tuesdays: Corn hole tournaments
Second and Fourth Tuesdays: Live music
Third Tuesdays: Music bingo
Food Truck Wednesday
August 7 and 14, 2024
Vandalia Recreation Center at 1111 Stonequarry Rd, Dayton, Ohio 45414
11am–1pm
Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concert
August 8, 2024 (+Oct 10, Nov 14)
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio 45405
5:30pm–7:3pm
Englewood Market
August 8, 2024 (+Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 16)
Wagoner Power Equipment at 520 W. National Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45377
Vendors, food and fun
Kettering Civic Band Summer Concerts
August 8, 2024
Polen Farm at 5099 Bigger Road, Kettering, Ohio 45440
Bring lawn chairs; 7pm–8:30pm
Ludlow Creek at Riverscape
August 8, 2024
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert
Ruthie Foster Concert
August 8, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert
Scott McCreery
August 8, 2024
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
Concert
Sunset at the Market
August 8, 2024 (+Oct 10, Dec 12)
2nd Street Market at 600 E. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
5:30pm–8:30pm
Blair Crimmins & the Hookers Concert
August 9, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert
Germanfest Picnic
August 9–11, 2024
Dayton Liederkranz Turner at 1400 E. Fifth St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Live entertainment, German food and drink
Miami County Fair
August 9–15, 2024
Miami County Fairgrounds at 650 N. County Rd., Troy, Ohio 45373
Fair fun and food
St. Brigid Festival
August 9–11, 2024
312 Fairground Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385
Party in the Park – Centerville
August 9, 2024
Stubbs Park at 255 W. Spring Valley Rd., Centerville, Ohio 45458
Bring lawn chairs and blankets; 7pm; food trucks
Boomerfest 2024
August 10, 2024
St. Leonard at 8100 Clyo Rd., Centerville, Ohio 45458
Music and fun
Dayton BBQ Fest
August 10, 2024
Yellow Cab Tavern at 700 E. 4th St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Food trucks featuring BBQ!
Dayton Potato Festival
August 10, 2024
Courthouse Square at Third and Main Streets, Dayton, Ohio
Celebrate…. potatoes!
Englewood Art Festival
August 10–12, 2024
Centennial Park at 321 Union Blvd., Englewood, Ohio 45332
Artisans and entertainers; parade, food, music; car show
Family Farm Chores
August 10, 2024 (+Sep 7)
Carriage Hill MetroPark at 7800 R. Shull Rd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Get to know farm animals up and close
Friends of the Dayton Metro Library Book Sale
August 10, 2024 (+Oct 5)
Huber Heights branch at 6243 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424
(sale at a different branch location each time)
35th Annual Art on the Commons
August 11, 2024
Lincoln Civic Park at 675 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio 45429
Fine arts and crafts festival
Star City Concert Series
August 11, 16 and 25, 2024 (Fridays and Sundays)
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Ave., Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
7pm–9pm
Victorian Afternoon Tea
August 11, 2024 (+Sep 8, Dec 7–8)
Patterson Homestead at 1815 Brown St., Dayton, Ohio 45409
3-course tea service from costumed interpreters
Crowder
August 12, 2024
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
Concert
Stray Cats Summer Tour
August 12, 2024
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Genealogy Interest Group
August 14, 2024 (+Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11)
Wright Memorial Public Library at 1776 Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio 45419
Talk about genealogy research
Get the Led Out –The American Led Zeppelin
August 14, 2024
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
Tribute Concert
Alanna Royale Concert
August 15, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert
Central Jazz Big Band at Riverscape
August 15, 2024
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert
Shear Madness
August 15 – September 15, 2024
La Comedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio 45066
A whodunnit show
Travis Tritt and The Charlie Daniels Band
August 15, 2024
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Allen County Fair
August 16–24, 2024
Allen County Fairgrounds at 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima, Ohio 45804
Champion City Food Truck Rallies
August 16, 2024 (+9/20, 10/18 and 11/15)
Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co. at 102 W. Columbia St., Springfield, Ohio 45502
Enjoy the food!
Cornerstone Music Series
August 16, 30; September 13 and 27, 2024
Cornerstone Park Pavilion at 5210 Cornerstone North Blvd., Centerville, Ohio 45420
8:30pm free concerts; bring lawn chairs
Huber Heights Community Movie Night
August 16, 2024 (+Sep 20)
Thomas Cloud Park at 4707 Brandt Park, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424 (Aug)
Eichelberger Amphitheater at The Heights, 8625 Brandt Pike, Dayton, Ohio 45424 (Sep)
That Arena Rock Show
August 16, 2024
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
High-energy theatrical tribute to classic rock and roll
The Great Darke County Fair
August 16–24, 2024
Darke County Fairgrounfs at 800 Sweitzer Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331
Harness racing, tractor pull, rides, food
Toubab Krewe
August 16, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free Concert
Trampled By Turtles
August 16, 2024
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Dayton African American Cultural Festival
August 17–19, 2024
Riverscape MetroPark at 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Culture, music
Biergartens
August 17, 2024 (+Sep 21) (3rd Saturday)
Dayton Liederkranz Turner at 1400 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
5pm–10pm; German music, trivia, beer, food
Dayton Porchfest
August 17–18, 2024
1450 E. Fifth Street (St. Anne’s Hill), Dayton, Ohio 45402
Local music from porches
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Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival
August 17, 2024
Fairborn Community Park at 691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
180 arts/crafts vendors, food and corn
Funk Amplified (former Dayton Funk Festival)
August 17, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Live entertainment, food and vendors
Great American Beer Tasting
August 17, 2024
Day Air Ballpark at 220 North Patterson Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45402
100+ beers to try
Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
August 17–18, 2024 (+Sep 20–22, Oct 19–29, Nov 16–17)
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio 45505
Find a treasure; extravaganza weekend
Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition
August 17, 2024
Veteran’s Park at 250 Cliff Park Rd., Springfield, Ohio 45504
Sample food, beer garden, live music
Deeds Carillon Concerts
August 18, 25 and 31, 2024 (+Dates through December 15)
Carillon Historical Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409
Listen to the 51 bells!
Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket
August 18, 2024
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
ABBA The Concert at The Rose
August 20, 2024
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Tribute Concert
Joe Bonamassa at The Fraze
August 20, 2024
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
Guitar event concert
Cool Cool Cool Concert
August 22, 2024
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
Free concert
USAF Band of Flight
August 22, 2024
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
Free concert
77th Annual Bellbrook Lions Club SummerFest
31 S. East St., Bellbrook, Ohio 45305
August 23–24, 2024
Games, rides, entertainment, food, concert
A Man of No Importance
August 23–September 1, 2024
Beavercreek Community Theatre at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio
A bus conductor with secrets
Dayton Lebanese Festival
August 23–25, 2024
St. Ignatius at 50 Nutt Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45458
No gaming; Lebanese food; music, rides
Clifton Gorge Music and Arts Festival
August 23–24, 2024
Clifton Opera House at 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, Ohio 45316
Music, food, shopping, contests
Cole Chaney Concert
August 23, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert
Egyptian Festival
August 23–25, 2024
1531 King Richard Parkway, Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
Food, music, games and more
Retrobution at Riverscape
August 23, 2024
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert
The Enchanted Cottage
August 23–September 8, 2024
Dayton Theatre Guild at 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45410
A love story
Trans Am Nationals
August 23–25, 2024
Holiday Inn Dayton Fairborn at 2800 Presidential Dr., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Look at Firebirds and Trans Ams!
ARTfest on Main
Downtown historic Springboro, Ohio 45066
August 24, 2024
Artists will be displaying and selling their goods
Ohio Valley Orchid Fest
August 24–25, 2024
Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 4865 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, Ohio 45440
Orchids for sale, demos, food trucks, activities
Taco & Nacho Fest
August 24, 2024
Austin Landing at 10050 Innovation Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45342
Food, music, activities and fireworks
The Red Sunflower Craft & Vendor Show
August 24, 2024
Champaign County Fairgrounds at 384 Park Ave., Urbana, Ohio 43078
70+ vendors, food trucks
Tour De Donut Bike Race
August 24, 2024
Troy, Ohio (and nearby towns) 45373
Enjoy donuts stops along the race
Wings, Rails and Wheels Model Expo
August 24, 2024
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
Model aircraft and vehicles on display
Dayton’s Largest Summer Wedding Show & Expo
August 25, 2024
Marriott at the University of Dayton at 1414 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409
75 local wedding pros on hand
The Enchanted Cottage
August 25 – September 10, 2024
Dayton Theatre Guild at 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45410
A love story
Fairborn Food Truck Rally
August 28, 2024 (+Sep 25, Oct 3)
103 W. Main St., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Grab a bite to eat, check out the Night Farmers Market
Tonya Baker Concert
August 29, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert
West Carrollton Summer Concert Series
August 29, 2024
W. Carrollton Centre (across from Fire Station 56), 300 E. Central Ave, W. Carrollton, Ohio 45449
Concert at 7pm; food trucks
AlterFest Kettering
August 30–September 1, 2024
940 E. David Rd., Kettering, Ohio 45429
Brantley Gilbert at The Fraze
August 30, 2024
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45429
Country music concert
Jennifer Hartswick Concert
August 30, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert
Labor Day Weekend at Young’s Dairy
August 30 – September 2, 2024
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Lots of fun at the dairy
Antique Fire Apparatus Show
August 31, 2024
Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409
40 pieces of fire equipment on display
Kettering Holiday @ Home
August 31–September 2, 2024
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Free admission, music, games, parade
Reggae Amplified
August 31, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert
The Fair at New Boston
August 31–September 1, 2024
George Rogers Clark Park at 936 S. Tecumseh Rd., Springfield, Ohio 45506
Step back into time from1790–1810
Historical adventure!
Tippapalooza
August 31, 2024
Downtown Tipp City, Ohio 45371
Music festival with food and drinks
August Local Events in Southeastern Indiana
Music on the River
August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024
Lawrenceburg Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
7–9pm; bring chairs and blankets
St. Leon Fireman’s Festival
August 2–4, 2024 (To be confirmed)
St. Leon, Indiana 47012
Music, games and refreshments; pork chop/fish dinner on Fri; Chicken dinner on Sat.
Tri-State Antique Market
August 4, 2024 (+Sept 1, Oct 6)
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at US 50, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Discover an old gem
Music in the Park
August 9, 2024 (+Sep 13)
Bicentennial Park at 106 Vaughn Dr., Madison, Ohio 47250
6pm–8pm; bring a lawn chair
St. Paul Festival
August 10–12, 2024
9188 N. Dearborn, Guilford, Indiana 47022
Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues
August 16–17. 2024
Bicentennial Park at 106 W. Vaughn Dr., Madison, Indiana 47025
Music, food, BBQ competitions
Whiskey City Summer Fest
August 17, 2024
Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Music all day
Tap & Chisel Brew Fest
August 24, 2024
Corner of S Walnut & E George Streets (Downtown) Batesville, Indiana 47006
Tastings from a host of craft breweries, wineries and distilleries; biergarten; entertainment
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