Events & Entertainment

Step back in time to 16th century England at one of Ohio's most beloved annual traditions! The Ohio Renaissance Festival features costumed characters, thrilling medieval jousting, giant turkey legs, artisan shops, and a different theme every weekend. About 45 minutes from Dayton, it's a must-do family adventure, kids and adults alike will be completely transported. End date corrected to Sunday, November 1 per renfestival.com, which lists the 2026 season as weekends and Labor Day, September 5 through November 1.

The beloved love story comes to life on the Schuster stage for a 6-night Broadway run. Beautiful music, stunning staging, and a story that will leave you in tears.

One of the region's favorite fall festivals: pumpkins, hayrides, carnival rides, live music, and fall food in a charming downtown setting.

The fall edition of Yellow Springs' beloved bi-annual street fair: artisan vendors, food, and live music with the colors of autumn as the perfect backdrop. Date corrected 2026-10-04: the Yellow Springs Chamber's official street fair page lists Saturday, October 10, 9am to 5pm. Display date and day also corrected 2026-10-04 by the reviewer, because the page still rendered Oct 11 after the start_date fix.

Beloved harvest festival in charming Tipp City: apple butter making demos, arts & crafts, live music, and fall treats on historic Main Street.

Thousands gather in the Oregon District for Dayton's wildly popular Halloween street event. Epic costumes, great bars, live music, and organized chaos.

Southwest Ohio German heritage runs deep, and the Dayton Liederkranz-Turner Oktoberfest brings authentic German food, live music, and beer to the club East Fifth Street home. It is a welcoming, family friendly taste of local culture and a relaxed way for newcomers to meet Daytonians.

The beloved mystery board game comes to life on the Schuster Center stage! CLUE: The Musical is a hilarious whodunit with an ever-changing ending: the killer is randomly chosen each performance, so every show is different. Perfect for date nights or a fun outing with older kids; a great way to experience world-class Broadway touring shows right here in Dayton.