May is here and it’s a great time of year to explore your community. Check out our list of local events throughout Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana. You are sure to find something to peak your interest. Events are in order by region and then by date.
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CINCINNATI, OHIO
Georgia O’Keeffe Photography Exhibit (CENTRAL)
Through May 7, 2023
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio
August Wilson’s Seven Guitars (CENTRAL)
Through May 14, 2023
Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio
Clue: The Musical (WEST)
Through May 14, 2023
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio
Was it Colonel Mustard in the library with a candlestick?
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience (CENTRAL)
Through May 28, 2023
18 W. Fourth St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Ceramics in a Garden Exhibit (CENTRAL)
Through June 18, 2023
Krohn Conservatory at 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio
Bricktionary: The Ultimate LEGO A–Z (CENTRAL)
Through TBD
Cincinnati Museum Center
Tickets on sales beginning Feb 20; displays highlighting each letter in the alphabet
Jazz at the Park (CENTRAL)
May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2023 (+Mondays through October)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
6pm concert
Zoo Babies (CENTRAL)
May 1–May 31, 2023
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cute baby alert!
Jazz at the Square (CENTRAL)
May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2023 (+Tuesdays through Sept 26)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Race Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio
6p–9pm
Annual Health and Retirement Expo
May 3, 2023
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
10am – 2pm
Acoustic Reggae (CENTRAL)
May 3, 10 and 17, 2023
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
7pm concert
Wine Wednesday Concerts – Fountain Square (CENTRAL)
May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2023 at 6pm
Fountain Square at 5th and Vine St., downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
5pm–8pm; Wine specials at the Fountain Bar
Druski Comedy Tour (CENTRAL)
May 4, 2023
Taft Theatre at 317 E.Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Salsa on the Square (CENTRAL)
May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2023 at 6pm
Fountain Square at 5th and Vine St., downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Wine specials at the Fountain Bar
Breakfast with the Animals (CENTRAL)
May 5 and 27, 2023 (+Jun 9/30; Jul 15/20 Aug 3/18)
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
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!
DORA Cinco De Derby (NORTH)
May 5, 2023
Downtown Middletown, Ohio
Fifth Third Community Days at The National Underground Freedom Center
May 5 and 21, 2023 (+Jun 5, 18, 19; July 5, 16; Aug 5, 20; Sep 5 ,17; Oct 5, 15; Nov 5, 19; Dec 5, 17)
50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Free admission
First Friday Concert (NORTH)
May 5, 2023 (+Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4, Sep 1, Oct 6)
Downtown Middletown, Ohio
Relay for Life (EAST)
May 5, 2023
Loveland High School at 1 Tiger Way, Loveland, Ohio
Saint-Saens Organ Symphony (CENTRAL)
May 5–7, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Twelfth Night – Cabaret Style (EAST)
May 5–21, 2023
111 South 2nd St., Loveland, Ohio
Loveland Stage Company
Appalachian Festival (EAST)
May 6–7, 2023
Coney Island at 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Food, performances and craftspeople
Cincy Cinco Latino Festival (CENTRAL)
May 6–7, 2023
Fountain Square, Fifth Street, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Music, dance and food
Cincinnati Dog Treat Festival (NORTH)
May 6, 2023
Sonder Brewing at 8584 Duke Boulevard, Mason, Ohio
Healthy dog snacks!
Geo Fair (EAST)
May 6–7, 2023
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Look at cool rocks
German Biergarten Experience (WEST)
May 6 and 20, 2023 (Need to confirm)
Germania Park at 3529 W. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
German food, beer and music
Vine Live Concerts (CENTRAL)
May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023 (+Jun 3, 10, 17, 24; Jul 1, 8,15, 22, 29; Aug 5, 12, 19, 26; Sep 2,9, 16, 23, 30; Oct 7)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Party in the Park (EAST)
May 6, 2023
Chamberlin Park at 7777 Blue Ash Rd., Deer Park, Ohio
Concert at 7pm
Original Findlay Market Tour (CENTRAL)
May 6, 13, and 20, 2023
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
90-minute tour includes meeting merchants. and samples from 5 shops
Riders in the Sky (NORTH)
May 6, 2023
Sorg Opera House at 63. S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio 45044
Grammy award-winning performers
Westside Market (WEST)
May 6, 2023 (+Jun 3, Jul 1, Aug 5, Sep 2, Nov 25)
Westwood Town Hall at 3017 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
100+ local vendors, food trucks and activities
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Chris D’Elia: Don’t Push Me Tour (CENTRAL)
May 7, 2023
Taft Theatre at 317 E.Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Comedian
Flying Pig Marathon (CENTRAL)
May 7, 2023
Elm Street, Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Run!
Madeira Art Fair (EAST)
May 7, 2023
7141 Miami Road in downtown Madeira, Ohio 45243
Enjoy looking at the talent of artisans
Weekend Walkabout (WEST)
May 7, 2023
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45232
Walking tour through the cemetery
Bark in the Park (CENTRAL)
May 9, 2023 (+Jun 7, Aug 7; Sep 6)
Great American Ball Park at 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Bring your pooch to the ballgame!
Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyonce (CENTRAL)
May 10, 2023
Bell Event Center at 444 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Listen to the music surrounded by candles
Bricks and Beers (CENTRAL)
May 11, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Unique tour experience
Burritofest (WEST)
May 11–14, 2023
The Comet Bar at 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside, Cincinnati, Ohio
Music of all genre
Yappy Hour at Wiggly Field (North)
May 11, 2023 (+Jun 8, Jul 6, Aug 10)
Voice of America MetroPark Wiggly Field at 7850 VOA Park Dr., West Chester, Ohio 45069
6pm–8pm; Music, food trucks and dog vendors
An American in Paris (CENTRAL)
May 12–13, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Indie Fridays
May 12, 19 and 26, 2023 (+Fridays through September 29)
Fountain Square at 520 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Up and coming artists perform their music
Lebanon Garden Club Plant Sale (NORTH)
May 12–13, 2023
Lebanon Train Station at 198 S. Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio
5/12: 10am–6pm; 5/13: 9am–12pm. Stock up on plants!
Malts in Ault (EAST)
May 12, 2023
Ault Park at 5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio (Hyde Park)
Craft beers and live music
May Festival (CENTRAL)
May 12–27, 2023
Various locations
Trouble in Mind (CENTRAL)
May 12 – June 3, 2023
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Shakespearian comedy
Appalachian Festival (EAST)
May 13–14, 2023
Coney Island at 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Artisan Fair (WEST)
May 13, 2022
Arts Center Front Lawn at 9158 Winton Rd., CIncinnati, Ohio (Springfield Twp) 45231
Handmade goods, farmers market
Art with Friends Workshop (CENTRAL)
May 13, 2023
Clifton Cultural Arts Center at 2827 Short Vine St, Clifton (Cincinnati), Ohio
18+ drawing class
The City Flea (CENTRAL)
May 13, 2023 (Jun 17, Jul 22, Aug 12, Sept 16, Oct 14 and Dec TBD)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm St,. in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
Girls Night Out in Lebanon (NORTH)
May 13, 2023 (+Aug 12, & Nov 11)
3 N. Broadway St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Hamilton Flea (NORTH)
May 13, 2023 (+Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 12 and Sep 9)
Marcum Park at 116 Dayton St., in downtown Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Urban artisan market!
Noah Guthrie and Good Trouble (NORTH)
May 13, 2023
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio
America’s Got Talent contestant
Oakley After Hours (EAST)
May 13, 2023
Oakley Square, Madison Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Music, drinks, face painting
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The Off Market (EAST)
May 13, 2023 (+Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 12 and Sep 9)
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio
Artisans, brewers, bakers and farmers gather to sell
The Real Taco Fest (CENTRAL)
May 13, 2023
Smale Park at 166 W. Mehring Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Taco vendors, drinks, DJ and lawn games
Super Crafty Market (CENTRAL)
May 13, 2023
Music Hall at 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Find a treasure!
Art on the Vine (CENTRAL)
May 14, 2023 (+June 3)
Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Support local artists
An Evening with Natalie Merchant (CENTRAL)
May 14, 2023
Taft Theatre at 317 E.Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Kite Flying at VOA Museum (NORTH)
May 14, 2023 (+Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12)
National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting at 8070 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, Ohio
The Dolittle Raid – Lunch and Learn (EAST)
May 17, 2023
Loveland Museum Center at 201 Riverside Ave., Loveland, Ohio
WWII air raid on Japan
Moulin Rouge! The Musical! (CENTRAL)
May 17 – June 4, 2023
Aronoff Center at 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio
David Cross (CENTRAL)
May 18, 2023
Taft Theatre at 317 E.Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Rockin’ the Roebling (CENTRAL)
May 18 and 25, 2023 (Thursdays through Aug 31)
Smale Riverfront Park at the Schmidlapp Event Lawn; Mehring Way and Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the music
All-American Food Tour in Pendleton (CENTRAL)
May 19, 2023 (+Jun 16, Jul 14/29, Aug 11/26, Sept 8/22, Oct 6/20, Nov 3, Dec 8)
Ziegler Park at 1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour walking tour to historic buildings, public art and food/cocktail
Etta May & The Southern Fried Chicks (NORTH)
May 19, 2023
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio
Family Movie Night (WEST)
May 19, 2022 (+July 21)
Kuliga Park at 6717 Bridgetown Rd., Green Township, Ohio
Hamler CountyFest (NORTH)
May 19–20, 2023
Hamler Park at 100 S. First St., Hamilton, Ohio
Music festival
Milford Yard Sale Weekend (EAST)
May 19–21, 2023
Milford, Ohio
Miranda Sings (CENTRAL)
May 19, 2023
Taft Theatre at 317 E.Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Comedian
The Belairs (NORTH)
May 20, 2023
Sorg Opera House at 63 S. Main St., Middletown, Ohio
Demetri Martin: The Joke Machine Tour (CENTRAL)
May 20, 2023
Taft Theatre at 317 E.Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Comedian
Escape the Village (EAST)
May 20, 2023 (+Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19, Sep 16)
Heritage Village Museum at 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, (Cincinnati) Ohio
Escape-room challenge from one of two escape rooms; reservations required
Hyde Park Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
May 20, 2023
The Echo at 3510 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Start at The Echo and then discover more dining on the square
Jazz and Cabaret – Prohibition Murder Mystery Night (NORTH)
May 20, 2023
Fitton Center for Creative Arts at 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, Ohio
MetroParks Spring Arts Festival
May 20, 2023
7850 Voice of America Park Dr., West Chester, Ohio
Art vendors, music and food trucks
Origin Story (CENTRAL)
May 20 – June 25, 2023
Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio
Oxford Wine & Craft Beer Festival (NORTH)
May 20, 2023
Memorial Park, 4 S. Main St, Oxford, Ohio 45056
Silverton Color Fun Run/Walk (EAST)
May 20, 2023
Ficke Park at 7044 East Avenue, Silverton (Cincinnati), Ohio
Straight Jokes No Chaser Comedy Tour (CENTRAL)
May 20, 2022
Heritage Bank Center at 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio
Women’s Wine and Chocolate Walk (NORTH)
May 20, 2023
Downtown Middletown, Ohio
Beyond Market Tasting Tour (CENTRAL)
May 21, 2023
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
3-hour experience with beer and wine tastings, appetizers and a dessert
Our Lady of Victory Festival (WEST)
May 21–22, 2022
810 Neeb Road, Delhi Township, Cincinnati, Ohio
Live music, games and food
Public Tram Tour at Spring Grove (WEST)
May 21, 2023
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45232
Wyoming Art Show (WEST)
May 21, 2023
Wyoming Civic Center at 1 Worthington Ave., Wyoming, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
Touch a Truck (EAST)
May 22, 2023
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale-Milford Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio
All kinds of trucks to explore
Candlelight: 100 Years of Warner Brothers (CENTRAL)
May 24, 2023
Bell Event Center at 444 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Listen to the music surrounded by candle
RiversEdge Simmer Concert (NORTH)
May 25, 2023
RiversEdge Amphitheater at 116 Dayton St., in downtown Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Enjoy music by Eggy along the Great Miami River
Final Friday (CENTRAL)
May 26, 2023
Pendleton Art Center at 1310 Pendleton St., Cincinnati, Ohio
Art, music and food!
Mama Won’t Fly (NORTH)
May 26–28, 2023
411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio
The Fairfield Footlighters perform
Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery (WEST)
May 26–29, 2023
2145 Compton Road, (Mt. Healthy) Cincinnati, Ohio
Concert and fireworks on May 26
Maytag Virgin (CENTRAL)
May 27 – June 18, 2023
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati at 1127 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Dramedy about relationships
Taste of Cincinnati (CENTRAL)
May 27–29, 2023
Fifth Street (from Walnut to Sentinel), downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Sample local restaurants’ food! Live music
Walnut Hills Food and Drink Tour (EAST)
May 27, 2023
Various Walnut Hills businesses
Sample food and drink from local restaurants and bar
Loveland Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony (EAST)
May 29, 2023
Loveland, Ohio
Parade begins at 600 Loveland Madeira Rd. (Loveland Elementary School)
Memorial Day Parade
May 29, 2023
Memorial Park at 401 Main St., Milford, Ohio
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Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade – Blue Ash (EAST)
May 29, 2023
Towne Square at 4433 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash, Ohio
10:15am – parade
Memorial Day March and Ceremony (EAST)
May 29, 2023 at 9:30am
Madeira, Ohio
March begins at Madeira Middle School at 6612 Miami Avenue and heads north to Dawson Road
Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at McDonald Commons Park at 7451 Dawson Road
Memorial Day Parade (WEST)
May 29, 2023
Starts at Mack Firehouse at 6120 Bridgetown Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
11am
Memorial Day Parade – West Chester (WEST)
May 29, 2023
Historic Olde West Chester Business District on West Chester Road
VFW Memorial Day Ceremony (WEST)
May 29, 2023
Veterans Park at 6231 Harrison Ave., Green Township, Ohio
Footloose (WEST)
May 31 – June 25, 2023
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Pl., Cincinnati, Ohio
Wednesdays in the Woods (CENTRAL)
May 31, 2023 (Wed. through August 9, 2023)
Burnet Woods at 3251 Brookline Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Outdoor concerts; food trucks; art making for kids
NORTHERN KENTUCKY
The Art of Fashion
Through August 20, 2023
Behringer-Crawford Museum at 1600 Montague Rd., Covington, Kentucky
One-of-a-kind illustrations advertising clothing from 1945–1965 of local stores
Roebling Bridge Tour
Molly Malone’s at 112 E. 4th St., Covington, Kentucky
May 4 and 18, 2023 (through September 21)
Tour Covington from the Roebling Bridge, past historic mansions to a variety of restaurants.
Florence Y’Alls Opening Day
May 2, 2023
7950 Freedom Way, Florence, Kentucky
Grand Opening of Gen. Orsmby Mitchel Park
May 2, 2023
261 Grandview Dr., Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky
5:30pm
First Friday: Derby Day on the Avenue
May 5, 2023 at 5pm
Bellevue, Kentucky
City Yard Sale– Edgewood
May 6, 2023
Freedom Park at 500 Freedom Park Dr., Edgewood, Kentucky
JunkFest
May 6, 2023
Augusta, Kentucky
Find a treasure
Northern Kentucky Homefest
May 6–21, 2023 (Closed Mondays)
Reserve at Bellevue at 724 Covert Run Pike, Bellevue, Kentucky
Preview new homes!
Universal Energy Expo
May 6–7, 2023
Northern Kentucky Convention Center at 1 W. RiverCenter Blvd., Covington, Kentucky
100+ Readers, healers and vendors
Welcome American Countess Steamboat
May 8, 2023
Augusta, Kentucky
Launched at the O’Neil Boat Landing, vendors and music
Smoke on the River BBQFest
May 12–14, 2023
Newport’s Festival Park at the Levee on Riverboat Row, Newport, Kentucky
Music and delicious food
KSO Presents: Swing Revival Meets Electro Swing
May 13, 2023
Newport Car Barn at 1102 Brighton St., Newport, Kentucky
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra performs
Florence Public Works Night Out
May 16, 2022 (need to confirm)
Florence Mall on Mall Road, Florence, Kentucky
Check out the trucks
Ft. Wright Community Yard Sale
May 19–20, 2023 (9am–2pm)
Throughout Ft. Wright, Kentucky
Bellevue Blossom Art Walk
May 20, 2023 (11am–5pm)
Bellevue, Kentucky
Burlington Antique Show
May 21, 2023 (+Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20, Sep 17 & Oct 15)
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idlewood Rd., Burlington, Kentucky
Find a treasure!
Live on the Levee
May 27, 2023 – October 2023 (Friday evenings)
Newport on the Levee at One Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
7pm–9pm
Memorial Day Ceremony – Edgewood
May 29, 2023 (10am)
500 Freedom Park Dr., Edgewood, Kentucky
Park Hills Memorial Day Parade
May 29, 2023
Park Hills, Kentucky
DAYTON AND SPRINGFIELD, OHIO
Adaptation with Alize Carrere
Through May 1, 2023
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio
Sleuth
Through May 7, 2023
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio
Cat-and-mouse mystery
Survival: The Exhibition
Through May 7, 2023
National Museum of the US Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
Interactive exhibit to learn survival skills
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Frozen: The Musical
May 4–14, 2023
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2023 (+Thursdays through October)
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio
2nd Street Market
May 4–7, 2023 (+May 12–14, 19–21, 27–28)
600 E 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 40402
Local growers, bakers, artisans and more
Hunger Days Food Truck Rallies
May 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2023
Hobson Freedom Park at 2910 Trebein Rd., Fairborn, Ohio 45325
A World A’Fair
May 5–7, 2023
Green County Expo at 120 Fairgrounds Rd., Xenia, Ohio
50 countries are represented with performances, food and exhibits
Centerville Uptown Music Series
May 5 and 19, 2023 (+Jun 2, 16 , 30; Jul 7, 21; Aug 4, 18; Sep 1,15, 29)
Main and Franklin Streets, Centerville, Ohio
Live music concerts
First Friday Car Show
May 5, 2023
Troy Public Square, Market Street at Troy, Ohio 45373
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical Jr.
May 5–21, 2023
Town Hall Theatre at 27 N. Main Street, Centerville, Ohio
The gang is swept away into Wonderland
Spring Drive Thru Event (Dayton Greek Festival)
May 5–7, 2023
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church at 400 Belmont Park North, Dayton, Ohio
Pre-order your drive-thru order; gyros, Greek pastries, chicken dinners…
Xenia Food Truck Rallies
May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023 (+Fridays June–September 8)
Xenia Station at 150 S. Miami Ave., Xenia, Ohio
4pm–8pm
Meet Me in St. Louis
May 6–21, 2023
Dayton Playhouse at 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45414
Chicago at the Rose
May 6, 2023
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Crossroads
May 6–7, 2023
DCDC Studios at 840 Germantown St.., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
May 6–7, 2023
Wright State Nutter Center at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn, Ohio 45324
McGuffey Lane – Live
May 6, 2023
Arbogast Performing Arts Center at 500 S. Dorset Rd., Troy, Ohio 45373
Spring Fields & Flowers Craft Show
May 6–7, 2023
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Crafts and food
Vintage Ohio South Wine Festival
May 6, 2023
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio
Wine samplings to enjoy
Deeds Carillon Concerts
May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2023 (+dates through December)
1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409
Listen to the 51 bells!
Paris Flea Market
May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2023 (+Sundays through October)
Dixie Drive-In Theater at 6201 N. Dixie Dr,, Dayton, Ohio 45414
Buy, sell and trade!
Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead
May 7, 2023 (+Jun 3–4, Aug 20, Sep 10, Dec 2, 3, 9, 10)
Patterson Homestead at 1815 Brown St., Dayton, Ohio 45409
Englewood Market
May 11, 2023 (+Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 10, Sep 14, Oct 12)
Wagoner Power Equipment at 520 W. National Rd., Dayton, Ohio
Vendors, food and fun
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville
May 11 – June 18, 2023
LaComedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, Ohio 45066
Calling all parrot heads!
The Secret Garden
May 12–13, 2023
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Brit Floyd – The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show
May 13, 2023
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Elvis: The Concert of Kings
May 13, 2023
Arbogast Performing Arts Center at 500 S. Dorset Rd., Troy, Ohio 45373
GCP&T Night Rides
May 13 and 27, 2023 (+Jun 10/24, July 8/22, Aug 5/19, Sep 2/16)
Various Green County Parks and Trails
Harmony And Humor
May 13, 2023
Crestview Baptist Church at 6600 Salem Ave., Clayton, Ohio 45315
Grammy nominated performers
Springboro Touch a Truck
May 13, 2023
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
May 13 and 28, 2023 (+Jun 24/25, Jul 8/22, Aug 12/26, Sep 2/17, Oct 21)
Carillon Historical Park Museum at 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, Ohio
1pm–4pm
Vandalia Sweet Treat Fest
May 13, 2023
Vandalia Art Park at 256 E. Alkaline Springs Rd., Vandalia, Ohio 45377
Food trucks and dessert vendors
Fashion Meets Food Truck Rally
May 14, 2023
The Job Center at 1111 South Edwin C. Moses Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45417
Retail vendors, food trucks and live entertainment
Nature Walk at North Park
May 14, 2023
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro, Ohio 45066
Celtic Throne
May 18, 2023
Victoria Theatre at 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Irish dance
Vandalia Garage Sale Weekend
May 18–21, 2023
Vandalia, Ohio
Find a treasure!
Beethoven’s Second Symphony
May 19–20, 2023
Schuster Center at 1W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
Dayton Sideshow
May 19–20, 2023
Yellow Cab Tavern at 700 E. 4th St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Celebrating the arts scene
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Hamvention
May 19–21, 2023
Greene County Fairg & Expo at 120 Fairground Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385
Amateur radio gathering
Lee Brice at The Rose
May 19, 2023
Rose Music Center at 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Neal Gittleman: Beethoven’s Second Symphony
May 19–20, 2023
The Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
May 19–21, 2023 (+Jun 17–19, Aug 19–20, Sep 15–17, Oct 14–16, Nov 18–19)
Clark County Fairgrounds at 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, Ohio 45502
Find a treasure
Spring Fest in the Burg
May 19–21, 2023
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Ave., Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
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Live entertainment, parade, rides and more
Dayton Fight for Air Climb
May 20, 2023
Day Air Ballpark at 220 N, Patterson Blvd., Dayton, Ohio
Live Outdoor Music at The Greene
May 20 and 27, 2023 (+Jun 3, 24; Jul 15, 29; Aug 5, 26; Sep 23)
The Greene at 4452 Buckeye Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio 45440
Bring a lawn chair!
Plane Talks
May 20, 2023 (+Sept 16 and Nov 11)
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at 1100 Spaatz St., Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433
Furry Skurry 5K
May 20, 2023
Stubbs Park at 255 W. Spring Valley Rd., Centerville, Ohio
Benefits homeless pets
Miami County Food Truck Rally and Competition
May 20, 2023
Miami County Fairgrounds at 650 N. County Rd., Troy, Ohio
50+ food trucks, craft show
Plane Talk: Armed Forces Day
May 20, 2023
National Museum of the US Air Force at 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Blessing of the Bikes
May 21, 2023
Kil-Kare Raceway at 1166 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, Ohio 45385
Receive a blessing for a safe riding season
Fleurs de Fete
May 21, 2023
Carillon Historical Park at 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409
400 wine samplings and bites from local restaurants
Tab-a-Pull-ooza
May 21, 2023
2nd Street Market at 600 E. 2nd St., Dayton, Ohio 45402
Bring your pull tabs!
The David Osborne Trio Concert
May 24, 2023
Centerville High School at 500 E. Franklin St., Centerville, Ohio
Memorial Day Weekend at Young’s Dairy
May 25–27, 2023
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Yellow Springs, Ohio
Carnival rides
West Carrollton Summer Concert Series
May 25, 2023 (+Jun 8, Jul 13, Aug 17)
1 South Elm St., West Carrollton, Ohio 45449
Food trucks available
Cheese Fest
May 26, 2023
Austin Landing at 10050 Innovation Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45243
Fireworks, music and cheese!
Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival
May 26–28, 2023
Yoctangee Park at Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Memorial Day Parade, live entertainment, rides
Memorial Day Food Truck Rally and Craft Show
May 27, 2023
Forest Ridge Pool at 6801 Union Schoolhouse Rd., Dayton, Ohio
Carillon Park Concert Band Performances
May 28, 2023 (+Jun 4, 11, 18 ,24, 25; Jul 2)
Patterson Homestead, Dayton, Ohio (7/2 at Deeds Carillon plaza)
Dayton Heritage Day Festival
May 28, 2023
Carillon Historical Park at 1000 Carillon Boulevard, Dayton, Ohio 45409
Dayton Philharmonic plays, costumed interpreters, special activities
Beavercreek Memorial Day Ceremony
May 29, 2023 (2pm–3pm)
Veterans Memorial Park at 1911 N. Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio
Bring your lawn chair
Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour
May 30–June 2, 2023
Schuster Center at 1 W. 2nd. Street, Dayton, Ohio
SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA
Ripley County Park Hop
Through May 6, 2023
Versailles State Park at 1004 US 50, Versailles, Indiana
Scavenger hunt through 17 parks
American Countess Docking
May 4, 10 and 24, 2023 (+June 19)
Riverfront in Madison, Indiana
View the boat from from shore
Rising Sun Community Yard Sale
May 4–6, 2023
Rising Sun, Indiana
Find a treasure!
Madison Performing Art Foundation: Drum ‘n Wild
May 6, 2023
First Christian Church at 512 W. Main St., Madison, Indiana
Mission Adventure Race
May 6, 2023
Versailles State Park at 1387 US 50, Versailles, Indiana
18-hour race
Tri-State Antique Market
May 7, 2023 (+First Sunday through October)
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at US 50, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Spring Wine Walk
May 12, 2023
Downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Vogt Farm Hanging Basket Festival
May 12–14, 2023
Vogt Farm at 12115 North State Rd. 129, Batesville, Indiana
Hands-on History: Game and Gardens
May 13, 2023 (+second Saturdays)
Lanier Mansion State Historic Site at 601 W. 1st Street, Madison, Indiana
Historic-inspired games on the lawn; tips for the garden
Architectural Walking Tour
May 20, 2023 (+3rd Saturdays)
Broadway Fountain, Madison, Indiana
Annual Riverfront Run Car Show
May 26–17, 2023
Riverfront, Madison, Indiana
Cars, trucks and motorcycles!
Fourth Friday in Downtown Madison
May 26, 2023
Downtown Madison, Indiana
Live music and local shopping
Rodney Carrington
May 26, 2023
Lawrenceburg Event Center at 91 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Spring Old Court Days
May 26–28, 2023
Jefferson County Courthouse at 300 E. Main Street, Madison, Indiana
Crafts, antiques, food
Updated: May 17, 2023
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