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Midwest Ceramics Show
OHIO'S ORIGINAL CERAMIC SHOW The Midwest Ceramic Show at the Butler County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of displays will feature everything a hobbyist would need to start, or continue a ceramics tradition!
A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival
Food, Family Fun, Dance & Music - Showcasing the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of Dayton and the greater Miami Valley at A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival.
Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend
Step back in time and watch the big screen outdoors. Dixie Drive-In Movies opens for the 2026 season on April 2!
2026 IFA U.S. National Armwrestling Championship
⭐ United States Armwrestling Association event at Hollywood Gaming April 25-26, 2026 💪 Arm Wrestling Competition for Seniors / Masters / Juniors - Open to U.S. Citizens or Legal Residents (Green Card) - All ages welcome! ⭐
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
Ohio Players
Widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative funk bands of all time, the OHIO PLAYERS are coming back to Dayton!
Songs of The Carpenters with Helen Welch
Prepare to be “On Top of the World” with internationally acclaimed vocalist, entertainer, and producer Helen Welch.
Bob Dylan: Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour
Bob Dylan brings his Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour to the Schuster on April 12, 2026! 🎹 Expect a legendary performance—raw, poetic, and captivating!
Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
Take a ride on the mini-railroad at Carillon Park with the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society.
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions
America's Packard Museum Spring Fling
The British Invasion: 250 Years of Revolution—Join us at America's Packard Museum for the 2026 Packard Spring Fling! April 24-25
Easter Egg Hunt Youngs Dairy
FREE EVENT at Young's Dairy - Over 10K eggs are ready to be picked at our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Show up early – this is a popular event!
