The Heritage of Flight Festival takes off in New Carlisle at 7 a.m. and features an array of events, activities and the annual Parade of Planes down Main Street. Live entertainment, the Classic Cruise-in of automobiles, tethered balloon rides and a 5K walk/run are but a few of the attractions offered until 11 p.m.
BARK-Tober Fest, 4049 State Route 122 in Franklin, is a “dog-themed festival with a focus on the homeless pet population” with weiner dog races, pet costume contests and more planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Under the Chocolate Top” is the theme for the 2018 Dayton Chocolate Festival held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 645 Infirmary Road, Dayton. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with national and local talent exhibitions on stage throughout the day. Vendors will offer a wide variety of chocolate and non-chocolate products plus unique craft items. The flavorful, family-friendly festival has free parking and free admission, and attendees will be treated to free entertainment as well as free games and activities for children.
Oct. 13
The Dayton Motorcycle Club hosts the 69th annual Devil's Staircase, "The World Famous Party on the Hill!" American Motorcyclist Association PRO Hillclimb, at 1086 Corwin Road, Oregonia. Gates open at noon, and on tap are a swap meet dirt drags, grudge racing and various motorcycle games. Ticket packages are available at https://thunderroadsohio.us/product/devils-staircase-passes/.
Visit the lives of Dayton’s more famous people who are resting peacefully in Woodland Cemetery, 118 Woodland Ave., Dayton, on the Luminaries of Dayton Walking Tour. Those visited include the Wright brothers and family, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Medal of Honor recipient Charles Goodwin Bickham and many more. Dressing for the weather, wearing good walking shoes and having a bottle of water are highly encouraged. The walk is free and open to the public; however, donations are accepted.
The Local Eats, Treats and Keeps Fair at the Kettering Recreation Complex, 2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., is a chance to browse various Ohio-sourced foods, decorations, clothing and more at a “local items only” fair. Admission is free.
Oct. 20
Dayton’s Liederkranz-Turner Oktoberfest, 1400 E. Fifth St., Dayton, is a celebration of authentic German food, music and beverages. The event runs from 5 to 11 p.m., there is a $3 admission charge and for college students and military members with a valid ID card, admission is free.
At Spooky Saturday, Halloween Workshop, 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton, kids can create scary clay votives and make their own monster slime in a three-hour ghoulish workshop. Workshop fees are from $20 to $30 and more can be found on line at preblearts.org.
The Ohio Renaissance Festival, continues with a chance to “visit the 16th century and see jousting, Robin Hood and Queen Elizabeth I.” Tickets are available online at www.renfestival.com. The festival is located at the Fairgrounds at 10542 E. State Route 73, Waynesville, and is open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Oct. 27
Have “Spooktacular Aerospace Fun” at the National Museum of the United States Air Force for Family day at the Museum, beginning at 9 a.m. The Museum’s Family Days are designed for children and adults of all ages and offer several hands-on opportunities for all to enjoy. Aerospace demonstration stations are located throughout the museum’s galleries to teach fun aerospace principles. Come dressed in your favorite costume.
Greene County Parks and Trails presents a family-fun night called “Pumpkin Glow” at the Russ Nature Reserve, 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, from 7 to 10 p.m. The event, which includes carved pumpkin displays, a pumpkin slingshot and a “Rock on Ice” pumpkin-carving demonstration, is free and open the public. For more information or to preregister, visit gcparkstrails.com, email info@gcparkstrails.com or call 937-562-6440.
Not for the faint of heart, the Wilmington Haunted Hollow Ride, 1261 W. Dalton Road, Wilmington, includes a walk-through corn maze called “Terror in The Corn,” “Slaughter Hotel” and “Eville Asylum” as well as its namesake, “The Ride” for those seeking Halloween scare time. On what is its final night, the supernatural experience is open from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. and costs range from $5 to $45.
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