When: Noon-10 p.m. Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 23 and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 24
Location: 119 E. Fifth St., Dayton
Description: This weekend, the Dayton Convention Center will be home to Tattoo Fest Dayton. More than 150 artists will attend the event, spending their time tattooing, making art and participating in contests. While some artists will require reservations, others will be available for tattoo walk-ups.
When: 5-10 p.m. Aug. 22
Location: 405 Public Square, suite 231, Troy
Description: To celebrate Troy’s Tour De Donut bicycle race, the city will host a donut-themed festival open to the public. There will be live music, drinks and various family-friendly activities.
Clifton Gorge Music and Arts Festival
When: 4-11 p.m. Aug. 22 and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 23
Location: 100 North St., Clifton
Description: The 13th annual Clifton Gorge Music and Arts Festival will be held this weekend, offering food and craft vendors, face painting, lawn games, contests and art showcases. A slate of performers will also be featured at the event, including fire dancers, local bands and glass blowers.
32nd annual Greater Dayton Lebanese Festival
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
When: 5-9 p.m. Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 23 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 24
Location: 50 Nutt Road, Washington Twp.
Description: Featuring dishes such as baklava, shawarma and falafel, the Greater Dayton Lebanese Festival will take place this weekend at the Antioch Maronite Church. There will also be a special Maronite Rite liturgy held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 24. Different sections of this session will be spoken in English, Arabic and Syriac.
When: 7 a.m. Aug. 23
Location: 3400 Mason Morrow Millgrove Road, Mason
Description: Runners in the Dayton area will send off the season at this weekend’s Summer Sizzler, a 5K, 10K and 15K event held in Mason. Those registered for the race will receive free photos, a swag bag and treats after finishing. There will also be two untimed events, the one mile run and the kid’s dash.
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 23
Location: 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton
Description: Chrisholm MetroPark in Trenton will teach guests about Butler County’s farming history at Fun on the Farm this Saturday. Various animals and experts will attend the event, and guests will also have the chance to tour the 1800s Augspurger House.
When: 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 23
Location: 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights
Description: A car show, food trucks, children’s activities, face painting and more will be offered at the Rose Music Center’s Bites in the Heights event. Pets will also be available for adoption throughout the day and live music will be provided by Jimmy Buffett tribute band Parrots of the Caribbean 5-7 p.m.
When: Noon-6 p.m. Aug. 23
Location: 116 Dayton St., Hamilton
Description: Returning for its eighth year, Hamilpalooza will feature vendors selling new and vintage items, local organizations, a car show, live music, food trucks and more.
When: 4-9:30 p.m. Aug. 23
Location: 1701 Run Way, Middletown
Description: Hops in the Hangar Middletown is a beer tasting event held within a hangar at the Middletown Regional Airport. Alongside a selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, the event will feature skydivers, tethered hot air balloon rides, an airshow and a pyrotechnics stunt. VIP tickets for this event are sold out, but general admission tickets are still available.
When: 8 a.m.-noon Aug. 24
Location: 1 Water St., Miamisburg
Description: This weekend’s Miamisburg Triathlon will start with a 2.5 mile canoe ride, followed by a 5k run and a 10-mile bike ride. The route will begin and end at Miamisburg’s Riveefront Park. Registration has closed for two-person teams, but solo spots are unlimited.
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