When: Beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12
Where: Five downtown Dayton venues: The Brightside, The Yellow Cab Tavern, Blind Bobâs, Trolley Stop and Oregon Express.
Details: The 20th annual Dayton Music Fest will feature more than 30 local bands as well as singer-songwriters, MCs and DJs.
Cost: $25 for weekend pass in advance. $30 for weekend pass at the door. $20 for a single night.
More info: daytonmusicfest.com
2. Out Here Dayton Film Fest
When: Oct. 10-13; Times vary.
Where: The Neon, 130 E. Fifth St., Dayton
Details: The Neon celebrates its 19th year of presenting LGBTQIA+ films from around the world. The slate will be comprised of nine different screenings featuring 25 short and feature-length films.
Cost: Film passes are $75; Single tickets are $10. Scholarships are also available.
More info: outheredayton.org
3. Yellow Springs Street Fair
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
Where: Downtown Yellow Springs
Details: Enjoy 250 craft vendors, 30 food trucks, 20 bands, and a beer garden among other aspects.
Cost: Free
Details: yellowspringsohio.org
4. Sauerkraut Festival
When: Oct. 12-13; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
Where: Historic Main Street in downtown Waynesville
Details: More than 400 vendors from food to handmade goods will participate in this festive display of all things sauerkraut.
Cost: Free
More info: sauerkrautfestival.waynesvilleohio.com
5. Fairborn Halloween Festival
When: Oct. 11-13; 4-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday
Where: Fairborn Chamber of Commerce, 12 N. Central Ave., Fairborn
Details: Enjoy an assortment of food and craft vendors, a Spooktacular Parade and Costume Contest, beer garden, live music, trick-or-treat at the vendor booths on Sunday, and more.
Cost: Free
More info: fairbornchamber.com
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Credit: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
6. Charlie Berens
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11
Where: Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton
Details: The comedian, New York Times best-selling author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the âManitowoc Minuteâ returns to Dayton. Berens also creates weekly content for his various social platforms and has amassed more than 9 million followers.
Cost: $40-$50
More info: daytonlive.org
7. Oktoberfest
When: Noon-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
Where: Downtown Xenia
Details: Enjoy food trucks, beer, wine and live entertainment.
Cost: Free
More info: devilwindbrewing.com
8. Laughing for a Cure
When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13
Where: Dayton Funny Bone, 88 Plum St., Suite 200 at The Greene, Beavercreek
Details: This benefit comedy show is to help raise money for the Pink Ribbon Good Foundation.
Cost: $20
More info: dayton.funnybone.com
9. Huber Heights Multicultural Festival
When: Noon-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12
Where: Eichelberger Amphitheater, 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights
Details: This festival will feature live entertainment, educational opportunities, unique arts and crafts, and delicious food showcasing many diverse cultures.
Cost: Free
More info: hhoh.org
Credit: Bill Lackey
Credit: Bill Lackey
10. Enon Apple Butter Festival
When: Oct. 12-13; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Where: Downtown Enon
Details: Enjoy food, crafts, demonstrations and music. The historical society will be making apple butter the old-fashioned way with kettles and open wood-burning fires.
Cost: Free
More info: enonhistoricalsociety.com
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