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
Lebanon Blues Festival (NORTH)
Through August 1, 2026
Downtown Lebanon, Ohio
Music and beer gardens; 150 classic cars
Always… Patsy Cline
Through August 2, 2026
Warsaw Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio 45204
Celebrating Cline’s life and music through the eyes of her biggest fan, Louise Seger
Pippin (NORTH)
Through August 2, 2026
Sorg Theatre at 63 South Main Street, Middletown, Ohio, 45044
Musical that follows a young prince on his quest to find purpose and meaning in life
Destination Monarch Butterfly Show (CENTRAL)
Through August 9, 2026
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Trace the butterflies epic migration across the United States and into Mexico
Wednesdays in the Woods (CENTRAL)
Through August 12, 2026 (Wednesdays)
Burnet Woods at 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
7pm–9pm; Outdoor concerts; food trucks; art making for kids
Saturdays in the Park (CENTRAL)
Through August 15, 2026 (Saturdays)
Inwood Park at 2308 Vine St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 (Clifton)
Bring your own brunch; 10am–12pm
Uptown Music Concert Series in Oxford, Ohio (NORTH)
Through August 20, 2026 (Thursdays)
Oxford Memorial Park at 2 E. High St., Oxford, Ohio
7pm; free concerts; Facebook
Fifth and Vine Live! (CENTRAL)
Through September 5, 2026 (Saturdays)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Concert time! 7pm–10pm
Salsa on the Square (CENTRAL)
Through October 1, 2026 (Thursdays)
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
7pm–10pm; local and regional Latin bands
Jurassic World The Exhibition (WEST)
Through January 4, 2027
Cincinnati Museum Center at 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
Legos create 50 dinosaurs and scenes from Jurassic World movie; interactive area with 2.5 millions Legos
Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show (CENTRAL)
August 1, 2026
Paycor Stadium at 1 Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
11x Grammy Award winner
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour (CENTRAL)
August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026 (+dates through December – Saturdays)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Weekly on Saturdays; explore new cultural dishes
Evanescence World Tour (EAST)
August 1, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band
Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
August 1, 8, and 22, 2026 (+dates throughout 2026)
1801 Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Discover hidden gems at the market; samples from 5 merchants
Music at the Esplanade (CENTRAL)
August 1, 15, 22 & 29, 2026 (Saturdays)
Smale Riverfront Park at 166 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
5pm–7pm; food trucks; free concerts
Open Cockpit Days (EAST)
August 1, 2026
Tri-State Warbird Museum at 4021 Borman Dr., Batavia, Ohio 45103
Unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some remarkable aircraft
Paddlefest (CENTRAL)
August 1, 2026
Along the Ohio River
Vernon Fest (NORTH)
August 1, 2026
Famous Old Time Music Company at 1196 Ross Millville Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Regional bluegrass bands perform
Saturdays in the Park (CENTRAL)
August 1, 8, and 15, 2026 (Saturdays)
Inwood Park at 2308 Vine St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 (Clifton)
Bring your own brunch; 10am–12pm
Westside Market (WEST)
August 1, 2026 (+Sep 5, Nov 28)
Westwood Town Hall at 3017 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
100+ local vendors, food trucks and activities
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St. Aloysius Festival (NORTH)
August 2, 2026
3350 Chapel Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Festival fun
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
August 3, 10, 24 and 31, 2026 (+Mondays –October 26)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm concerts with regional jazz acts
Andrew Bird with a Symphony Orchestra (CENTRAL)
August 4, 2026
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Grammy nominated violinist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
Blue Ash Nature Park Concerts (EAST)
August 4 and 11, 2026 (Tuesdays)
Blue Ash Nature Park at 4337 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Outdoor concerts to enjoy from 7pm–9pm; Bring a chair or blanket
Cinema (CENTRAL)
August 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026 (+Sep 1 – Tuesdays)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bring a lawn chair! 9pm–11pm
Barry Manilow (CENTRAL)
August 5, 2026
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Listen to all of the classics
Concerts on the Commons (WEST)
August 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026 (+Wednesdays )
Greenhills Commons at 24 Farragut Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45218
7pm
District at Deerfield Park Acoustic Nights (NORTH)
August 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2026 (+Weds through September 23)
District Deerfield Park: Parkway Dr/Wilkens Blvd., Deerfield Township, Ohio 45040
Southern Sessions at Fountain Square (CENTRAL)
August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2026 (through September 2, 2026 (Wednesdays)
Fountain Square at E. Fifth and Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
4–6pm; Enjoy live folk, roots, and Americana music
Wednesdays in the Woods (CENTRAL)
August 5 and 12, 2026 (Wednesdays)
Burnet Woods at 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
7pm–9pm; Outdoor concerts; food trucks; art making for kids
Blues and Brews (CENTRAL)
August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026 (+Sept 3)
Elm Street Plaza at 150 W. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Soulful tunes to enjoy!
Chicago and Styx: iWindy Cities Tour (EAST)
August 6, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Legendary multi-Platinum rockers Chicago and Styx
Groovin’ on the Green (NORTH)
August 6, 2026 (+Sept 3)
Village Green Park at 310 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Music, food trucks; Thursday concerts begin at 7pm
Rockin’ the Roebling (CENTRAL)
August 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026 (+Thursdays thru September 10)
Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn; Mehring Way and Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Roots Revival (CENTRAL)
August 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2026 (+Sep 3) (Thursdays )
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bluegrass concerts; 7pm–9pm
Smale Family Fun (CENTRAL)
August 6, 2026
Smale Riverfront Park at 166 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bounce houses, puppet shows, petting zoos, music and free ice cream; 10am–1pm
Uptown Music Concert Series in Oxford, Ohio (NORTH)
August 6, 13, and 20, 2026
Oxford Memorial Park at 2 E. High St., Oxford, Ohio
7pm; free concerts; Facebook
Voices of America Country Music Fest (NORTH)
August 6–9, 2026
Voice of America MetroPark at 7850 VOA Park Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton, Jordan Davis and more
513 Live (CENTRAL)
August 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026 (through Oct 30 on Fridays)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
7pm–10pm outdoor concerts
Concerts in the Park – Colerain (WEST)
August 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2026 (+Sept 4)
Colerain Park Amphitheater at 4725 Springdale Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
7pm concert
First Friday and Second Look Saturday in Middletown (NORTH)
August 7 and 8, 2026 (+Sep 4/5, Oct 2/3, Nov 6/7, Dec 4/5)
Pendleton Art Center at 1105 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45042
Meet artists and enjoy food, music, art, friends, and have fun!
Friday Night Flow (CENTRAL)
August 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2026 (+Sept 4) (Fridays)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
R&B music concerts; 6pm–10pm
The Park Pour Fridays Concerts (EAST)
August 7 & 14, 2026
Blue Ash Square at 9520 Town Square Ave., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
8pm–10pm free concerts; DORA; bring a lawn chair
Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert (EAST)
August 8, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Outdoor concert!
Hamilton Flea (NORTH)
August 8, 2026 (+Sep 12)
Marcum Park at 106 North 2nd St., Hamilton, Ohio
10am–4pm; variety of local artisans who specialize in handcrafted goods and high-quality services
Lynyard Skynard and Foreigner: Double Trouble Vision Tour (EAST)
August 8, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Classic bands together
Newtown Summerfest 2026 (EAST)
August 8, 2026
Downtown Newtown, Ohio
Music, car show, craft vendors, kids’ activities
The Off Market (EAST)
August 8, 2026 (+Sep 12, Oct 3, and Nov 21)
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Artisans, brewers, bakers and farmers gather to sell
Trenton Movies in the Park (NORTH)
August 8, 2026 (+Sep 12)
Trenton Community Park at 440 Dell Dr., Trenton, Ohio 45067
Bring blankets, chairs, and the whole crew for free outdoor movie nights under the stars—plus activities before the show, and free popcorn and snow cones!
Art on Vine (CENTRAL)
August 9, 2026 (+Sept 6, Oct 4)
Elm Street Plaza, 150 W 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Local artisans and crafters
Cin City Reptile Show (WEST)
August 9, 2026 (+Sep 12/13, Oct 18, Nov 8, Dec 13)
Holiday Inn Cincinnati West at 5800 Muhlhauser Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Snnnnakes!
I Hear Music at the Fountain (CENTRAL)
August 9, 2026 (+Sept 6)
520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
2pm–6pm Sunday afternoons
Middletown’s Open Air Market (NORTH)
August 9, 2026 (+Sep 13)
916 1st Ave, 916 1st Ave, Middletown, Ohio 45044
Second Sunday market; 11am–5pm; local makers, growers, bakers, and artists
Rod Stewart: One Last Time (EAST)
August 9, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Two-time Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame icon
Second Sunday Summer Concerts (WEST)
August 9, 2026
Arlington Cemetery at 2145 Compton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45231 (Mt. Healthy)
Bring lawn chairs or blankets, 7pm–9pm
Stricker Grove Amusement Park (NORTH)
August 9, September 7, October 11, 2026
11490 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Variety of rides and games for all ages
Five Finger Death Punch: 20th Anniversary Tour (EAST)
August 10, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
One of the world’s biggest hard rock bands
Cincinnati Open (NORTH)
August 11–23, 2026
5460 Courseview Dr., Mason, Ohio 45040
World-renowned tennis players compete
38th Annual Black Family Reunion (CENTRAL)
August 13–16, 2026
Various venues throughout Cincinnati
Job fair, speakers, parade, concerts
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons (CENTRAL)
August 13, 2026
Memorial Hall at 1225 Elm Street,Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Multi-sensory musical experience
Charm at the Farm (NORTH)
August 14–15, 2026 (+Oct 16–18)
4953 Bunnell Hill Rd., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Find great vintage items!
Fridays By The Lake (NORTH)
August 14, 2026
Marsh Lake at 6440 River Rd., Fairfield Ohio
6pm free concerts; live acoustic music, food and drinks
Great American Ball Park Stadium (CENTRAL)
August 14, 2026 (+Sept 4)
100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Concerts after the game
Ohio Goes To The Movies
August 14, 2026 (+Sep 21, Oct 2)
Various locations throughout Cincinnati, Ohio
Explore the people, places and stories that put Ohio on the big screen, with free, ticketed screenings happening across the Cincinnati region
Sacred Heart Festival (NORTH)
August 14–16, 2026
400 Nilles Road, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Festival fun
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Festival (EAST)
August 14–16, 2026
5900 Buckwheat Rd., Milford, Ohio 45150
St. Mary FunFest (EAST)
August 14–16, 2026
2853 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Games, music, food, rides
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
August 15, 2026 (+Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 1, Dec TBD)
May–Oct: Washington Park at 1230 Elm St. in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Nov: Ziegler Park at 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
District at Deerfield Park (NORTH)
August 15, 2026
District Deerfield Park: Parkway Dr/Wilkens Blvd., Deerfield Township, Ohio 45040
Local bands play
Meat Loaf: The Ultimate Tribute (NORTH)
August 15, 2026
Sorg Theatre at 63 South Main Street, Middletown, Ohio, 45044
Tribute show epitomizes the spectacle of the Meat Loaf experience
Summer Pavilion Concerts in Evendale (EAST)
August 15, & 29, 2026
Evendale Pavilion at 10500 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241
Free concerts; various start times
Fifth Third Community Days (CENTRAL)
August 16, 2026 (++Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15/29, Dec 20)
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Special days to enjoy the museum
Bark in the Park (CENTRAL)
August 18, 2026 (+Sep 16)
Great American Ball Park at 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bring your pooch to the ballgame!
Crazy For You (WEST)
August 19–September 13, 2026
Warsaw Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio 45204
Zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy
Delhi Parks Summer Concerts (WEST)
August 19, 2026 (+September 2 & 16)
Delhi Park Performance Pavilion at 5125 Foley Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45238
Food and drinks available; 7pm–9:30pm
Come Together: The Beatles (CENTRAL)
August 20, 2026
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Legacy on the Mighty Wurlitzer
Summer Music Festival at Ault Park (EAST)
August 20, 2026 (+September 17)
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
6pm–10pm; inflatables and games; food and drink
3rd Friday on Mulberry St. Concert Series (NORTH)
August 21, 2026
Mulberry Plaza, E. Mulberry St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Free concert 5pm–11pm
Greater Cincinnati House and Outdoor Living Expo (EAST)
August 21–23, 2026
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville (Cincinnati), Ohio 45246
Improve your home!
St. Ignatius Loyola Festival (WEST)
August 21–23, 2026
5222 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45247
Festival fun
Thee Phantom & the Illharmonic Orchestra (CENTRAL)
August 21, 2026
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Strings, horns, and piano at a hip-hop concert
ArtisanFest513 Small Business Flea (CENTRAL)
August 22 & 29, 2026 (+Sept 5 & 26; Oct 3 & 24; Nov 7 & 14; Dec 12 & 19)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
A gathering of local artisans and small businesses
Hamilpalooza (NORTH)
August 22, 2026
Marcum Park at 116 Dayton St., Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Food trucks, concerts, artisan vendors:12pm–6pm
Hops in the Hangar (NORTH)
August 22, 2026
Middletown Regional Airport at 1707 Run Way, Middletown, Ohio 45042
30+ beers; food trucks
Kids Fun Day (WEST)
August 22, 2026
Veterans Park at 6303 Harrison Ave., Green Township
11am–2pm
Madeira Street Dance (EAST)
August 22, 2026
McDonalds Park, 7502-7110 Dawson Rd., Madeira, Ohio 45243
New location this year! Live music, food, drinks, and fun activities for the whole family
Motley Crue (EAST)
August 25, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Outdoor concert!
Alabama Shakes and Tedeschi Trucks Band (EAST)
August 26, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
GRAMMY award-winning band
Tim McGraw Pawn Shop Guitar Tour (EAST)
August 27, 2026
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Tim McGraw
Art After Dark (CENTRAL)
August 28, 2026 (+9/25, 10/30)
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Galleries come to life during Art After Dark
Germania Oktoberfest (WEST)
August 28–30, 2026
Germania Park at 3529 W. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
Enjoy German food, beer and music
Homearama 2026 (NORTH)
August 29–September 13, 2026
The Estates at Bothe Farms at 9697 Cozaddale-Murdock Road, Loveland, Ohio 45140 (Hamilton Township)
Eight homes to tour!
Loveland Frogman Race Triathlon (EAST)
August 29–30, 2026
126 South Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio 45140
5-mile canoe/kayak; 8-mile bike; 5k run
Spirits (EAST)
August 29, 2026 (+Sept 19/26, Oct 3, Nov 21, Dec 12)
Heritage Village Museum, 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, Ohio 45241
Immersive paranormal experiences
August Local Events in Northern Kentucky
Glier’s Goettafest
Through August 2, 2026
Newport’s Festival Park at Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Everything goetta!
St. Joseph Summer Celebration Festival
Through August 2, 2026
2470 Lorraine Ct., Crescent Springs, Kentucky 41017
Food, rides, games, music
Florence Art & Vendor Festival and Car Show
August 1, 2026
Bell Park and Historic Fire Station (169 Main St.), Florence, Kentucky
90+ vendor booths, food trucks, car show
Holiday for Heroes Celebration
August 1, 2026
Arborwood Subdivision at 4655–4657 Catalpa Court, Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Food, music and fireworks; bring lawn chairs
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
August 1 and 2, 2026 (+Sept 5 and 6)
Saturday concerts: Devou Park (Amphitheater) at 1201 Park Dr., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Sunday concerts: Fort Thomas Tower Park at 900 S Ft Thomas Ave, Fort Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Mainstrasse Village Food and Culture Tour
August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026 (weekly Saturdays throughout the year)
Cedar at 701 Main Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Savor local foods from 5 restaurants
Market on Main
August 1, 2026 (+Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7)
8321 E Main St., Alexandria, Kentucky 41011
Main Street businesses and local vendors; first Saturday March–November
Flea in the Fort
August 2, 2026 (+Oct 4)
Ft. Thomas Mess Hall at 801 Cochran Avenue,Fort Thomas, Kertucky 41075
Lively outdoor market; 70 vendors line the space with handmade goods, vintage pieces, artwork and unique finds
Ludlow Flea and Craft Fair
August 2 2026 (1st Sundays Feb–Dec)
Ludlow Theatre at 322 Elm St., Ludlow, Kentucky, 41016
Homemade goods, vintage items and more
Germantown Fair
August 3–8, 2026
Germantown Fairgrounds at 4088 Ky Highway 10, Germantown, Kentucky
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Edgewood Summer Concerts
August 4 & 11, 2026 (Tuesdays)
Presidents Park at 283 Dudley Rd., Edgewood, Kentucky 41017
7pm–9pm concerts
Neighborhood Night Out
August 4, 2026
Florence Government Building, Florence, Kentucky
Meet city officials and enjoy grilled-style food
127 Yard Sale
August 6–9, 2026
Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and further south!
4 days, 6 states and 690 miles! Find bargains!
NightLight 513
August 6 and 21, 2026 (+Sep 3 and 18; Oct 15 and 16)
Covington Plaza at 10 E Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Outdoor movies with local food trucks
Live on the Levee
August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026 (Thursdays)
1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071
7pm free concerts
Bellevue First Friday
August 7, 2026 (+1st Friday of each month)
200–700 Blocks of Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, Kentucky 41073
Each month is a different theme; retail shops stay open later and collaborate with the bars & restaurants
St. Mary of the Assumption Festival
August 7–8, 2026
8246 E. Main St., Alexandria, Kentucky 41001
Great Inland Seafood Festival
August 13–16, 2026
1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Delightful experience for seafood enthusiasts and families alike, offering a diverse array of fresh seafood, live entertainment, and free admission
Courtney Barnett: Creature of Habit Tour
August 14, 2026
MegaCorp Pavilion, 101 West 4th Street, Newport, Kentucky 41071
The Derek Alan Band
August 14, 2026
General Ormsby Mitchell Park at 263 Grandview Dr., Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky 41017
Concert 7pm–10pm; bring blankets and chairs; food trucks available
Apple Fest
August 22–23, 2026
Wildside Winery: 5500 Troy Pike, Versaille, Kentucky 40383
Pick apples, enjoy “apple” foods and drinks, music
Burlington Antique Show
August 16, 2026 (+Sep 20 & Oct 18)
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Find a treasure!
August Local Events in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
Shelby County Fair
Through August 1, 2026
655 South Highland Ave, Sidney, Ohio 45365
Domestic and livestock shows, amusement rides, demolition derby, tractor pull, local band performances, delicious food
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Through August 9, 2026
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio 45066
Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few
Art in the City
August 1, 2026
Downtown Dayton, Ohio
Visual and performing arts: Cake off, live dance and theater performances, art bazaar, chalk walk, kids’ activities
British Car Day at Eastwood MetroPark
August 1, 2026
1385 Harshman Road, Dayton, Ohio 45431
View British cars and motorcycles
Collectibles Shopping Spree
August 1, 2026 (+ Sept 5)
Fairfield Commons Mall at 2727 Fairfield Commons, Beavercreek, Ohio 45431
Find your favorite collectible!
Cowvin’s Corny Corn Maze
August 1–October 26, 2026
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Conquer the maze!
Great American Beer Tasting
August 1, 2026
Day Air Ballpark at 220 North Patterson Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45402
100+ beers to try
Hawthorn Hill Tours
August 1–29, 2026 (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
901 Harman Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45419
Learn about Orville Wright and the Wright family at their homestead
Preble County Fair
August 1–8, 2026
Preble County Fairgrounds at 722 South Franklin Street, Eaton, OH 45320
Demolition Derby, Tractor Pull, ATV Drag, Rodeo, Tug a Truck, Lawn Mower Derby
Treasure Island Park Concerts
August 1, 2026
409 N. Elm St., Troy, Ohio 45373
Free concert
Auglaize County Fair
August 2–8, 2026
1001 Fairview Dr, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
Food, games, competition and animals
Live Outdoor Music at The Greene
August 2, 8, & 29, 2026 (+dates through September 19)
The Greene at 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
Bring a chair and blanket. Beer garden. 6pm–9pm
Centerville Summer Concert Series
August 2, 9, & 14, 2026
Stubbs Park at 255 W Spring Valley Pike, Centerville, Ohio 45458
7pm; food trucks
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Green County Fair
August 2–8, 2026
120 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH 45385
Rides, races, derby
Paris Flea Market
August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026 (+Sundays through October)
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio 45414
Buy, sell and trade!
For King + Country
August 5, 2026
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Boulevard, Kettering, Ohio 45429
Concert
Beavercreek Summer Concert Series
August 6, 2026 (+Sept 23)
Dominick Lofino Park Amphitheater, 640 Grange Hall Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45430
Varioua locations:
Warllinger Barn, 3080 Kemp Rd.
Beavercreek Golf. Club at 2800 New Germany Trebein Rd.
Southern Ohio Brewing at 818 Factory Rd.
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026 (+Thursdays through October)
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45325
Champaign County Fair
August 4–14, 2026
Champaign County Fairgrounds at 384 Park Avenue, Urbana, Ohio
Front Street Art Hop
August 7 and 8, 2026 (+Sep 4/5, Oct 2/3, Nov 6/7, Dec 4/5) (First Friday and Saturday)
Front Street at 1001 East 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Explore art studios & galleries of more than 150 artists. Shop vintage, antiques, and handcrafted goods from multiple boutiques.
RiverScape MetroPark Summer Music Series
August 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2026 (+ Sept 4)
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concerts
Rock’n Green Tomato Festival
August 7–8, 2026
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Avenue, Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
Food, vendors, music
St. Brigid Festival
August 7–9, 2026
312 Fairground Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385
Baconfest
August 8, 2026
The Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
A baconlicious event!
Englewood Art Festival
August 8–9, 2026
Centennial Park at 321 Union Blvd., Englewood, Ohio 45332
Artisans and entertainers; parade, food, music; car show
Foam Frenzy
August 8, 2026
Wilson Park 350 Wilson Park Drive, West Carrollton, OHio 45449
Music and bubbly fun
Madison Park Live Concert Series
August 8, 2026
Madison Park at 301 S. Broadway St., Trotwood, Ohio 45426
6pm–9pm; free concerts
Patterson Homestead Open House
August 8, 2026 (+Sep 12, Nov 14)
1815 Brown Street, Dayton, Ohio 45409
Learn about the Patterson family and their influence on Dayton
Springboro Touch A Truck
August 8, 2026
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Police cruisers, fire trucks, backhoes, service vehicles, tow truck, race car, school bus and more! Kiddos can sit in the driver’s seat, honk horns and get an up-close look.
St. Leonard BoomerFest
August 8, 2026
8100 Clyo Rd, Centerville, OH 45458
Music, food trucks, kids’ area
Carillon Concerts
August 9 & 23, 2026 (+Dates through December 7)
Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45409
Various times
37th Annual Art on the Commons
August 9, 2026
Lincoln Civic Park at 675 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio 45429
Fine arts and crafts festival
The Stray Cats US Tour
August 10, 2026
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Joe Bonamassa & Gov’t Mule
August 11, 2026
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Get the Led Out
August 12, 2026
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Boulevard, Kettering, Ohio 45429
Concert
Goo Goo Dolls: Summer 2026
August 12, 2026
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Kettering Civic Band Summer Concerts
August 13, 2026
Polen Farm at 5099 Bigger Road, Kettering, Ohio 45440
Bring lawn chairs; 7pm–8:30pm
79th Annual Bellbrook Lions Club SummerFest
August 14–15, 2026
51 S. East St., Bellbrook, Ohio 45305
Games, rides, entertainment, food, concert
Dayton Taco Fest
August 14, 2026
905 E. Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Tacos from amazing food trucks
Germanfest Picnic
August 14–16, 2026
Dayton Liederkranz Turner at 1400 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
German food, beer, music, crafts
Miami County Fair
August 14–20, 2026
650 N. County Road in Troy, Ohio
Fair fun and food
Star City Concert Series
August 14 & 28, 2026
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Ave., Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
7pm–10pm
Biergartens
August 15, 2026; (+Sep 19) (3rd Saturday)
Dayton Liederkranz Turner at 1400 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
5pm–10pm; German music, trivia, beer, food
Dayton African Cultural Festival
August 15, 2026
Island MetroPark at 101 E. Helena Street, Dayton, OH 45405
Culture, education and music
Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival
August 15–16, 2026
Fairborn Community Park at 691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
180 arts/crafts vendors, food and corn
Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
August 15–16, 2026 (+Sep 18–20, Oct 17–18, Nov 21–22)
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Find a treasure
Taco & Nacho Fest
August 15, 2026
Austin Landing at 10050 Innovation Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45342
Food, music, activities and fireworks
Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead
August 16, 2026 (+Sept 27, Dec 5, 6, 12, 13)
1815 Brown St., Dayton, Ohio 45409
Three-course tea service by costumed interpreters and learn about the Patterson family
Come From Away
August 20–September 27, 2026
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio 45066
Kindness shown by an isolated Canadian town in the days following 911
West Carrollton Summer Concert Series
August 20, 2026
W. Carrollton Centre (across from Fire Station 56), 300 E. Central Ave, W. Carrollton, Ohio 45449
Concert at 7pm; food trucks
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Allen County Fair
August 21–29, 2026
Allen County Fairgrounds at 2750 Harding Hwy., Lima, Ohio
Darke County Fair
August 21–29, 2026
Darke County Fairgrounds at 800 Sweitzer Street, Greenville, Ohio
That Arena Rock Show
August 21, 2026
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Boulevard, Kettering, Ohio 45429
Concert
Dayton Porchfest
August 22, 2026
1450 E. Fifth Street (St. Anne’s Hill), Dayton, Ohio 45402
Local music from porches
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Happy Together Tour 2026
August 22, 2026
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Concert
Ohio Valley Orchid Fest
August 22–23, 2026
Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 4865 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, Ohio 45440
Orchids for sale, demos, food trucks, activities
Tour De Donut Bike Race
August 22, 2026
Troy, Ohio (and nearby towns) 45373
Enjoy donuts stops along the race
Dayton’s Largest Summer Wedding Show & Expo
August 23, 2026
Marriott at the University of Dayton at 1414 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409
75 local wedding pros on hand
The Rock Orchestra
August 27, 2026
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Boulevard, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Collective of classical musicians breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal songs
Clifton Gorge Music and Arts Festival
August 28–29, 2026
Clifton Opera House at 5 South Clay Street, Clifton, Ohio 45316
Music, food, shopping, contests
The Lebanese Festival
August 28–30, 2026
St. Ignatius of Antioch Maronite Catholic Church at 50 Nutt Rd., Washington Twp., Ohio 45458
Traditional Lebanese food, cold beer and beverages, ethnic music, dance, rides and games for the kids and more!
Trans Am Nationals
August 28–30, 2026
Holiday Inn Dayton Fairborn at 2800 Presidential Dr., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Look at Firebirds and Trans Ams!
ARTfest on Main
August 29, 2026
Downtown historic Springboro, Ohio 45066
Artists will be displaying and selling
August Local Events in Southeastern Indiana
Tri-State Antique Market
August 2, 2026 (+Sept 6, Oct 4)
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at US 50, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Discover an old gem
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Music on the River
August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026
Lawrenceburg Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
7–9pm; bring chairs and blankets
St. Leon Fireman’s Festival
August 7–8, 2026
St. Leon, Indiana 47012
Music, games and refreshments; pork chop/fish dinner on Fri; Chicken dinner on Sat.
St. Paul Festival
August 8–9, 2026
9188 N. Dearborn, Guilford, Indiana 47022
Food, live music, beer garden, raffles, games, quilts and Kiddie Land. Please join us! Chicken Dinner will be Sunday from 11am to 5pm or until sold out.
Music in the Park
August 14, 2026
Bicentennial Park at 106 Vaughn Dr., Madison, Ohio 47250
6pm–8pm; bring a lawn chair
Music on the Square
August 15, 2026 (+Sept 12)
Versailles, Indiana 47042
5:30pm–9pm
Whiskey City Summer Fest
August 15, 2026
Civic Park, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
A celebration of music
Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues
August 21–22, 2026
Bicentennial Park at 106 W. Vaughn Dr., Madison, Indiana 47025
Music, food, BBQ competitions
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