When: 1-7 p.m. Saturday
Location: Throughout downtown Dayton, various venues
Description: Featuring live performances, demonstrations, hands-on activities and more, the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s Art in the City event will celebrate artists of all disciplines. Some of Dayton’s landmarks will act as hubs for the festival, each featuring its own activities and events. For instance, the Dayton Arcade, located at 35 W. Fourth St., will be home to Art Full Circle. This showcase will feature 12 different artists teaching guests about their respective disciplines.
When: July 31 through Aug. 3
Location: 2727 Fairfield Commons, Beavercreek
Description: One of the largest circuses in the United States, the Garden Bros Nuclear Circus, will come to the Mall at Fairfield Commons this weekend. The various acts in the carnival include the wheel of death, the human cannonball, the globe of death and more. There will also be a per-show before each performance, featuring various inflatables and children’s activities.
Springboro Community Theatre presents ‘SpongeBob the Musical’
When: Aug. 1-3
Location: 195 Tamarack Trail, Springboro
Description: The Springboro Community Theatre will host a free production of the popular Broadway show “SpongeBob: The Musical” This weekend at North Park. Based on the children’s television series, the production has music from artists such as David Bowie, John Legend, Cyndi Lauper and more.
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 2
Location: 7850 E. Shull Road, Dayton
Description: This weekend, Carriage Hill MetroPark will host its annual Small Farm and Food Fest. There will be various educational talks, a farmer’s market, live demonstrations and more.
When: 1-8 p.m. Aug. 2
Location: 237 E. Monument Ave., Dayton
Description: This year, the popular Dayton Caribbean Festival will feature a runway show, authentic cuisine, live music and more. There will also be a parade, set to begin at 1 p.m. Guests can also purchase a ticket to participate in the parade, which will lead them to the festival grounds.
Credit: Natalie Jones
Credit: Natalie Jones
When: 4-10 p.m. Aug. 2
Location: 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering
Description: The Fraze Pavilion will team up with the Miami Valley Restaurant Association to present this weekend’s free Bacon Fest. The event will feature live music, a collection of local food trucks serving bacon-inspired dishes and a collection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
No Fences: The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute
When: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2
Location: 409 N. Elm St., Troy
Description: The music of one of the country’s most popular artists, Garth Brooks, will be performed by tribute band No Fences at a concert this weekend, to be held at the Treasure Island Park in Troy.
The Little Miami Half Marathon
When: 7 a.m. Aug. 3
Location: 300 Main St., Morrow
Description: The Little Miami Half Marathon will begin Sunday morning at Phegley Park in Morrow. The flat route will take runners along the Little Miami River. Participants will receive a medal, a shirt, food at the finish line and more. Guests can pick up their packets 3-6 p.m. Saturday or before the race on Sunday.
Wright Station Summer Concert Series: Soul Express
When: 7 p.m. Aug. 3
Location: Wright Station, intersection of Ohio 741 and Ohio 73, Springboro
Description: As part of Wright Station’s Summer Concert Series, Soul Express will perform this weekend at the venue. The band is known for playing soul hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s.
Shakespeare in the Park: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
When: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 3
Location: 255 W. Spring Valley Pike, Centerville
Description: Shakespeare’s iconic “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be performed by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company this weekend at the Stubbs Park amphitheater. This event will be free, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating. The Clybourne Grille will offer concessions for the show.
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