When: July 4-6
Location: 2600 Deweese Parkway, Dayton
Description: To celebrate the Fourth of July, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will host a multi-day event featuring various scientific demonstrations and activities. The event will also offer an indoor fireworks show in the museum’s famous planetarium.
When: July 4-6
Location: 3955 Ohio 730, Wilmington
Description: The National Dressage Pony Cup is set to return to The World Equestrian Center this weekend. The multi-day small horse and pony competition will be split into several divisions and feature challenges such as musical freestyle.
Frontier Fun at the Beedle Cabin
When: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. July 5
Location: 151 S. Broadway St., Lebanon
Description: Guests will learn to make traditional rag dolls at this weekend’s free “Frontier Fun at the Beedle Cabin” event. The demonstration is a part of a monthly series teaching families how to make various historical crafts.
Wild Front Tears at The PhoneBooth Longue
When: 8 p.m.-midnight July 5
Location: 1912 E. Whipp Road, Kettering
Description: Known for mixing rock, blues and country, Wild Front Tears will perform at the PhoneBooth Longue this Saturday.
When: 8:30-11:30 p.m. July 5
Location: 5443 Middletown Road, Waynesville
Description: The Warren County Astronomical Society will host a free night sky tour at the Fred Bay Observatory in Hisey Park this Saturday. This event is weather dependent.
When: 10 a.m. July 6
Location: 110 S. Wayne St. Piqua
Description: Local vendors will sell comics, toys, games, handmade crafts and more at Piqua Comic Con this weekend. Cosplayers, artists and authors will also be in attendance. This event is free and open to all ages.
Pet Supplies Plus adoption event
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 6
Location: 3320 Pentagon Blvd., Beavercreek
Description: This Sunday, Pet Supplies Plus in Beavercreek will host a dog adoption event in collaboration with local shelter the Rescue Haven. Guests can be pre-approved for adoption by applying online at shelterluv.com.
When: Noon-4 p.m. July 6
Location: 4785 E. National Road, Springfield
Description: One of the nation’s largest antique centers will host a cruise-in event this weekend. Music will be provided by Chuck’s CarTunes.
Centerville Summer Concert Series presents ’24K Magic: A Tribute to Bruno Mars'
Credit: Contributed
Credit: Contributed
When: 7-9 p.m. July 6
Location: 255 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville
Description: Centerville’s popular free concert series has officially returned, with 24K Magic set to take the stage this weekend. Performing in 41 states and 11 countries, the act is a Bruno Mars tribute show featuring hits such as “Uptown Funk” and “Just the Way You Are.”
Chicago at the Rose Music Center
When: 8 p.m. July 6
Location: 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights
Description: Known for songs such as “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” and “You’re the Inspiration,” Grammy award-winning rock group Chicago will perform at the Rose Music Center this weekend. Doors will open for the event at 7 p.m. and seating is limited.
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