Events in Troy today

Explore the art of stained glass in a hands-on workshop that covers the entire process. Across five hours, you will plan your design, select glass and colors, choose from more than 50 pattern options, then cut, shape, apply foil, and solder your piece to completion. All materials are included. The focus is on genuine craft rather than a simple step-and-repeat project, with supportive instruction for both beginners and those with prior experience while still encouraging your own creative choices. Space is limited and walk-ins are not accepted.

Shop with Friends is an annual indoor craft and vendor market where visitors can get a jump on Christmas shopping or simply enjoy the fall atmosphere. The event takes place entirely inside, so weather is not an issue, and wide aisles make it easy to navigate with strollers, creating a family-friendly experience. Browse offerings from over 50 crafters and vendors. Admission is $2, and food and beer will be available for purchase.

Float in a warm pool while a live soundscape of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan metal bowls, drums, gongs, chimes, bells, thunder, and other instruments guides a deeply soothing experience. The combination of weightlessness and sound traveling through water can encourage profound relaxation, support better sleep, ease anxiety, and enhance a general sense of well-being. Elements of sound therapy are intended to calm the nervous system, help with chronic pain, and support healthy blood pressure, fostering calm and emotional balance. This experience welcomes adults, as well as youth ages 10 and up with adult supervision. The cost is $35 per person. Space is limited and tickets must be prepaid at the time of booking; after reserving, send a message to the host to confirm your spot. Purchases are nonrefundable, though credit can be applied to a future monthly floating sound bath if you cannot attend. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes early to change and get ready so the session can begin on time. Signs will be posted to direct you from the parking area to the back entrance of the pool via the ramp and double doors, with additional signage along the walkway. If you reach out shortly before the session, the host may be setting up and will respond if possible.

Whitman’s Bike Shop hosts a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration in downtown Saint Paris, filling the afternoon with festive activities, live entertainment, plenty of food, and shopping. Highlights include trick-or-treating with participating vendors and organizations, high-energy live wrestling from Khaos United, a craft and vendor marketplace with handmade goods and boutique finds, a kids zone with games and creative projects, Luna Belle’s cake walk, DJ-spun music, and themed photo opportunities. Community organizations and local businesses will be on hand throughout. An extensive food truck lineup offers choices for every craving, including LaGranja Mexican, Cousins Maine Lobster, Schmidt’s Sausage Truck, Wilson’s Rollin Shmoke LLC, Fat Hammies LLC, Pita Hut Grill, New Orleans Grill, Bacon. Food Truck, The Old Pine Coffee Co., Lou & Crew’s Creamery + Candies, and Luna Belle’s Sweet Shoppe, with options ranging from savory meals to sweet treats and coffee. The event also supports Christmas in the Village’s collection for the St. Paris Food Pantry. Those who wish to contribute may bring nonperishable items such as baked beans, cake or brownie mixes, and tubs of icing. Costumes are encouraged, especially for kids enjoying the trick-or-treat route.

Sundays come with a little extra for families. Children 12 and under enjoy a complimentary kids meal, up to a $15 value, when an adult entrée is purchased. The offer is limited to one free kids meal for each adult entrée. It cannot be combined with other promotions, specials, or dip certificates, and it does not apply on holidays.

Kick off the excitement for Delta Reign with a sealed format prerelease for the Pokemon TCG. Entry is $30, and tickets are available at the counter or through an online purchase.

HALO presents the debut Halo‑Weenie & Hotdogs, a pet costume and talent contest at Delco Park, Shelter 3 in Dayton. The afternoon features friendly competition, hot dogs, raffles, a 50/50 drawing, vendor giveaways, and plenty of prizes, with delicious hot dogs provided by Dogs for Dogs. A $20 donation includes entry for all of your pets in both the costume and talent contests, plus one classic hot dog and one raffle ticket. Costume categories include youth entry, best pet and owner lookalike, best multiple pets, most unique, and best in show. Talent categories include smartest pet, best trick, and best frisbee dog. Bring creative costumes, showcase favorite skills, and come hungry for a fun outing that supports a meaningful cause. All proceeds benefit HALO K9 Rescue and the dogs it serves.

Discover how satisfying plant protein can be in an interactive cooking class that spotlights soy, legumes, nuts and seeds, and grains. Prepare a variety of dishes using these four protein-rich categories, then sit down together to share the meal you created. No vegan cooking background is required, just be ready to get into the kitchen and try new techniques. Taking place in Dayton, OH. $75 per person, with space limited to 18 participants. To reserve a spot, email sproutingdreamsllc@gmail.com with the class name in the subject line.

Take part in a monthly Stern Army pinball competition that uses a fair-strike format with seven strikes and balanced pairings. The entry fee is $5 plus coin drop, and participation is capped at 40 players. From each entry, $1 goes toward IFPA sanctioning, with the remainder funding payouts for the winners. Depending on turnout and machine availability, details such as group sizes or the number of rounds may be adjusted to keep the tournament to a reasonable length.

Curious about LARP, also known as live action role play? Open to the public, this introductory Amtgard gathering in Columbus offers an outdoor setting to meet new people, try foam combat, and take part in simple crafting. No prior experience or gear is needed, and experienced players will be on hand to teach, guide, and share the fun.

This group welcomes fiber artists and crafters at every level, from beginners to pros. It is open to those who weave, sew, crochet, knit, felt, do needlework, or practice macramé. To start, participants bring their own projects. As the group grows, there may be opportunities to collaborate on efforts that support the social good, for example making hats for cancer patients. Participants take part for a cause or simply for the enjoyment of creating alongside others.

This sneak preview gives Cardfight!! Vanguard players a chance to explore the VGE-DZ-BT16 set. The entry fee is $25. Tickets can be purchased at the counter or online.

This is a free, family-friendly event to enjoy together.

Jazz Forward Dayton’s Fall Jazz Series highlights the breadth of the regional scene, and this finale brings the Brandon Meeks Trio from Indianapolis to Wholly Grounds in Dayton. Guided by Brandon Meeks, a bandleader and bassist whose approach bridges jazz’s enduring roots with a forward-looking perspective, the trio presents a distinctive voice shaped by spontaneity, inventiveness, and a strong sense of musical connection. Framed within a three-concert journey featuring ensembles from Cincinnati and Columbus, this appearance reflects the collaborative energy of artists working together to sustain the vitality of jazz across the region.

Blind Bob's in Dayton hosts a night with singer-songwriter Bryan Bielanski. His songs draw on rock and folk influences, shaping a sound that feels both familiar and fresh. Known for near-constant touring, he has played more than 2,500 shows, including 311 in 2025, across the United States and abroad. The performance reflects the upbeat spirit of his album title, Bryan's Super Happy Fun Time. Additional performers are to be announced.

Bring a friend or significant other and make it a meal for two. Order the signature Lighthouse burger with fries and add a quarter pound burger for $4, or pick from other sandwich meal options.

Cowvin, the youngest of the Cow Family, has put together a family friendly corn maze at Young’s Jersey Dairy that stretches across more than three and a half acres with over a mile of winding paths. The maze runs through the cornfield with plenty of twists, turns, and dead ends, and it concludes at a playland filled with activities for kids. Admission is $10 for ages 5 and up, and children 4 and under are free. Children 11 and under must be with an adult. The ticket price includes a wagon ride to and from the maze, and tickets are available at Young’s Farmstead Cheese Marketplace inside The Dairy Store.

Kids take center stage during a dedicated evening at The Social at Piqua Center, with mocktails made for kids, interactive craft projects, and a high-energy atmosphere that sparks creativity. The Social Arcade adds to the excitement with extra ways to play. Themed editions roll out from time to time to keep things fresh.

Designed for newcomers and anyone looking to revisit the fundamentals, this four-week beginner yoga series builds confidence from the ground up. Sessions cover foundational topics such as classroom etiquette, step-by-step pose breakdowns, and typical class structure, and each meeting includes time for questions and answers. Mats and props are supplied, though bringing a personal mat is encouraged if you have one. Registration in advance is required because space is limited.

The second annual trunk-or-treat at Frisch’s Big Boy brings a festive mix of activities for families. Expect trunk-or-treat stations with candy and goodies, kids games with prizes, pumpkin painting, music, surprises, and food vendors. The Big Boy character is planned to appear, and additional special guests may drop in. Raffle baskets will include prizes from Dayton Scream Park, Cincinnati Zoo, and Cedar Point. A dining offer is available as well, with children eating free when there is an adult purchase.

Test your deckbuilding skills in a Star Wars Unlimited constructed tournament hosted at The Refuge. The event uses a Swiss structure with three rounds, each played best of three and set for 55 minutes per round. The entry fee is $10. Prizes reward both performance and participation. Players receive one booster pack for every round they win, every participant gets a prize pack for entering, and the top two finishers each earn an additional prize pack.

Take a lantern-lit walk through the cemetery as evening settles in. This two-hour experience visits the graves of victims and perpetrators while sharing true accounts of murders that occurred in Dayton. Stories explore a deathbed confession connected to 18-year-old Christine Kett, whether Rose Shafor disguised herself as a man to aid a lover in a crime, the killing of Julius Kruse, and questions about a Cincinnati Ripper possibly living in the city. Some details are graphic and may not be suitable for all audiences. The route can be strenuous and is not recommended for children, older adults, or anyone who may struggle with long distances over hilly, uneven grass. Meet at Eichelberger Plaza by the main cemetery gates. Parking is available both inside and outside the gates. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water if desired. Tours proceed rain or shine, with the exception of thunder or lightning. Reservations are required, and a $10 donation is suggested. Contributions support the Woodland Arboretum Foundation and its restoration, preservation, horticultural, and educational work that helps keep Woodland a cultural resource for Dayton and Ohio.

Test your general knowledge at a trivia night designed to be both fun and competitive. Questions cover a wide mix of categories, from music and science to history and television, and teams can wager points based on how confident they are in each answer. Enjoy $2 off tacos and $2 off margaritas while you play, and compete for gift card prizes of $30, $20, and $10. Parking is available in a dedicated lot with additional overflow parking across the street. This event takes place in the Blue Ash neighborhood.

Take part in a structured play session featuring three Swiss rounds with best-of-one matches. The entry fee is $10, and each match win awards 500 dust. Players who choose the free option are not eligible to receive dust.

Dunaways presents a trivia night held each Monday, featuring four prize rounds and a final champion. Players can compete solo, pair up, or form a team for a friendly test of knowledge.

Settle in for a laid-back open mic with plenty of laughs. Pajamas are welcome, and there is a $5 margarita special. Performer sign-ups happen before the show, then the mic gets rolling. A rotating theme each week sparks the sets, and the comedian who best captures the theme earns a free appetizer.

Celebrate the return to Prythian as the next book in the ACOTAR series debuts at a themed release party. Admission requires a preorder through The Cozy Book Nook, and preorder availability may be limited if stock runs low. The event includes refreshments and ACOTAR-focused activities, with additional details to be announced.

This networking meeting brings together Dayton trades professionals with Michael Martens and the Dayton Trades Team branch to connect, exchange referrals, and focus on business growth. The agenda covers what membership entails and how to enroll, time for brief member introductions, updates on current job openings and referral leads, and open networking. Bringing business cards is encouraged to make the most of the introductions. For questions about this group, contact Michael Martens at michael.martens@tfaconnects.com or (937)4774116.

On Tuesdays, purchase any chicken tender meal and add a 16 ounce Tom’s beverage for $1. It is a simple way to try a Travelin Tom’s drink or enjoy a favorite.

Little ones can settle in for a cozy weekly storytime held in the lobby. It is intended for children ages 0 to 5.

Chair yoga takes place in the sanctuary on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Donations are welcome.

Enjoy a catered lunch while a local speaker explores subjects that span government, sports, healthcare, and more at the Golf Club at Yankee Trace. This lunch meeting is designed to help attendees learn more about Centerville through a wide range of perspectives.

Gather for a lunch meeting of the Buckeye Chapter at Sunny Street Cafe in a private meeting space. Entrepreneurs, business owners, and other professionals connect for support, encouragement, and practical ideas aimed at taking their businesses to the next level. The session highlights Synergy National's business development focus, with structured processes centered on learning, connections, and referrals. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards to share.

This gathering brings the YS Chamber member network together for casual conversation, connection and lunch at HaHa Pizza. The venue features flatscreen TVs, a lively atmosphere and a variety of menu options. Registration is preferred to help plan seating.

Held at the Troll Pub, this networking group brings together Dayton area veterans, military spouses, and nonprofits that support the military community. Participants connect, share resources, and explore ways to support business within the military community.

Cardboard Horde in Sidney, Ohio hosts a relaxed Magic: The Gathering Commander gathering that is free to attend and welcoming to all experience levels. Bring a new brew or a trusted deck, play casual multiplayer games, meet fellow players, and connect with the local community.

This event uses a sealed format and has a $30 entry fee. Tickets can be purchased in person at the counter or online.

This family friendly twist on bingo costs nothing to play and uses song titles in place of numbers on each card.

Tuesday nights at Peach’s Grill feature an open mic hosted by Kyleen Downes that welcomes musicians of every style and skill level to share their music in a supportive community setting. Enjoy Happy Hour deals beforehand, then settle in for a lively lineup as the mic heats up with artists throughout the night.

Fairborn’s Farmers Night Market takes place indoors at Main St. Commons, where area vendors offer a wide range of goods. Shoppers can find fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and herbs, baked goods, meats and poultry items, honey, jams and other preserves, as well as agriculture inspired crafts and other homemade items.

Seeds of Love Food Pantry welcomes anyone in need of groceries. Please bring your ID, if applicable.

A weekly card show celebrates Pokémon, trading card games, and sports cards at Counterbalance Brewing Company. Attendees will find a rotating mix of TCG and sports card tables, plus giveaways and special activities. Admission is free, all ages are welcome, and the brewery offers food and beverages. For information about securing a table, email midwestsportscardshows@gmail.com.

Nova Entertainment brings a karaoke experience to The Social at Piqua Center, where guests can step up to the mic and sing favorite songs. Gather friends for a laid-back round of music and shared fun.

Epic Loot Games hosts Board Game League 2026 Season 1, a chance to gather for organized tabletop play. The season fee is $10, and late registrations are welcome, allowing players to join after the start. Tickets are available at the counter or online.

Recovery Dharma offers a peer-led, Buddhist-informed path that centers the capacity within each person to heal from addiction. This inquiry meeting focuses on questions that help uncover the roots of suffering and support recovery. The questions are grounded in the wisdom of recovery alongside the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Precepts. Participants spend time in personal reflection through journaling and meditation, then share insights in group discussion. The community recognizes that addiction can show up in many ways, whether related to substances, food, compulsive scrolling, codependency, overspending, or other patterns. The approach emphasizes empowerment, mutual support, and discovering one’s own inner guidance and unique way forward. All are welcome. This gathering is donation based and does not require pre-registration. Guests are asked to use designated guest parking unless ADA access is needed. The main courtyard is reserved for those with accessibility needs and building tenants, and vehicles parked there without explicit permission may be towed.

Compete in a constructed Star Wars Unlimited tournament featuring three Swiss rounds, with each match played as best two out of three and a 55 minute limit per round. The entry fee is $10. Prizes are awarded along the way, including one booster pack for every round you win. Everyone who enters receives a prize pack, and the top two players each earn an additional prize pack.

A chair yoga session is held in the sanctuary at Center for Spiritual Living Greater Dayton. It takes place prior to the meditation that follows, and love donations are welcome.

Explore Woodland by the glow of lanterns on a historic tour through one of the nation’s oldest rural cemeteries. The route includes the resting places of the Wright Brothers, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Erma Bombeck, James Ritty, George Newcom, and members of the Stanley and Mead families, along with other well known and lesser known Daytonians. This tour also serves as an alternative for those who missed the History, Mystery, Mayhem and Murder Tours. Reservations are required, and a suggested $10 donation supports the Woodland Arboretum Foundation and its restoration, preservation, horticultural, and educational projects that keep Woodland a cultural resource for Dayton and Ohio.

This weekly Pokémon Trading Card Game event focuses on Standard Constructed play. Bring a deck that is legal in the current Standard format and compete across three Swiss-paired rounds, with each round decided in a best of three match. Entry is $5, and every participant receives a Play Pack at registration. Prizes scale with performance. After your first win, each additional victory during the three-round schedule awards 500 Dust, providing a simple way to build resources as you play. The environment welcomes all experience levels, offering a modest entry cost, structured competition, and a friendly community atmosphere.

Chair yoga is held in the sanctuary at Center for Spiritual Living Greater Dayton. Love donations are welcome.

This toddler-focused storytime features brief, playful books selected to hold the attention of little readers and build excitement for reading.

This final session of the year offers a welcoming family build night created for families of individuals with special needs. In the community room, kids can focus on social interaction while bringing their own LEGO creations to life. Tables are stocked with bins of loose bricks so there is plenty of space to build and chat. Siblings are encouraged to take part and can connect with other siblings who share similar family experiences. The building is wheelchair accessible. Lighting cannot be dimmed or covered. If a creation is going home, it is priced at $1 per ounce. Otherwise, pieces are returned to sanitized bins for future use. A separate Family Bingo Build Night is available for all ages. This offering is available at the Kettering location only.

Get a first glimpse of the 2027 BMW X5 at an exclusive premiere night hosted at BMW of Cincinnati North. The latest model presents a new exterior look, upgraded technology, and a cabin experience that distinguishes it from previous X5 iterations. Guests can expect a curated bourbon tasting, a hand rolled cigar station, executive manicures, culinary selections, and a live musical performance, plus VIP access for an up close first look at the vehicle. Space is limited.

Hosted by Caring Kitchen, this weekly event offers a free dinner followed by a recovery meeting. Attendees share a meal first, then take part in the meeting focused on recovery. For more details, call 937-653-8443.

Hearts on Fire at Milton Club offers live music with dancing at Milton Athletic Club in Dayton, Ohio.

At Oregon Express, Team Tune Trivia turns the evening into a music-focused showdown filled with sing along throwbacks, signature hits, and delightfully guilty favorites. Teams put their knowledge to the test across eras and genres, welcoming pop lovers, rock devotees, and playlist pros of all ages. It is free to play, and pizza and drinks are available while you compete. Expect a friendly atmosphere, a big dose of nostalgia, and plenty of crowd pleasers as teams chase bragging rights.

Riftbound fans come together for a weekly night of spells, strategy, and summoner battles. The entry fee is $10, with a free-to-play option available. Prizes are paid out in Dust to the top four competitors, with 50 percent of the pool for first place, 30 percent for second, and 10 percent each for third and fourth. All participants receive a three-card promo pack while supplies last. It is a solid setting to test decks and sharpen tactics in preparation for the Summoner Skirmish.

During Downtown Trick or Treat, there will be vendors, a DJ providing music for dancing, and a witches’ costume contest. The Witch Dance will be performed at the top of every hour throughout the event.

Take part in the Cyberpunk TCG Welcome to Night City prerelease using a sealed format. Entry is $40, and tickets are available at the counter. If you cannot attend, your ticket will be refunded and no prerelease product will be set aside.

Honor Samhain’s threshold with a contemplative gathering that centers remembrance and ancestral connection at a time when boundaries are believed to feel thin. The evening opens with a cleansing of the space using rosemary and mugwort, then moves into guided grounding, gentle seated movement, and intention setting to release what no longer serves and listen for what is calling you forward. An altar is awakened with a sacred anointing oil infused with cinnamon, mugwort, rosemary, and calendula, and participants are invited to contribute a personal offering such as a candle, crystal, photograph, cherished object, or ancestral keepsake to honor those who came before. As the night deepens, folklore and sacred storytelling lead into a shamanic-inspired inner journey to meet old patterns and stories that are ready to change, while inviting clarity about what to carry into the season ahead. The gathering closes by returning to the body and sharing a warm Samhain tea of rooibos, apple, and cinnamon, settling into reflection, gratitude, and remembrance. Please bring something for the altar, and plan to depart feeling a little lighter than when you arrived.

An all-night Commander Night at The Refuge runs as late as participants wish. The venue remains open until the last person leaves.

Test your song recognition skills at a team-based music trivia night at Morts East - A Neighborhood Tavern in Dayton, OH. Enjoy two hours of upbeat, family-friendly rounds featuring popular tracks from past and present. Bring friends to compete for prizes and bragging rights, and plan to arrive early to secure a table.

Build a practical meditation practice through a seven-class series that introduces a new focus each session. Start with breath work, learning several ways to breathe and how each approach can influence your state, plus when to choose one method over another. Continue with imagination by practicing guided imagery and visualization to invite relaxation, soften tension, and redirect attention away from stress toward intention. Move on to single-point concentration, training your mind to rest on one anchor, noticing distractions without judgment and gently returning to focus. Explore sound and vibration with chanting, toning, rhythm, and resonance as tools to steady the mind, engage the breath, and cultivate a fully embodied experience. Turn toward thinking itself, observing thoughts as they arise and pass without chasing, resisting, or judging them, which can feel liberating. Then bring it all together by integrating concentration, breathing, body awareness, observation, and mindfulness into a cohesive practice that supports steadiness and presence. Conclude by expanding awareness beyond formal practice, noticing subtle shifts in yourself, your surroundings, and your interactions, and using that awareness to respond to life with greater intention.

This third annual Halloween party features drink specials and a best costume contest with payouts for first, second, and third place. Attendees can vote to select the winners, creating a lively night of costumes and celebration.

Enjoy an unplugged performance from Heath Bowling, a solo acoustic artist from Ohio. Expect a blend of original songs and recognizable Rock, Grunge, and Country hits, plus selections from his August 2024 album, "Crazy Dream."