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What's Great in Dayton: June 6 - 12, 2025

Dayton Pride is Saturday. The parade kicks off at 11am and the festival begins at noon.
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Dayton Pride is Saturday. The parade kicks off at 11am and the festival begins at noon.

Charlie Campbell's picks for what to do and see this week in southwest Ohio

Preservation Dayton Downtown Walking Tours: Explore and learn about the diverse selection of retail, industrial, entertainment and residential sites on this guided walking tour of Downtown Dayton. Meet at the The Dayton Arcade entrance on Fourth Street, Friday at 5:30pm.

Dayton Pride 2025: The annual parade and festival on Saint Clair Street and the surrounding area. Entertainment, a family zone, merchandise, food vendors and live music. The parade kicks off at 11am and the festival begins at noon.

Meet and Greet the American Rosie: A rare opportunity to engage with the Original Rosies — the women who played a vital role during World War II by supporting the war effort on the Home Front. Saturday at the USAF Museum, 2 to 4pm.

High Tea with Harpist Leah Estes: Experience an afternoon of refined charm and musical elegance in the beautiful Victorian-era mansion in the heart of Dayton. Saturday at the Dayton Woman's Club, 2 to 4pm.

RUBI on the Rooftop: In honor of Pride Month, get ready for an open-air celebration featuring dazzling drag performances and delicious eats all in support of the Rubi Girls Foundation. It's Sunday at The Foundry, 4:30 to 9pm.

Madcap Puppets: Monsters of Baseball: Based in Cincinnati, they are nationally recognized for engaging audiences through their original children’s theatre productions that include life size puppets. Saturday at 7pm at Smith Gardens (800 block of Oakwood Avenue). Bring your blanket.

The Troy Strawberry Festival: A celebration of community culture and of course strawberries! The festival offers something for everyone. Saturday, 10am to 9pm and Sunday, 10am to 6pm in downtown Troy.

The Comeuppance: As the sun sets on the eve of their 20th high school reunion, a close-knit group of former classmates- once known as the “Multi-Ethnic Reject Group” - reunites to pre-game the monumental night. Onstage from The Human Race Theatre, June 3 to 15th.

Charlie Campbell wants to spread the news of so many wonderful aspects in the greater Dayton area. He is a cheerleader and a real believer that our area is the place to be. He has been active in this area for almost 40 years and you can hear him weekly at WYSO.