July means we are in the thick of Summer, and it brings TONS of Events to The Miami Valley. Here are our top picks for July’s Dayton Dozen.
Disclaimer :: due to COVID-19, please check each specific event’s details and guidelines before attending as these are subject to change.
Click HERE for Our Guide to Independence Day 2021
1) July 3rd: Lights in Flight Festival (Dayton Fireworks)
Festival 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Fireworks @ 10:00 PM RiverScape Metro Park 237 E. Monument Ave.
Dayton, OH 45402 The region’s favorite fireworks display, Lights in Flight, returns Saturday, July 3, at RiverScape MetroPark, in downtown Dayton. Food, music and fun at the festival from noon to 10 p.m.
2) July 4th: City of Moraine Fireworks (Star Spangled Boom)
Begins at 6:00pm. Food Trucks, Kids zone, amusement rides, game booths. Concert and Fireworks start at 10:00pm. Best spot to watch-Wax Park.
3) July 4th-5th: Americana Festival Washington Township
This year’s Americana Festival begins with a bang on July 4th the night BEFORE the Festival at the Centerville High School Stadium, 500 E. Franklin Street. A variety of food vendors will be on hand at the stadium entrance. Following the 5K Run, grab a spot on Franklin Street and enjoy the Americana Parade beginning at 10:00am. Showcasing more than 120 units, the parade features numerous bands, floats, mobile and walking units. This year’s parade promises to be bigger and better than ever before. However, the street fair and children’s area are canceled this year. Fireworks at Centerville High school on July 4th.
4) July 4th: Beavercreek Fireworks
6:00 PM – 10:30 PM at Rotary Park The City of Beavercreek will celebrate Independence Day 2021 with a Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks show.
5) July 4th: City of Kettering Fireworks (Go Fourth)
Go Fourth is on July 4th at Delco Park, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Entertainment and Food Vendors present. Children Activities are from 6 – 8 p.m.The fireworks show begins shortly after dusk.
6) July 6th-10th: Dayton Dragon Baseball Games
Games start at 7:05pm at Day Air BallPark. Additional monthly games are on the schedule. Access full schedule and ticket information here.
7) July 10th: Hidden Valley Orchard Blueberry Festival
Sat, Jul 10, 10 AM – 9 PM at Hidden Valley Orchards 5474 North, OH-48, Lebanon, OH. Join for blueberry themed drinks as well as live music at the Crate Room.
8) July 10th-11th: Dayton Air Show
The CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show is scheduled for July 10th and 11th, 2021 at the Dayton International Airport.
9) July 11th: Centerville Summer Concert Series at Stubbs Park
Free Centerville Summer Concert Series from 7:00pm-9:00pm at Stubbs Park 255 W Spring Valley Pike, Centerville, OH, US 45458.
10) July 11th-17th: Montgomery County Fair
9:00 AM – 9:30 PM at Montgomery County Fairgrounds 645 Infirmary Rd, Dayton, OH. Come join in the family fun!
11) July 14th: Family Night Out-Game Night (Russ Nature Reserve)
6:00pm-8:00pm 2380 Kemp Road
Beavercreek, OH 45431 Free Event. It’s one of the best places to play in Greene County! Bring the family out for a night of games and challenges. A campfire and free s’mores will be available while supplies last. For more information call (937) 562-6440.
12) July 24th-25th: Gem City Comic Con
July 24th 2021 10 am – 5 pm
July 25th 2021 10 am – 4 pm
Early Buyer at 9 am Both Days. Held at the Dayton Convention Center the Gem City Comic Con is a social and family-friendly event that promotes reading and collecting. Visit Gem City Comic Con website (hyperlinked above).
