Fun Things to Do in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton, and Southeast Indiana
Looking for something fun to do in September? Check out our list of local events throughout Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana. You are sure to find something to do. Events are in order by region and then by date.
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September Events in Cincinnati, Ohio
Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show (CENTRAL)
Through September 1, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Based on the popular TV show
Lunken Airport Days (EAST)
Through September 1, 2024
Lunken Airport at 262 Wilmer Ave., (East End) Cincinnati, Ohio
Planes!
Homearama 2024 (NORTH)
Through September 8, 2024
Reserves at Stone Pillars Farm at 6791 OH 48 (Oakland Rd.), Loveland, Ohio 45140
View 6 beautiful new homes!
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
Dial M for Murder (CENTRAL)
Through September 15, 2024
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Plot-twisting thriller
Jimmy Buffet’s Escape to Margaritaville (WEST)
Through September 15, 2024
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio 45204
Musical comedy
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
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
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Through October 27, 2024 (Weekends and Labor Day)
10542 E. SR 73, Waynesville, Ohio 45068
Renaissance characters, shows, stages, crafts, food fit for a king
Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra (EAST)
September 1, 2024
Nature Park at 4337 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
7pm concert
Riverfest (CENTRAL)
September 1, 2024
Newport and Cincinnati river fronts
Entertainment from 12pm–9pm, food and beverages
Fireworks at dusk
St. Angela Merici Homecoming Festival (EAST)
September 1, 2024
US 50 and Stone Alley, Fayetteville, Ohio 45118
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
September 2, 9,16, 23, and 30, 2024 (+Mondays through October)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm concert
Keehner Park Concert Series (NORTH)
September 2, 2024
Keehner Park at 7211 Barret Road, West Chester, Ohio 45069
7pm–9pm, bring chairs/blankets
Cincinnati Streetcar Food Tour (CENTRAL)
September 3–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
Jazz at the Square (CENTRAL)
September 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2024 (+Tuesdays through Oct 8)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Race Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
6pm–9pm
Mamma Mia! (CENTRAL)
September 3–15, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Great musical with ABBA tunes
Cinema at Ziegler Park (CENTRAL)
September 4, 11, and 18, 2024
Ziegler Park at 1322 Sycamore Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour (CENTRAL)
September 4, 7,14, 21, and 28, 2024 (+dates through Dec 28, 2024)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Weekly on Saturdays; explore new cultural dishes
Fat Ham (CENTRAL)
September 4–22, 2024
The Otto M. Budig Theater at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Updated Hamlet performance
Groovin’ on the Green Concerts (NORTH)
September 5, 2024
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Food trucks, activities and live music!
RiversEdge Summer Concerts (NORTH)
September 5, 7, and 14, 2024
116 Dayton Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Free admission except for Big River Get Down
Salsa on the Square (CENTRAL)
September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2024
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Thursdays 6pm–10pm; local and regional Latin bands
Blue Ash Summer Concerts at Towne Square (EAST)
September 6 and 13, 2024
Towne Square, Towne Square Ave., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
8pm–10pm; bring a chair/blankets
Clinton County Corn Festival (NORTH)
September 6–8, 2024
Clinton Co. Fairgrounds at 958 W. Main St., Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Food items made if corn, parade, games and more
First Friday – Little Nashville
September 6, 2024
On the Rocks at 231 Harrison Ave., Harrison, Ohio 45030
Enjoy the music
Friday Night Spectacular
September 6, 2024
Morrow Arts Center at 10 Miranda St.. Morrow, Ohio 45152
Live entertainment, shopping and food
Indie Fridays (CENTRAL)
September 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2024 (+ dates through October 11, 2024 Fridays)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Up and coming artists perform their music from 7pm–10pm
Lorrie Morgan: Ruby Anniversary Tour (NORTH)
September 6, 2024
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Concert
St. Clement Festival and Pig Roast
September 6–8, 2024
4626 Vine St., St. Bernard, Cincinnati, Ohio 45217
St. Saviour Fall Festival
September 6–8, 2024
4136 Myrtle Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
St. Susanna Festival
September 6–8, 2024
500 Reading Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040
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ArtisanFest513: Small Business Flea (CENTRAL)
September 7, 2024 (+Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Handcrafted items and homemade treats
Art on Vine (CENTRAL)
September 7, 2024 (+Oct 5)
Court Street Plaza: E. Court St. between Vine and Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Art and homemade goods
Cin City Reptile Show (NORTH)
September 7–8, 2024 (+ Oct 6, Nov 10, Dec 8)
Holiday Inn Cincinnati West at 5800 Muhlhauser Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Snnnnakes!
Cincy Music Jerk Festival (CENTRAL)
September 7, 2024
Washington Park at 1240 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Eclectic DJs, musicians, many food options
Ethnic Eats in Over-the-Rhine Food Tour (CENTRAL)
September 7, 13, 21, and 28, 2024 (+dates through Dec 28, 2024)
Washington Park at 1309 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Weekly on Saturdays; explore new cultural dishes
Fairfield Township Car Show and Concert in the Park
September 7, 2024
Heroes Park at 6116 Morris Rd., Fairfield Township, Ohio 45011
Finds on the Farm Fall Craft Show (NORTH)
September 7, 2024
Niedermann Family Farm at 5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Rd., Liberty Twp., Ohio 45011
70+ vendors
Fifth and Vine Live! (CENTRAL)
September 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024 (+ Saturdays through October 5)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Concert time!
Loveland Art Festival
September 7, 2024
Historic downtown Loveland at 119 Harrison Ave., Loveland, Ohio 45140
65 artists displaying and selling their art
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Loveland Frogman Race (EAST)
September 7–8, 2024
125 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Bike, paddle and run – mini triathlon
Kite Flying at VOA Museum (NORTH)
September 8, 2024 (+Oct 13, Nov 10)
National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting at 8070 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, Ohio 45069
Let’s go fly a kite!
Loveland Art Festival (EAST)
September 7, 2024
Whistle Stop Clay Artworks at 119 Harrison St., Loveland, Ohio 45140
70 local artists
MadTree’s Fall Market (EAST)
September 7, 2024
3301 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45209
40+ local vendors showcasing jewelry, art, baked goods, home goods
Mr. Parent (CENTRAL)
September 7–October 6, 2024
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Personal stories about being a struggling actor turned teacher
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
September 7, 14, 21, and 28, 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)
September 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024 (Saturdays through Dec. 28, 2024)
Washington Park at 1390 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Vine Live Concerts (CENTRAL)
September 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024 (+Oct 5)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Free concerts
Walnut Hills Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
September 7, 2024 (+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)
September 7, 2024 (+Nov 30)
Westwood Town Hall at 3017 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
100+ local vendors, food trucks and activities
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Bengals Home Games (CENTRAL)
September 8 and 23, 2024 (+Oct 6, 27; Nov 3; Dec 1, 19; Jan TBD)
Paycor Stadium at 1 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Mum’s the Word (CENTRAL)
September 8 – October 13, 2024
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Enjoy autumn blooms
Steps ‘N Salutes Green Beret 5K
September 8, 2024
Nisbet Park at 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio 45140
A patriotic race
Second Sunday on Main (CENTRAL)
September 10, 2024
Main Street (between 12th and Liberty), Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Street festival with vendors, arts, beer garden
Remembrance Ceremony (EAST)
September 11, 2024 (1pm)
Milford Community Fire Department at 687B US 50, Milford, Ohio 45150
Remembering 911
An Evening with Esperanza Spalding
September 13, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Jazz musician
Captain Fantastic: A Tribute to Elton John (NORTH)
September 13, 2024
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Concert
Dog Day Downtown (NORTH)
September 13, 2023
Governor’s Square at 1045 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio 45044
5pm–8pm, Celebrating dogs and their owners.
Guided Tour of the Sorg Opera House
September 13, 2024 (+Oct 13)
63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Tour the 133 year old building
Jeff Lynne’s ELO: The Over and Out Tour (CENTRAL)
September 13, 2024
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Music of ELO
Loveland Oktoberfest (EAST)
September 13–14, 2024
126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, Ohio 45150
German food, beer and fun
Walk on Wilburn (EAST)
September 13, 2024 (+Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 14)
East Walnut Hills business district along Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
Shop, eat and enjoy
Fall on the Farm
September 14 –October 31, 2024
Blooms & Berries at 9669 S. SR 48, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Tickets sold online; enjoy animals and other fall fun
Fairfield Auto Fest (NORTH)
September 14–15, 2024
Village Green Park at 301 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Cool cars, food trucks, music
Hamilton Flea (NORTH)
September 14, 2024
Marcum Park at 116 Dayton St., in downtown Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Urban artisan market!
Ice Cream Social & Movie Night
September 14, 2024
Hopewell Meadows Park at 9131 Hopewell Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
7pm–10pm
Jurassic Races at Belterra Park
September 14, 2024
Belterra Park at 6301 Kellogg Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Racers dressed in T-Rex dinosaur outfits
Party in the Park (Deer Park) (EAST)
September 14, 2024
Chamberlin Park, Blue Ash Road in Deer Park, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
Free concert!
RiversEdge Summer Concerts (NORTH)
September 14, 2024
116 Dayton Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Free admission
Ronny Chieng: The Love to Hate it Tour (CENTRAL)
September 14, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E.Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Comedy show
The Garbologists (CENTRAL)
September 14 – October 16, 2024
Ensemble Theatre at 1127 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Regional premiere comedy
The Off Market (EAST)
September 14, 2024 (+Nov 23)
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
Artisans, brewers, bakers and farmers gather to sell
Waynesville Fall Fest (NORTH)
September 14–November 3, 2024 (Sat/Sun)
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio 45068
40+ artisan vendors, antiques
Westwood Art Show and Wine Fest (WEST)
September 14, 2024
Westwood Town Hall at 3017 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
Drink wine and look at art!
Fifth Third Bank Community Days (CENTRAL)
September 15 and 29, 2024 (+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
Bark in the Park (CENTRAL)
September 18, 2024
Great American Ball Park at 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bring your pooch to the ballgame!!
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati (CENTRAL)
September 18–22, 2024
Sawyer Point and Yeatmans Cove, 705 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Large tent to house 1,000 people; music, food, vendors
Cincinnati Booze and Boos Tour
September 19–29, 2024 (various dates thpough Dec 28)
Queen City Radio at 222 W. 12th St. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Learn about Over-the-Rhine’s haunted spots
Cindependent Film Fest (CENTRAL)
September 19–21, 2024
Memorial Hall at 1225 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio (Over-the-Rhine)
Film screenings, workshops and more
Kroger Queen City LPGA Championship (NORTH)
September 19–22, 2024
TPC River’s Bend at 316 Winding River Blvd., Maineville, Ohio 45039
Watch golf!
Summer Music Festival (EAST)
September 19, 2024
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Local musicians perform; food and drink options
3rd Friday on Mulberry St. Concert Series (NORTH)
September 20, 2024
Mulberry Plaza, E. Mulberry St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Free concert 5pm–11pm
Niedermann Farms Fall Festival
September 20 – October 27, 2024 (Thursday – Sunday)
5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Rd., Libery Twp., Ohio 45011
Corn maze, wagon ride, and more
Nick Swardson (CENTRAL)
September 20, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedy show
The Glass Menagerie (NORTH)
September 20–28, 2024
Middletown Lyric Theatre at 1530 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio. 45044
A play about love and family
A Fair of the Arts (EAST)
September 21, 2024
Anderson Park at 6915 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township, Ohio 45255
Live bands, food and drinks
All Hallows’ Eve – Terror Town (EAST)
September 21 – November 2, 2024
1449 Greenbush Cobb Rd., Williamsburg, Ohio 45176
19th century town and haunted trail
Escape the Village (EAST)
September 21, 2024
Heritage Village Museum at 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, (Cincinnati) Ohio 45241
Escape-room challenge from one of two escape rooms; reservations required
Kurtis Conner (CENTRAL)
September 21, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Podcaster and YouTuber
Off Pike Market (EAST)
September 21, 2024 (+Oct 19)
Floral Avenue, Norwood, Ohio 45212 (August with Porchfest)
Victory Park at 2078 Mills Ave, Norwood, Ohio 45212 (Jun, Jul, Sep & Oct)
3pm–7pm
Local produce and music, food trucks and more; Facebook
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
September 21, 2024 (+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
The Morrow Market (NORTH)
September 21, 2024 (+Oct 19)
The Morrow Arts Center at 10 Miranda St., Morrow, Ohio 45152
Artisan festival with 80 vendors, 36 studios
December ’63 – A Four Seasons Tribute (CENTRAL)
September 22, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and more
Extreme (CENTRAL)
September 24, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Hard Rock concert
Burton Cummings of the Guess Who
September 25, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Concert
Puppy Pals LIVE! (NORTH)
September 26, 2024
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio v45044
As seen on America’s Got Talent
All-American Food Tour in Pendleton (CENTRAL)
September 27, 2024
Ziegler Park ar 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
3-hour walking tour to historic buildings, public art and food/cocktail
Amped Up Concert Series (CENTRAL)
September 27, 2024 (+Oct 4-5)
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove at 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Schott Amphitheater; jam to musicians and watch pickle ball matches
Country Applefest (NORTH)
September 27–28, 2024
Warren County Fairgrounds at 665 N. Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Crafts, food and entertainment
Listen to the Music: Tribute to the Doobie Brothers (NORTH)
September 27, 2024
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Tribute concert
Matteo Lane: Can’t Stop Talking (CENTRAL)
September 27, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedy show
The Lebanon Experience (NORTH)
September 27, 2024 (+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
Sawyer Point Summer Concert Series (CENTRAL)
September 27 – October 5, 2024
Sawyer Point P&G Stage and Lawn, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Free concerts
Art Affaire (EAST)
September 28, 2024
Main Street in historic Milford, Ohio 45140
100 local and regional juried artists
Art Fair (NORTH)
September 28–29, 2024
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum at Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton, Ohio
Local artiests, activities, live performances
10th Annual Feast & Fall-y (NORTH)
September 28, 2024
Historic Downtown Lebanon, Ohio (Mulberry St.) 45036
Fall food market, one-of-a-kind season finds
Cincinnati Moon Festival (CENTRAL)
September 28, 2024
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Asian culture and food
Fall Festival (NORTH)
September 28, 2024
Liberty Park at 6757 Yankee Rd., Liberty Township, Ohio 45044
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Le Diner En Blanc
September 28, 2024
Place TBD, Cincinnati, Ohio
Everyone wears white that night!
Middletown Hispanic Festival (NORTH)
September 28, 2024
Downtown Middletown, 1045 Central Ave., Middletown, Ohio
Food, games, music
Milford Art Affaire (EAST)
September 28, 2024
Downtown Milford on Main St., Milford, Ohio 45150
Juried art show
Movie in the Park: Double Feature (EAST)
September 28, 2024
Phillips Park at 1168 Rich Road, Loveland, Ohio 45140
Movie begins at 7:30pm; brings snacks and lawn chairs (Jungle Book and Princess Bride)
Touch A Truck (WEST)
September 28, 2024
Administration Building at 6303 Harrison Ave., Green Township, Ohio 45247
Warbird Flying Showcase (EAST)
September 28, 2024
Tri-State Warbird Museum at 4021 Borman Dr., Batavia, Ohio 45103
10 flyers WWII aircraft, food trucks; bring a chair to enjoy the aerial show
Wilmington Haunted Hollow Ride (NORTH)
September 23 – October 28, 2023 (Weekends)
1261 W. Dalton Rd., Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Fields come alive with screams of horror
Bill Maher (EAST)
September 29, 2024
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Comedy show
Garth Live! – A Garth Brooks Tribute (CENTRAL)
September 29, 2024
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Tribute concert
Northside House Tour (WEST)
September 29, 2024
WordPlay Cincinnati at 1556 Chase Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45223
Presented by the Northside Community Council and Northside Business Association
September Events in Northern Kentucky
St. Cecilia Festival
Through September 2, 2024
5313 Madison Pike, Independence, Kentucky 41051
Food, inflatables, music
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
September 1, 2024
Ft .Thomas Tower Park at 900 S. Ft. Thomas Ave, Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 41075
POPS, Inc. tunes
Apple Festival
September 7–8, 2024
Evans Orchard at 1783 Newtown Pike, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324
Hayrides, zoom maze, animals, cider and more
Bourbon Baron Bash
September 7, 2024
MegaCorp Pavilion at 101 W. 4th St., Newport, Kentucky 41071
Bourbon tastings, music, food trucks
Fall Festival
September 7–October 31, 2024 (Closed Tuesdays)
Country Pumpkins at 1835 Sherman Mt. Zion Rd., Dry Ridge, Kentucky 41035
Pumpkin patch, fall festival, corn maze
Mainstrasse Village Food and Culture Tour
September 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024 (weekly Saturdays through December)
Cedar at 701 Main Street, Covington, Kentucky 41011
Savor local foods from 5 restaurants
Rob Stant
September 7, 2024
Commonwealth Sanctuary at 522 5th Avenue, Dayton, Kentucky 41074
Comedy show
Tricksters A Magical Cabaret
September 7, 2024 (+Nov 9, 2024)
Falcon Theatre at 636 Monmouth St., Newport, Kentucky 41071
Comedy, magic and singing
Evans Orchard Cider Mill Apple Festival
September 8–9, 2023
1783 Newtown Pike, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324
Pick apples. corn maze, play area
Covington Oktoberfest
September 13–15, 2024
Goebel Park at 526 Philadelphia St., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Food vendors, music and more
Oktoberfest Newport
September 13–15, 2024
Newport’s Festival Park at 1 Levee Way at Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Everything’s German! Food, drinks and fun
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Sandyland Acres Haunted Hayride
September 13–November 2, 2024 (Fridays and Saturdays)
4172 Belleview Rd., Petersburg, Kentucky 41080
Take a hayride through eerie cornfields and woods
St. Barbara Rocktoberfest
September 13–15, 2024
4042 Turkeyfoot Rd., Erlanger, Kentucky 41018
Raffles, food, music
Taylor Williamson
September 13, 2024
Commonwealth Sanctuary at 522 5th Ave., Dayton, Kentucky 41074
Comedy show
USS Nightmare
September 13 – November 2, 2024
101 Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky 41071
Tour this haunted boat
Bellevue Art in the Park
September 14, 2024
Bellevue Beach Park at 100 Ward Ave., Bellevue, Kentucky 41073
80+ artists display their talents
Vineyard Countryside Market
September 15, 2024 (+Oct 20, Nov 17)
Verona Vineyards at 13815 Walton Verona Rd., Verona, Kentucky 41092
Fresh goods, jewelry, crafts
The Roebling Bridge Food Tour
September 19, 2024 (+Oct 3)
Molly Malone’s Irish Pub at 112 E. 4th St., Covington, Kentucky 41011
11am–2pm tours
Civil War Historical Weekend
September 20–22, 2024
321 W. Riverside Dr., Augusta, Kentucky 41002
Historical set ups, vendors, food and music
St. Benedict Parish Festival
September 20–21, 2024
338 East 16th St., Covington, Kentucky 41014
St. Timothy Oktoberfest
September 20–22, 2024
10272 US 42, Union, Kentucky 41091
German-style fun
Benton Farm Fall Festival & Fall Craft Show
September 21–22, 2024
11946 Old Lexington Pike, Walton, Kentucky 41094
Live music, food trucks, pony rides, shopping
Kellye Howard
September 27, 2024
Commonwealth Sanctuary at 522 5th Ave., Dayton, Kentucky 41074
Comedy show
Cincy Silent Disco
September 28, 2024
Madison Theatre at 730 Madison Ave., Covington, Kentucky 41011
Wear headphones and dance to the music you love
Merchants and Music Festival
September 28, 2024
Tower Park at 900 S. Ft Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Enjoy the music
September Events in Dayton and Springfield, Ohio
AlterFest Kettering
Through September 1, 2024
940 E. David Rd., Kettering, Ohio 45429
Fun school festival
A Man of No Importance
Through September 1, 2024
Beavercreek Community Theatre at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45432
A bus conductor with secrets
The Fair at New Boston
Through September 1, 2024
George Rogers Clark Park at 936 S. Tecumseh Rd., Springfield, Ohio 45506
Step back into time from1790–1810
Historical adventure!
Kettering Holiday @ Home
Through September 2, 2024
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio 45429
Free admission, music, games, parade
Labor Day Weekend at Young’s Dairy
Through September 2, 2024
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Lots of fun at the dairy
The Enchanted Cottage
Through September 8, 2024
Dayton Theatre Guild at 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45410
A love story
Levitt Dayton Concerts
Through September 14, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concerts
Shear Madness
Through September 15, 2024
La Comedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio 45066
A whodunnit show
Corn Maze and Fall Festivities
Through November 2, 2024
Idle-Hour Ranch at 4845 Fenner Rd., Troy, Ohio 45373
Hayrides, Flashlight nights and more
Cowvin’s Corny Corn Maze
Through November 3, 2024
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Conquer the maze!
Paris Flea Market
September 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie, Dayton, Ohio 45414
Buy, sell and trade!
Skinner Pipe Organ Performance
September 1 and 15, 2024 (+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
September 1, 8, 15, 2024
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Bring lawn chairs; Tuesday/Sunday concerts 7pm; Sunday concerts: 7:30pm
Tuesday Nights in the Park
September 3, 10, 17 and 24, 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
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2024 (+Thursdays through October)
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45325
Light in the City Concert
September 5, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert!
Spook-ghetti at the Warehouse
September 5, 2024
36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Enjoy an Italian meal while learning about the haunted history of the warehouse
2nd Street Market
September 6 – December 29, 2024 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)
600 E. 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Like a European market
Dayton Greek Festival
September 6–8, 2024
Annunciation Green Orthodox Church at 500 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio 45405
Vendors, dancing, Greek food
Dayton Scream Park
September 6 – October 27, 2024
5117 Valley Pike, Dayton, Ohio 45424
Outdoor haunted trail
Italian Fall Festa
September 6–8, 2024
Bella Villa Hall at 2625 County Line Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45430
Homemade Italian dishes to enjoy, music and bocce
Lantern Fest in Washington Twp.
September 6, 2024
Countryside Park at 895 Miamisburg Centerville Rd., Washington Twp., Ohio 45459
Lanterns released, games, s’mores, food trucks
Springboro Oktoberfest 2024
September 6–7 2024
Springboro United Church of Christ at 5 W. Mill St., Springboro, Ohio 45066
German food, beer and entertainment
Sweet Lizzy Project Concert
September 6, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free!
Tom’s Maze and Pumpkin Farm
September 6 – November 3, 2024
4677 Germantown-Liberty Rd., Germantown, Ohio 45327
8-acre maze game, farm animals and more
Uptown Music Series
September 6 and 20, 2024 (+ October 4)
W. Franklin St. and S. Main St., Centerville, Ohio 45459
Free concerts 6:30pm–8:30pm
Vandalia Sister Cities Oktoberfest
September 6–7, 2024
Vandalia Recreation Center at 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Vandalia, Ohio 45414
German music, food, crafts, beer
Xenia Food Truck Rallies
September 6, 2024
Xenia Station at 150 S. Miami Ave., Xenia, Ohio 45385
4pm–8pm
After Dark: Cosmic Camp
September 7, 2024
U.S. Air Force Museum at 1100 Spaatz St., Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio 45433
Music, silent disco dancing for adults
Beavercreek Popcorn Festival
September 7–8, 2024
Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45432
300 booth with food, crafts and popcorn specialties
Butterfly Release
September 7, 2024
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton at 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420
Honoring loved ones
Family Farm Chores
September 7, 2024
Carriage Hill MetroPark at 7800 R. Shull Rd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Get to know farm animals up and close
Hot Toddies Jazz Band
September 7, 2024
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Free concert
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
September 7, 2024
Rose Music Center at 3800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Grammy award-winning artist!
Live Outdoor Music at The Greene
September 7, 2024
The Greene at 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
Bring a chair and blanket. Beer garden.
Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival
September 7, 14, and 21, 2024
Freshwater Farms of Ohio at 2624 U.S. 68, Urbana, Ohio 43078
Seafood, craft beers, music, games
Second Look Saturday
September 7, 2024 (+Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7)
Front Street at 1001 East 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Check out the studios, galleries and shops
Wright Station: NexDetour Concert
September 8, 2024
Sproingboro Performing Arts Center at 115 Wright Station Way, Springboro, Ohio 45066
A capella music; free concert
Touch a Truck
September 14, 2024
Vandalia Rec Center at 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Vandalia, Ohio 45377
See some big rigs!
Oakwood Dog Splash
September 8, 2024
Gardner Memorial Pool at 105 Patterson Rd., Oakwood, Ohio
Preregister for this event
Victorian Afternoon Tea
September 8, 2024 (+Dec 7–8)
Patterson Homestead at 1815 Brown St., Dayton, Ohio 45409
3-course tea service from costumed interpreters
Genealogy Interest Group
September 11, 2024 (+Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11)
Wright Memorial Public Library at 1776 Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood, Ohio 45419
Talk about genealogy research
Community Garage Sale in Huber Heights
September 12–15, 2024
Throughout Huber Heights, Ohio
Find a bargain!
Englewood Market
September 12, 2024 (+Oct 10, Nov 16)
Wagoner Power Equipment at 520 W. National Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45377
Vendors, food and fun
Cornerstone Music Series
September 13 and 27, 2024
Cornerstone Park Pavilion at 5210 Cornerstone North Blvd., Centerville, Ohio 45420
8:30pm free concerts; bring lawn chairs
Dayton Philharmonic: Dvorak, Stravinsky and Brahms
September 13–14, 2024
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Enjoy the concert!
Face Your Fears: Hotel of Terror
September 13 – October 27, 2024 (Fridays and Saturdays)
1291 Cold Springs Rd., Springfield, Ohio 45502
Intense haunted hotel from 1850s
Hearts on Fire
September 13, 2024
American Czechoslovakian Club at 922 Valley St., Dayton, Ohio 45404
Dance to live music with ballroom selections
Jeep Jam
September 13–15, 2024
5723 OH-350 Clarksville, Ohio 45113
Calling all Jeeps!
Lewisburg Haunted Cave
September 13 – October 26, 2024 (Fridays and Saturdays)
4392 Swisher Mill Rd., Lewisburg, Ohio 45338
World’s longest haunt with 30,000 live bats
Beer Fest at the Greene
September 14, 2024
The Greene Town Center at 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
Craft and domestic beers, music, food trucks, shopping
Bradford Railroad Heritage Day
September 14, 2023
200 N. Miami Ave., Bradford, Ohio 45308
Celebrate Bradford’s railroad history: train rides for kids, boxcar building and more
Cars and Coffee
September 14, 2024 (+Oct 26)
Austin Landing at 10050 Innovation Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45343
Look at really cool cars
EcoFest
September 14, 2024
Lincoln Park Civic Commons at 675 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, Ohio 45429
Halloween costume exchange, test drive electric cars, food trucks
GCP&T Night Rides
September 14 and 28, 2024
Various Green County Parks and Trails
Take a moonlight ride along a trail
Hell’s Dungeon Haunted House
September 14 – November 2, 2024 (Fridays and Saturdays)
3866 Linden Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45432
Indoor haunted attraction
Sidney Haunted Woods
September 14 – October 26, 2024 (Sat evenings)
2232 W. Russell Rd., Sidney, Ohio 45365
Thrills and chills! Half mile through the woods
Troy, Ohio Porchfest
September 14, 2024
Troy-Hayner Cultural Center at 301 W. Main St., Troy, Ohio 45373
40+ bands, playing on porches and patios in Troy
Dayton Concours d’Elegance
September 15–16, 2024
Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409
Party on the 16th; view classic cars
Dayton Vegan Food and Drink Festival
September 15, 2024
Courthouse Square at Third and Main Streets, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Food and more!
Dayton’s Wedding Show & Expo
September 15, 2024
Dayton Convention Center at 22 E. Fifth St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Start planning your wedding!
Heat Wave – Tribute to Linda Ronstadt
September 15, 2024
Centerville High School Theatre at 500 E. Franklin St., Centerville, Ohio 45459
Concert
Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band
September 15, 2024
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
Smoke, Sizzle & Sounds Family Fest
September 15, 2024
Madison Park at 301 S. Broadway, (Trotwood) Dayton, Ohio 45426
Music, bounce houses, BBQ competition, beer garden
Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
September 15 and 28, 2024 (+Oct 12/26)
Carillon Historical Park Museum at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio 45409
1pm–4pm
Plane Talks
September 18, 2024
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at 1100 Spaatz St., Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
Air Force Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo
September 19–20, 2024
Wright State University Nutter Center at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio 45436
100+ exhibitors
Saturday Night Live
September 19–October 27, 2024
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio 45066
Bee Gee hits!
Annie, Jr.
September 20 – October 6, 2024
Town Hall Theatre at 27 N. Main St., Centerville, Ohio 45459
The sun will come out tomorrow!
Champion City Food Truck Rallies
September 20, 2024 (+10/18 and 11/15)
Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co. at 102 W. Columbia St., Springfield, Ohio 45502
Enjoy the food!
Huber Heights Community Movie Night
September 20, 2024
Eichelberger Amphitheater at The Heights, 8625 Brandt Pike, Dayton, Ohio 45424
Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
September 20–22, 2024 (+Oct 19–20, Nov 16–17)
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Find a treasure
Air Force Marathon 2024
September 20, 2024
Wright Patterson Air Force Base at 1100 Spaatz St., Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
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Huber Heights Community Movie Night
September 20, 2024
Eichelerger Amphitheater at 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH, 45424
Movie begins at dusk
Air Force Marathon
September 21, 2024
5135 Pearson Rd., Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio 45433
Park at Woodman Gate
Annual Wool Gathering Show
September 21–22, 2024
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Largest area natural fiber festival; 100+ vendors
Autumn Fest at Learning Tree Farm
September 21, 2024
3376 S. Union Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45417
Pony and hay rides, food trucks and more
Biergartens
September 21, 2024
Dayton Liederkranz Turner at 1400 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
5pm–10pm; German music, trivia, beer, food
Civil War Living Reenactment
September 21–22, 2024
Tawawa Park at 12 Tawawa Drive, Sidney, Ohio 45365
Reenactment of battles; accounts of life during the Civil War era
Hispanic Heritage Festival
September 21, 2024
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave,, Dayton, Ohio 45404
Music, food and entertainment
Pick Your Own Pumpkins
September 21 – October 27, 2024
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Daily 11am–6pm
Preble County Pork Festival
September 21–22, 2024
Preble County Fairgrounds at 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton, Ohio 45230
Food, pigs and fun
Rubber Duck Regatta
September 21, 2024
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 454042
Adopt a duck!
Windmill Farm Market Spooktacular Fall Festival
September 21 – October 27, 2024 (Weekends)
1454 E. SR 73, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Fall festival and hayride
Springboro Bike the Boro
September 24, 2024
Crooked Handle Brewery at 760 Main St., Springboro, Ohio 45066
2, 10 and 16-mile rides; activities for kids
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific
September 22, 2024
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Wright State University presentation; a classic musical
Greater Dayton Heart Walk
September 24, 2024
Dayton Air Ballpark at 220 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Fairborn Food Truck Rally
September 25, 2024 (+Oct 3)
103 W. Main St., Fairborn, Ohio 45324
Grab a bite to eat, check out the Night Farmers Market
Haunted Wagon Rides
September 26–October 26, 2024 (Thurs, Fri, Sat)
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Wagon ride and scary stories for children
Germantown Pretzel Festival
September 27–29, 2024
Veterans Memorial Park at190 W. Warren St., Germantown, Ohio 45327
Pretzels, entertainment, food, rides
Oktoberfest
September 27–29, 2024
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio 45405
German food and music
Tipp City Mum Festival
September 27–29, 2024
City Park at 35 Parkwood Drive, Tipp City, Ohio 45371
Cruise in, Mums 5K run, parade and festival
Capitol Fools
September 28, 2024
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Parodies and foolish reflections on political culture
Greater Dayton 5k Heart Walk/Run
September 28, 2024
Day Air Ballpark at 220 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Walk or run and support the American Heart Association
Lucas Bros Fall Fest
September 28–October 27, 2024 (Sat/Sun)
Candlebrook Farm at 3269 Ferry Rd., Bellbrook, Ohio 45305
Hayrides, corn maze, pick you pumpkin patch, farm animals and more
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Northridge Honors Concert
September 29, 2024
Northridge High School at 2251 Timber Lane, Dayton, Ohio 45414
September Events in Southeastern Indiana
Tri-State Antique Market
September 1, 2024 (+Oct 6)
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at US 50, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Discover an old gem
St. Peter’s Labor Day Festival
September 2, 2024
1207 E. Road, Brookville, Indiana
Chelsea Jubilee
September 6–7, 2024
Saluda Township Park at Highway 62, Madison, Indiana
Indiana’s oldest continuous festival! Parade, games, crafts, food, flea market
Music in the Park
September 13, 2024
Bicentennial Park at 106 Vaughn Dr., Madison, Ohio 47250
6pm–8pm; bring a lawn chair
Navy Bean Festival
September 13–14, 2024
Downtown Rising Sun, Indiana 47040
Navy bean soup, homemade cornbread and other great food, rides, games and more
Madison’s Wild West Rodeo Show
September 20–21, 2024
Jefferson County Fairgrounds at 3852 Indiana 256, Madison, Indiana 47250
Vogt Farm Pumpkin Festival
September 20 – October 27, 2024 (weekends)
12115 North State Road 129 in Batesville, Indiana 47006
Trolley rides to the pumpkin patch, pony rides, corn maze and more
Madison Vintage Thunder
September 21–22, 2024
Riverfront, Madison, Indiana 47250
Vintage boat race
Bricktoberfest
September 21, 2024
Downtown Osgood at Ripley Street, Osgood, Indiana 47037
Beer garden, food, vendors, car show
Fiesta Hispana
September 21, 2024
Liberty Park at 716 South Park Ave., Batesville, Indiana 47066
Latin foods, culture and music
Versailles Pumpkin Show
September 25–28, 2024
Versailles Courthouse Square at 101 E. 1st North St., Versailles, Indiana 47042
Rides, art show, crafts, music and food
Fall Old Court Days
September 27–29, 2024
Jefferson County Courthouse at 300 East Main Street, Madison, Indiana 47250
Crafts, antiques and food!
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Hassmer Fest – Mountain Bike Festival
September 27–29, 2024
Versailles State Park at 1387 US 50, Versailles, Indiana 47042
Mountain biking, camping, music and activities
Lawrenceburg Fall Music Fest 2024
September 27–28, 2024
Lawrenceburg Civic Park at 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
Annual Madison Airshow
September 28, 2024
Madison Municipal Airport at 3919 W. Ims Lane, Madison, Indiana 47250
Batesville Kiwanis AppleFest
September 28–29, 2024
Batesville Liberty Park at 716 S. Park Ave., Batesville, Indiana 47006
Arts & crafts, entertainment, activities — all celebrating apples!
Harvest Celebration
September 28–29 2024
Lanthier Winery at 123 Mill St., Madison, Indiana 47250
Festival food, artists, wine, music
Kiwanis 34th Annual Apple Festival
September 28–29, 2024
Liberty Park at 716 S. Park Ave., Batesville, Indiana 47006
Arts, crafts, vendors, games and apples
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art
September 28–29 2024
Historic downtown Main St., Madison, Indiana 47250
