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APRIL HAPPENINGS GUIDE
April is here, and the events are heating up! From colorful festivals and local markets to music, food, and outdoor fun, this month is packed with activities to help you make lasting memories.
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly outings or something more adventurous, our April Events Guide has something for everyone. Check out the full list and plan your perfect local experience today!
GREENE COUNTY
Paws in the Park Egg Hunt
Apr 5 | 3 – 4 PM | Fairborn
Attention all dog lovers, join us for a PAWsitively good time for this dog gone good easter egg hunt.
2025 Jon Pemberton & Associates Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 5 | 10 – 11:30 AM | Bellbrook
Helicopter Egg Drop at Miami Valley South Stadium in Bellbrook! Registration is required!
Foraging Class
Apr 12 | 12 – 3 PM | Yellow Springs
Join Cook Forage Feast for a Guided Plant and Mushroom Walk focusing on identifying and locating edible and useful plants/mushrooms. After our walk we will recap our walk and enjoy a free foraged tasting, reflecting what we saw on our walk.
Apple Blossom 5K Run
Apr 19 | 9 AM | Yellow Springs
Stretch your legs under the canopy of Apple and Peach tree blooms!
2025 Sugar Maple Festival
April 25 – 27 | All Day | Bellbrook
The City of Bellbrook is pleased to announce the Annual Sugar Maple Festival (SMF) will be held in beautiful & historic downtown Bellbrook
Vintage Days Market
Apr 25 – 27 | 10 AM | Xenia
Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage & vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market, featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings & a little more.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Eggstravaganza!
April 5 | 9:30 – 11:30 AM | Centerville
Celebrate spring by learning about animals that lay eggs. Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Each egg will represent an animal you can find in your parks. Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends.
Annual Spring Open House
Apr 5 | 10 AM | Oakwood
Everyone’s favorite Spring event is back! Are you ready to shop for a cause? We will be featuring all of our new Easter and Spring merchandise and we can’t wait for you to see it! Hop on in and find the perfect items to brighten your home for the season.
Dayton Burger Fest
Apr 6 | 11 – 6 PM | Dayton
We are celebrating the 12 years of the Dayton food truck rallies
Ohio Vintage Fest 18 Dayton
Apr 6 | 12 – 5 PM | Dayton
Come shop with over 45 vendors selling primarily vintage clothing as well vintage home goods, vinyl records, toys and collectibles, and other vintage items!
Adult Archery
April 8 | 5 – 7 PM | Centerville
Join us for a night of archery basics! This program is for beginners interested in learning archery. By the end of this program, you’ll be shooting on your own, playing games and increasing your confidence as an archer. Each group can have up to four people. All equipment will be provided.
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 12 | 10 – 11 AM | Vandalia
Come on out and search for eggs and turn in eggs for candy and prizes!
Day & Night Ghost Hunt of Ashmore Estates
Apr 12 | 12 PM | West Carrollton
April 12th, we’re headed back to Ashmore Estates for a full daytime investigation as well as a full night investigation. Tickets are available now! Just an FYI, there is a discount if you wanna spend the entire day and night with us and do both.
Capabilities- Sensory Easter Bunny!
Apr 13 | 9 AM – 2 PM | West Carrollton
Come see the Easter Bunny in a relaxed and quiet environment. The Easter Bunny will be in his own private room for photos. Grab a treat bag from the bunny and then enjoy some playtime! Photos will be posted to Facebook for Download the following day!
Trails and Treats! A Family Urban Hiking Experience- With Trailhead Trader and Tom & Dots
Apr 16 | 7 PM | Miamisburg
Get ready for a monthly dose of adventure and deliciousness presented by Trailhead Trader and Tom & Dot’s Gelato! “Treats & Trails” invites you to join us for a leisurely 2.5-mile walk along the scenic river and through the picturesque Miamisburg-Centerville Park.
Black Light GLOW IN THE DARK Egg Hunt
Apr 18 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Huber Heights
Thousands of eggs filled with candy, cash, and other prizes will be set out for each hunt! Every child attending needs to be registered!
CLARK COUNTY
Clark County Home & Garden Show
April 4 – 6 | Springfield
As Spring approaches people get ready to tackle all those home improvement projects. Our contractors will be happy to guide you and assist though every step of your project and see that you fall in love with your home all over again.
Jaguar Jubilee Car Show & Food Trucks
April 24 | 12 – 4 PM | Springfield
Rev up for the Jaguar Jubilee Car Show—a community event celebrating cars, creativity, and fun! Open to all makes, models, and years! Car show winners get one-of-a-kind trophies created by students. Enjoy delicious eats from our student-run food truck and local vendors, plus activities for kids!
WARREN COUNTY
Into the Woods
March 27 – May 4 | Springboro
Venture deep Into the Woods, where happily ever after takes a detour. Familiar fairy tale characters Little Red, the Baker and his wife, a Witch, and Cinderella all invade one anothers stories with wicked consequences in Stephen Sondheims Tony Award-winning musical.
Hometown Expo – “That Spring Thing”
April 5 | 10 AM – 3 PM | Springboro
The Springboro Chamber of Commerce invites you to mark your calendars for the 24th Annual Hometown Expo – That Spring Thing, happening Saturday, April 5th, at Springboro High School! This exciting community event, presented by altafiber, is free to attend and open to everyone. Explore over 200 local businesses, connect with professionals from a variety of industries, and buy local!
Easter Bunny Express
Apr 12 | 10 AM – 12 PM | Lebanon
Hop aboard the LM&M Railroad’s Easter Bunny Express! There is no better way to celebrate the coming of spring and enjoy some of the first signs of spring than riding on the LM&M Railroads Easter Bunny Express. Passengers on these trains will enjoy a stop at the Bunny Patch (Lebanon Sports Complex) where children will participate in Hopping and Hunting(gathering) of eggs.
3D Printing with Resin
Apr 15 | 6 – 7:30 PM | Lebanon
Join Ben from the Technology Center and learn the basics of 3d printing with resin. In this lesson you will learn how 3d printing works, the advantages versus printing with filament, and you will be given the opportunity to practice a “dry brush” technique and paint your own miniature to take home.
BUTLER COUNTY
Bunny Hop 5K
April 5 | 9:30 AM | Liberty Township
Join us on April 5th 2025, as we hop around Liberty Township with a Bunny Hop 5k! This run/walk event will be fun for the whole family and will benefit teens traveling for the LCMS National Youth Gathering. The 5k run/walk begins at 9:30am, but stick around for all the fun following the race.
Local Author Fair
April 12 | 1 PM | Oxford
Meet a variety of local tri-state authors and talk about their work at this drop-in event. Book sales and signings available.
Wildflower Walks
Sundays | 1 PM | Oxford
Meet your guide at Peffer Park Pavilion. Wear sturdy shoes! Trails may be steep or have exposed roots.
HAMILTON COUNTY
Zoo Blooms
April 1-30 | 10 AM – 5 PM | Cincinnati
Every spring, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden becomes the Cincinnati Botanical Garden & Zoo when it transforms into a magnificent explosion of color! Dubbed “Tulip Mania,” Zoo Blooms also feature more than one million daffodils, hyacinths, flowering trees, shrubs and other spring bulbs exploding with color.
Barbie™: A Cultural Icon
April 4 – Sept 1 | 10 AM – 5 PM | Cincinnati
Today, Barbie is the most diverse doll line in the world, inspiring girls to imagine everything they can become. A role model, a muse, a best friend – Barbie means something to everyone. Step back into your childhood and join us on this exhibition of a six-decade evolution, and the making of a global icon.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Texas Rangers Home Game
April 2 | 12:40 PM | Cincinnati
Located on the winding banks of the Ohio River, Great American Ball Park is the home of the Cincinnati Reds and is praised for innovative features, breathtaking views and affordable seating options. Great American Ball Park also celebrates the team’s rich history with the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum and award-winning Team Shop plus get an up-close look at things on the Scotts Ballpark Tour.
CLINTON COUNTY
Milford Easter Eggstravaganza
April 12 | 10 AM – 11:30 PM | Milford
Bring your basket and join us at Riverside Park for our annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Grab some Easter eggs, visit the Easter Bunny, and more! This event will happen rain or shine.
Arbor Day Event – Elm Tree Aging
April 25 | 4 PM | Milford
Join us as we celebrate Arbor Day and learn how old the Elm tree near the playground is. The Milford Historical Society will be joining us to talk about what life in Milford was like when that tree was a sapling.
MIAMI COUNTY
Film Series at Troy-Hayner: Singin’ In The Rain
April 4 | 7 PM | Troy
Friday Night Movies at the Hayner Center feature classic films with an informational introduction, café style seating, popcorn, and soda. All movies are free and open to the public.
Visit The Easter Bunny
April 5, 12, & 19 | Piqua
Hop on over to Piqua Center for Donuts & Drinks with the Easter Bunny! April 5th | 10 AM – 11 AM – Enjoy a sweet treat with the Easter Bunny, then stick around for photos until 4 PM! $2 per child (includes donuts & drink).
SC Collectibles Card Show
April 26 – 27 | 11 AM – 7 PM | Piqua
Open to the public!! Held inside the Piqua Center Saturday 11-7, Sunday 12–6. Featuring almost 50 tables throughout the mall. Showcasing sports cards, collectibles, memorabilia, comic books, and additional sports themed items for the NFL, MLB, Ohio State, and many more.
SHELBY COUNTY
The Great Pages Circus
April 2 | 7 PM | Sidney
Sidney, OH—Get Ready for the Ultimate Circus Adventure! Mark your calendars because The Great Pages Circus is rolling into town April 2-3, and you won’t want to miss this action-packed spectacle!
Easter Egg Hunt on The Square
April 19 | 11 AM | Sidney
Join us for a big easter egg hunt on the courthouse lawn! A FREE community event!
INDIANA
Classic Rock Band at Third Place Brookville
April 11 | 7 PM | Brookville
Join us as C.R.B. Returns to this great venue! Fabulous Pizza & Pasta bar.
Cinderella
April 11 | 7 PM | Brookville
Join FCHS Drama Dept. as they present the beloved classic, Cinderella!
Richmond Community Free Swap
April 12 | 10 AM | Richmond
All are welcome on Saturday, April 12th to take whatever items you want or need for FREE! This is a fun way to help people in our community and to promote sustainability. All leftover items will be donated to a local nonprofit or recycled.
Richmond Farmers Market Eggstravaganza
April 19 | 9 AM | Richmond
Come visit us at the historic Starr Gennett Building at 101 S 1st Street in Richmond, Indiana from 9 am-12 pm for our indoor farmers market! Find over 30 local vendors selling their handmade and/or homegrown products, along with a special visit and FREE photos with the Easter bunny, and lots of Easter-themed activities for the whole family!
All Wayne County High School Art Exhibition 2025
April 26 | Awards at 1 PM | Richmond
Wayne County, Indiana has a long and distinguished history of artistic accomplishment and support. Since 1898 the Richmond Art Museum has been a proud part of that tradition, a vital part of which is recognizing and supporting young artists.
Independent Bookstore Day @ Oak & Twine Book Co.
April 26 | 10 AM | Brookville
Come celebrate our one year anniversary and Independent Bookstore Day! We will have Door Prizes, Discounts, and a Sidewalk sale! We will also have Cupcakes by Heidi from 10-2 or sell out!
