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Lebanon Country Music Festival

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FREE Community event offering shopping, artisan crafts, food and country music held in downtown Lebanon

JUN 13 6:30pm

AMY NEWHART BAND

A Nashville recording artist signed to Bar Frog Music.

8:15pm

90 Proof Twang

An original country and southern rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio. 

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8:15pm

JUN 14 noon

LEBANON MUSIC ACADEMY

Lebanon Music Academy students featuring vocals, guitar, piano, percussion, bass and ukulele. 

1pm

Alter Ego

We bring the party with a mix of rock, pop, blues, and country!

2:30pm
MICHELLE ROBINSON BAND

Ohio Based/Nashville Recording Artist/Singer/Songwriter/Performer/Working Mama/Dream chaser

4pm

Coyote Ridge Band

A dynamic three-piece country band that brings the spirit and energy of the 80’s and 90’s music to life.

5:45pm

Jessie Lyn & the TNT Band

Classic country music

7:30pm
Alexis Gomez

American singer, musician, and songwriter. Featured on American Idol, season 14.

9;00pm

Nashville recording artist from Cincinnati, Ohio. 

The Lebanon Country Music Festival is an annual festival held in Lebanon, Ohio to celebrate country music, family fun, and one-of-a-kind vendors.

Festivities kick-off on Friday evening. Saturday brings you amazing music, great food, drinks, and shopping with Main Street Lebanon merchants and visiting vendors.

Last year we had 12,000 people come and enjoy this festival and we want you to be a part of it this year as we grow with you! So come on and start Stompin’ in the Street!

FREE Community event offering shopping, Artisan Crafts, food and Country Music held in downtown Lebanon. 🤠 RAIN OR SHINE- THIS IS A FREE EVENT!

Strawberry Full Moon Hike

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Embark on a journey under the glow of the full moon. Led by Brendan Baumann, this moderate one-mile hike promises awe-inspiring views and memorable moments. The Strawberry Full Moon marks the beginning of strawberry harvesting season. It symbolizes abundance, renewal, and the richness of nature’s bounty. We recommend bringing a small or red flashlight. Registration required at glenhelen.org. $5, members free. Trailside Museum: 505 Corry St.

River Trails History Tour by Bycycle

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CycleNuts Selfie Tours tie together fun, interesting, scenic, historic, tasty, and refreshing points of interest along a bikeway focused tour route where you ride at your pace and your pleasure. You are the tour boss. You pick the date and time – ticket is good for any day or time – dates/times listed only as a guideline to give you an idea of how long tour normally takes.

With these smart-guided bikeway cycling adventures you bring the bike and smart phone, and CycleNuts provides the Smart Guide. The Smart Guide gives you voice and visual turn-by-turn instructions along an expertly designed and tested tour route.

Do the tour solo or bring along your crew. 1 ticket = fun for all! Easily stop anywhere along the way to visit attractions or refreshments and the Smart Guide will continue the route from wherever you are when you are ready to roll.

The Miami Valley region that Dayton is located in has trails! 350 miles of bike trails – “the nations largest paved trail network“. This tour certainly is not going to try to cover all of it in one day, but will cover several miles of the best of it. Starting in the outlying countryside the tour route will follow alongside the Great Miami River into downtown Dayton’s Riverscape Metropark. Here, you can see one of the world’s largest water fountains, Five Rivers Fountain of Lights. There is also a concession stand and restrooms.

Next stop on the tour is the national monument to the Wright brothers – Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. The air conditioned museum and historical center, Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, ties together the Wright brothers ingenious contributions to the world of transportation, from printing to bicycles to airplanes. “Visitors can view the park film, Wright Brothers On Great White Wings, in the auditorium. From there, guests can explore the interpretive exhibits and displays on the first floor which give more insight into the lives and aviation journey of Dayton’s most famous figures, Wilbur and Orville Wright“.

Last stop is the massive National Museum of the US Air Force – “the world’s largest military aviation museum. With free admission and parking, the museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space“.

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Comprised mostly of river trails, the 37 mile tour route is moderately level except for one dam to cross over, several climbs out of shallow river beds, and across gently rolling terrain. The route is 92% bikeway, and comes with CycleNuts’ 50% downhill guarantee. If your bike has gears, you will probably use them to the full extent crossing over the dam and to a lesser degree in a couple of spots along the route. All bikes are appropriate for this smart-guided tour – even a single speed bike as long as you do not mind walking your bike up the spots mentioned. Bring yours or rent one in the Dayton area (see confirmation information for listings). Sweating is optional. The route is shaded about 75% of the way. You set your own pace, starting time and touring agenda with CycleNuts’ expert smart-guided cycle tour pattern.

Points of interest: Great Miami River Recreational Trail, Great Miami River, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (free admission)- dedicated to the birthplace of aviation and the brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright, Riverscape Park – Five Rivers Fountain of Lights, Mad River Trail, Mad River, downtown Dayton, and National Museum of the US Air Force (free admission). There is a food concession area inside of the National Museum of the US Air Force. Additional nearby points of interest: Wright Brothers National Museum, and America’s Packard Museum. Easily, anywhere along the way, the route can be detoured to nearby points of interest.

HERE’S THE PLAN: You bring the bike. CycleNuts provides the smart-tour guide! Via email you receive an expertly designed and tested tour route. Simply click on the emailed link and follow the expertly designed Selfie Tour route using your smart phone as your personal smart-tour guide for the Voice and Map guided turn-by-turn instructions.

  1. From your location simply click on link 1 provided by CycleNuts (using your cell phone) and follow the Google Maps directions to the starting spot;
  2. Unload your bike (if you transported it to the starting spot), or if you rode your bike to the starting spot then you are good to go;
  3. and then click on link 2 provided by CycleNuts and begin the tour (for more complex tours there may also be a link 3 or 4 to click on along the way as well as additional instructions).

WHERE TO RENT A BIKE: See your ticket purchase confirmation information for local bike rental listings.

ARE YOU READY TO ROLL? GREAT… LET’S HIT THE TRAILS!

GET YOUR TICKET TODAY! – take note that the tour starting and ending times on the ticket are only a general guideline to give you an idea of how much time the tour may take at the minimum. Your time in the saddle, on the trail, and starting times are your call – it is your tour. One ticket equals fun for all! Bring as many people as you wish on your tour. Ticket purchase is for the CycleNuts Selfie Smart-guided route only and run $12.39 on eventbrite. Attractions, lodgings, food, bike rental, etcetera are not included in the ticket purchase. Tours are available Sat & Sun at 11am through September

Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’: Room On The Porch Tour

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TajMo – the historic collaboration between two generations of American music masters – have announced their long-awaited return with Room On The Porch, a new full-length album out May 23 on Concord Records. The ten-song collection finds Keb’ Mo’ and Taj Mahal reuniting for their first release together since 2017, when their debut collaboration brought them from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to the GRAMMY stage where they took home Best Contemporary Blues Album. Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ will also bring their TajMo live show back on the road in 2025.

Aged to Perfection Bourbon Dinner

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There’s nothing better than gathering with friends to share great food and unforgettable bourbon aged to perfection. Join Carrabba’s Italian Grill on June 19th  for a special four-course Italian dinner, perfectly paired with exceptional bourbons that highlight the craftsmanship behind each sip.

KFC’s $7 Fill Ups Return

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KFC® is kicking off summer with a full-throttle menu, bringing back its iconic meal deal, Fill Ups, in partnership with F1® THE MOVIE—making KFC drive-thrus the most desired pit stop of summer. The fan-favorite Fill Ups return nationwide with KFC’s signature finger lickin’ good flavor, in four crave-worthy combos that deliver a bounty of food for an unbeatable value—a complete meal all in one satisfying box for just $7*.

Whether you’re a classic fried chicken-obsessed foodie, tender-thusiast or a Famous Bowl fan, there’s a Fill Up to fuel your appetite:

  • Three-Piece Tenders Fill Up: Three juicy Original Recipe® Tenders with your choice of dipping sauce, paired with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, a buttery biscuit, two pie poppers and a medium drink.
  • One-Piece Fried Chicken Fill Up: One fried chicken breast, in your choice of Original Recipe® or Extra Crispy™, creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, a buttery biscuit, two pie poppers and a medium drink.
  • Two-Piece Fried Chicken Fill Up: Two pieces of juicy fried chicken (drum and thigh), in your choice of Original Recipe® or Extra Crispy™, creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, a buttery biscuit, two pie poppers and a medium drink.
  • Famous Bowl Fill Up: The iconic KFC Famous Bowl served with two pie poppers and a medium drink.

“It’s a really big deal that we’re bringing back our Fill Ups—with four varieties of finger lickin’ good meals that genuinely fill you up, for only $7,” said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President, KFC U.S. “It’s box meals meets box office in our Kentucky Fried Collab with F1® THE MOVIE, so you can turn hunger for chicken into a victory lap this summer.”

KFC is also shaking up its beverages this summer with the launch of the new Mountain Dew® Sweet Lightning®** Peaches & Cream Soda. Leaning into the viral dirty soda trend popular among Gen Z and Millennials, this bold new flavor hits restaurants starting June 9. For an extra twist, customers can add a vanilla cream swirl to elevate every sip.

Fill Up Four Ways at KFC and See F1® THE MOVIE
KFC is in the fast lane with F1® THE MOVIE, in theatres nationwide on June 27, as the exclusive quick service restaurant partner—making it the most finger lickin’ good collab of the summer. “Box Box” TV creative celebrates KFC as a summer pit stop for fueling up with KFC Fill Ups.

Download the KFC app and keep an eye out for details on chances to win high-stakes fun this summer. Buckle up fried chicken fans, the race is on—fuel up with a KFC Fill Up starting today, and race to see F1® THE MOVIE in theatres starting June 27.

Heartsiq’s Third Annual “Mixtape” Festival is this Saturday with Two Stages, Vendors, and Art at The Brightside

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Heartsiq is a queer focused arts and entertainment group based in Dayton, OH that presents monthly curated live music and visual arts events around town, monthly “Queeraoke” events at The Oregon Express, and other queer focused events throughout the year.

On June 7th, they’re presenting their 3rd Annual Mixtape Festival featuring queer artists, live musicians, DJs, MCs, vendors, and more on multiple stages at The Brightside Music and Events Venue.

“We’ve changed the game this year for Pride!” Kacie Clover, Heartsiq Partner said. “Get ready for a local vendors market, a DJ rave room with go-go dancers, a talk show, local acts, and so much more!”

Heartsiq has grown over the last three years from a monthly showcase to their third annual Mixtape Festival over Pride weekend with dozens of events at multiple venues every year.

“We need Pride now more than ever. Queer joy is important. Queer joy is necessary. Queer joy is revolutionary” Ky Heart, Founder and Partner said. “We’re here and we’re not going anywhere. This festival is going to be Heartsiq like you’ve never seen it before! ”

If you’re interested in attending Heartsiq’s Mixtape Festival or other events, organizers say these events are for everyone.

“The definition of queer people and queer identities is always growing,” Clover said. “Heartsiq is a home for every single person.” She continued “Hosting Heartsiq has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The opportunity to promote LGBTQ artists, as well as spread queer joy has been a dream,” Heart said.

Attendees can get more information and tickets at heartsiq.com

How To Go?

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Doors 5pm

All ages – must have 21+ ID to drink alcohol

Tickets:

Single ticket – $12 in advance

5 Ticket Pack – $50 in Advance

At the door ticket – $15

Venue:

The Brightside Music and Events Venue

905 E. 3rd St. Dayton, OH 45402

https://www.thebrightsidedayton.com/

Heartsiq’s 3rd Annual Mixtape Festival – June 7th

Schedule:

Side A – Ballroom Stage

6pm to 1am

DJ FEZ @boostohhs

DJ Sexbox @dylanfauxreal

Illwin @_illwin

Side B – Bar Stage

Starting at 9pm

Leggy @leggyband

Trade Like Qualities @trade_like_qualities

Izzie Morrow @izziemikael

Burlesque Dancers

Ophelia Plenty @defective.deity

Thrillda Swinton @thrilldaswinton

Indica Blows @cultofindica

Eris Minx @erisminx

Rude Burlesque @rudeburlesque

Ethera @ethera___

Magnus Lovesong @magnuslovesong

Zinnia Butterfly @zinnia.butterfly.burlesque

Kiara The Bearded Beauty @kiara_thebeardedbeauty

Cinnamon Spell @catinth3dark

Glad Ala Jara @guad.ala.jara

Moon Lyte @moon.lyte.dancer

Gertrude The Cherry @gertrudethecherry

Delusiona Grandeur @ballerinadentata

Elixir The Enigma @elixirtheenigma

Roadtrip: Cincinnati Zoo After Dark

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Ever wondered what the Cincinnati Zoo is like after hours? The gates are shut, the lights are down, and everyone has gone home for the day. It’s time to discover the Zoo after dark!It’s time to discover the Zoo after dark!

A truly one-of-a-kind experience, these overnights make a great date night, friend group outing, or adult adventure (over 21 only)!

An interactive social hour will start the night with two drink tickets, light bites, strange zoo games, and a visit from a unique animal. Then, we will break out into small tour groups led by Zoo Educators to traverse through Africa. On our Zoo safari, we will go behind the scenes of Hippo Cove and uncover the secrets of our world-famous bloat. We’ll finish up our night at our Twiga Tents, gathered around a roaring campfire roasting s’mores. Then, this unique adventure ends with a relaxing night in our safari tents on cozy cots and waking up to breakfast overlooking Giraffe Ridge. And it doesn’t end there! One last special animal guest will join us in the morning to say goodbye.

June 28, July 19, August 9 & September 6, 2025

Time: 6:00pm-9:00am

Regular Price:$200.00
Member Price:$190.00
Register here.

Popeyes® Introduces Chicken Wraps

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Popeyes® is bringing their signature flavor to summer eats with the launch of an all-new category on their menu: Popeyes® Chicken Wraps. Same legendary Louisiana flavor with a whole new twist. Wrapped, packed and made to move with you. Whether you’re cruising through errands, road tripping or hopping between meetings, Popeyes is bringing their signature crunch that you crave in a grab-and-go style that’s big on flavor and easy on the wallet.

For a limited time only, these generously sized Chicken Wraps, are everything you love about Popeyes, now wrapped and ready to roll at participating restaurants nationwide. Each one is packed with a Popeyes hand-breaded and battered chicken tender, crisp lettuce, shredded cheese, crunchy pickles and topped with your choice of a Classic, Spicy or Honey Mustard spread, all tucked into a soft, warm tortilla inspired by our famous biscuits.

The Chicken Wraps are available in three bold variations, for $3.99* each for a whole lot of flavor without breaking the bank.

And because no snack is complete without a sip to match, Popeyes is also dropping a brand-new beverage lineup of Blueberry Lemonade and Teas, just in time to cool things down for summer. Building on the hype of Popeyes viral Pickle Lemonade, this new berry-infused offering includes Blueberry Lemonade (Chilled or Frozen), Blueberry Cane Sweet Tea and Blueberry Unsweet Tea.

“With our new Chicken Wraps, we’ve taken our iconic chicken tenders and wrapped them in something completely new, bringing all that craveable crunch in a fresh, portable way,” said Chef Amy Alarcon, VP of Culinary Innovation at Popeyes. “We wanted to create a Chicken Wrap that was undeniably Popeyes. Infusing the flavors from our famous biscuit into our wraps was the perfect way to ensure our signature flavors shined through.”

Whether you’re heading out for a long weekend or hustling through the weekday grind, Popeyes Chicken Wraps and Blueberry Beverages are snackable, sippable and summer ready. Starting today, June 2, at participating locations nationwide and on the Popeyes app and website while supplies last, they’re here for a good time, not a long time, so get ’em while they’re hot.

For more info and real-time flavor drops, visit Popeyes.com and follow @popeyes on Instagram, X and Facebook.

Seether & Daughtry Co-Headline The Rose

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Today, Seether and Daughtry announce their 2025 co-headline tour. The 24-city tour includes a stop in Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center on Friday, October 10.

Daughtry’s latest single, “The Day I Die,” dropped in April, following the release of their Shock To The System (Part One) EP in September 2024. The band is currently supporting  Disturbed and will be joining Creed on select 2025 tour dates. Seether is fresh off the release of their ninth studio album, The Surface Seems So Far, which was released in September 2024, and just wrapped up their own spring headline run.

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, June 6 atTicketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office.

ABOUT SEETHER

Since forming in Pretoria, South Africa in 1999, Seether (Shaun Morgan, Dale Stewart, John Humphrey and Corey Lowery) has amassed a global fanbase that has grown organically with purpose and commitment, offering their fans around the world camaraderie, comfort and a sense of personal power. Their impressive sales and chart history includes three platinum and two gold albums, 22 #1 singles, 21 Top 5 multi- format hits, single sales topping 17 million and over 2 billion streams worldwide across all platforms. Seether is Billboard’s #8 All-Time Mainstream Rock Artist, which covers the 40-year history of the chart’s existence.

ABOUT DAUGHTRY

Daughtry, one of the most visible and best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, has sold out concerts across the globe. Their debut album, the self-titled Daughtry, was the top-selling album of 2007 and was the fastest selling rock debut album in Soundscan history. The record was nominated for 4 GRAMMY® Awards and won 4 American Music Awards, alongside 7 Billboard Music Awards, including “Album of the Year.” Subsequent albums, Leave This Town (2009), Break The Spell (2011), and Baptized (2013) have all gone Platinum, with Cage To Rattle (2018) certified Gold. In 2021, the band released their record Dearly Beloved, with singles “World On Fire,” “Heavy Is The Crown,” and “Changes Are Coming,” all cracking the Top 10. Following yet another Top 10 success with their 2023 smash cover of Journey’s “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” featuring Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale, Daughtry ushered in a new sonic era with their debut Big Machine Records single, “Artificial.” The return to their rock roots scored the band their first No. 1 single in the Active Rock format, generating back-to-back No. 1s with their subsequent single, “Pieces,” and laid the groundwork for their new EP, Shock to the System (Part One), out now on all platforms. Catch Daughtry on the road this spring alongside Disturbed on The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour. For tickets and more information, visit daughtryofficial.com.

Reserved Seating: $57.50* – $88.50*

The Rose Music Center box office will be open on Friday, June 6 from 10am – 4pm for the Seether & Daughtry on sale.

 

Great Miami Riverway Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge

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The 2025 GREAT Miami Riverway Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge is June 13 – July 20, 2025, hosted by the Great Miami Riverway, It’s a family-friendly, virtual fishing tournament.

This is a catch and release tournament only. Anglers can fish anywhere on the Great Miami River. There is no better river for smallmouth bass fishing! Win prizes for your record catch. During the tournament, anglers will use the iAngler Tournament app to photograph their catch and record basic information while on the water. All Ohio fishing regulations apply. Unlimited number of fish entries.  Register online. Registration is open though Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Thanks to a generous sponsorship from the International Game Fish Association, The Great Miami Riverway is able to offer FREE IGFA Digital Memberships* ($20 value per membership) for all registrants!

  • Exclusive “Members Only” online access to: IGFA World Record database, Exclusive How-To & Historical Videos, World Record Game Fishes archives
  • The monthly International Angler digital publication
  • Members Only discounts on tackle, trips, charters and more from IGFA partners
PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED!

Awards event date, time and location will be announced prior to the end of the tournament.

Levitt Funk/R&B Series: Lanita Smith

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Lanita Smith, a dynamic singer, songwriter, and musician from Memphis, began her musical journey in the soulful embrace of the church. Her talent quickly caught the eye of industry legends, leading her to win Guitar Center’s Singer Songwriter 4 and collaborate with top artists like Sia, Labrinth, and Post Malone. As a co-founder of Little Monarch, Lanita’s hit single “No Matter What” garnered over 22.5 million streams on Spotify. With performances at Coachella and Jimmy Kimmel Live, Lanita’s soulful voice and raw emotion make her a standout artist.

Gem Series Opener: Feyth M.

R&B singer Feyth M. was born and raised in Dayton, OH. In 2018, she released a single in honor of her late sister titled “Hold on Tight.” Her debut EP, The Process, followed in 2019.

$14.99 All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet at Green Green Chili Indian For June

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Enjoy a rotating selection of authentic Indian favorites featuring premium proteins like lamb and goat, plus seafood and vegetarian dishes—a buffet experience that delivers more variety than the rest. The entire month of June the lunch buffet will be offered for just $14.99 from 11am – 2:30pm. Kids option for just $9.95.  The price includes complimentary drinks and dessert.

You can also enjoy 20% off your dinner order daily from 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM (dine-in only).  FYI for Vegetarians, they have 2 deep friers, one dedicated to vegetables and the other one for everything else!

Green Green Chili Indian Restaurant

1501 Lyons Road
Dayton, OH 45458

Open 7 days a week
11am – 2:30pm || 4:30 – 9:30pm 

Who’s Bad Concert Opens Stubbs Park

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It’s going to be an exciting opening night at Stubbs Park for the Summer Concert Series presented by Cincinnati Children’s and St. Leonard with Who’s Bad this Sunday, June 1.
PARKING INFORMATION: All traffic must enter from West Spring Valley Road at the concert entrance and follow directions from event staff.
Primary Parking – Lot A: All guests will be directed to park here first.
Secondary Parking – Lot B: Once Lot A is full, vehicles will be directed to Lot B.
Overflow Parking – Lot E: If needed, overflow parking will be available in Lot E utilizing the gravel drive from Spring Valley Pike.
Accessible Parking: Spaces are available near the amphitheater for vehicles with valid placards. Overflow accessible parking is available in Lot B. An accessible shuttle will be available for guests to ride to-and-from Lot B to the amphitheater.
RTA Shuttle Service: A shuttle will run from Centerville Seventh-Day Adventist Church (456 W. Spring Valley) to the concert area for your convenience for those needing accessibility from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.

All concerts are free. Food trucks and beer sales will be available for guests to enjoy. Friday night Party in the Park events begin at 5:30 p.m. and feature The Heart of Centerville and Washington Township’s vendor village with more than 30 local vendors and kids’ activities ahead of the 7:00 p.m. concert

Passport to MetroParks- For A Taste of What’s Happening All Summer

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Bring your family to RiverScape MetroPark for Passport to MetroParks tonight! Representatives from the Dayton Celtic Festival, Hispanic Heritage Festival and Dayton African American Cultural Festival will be on site with activities, information about the festivals and more.

Throughout the event, guests can visit more than a dozen booths hosting games and activities that feature the upcoming festivals and a variety of the recreation, education, conservation and volunteer programs Five Rivers MetroParks offers. Activities include:

Meet MetroParks’ rangers and live wildlife ambassadors. Learn more about upcoming programs, events and things to do in each MetroPark and at the 2nd Street Market. Ask MetroParks staff and volunteer experts questions about nature, recreation activities, youth programs and more.

Participants will earn a stamp in their event passport for each activity they complete. Those who earn one stamp in each of five categories will be entered to win prizes including a Huffy bike and scooters, and MetroParks program vouchers.

From 7:30 to 9 p.m., enjoy local funk fusion band Freakquency on the main stage under the RiverScape pavilion.

Grab a bite from Christian Bros Meat Company, El Meson, McNasty’s, Sweet P’s Handcrafted Ice Pops and Yummy Gyro.