💎 The 4th Around Dayton (Issue #94)
Your Local Holiday Weekend Planner
Max Carone
July 03, 2025
Good Morning,
Welcome to another issue of our Community Memo where we share fun things to do around town every week.
Today’s issue is all about the holiday weekend and where you can to celebrate around the Miami Valley. It’s little lighter than usual as July 4th celebrations are dominating this weekend.
Hope you have a great long weekend, enjoy the holiday at some of these great events and savor the summer weather.
Let’s get to it!
⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER
Friday
91° 🌡️ 70° | 🌤️ | ☔ 10% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Saturday
92° 🌡️ 71° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Sunday
93° 🌡️ 71° | 🌤️ | ☔ 30% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
🇺🇸 JULY 4TH EVENTS
🎪 Fairborn’s 4th Of July
📅 Thu, Jul 3: 4 - 10 pm
📅 Fri, Jul 4: 10 am
📍 Community Park, Fairborn
💰 Free
Do the Fourth in Fairborn! Enjoy the block party on the 3rd. Friday, the 4th, will start with the parade downtown at 10 am, and then join the party at the park starting at 4 pm.
Get some food truck grub, rock out to music, and watch the fireworks after 9:30 pm. See the full schedule and food truck vendors here.
🎆 Dayton Fireworks
📅 Thu, Jul 3: 6 pm
📍 Kettering Field Sports Complex, Downtown Dayton
💰 Free
See the sky light up over the Miami River in Downtown Dayton! The viewing area will open at Kettering Field Sports Complex with food trucks, vendors and activities for the fireworks starting at 10 pm.
Get there early with blankets and chairs in tow to make sure you get a spot for the show. Nearby streets will be closed starting around 6 pm. Learn more here.
🎇 Centerville Fireworks
📅 Thu, Jul 3: 6 pm
📍 Centerville High School Stadium
💰 Free
Kick-off Centerville's two-day Americana celebration right on Thursday night. Stadium gates open at 6 with a diverse lineup of food trucks outside to get you your fix.
Gates open at 6 pm building up to the fantastic fireworks display at 10 pm! See the schedule here.
🇺🇸 Americana Festival
📅 Fri, Jul 4: 9:30 am - 6 pm
📍 Uptown Centerville
💰 Free
With an attendance of over 85,000 attendees, Americana Festival holds the title of Ohio's largest one-day festival!
The festivities begin with the parade at 10 am followed by an awesome auto show. All day, you’ll see Uptown Centerville packed with vendors, food trucks, and performances including live music, theatre, and magic.
Wondering where you can get a cold drink at this hot event? The Heart of Centerville-Washington Township (HOCWT) has you covered. We’ll be serving ice-cold and locally crafted brews at 3 different beer tents: one on Franklin, another at Benham's Grove, and one by Routsong.
🎪 Yellow Springs’ 4th Of July
📅 Fri, Jul 4: 12 pm
📍 Gaunt Park, Yellow Springs
💰 Free
Join the Yellow Springs community for a vibrant 4th! While the parade is earlier in the day at 12 pm, the party at Gaunt Park starts at 6 pm.
Arrive early to set up your seating, enjoy the community band, and grab dinner from local food trucks. Then enjoy the fireworks starting after sunset. Learn more here.
🎆 Waynesville’s 4th Of July
📅 Fri, Jul 4: 12 pm
📍 Downtown Waynesville
💰 Free
Experience a charming small-town 4th of July celebration in Waynesville! Enjoy a lively parade on Main Street at 12 pm, featuring horses, antique tractors, and custom cars.
After the parade, head to Bicentennial Park for a food truck rally from 2 to 10 pm. Wrap up the night with live music leading up to fireworks at 10 pm. Learn more here.
🎇 Boro Boom!
📅 Fri, Jul 4: 6 pm
📍 Springboro High School
💰 Free
Celebrate the 4th with the Springboro community! Start the evening with savory and sweet food truck treats while the kids enjoy games and the bounce houses.
Listen to live music by Counting Skeletons building up to the fireworks finale at 10 pm. A fun-filled evening perfect for the whole family! Learn more here.
✨ Star Spangled Boom
📅 Fri, Jul 4: 6 pm
📍 Wax Park, Moraine
💰 Free
Kick off your Fourth with food trucks, a kids zone, and games, then rock out to an 80s set from Stranger at 7 pm.
The fun wraps up with fireworks at 10pm — catch the best views from Wax Park and tune in to Mix107.7 for the full firework experience. Plan your night and learn more here.
🎪 Kettering’s Go 4th!
📅 Fri, Jul 4: 6 pm
📍 Delco Park, Kettering
💰 Free
Drones + Fireworks? That's a first for our area, proudly being put on by Kettering! Enjoy a 12-minute drone light performance synchronized with fireworks at 10 pm.
Get the party started with bounce houses, food trucks, roaming performers, and a DJ pumping music throughout Delco Park. Then settle in for a show sure to leave you amazed! Learn more here.
🇺🇸 Beavercreek’s 4th of July
📅 Fri, Jul 4: 6 pm
📍 Rotary Park, Beavercreek
💰 Free
Bop over to Beavercreek for an Independence Day celebration! The festivities kick off with a parade at 6 pm, starting at Meadow Bridge Drive and ending near Beavercreek High School.
After the parade, head to the park for live music, inflatables, and delicious food from local food trucks. Cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks show at 10 pm. Learn more here.
🎆 Englewood Fireworks
📅 Fri, Jul 4: 7 pm
📍 Centennial Park, Englewood
💰 Free
Enjoy Independence Day up in Englewood! Bring a blanket and listen to patriotic tunes performed by their Civic Band. Then see the fireworks display at 10 pm. Learn more here.
🎉 Independents Day Block Party
📅 Sat, Jul 5: 12 - 6 pm
📍 Oregon District
💰 Free
Join the Oregon District for their holiday block party celebrating their independent shops and vendors. Get some good eats and enjoy a Dora drink as you pop from store to store and shop.
It's a great way to spend your holiday weekend with something for everyone to enjoy. Learn more here.
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— Max
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