A cult classics returns – on Halloween, no less – for a raucous 10 p.m. screening with a live shadow cast performance by The Denton Affair. 

Grab your trick-or-treat bag and get those costumes on! Enjoy trick-or-treating from local businesses and organizations set up around Village Green Park. Special treats, surprises, performances, and food trucks will be available!

The Hamilton Christkindlmarkt is an enchanting two-day holiday market that brings the magic of traditional German Christmas Markets to life! Take in the warm scents of spiced Glühwein and homemade holiday treats, all while enjoying the lively sounds of German musicians and traditional dancers. With over 50 artisan vendors offering unique holiday decor, thoughtfully handcrafted items, repurposed treasures, and one-of-a-kind gifts, it’s the perfect place to find something special.

Get ready to do the Time Warp again! Dead Man’s Rocky is the Dayton area’s newest year-round Rocky Horror shadowcast, bringing wild, no-holds-barred energy to the Sorg Opera House. This isn’t just a screening—it’s a full-blown spectacle featuring a rowdy cast of costumed performers, over-the-top audience participation, shout-along obscenities, surprise giveaways, flying toilet paper, and dance breaks that’ll shake the rafters.

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of David Shaw's Big River Get Down in Hamilton, Ohio, and to celebrate, they are planning the biggest lineup yet—expanding the festival across the city! Explore downtown Hamilton’s walkable venues, restaurants, and shops by day, then head to the newly renovated RiversEdge Amphitheater each evening for four unforgettable performances.​

Expect nationally touring acts, top local talent, and bonus activities like movies, trivia, art shows, games, karaoke, and lunch specials throughout the festival.

Delight in the holiday season in Middletown! Enjoy ice skating right in the heart of downtown Middletown, plus more holiday fun including rentable igloos to keep warm, horse drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and other favorite holiday characters, and much more!

Enjoy fall family fun at Garver Family Farm Market! Search for the perfect pumpkin to pick, take a hayride, and enjoy sweet fall treats. Sit and listen to live music as you sip on cider. Browse 30+ local vendors and find unique handmade gifts. Grab a bite from one of the food trucks and enjoy kids activities!

Experience fall fun for everyone at Jackson Family Farm! Bounce on the giant pumpkin jump pad and take a hayride to feed the hungry cows. Wind your way through the corn maze and pick out the perfect pumpkin.

Friends and family are invited to experience Spot-A-Truck. Come see some awesome trucks and vehicles in the parking lot next to Taylor Garage. Kids can enjoy face painting, bumper cars, and balloon animals.