Local Events February 27, 2025

March Events Guide: Festivals, Markets & Fun Near You

MARCH EVENTS GUIDE

March 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 March Events Guide has something for everyone. Check out the full list and plan your perfect local experience today!

GREENE COUNTY

Mardi Gras 5 Course Dinner
March 4 | 6 PM | Bellbrook
Indulge your culinary pallet as we give you some of our favorite dishes from the Big Easy! We have some really special & fun things planned for this evening – more on that later!


Pixar Trivia Night
March 5 | 7 PM | Beavercreek
Test your Pixar knowledge at On Par Entertainment, Wed, March 5th, 7 PM! Prizes, food/drinks, and magic await!


Wizarding World of Waynesville
March 8 | 12 PM | Waynesville
Calling all witches, wizards and muggles! We welcome you to the Wizarding World of Waynesville to drink a Butter Beer, check out our magical shops and enjoy a day of enchantment all while enjoying all things Harry Potter.


2nd Sunday Handmade Dayton Spring Market
March 9 | 12 PM | Fairborn
Join us every second Sunday from February to May 2025 at the Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant in Beavercreek, Ohio, for a vibrant market featuring unique, handcrafted goods by local makers!


Minigolf Tournament
March 13 | 6:30 PM | Beavercreek
Join us for a fun-filled 18 hole mini golf tournament at On Par Entertainment!


St. Patrick’s Day at Ohio’s Oldest Tavern
March 14-17 | 11 AM | Yellow Springs
We will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day all weekend with Guinness Beef Stew, Corned Beef & Cabbage and Bangers & Mash! Guinness and Irish Beer Specials Come join the Craic in Ohio’s Oldest Tavern!


Equine Therapy – Therapeutic Riding Institute
March 21 | 10 AM | Spring Valley
This event offers a unique opportunity to interact with gentle therapy horses and experience the power of equine-assisted therapy. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or new to the world of horses, this event is perfect for anyone.


PBR Velocity Tour
March 21-22 | 8 PM | Beavercreek
Experience the electrifying adrenaline rush of PBR! This is your chance to witness both rising bull riding talents and established superstars going head-to-head with powerful bucking bulls in this must-see competition!


The Great Ohio Toy Show – Spring 2025
March 29 | 9 AM | Xenia
Don’t miss the Great Ohio Toy Show! 7 Buildings packed full of toys of all kinds for all ages: Vintage! Antique! Modern! Diecast! Hobby!


55th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt
March 31 | 2 PM | Fairborn
The annual Easter egg hunt is just around the corner in time for Spring. This will be the 55th annual of the Fairborn Community Easter Egg Hunt. There will be over 10,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop
March 1 | 9:30 AM | Centerville
Start the spring season off by learning a beautiful new skill. Ukrainian Egg Decoration uses waxes and other mediums to decorate real chicken eggs with nature and folk designs.


Prime Time Party & Event Rental’s Wedding Open House
March 1 | 10 AM | West Carrollton
You don’t want to miss this! Meet the Tri-State area’s top vendors, see stunning displays, enjoy culinary delights, and so much more! If you only go to one wedding show this year, this is it! Also, take advantage of Prime Time Party and Event Rental’s only sale of the year!


Early Adventures: Willowbrook Park
March 4 | 6 PM | Centerville
Hit the trail with us! These exploratory hikes foster curiosity and confidence in young children. Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks.


16th Annual Monte Carlo Night
March 6 | 6 PM | Miamisburg
Come out and enjoy an all you can eat dinner, live entertainment, a variety of gaming fun, and of course the silent and live auction! This year’s Monte Carlo guarantees to be a blast with food, music, entertainment and always exciting auction items!


National Plant a Flower Day
March 12 | 6 PM | Centerville
March 12 is National Plant a Flower Day! Join us to decorate a flowerpot as a family. While it dries, we will take a hike through the meadows to look for signs of spring!


BeTWEEN the Lines Book Club: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
March 13 | 4 PM | Huber Heights
Read books at home, and then explore them together with fun crafts and projects! This time we will explore Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling!


St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at The Dublin Pub
March 16-18 | Dayton
VIP is on the 16th, doors open at 35 (Tickets required) and regular admissions is on the 17th starting at 5:30am


First Four Round March Madness
March 18-19 | Dayton
The first four games of the March Madness tournament


PetSmart Huber Heights National Adoption Week Event
March 23 | 12 PM | Huber Heights
We’re teaming up with PetSmart Charities® for National Adoption Week! On Saturday, March 23rd from 12:00pm-3:00pm we will be set up at PetSmart. This is an incredible opportunity to find your new furry companion and give them a loving forever home.


Fraggle Rock Live
March 23 | 3 PM | Springfield
Join Red, Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober and all your favorite friends from the iconic series Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock, on a brand new exciting, interactive, live musical adventure! Gobo Fraggle discovers a legend about a lost Fraggle treasure, the Song Stone, that can provide a special treasure- the greatest song ever heard in Fraggle history!


Model Train Show
March 30 | 11:30 AM | Springfield
Large train layouts, Vendors selling model train supplies, New and used trains in various scales, Buildings, kits, scenery, track, and accessories, Collectible trains, Railroad lanterns and collectibles, & Railroad books, photos, and videos.

WARREN COUNTY

Maple Sugaring Community Celebration
March 1 | 10 AM | Lebanon
Join Lebanon Parks and the Warren County Parks District for a community gathering to help usher in SPRING with new and old friends.


Woodcock Walk
March 8 | 6 PM | Lebanon
The American woodcock is a plump, well-camouflaged shorebird that favors wooded areas near open fields, making Miller Ecological Park’s prairie loop an ideal habitat.


Free Kids Movies at the PAC
March 15 | 12 & 2 PM | Springboro
“Kung Fu Panda 4” is set for Saturday, March 15. After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior, is called upon by destiny to…give it a rest already.

BUTLER COUNTY

Maple Syrup Festival
March 2 | 8 AM | Oxford
Come join us at one of Oxford’s most beloved winter events. Celebrating its 59th year, the Maple Syrup Festival is hosted on the grounds of Ohio’s beautiful Hueston Woods State Park. Each year the Maple Syrup Festival is held the first two weekends in March.


Funny Bone Comedy School – Free Intro Class (A Virtual Event)
March 5 | 6:30 PM | Liberty Township
Do you feel as if stand up comedy is your calling in life? Would you like to develop or improve on public speaking skills? Then Ohio’s #1 premier comedy club is your place to learn!


Free Movie Friday: Barbie
March 7 | 7 PM | Oxford
Free Movie Friday is back on March 7 at 7PM with Barbie (2023)! Grab your friends, dress in pink, and enjoy this hilarious, heartfelt adventure on the big screen! Admission is FREE – just sign up HERE to reserve your spot! Space is limited


YWCA Hamilton presents EnVogue
March 8 | 8 PM | Hamilton
Celebrate 125 years of YWCA Hamilton, honor inspiring women, and enjoy an unforgettable performance by En Vogue at HERstory & HERitage!


Sandwiches of History LIVE
March 9 | 3 PM | Fairfield
Barry Enderwick is hitting the road in a new sandwich-making extravaganza!

HAMILTON COUNTY

Cincinnati Chili Week
Feb 24 – March 2 | Cincinnati
As a long overdue homage to our city’s food staple – Cincinnati Chili Week launched in 2024 to bring Cincinnatians their favorite chili menu items to the forefront. We’re talking 3-ways, 4-ways, juicy, light, coneys, chili cheese fries, chili dip, and more!


William Shakespeare’s Macbeth Reimagined
Feb 28 – March 23 | Cincinnati
Set during the early days of the Cold War, this reimagining of Macbeth delves into ambition, mind control, and psychological manipulation. When enigmatic witches unveil a prophecy of power, Macbeth and his calculating wife spiral into a ruthless pursuit of dominance.


Mainstrasse Mardi Gras Parade
March 1 | 7 PM | Covington, KY
Mainstrasse Mardi Gras Parade is right around the corner! Get your Krewe together for March 1st 2025. Starting at 7pm! Over 60 floats and groups marching from the corner of Main & 9th all the way down to the corner of Main & 5th.


Soul Pocket Dance Party
March 7 | 6 PM | Cincinnati
Live Music to make you move and groove! Soul Pocket is a 13 piece band presenting the highest standard in entertainment!


BEE Amazed at Gentle, Efficient Backyard Pollinators: Mason Bees
March 8 | 10 AM | Cincinnati
The Mason Bee is one of 4,000 solitary bees native to North America! Learn how to raise these gentle kid friendly,bees in your backyard


Cincy Hikes Hyde Park Urban Hike
March 13 | 5:45 PM | Cincinnati
Hyde Park Urban Hike – This walk will take us thru one of the most prominent neighborhoods in the city, named after New York’s Hyde Park Community.


Maggiano’s Cincinnati Murder Mystery Dinner Good Riddance
March 22 | 7:30 PM | Cincinnati
Relive the era of Beanie Babies and the Spice Girls by stepping into the world of the gnarly 1990’s! Amid the neon lights and slap bracelets, a darker underbelly emerges at a mall grand opening, revealing secrets and suspense that will knock your beanie off.


AM Gold Live At The Redmoor
March 22 | 6 PM | Cincinnati
Music from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s One ticket buys entire table, general admission is available but a seat is not guaranteed.


2TE March Madness ‘25
March 28 | 10 PM | Cincinnati
Get ready for the ultimate March Madness experience with 2TE – it’s going to be a wild ride full of fun and excitement!

CLINTON COUNTY

The Resilient Woman: An International Women’s Day Celebration
March 6 | 6:30 PM | Milford
Calling all women of vision! Join Activate Brain & Body Fitness as we celebrate International Women’s Day with an inspiring evening for women who want to elevate their capacity for greatness.


The Art and Science of Pruning with Taking Root
March 12 | 6:30 PM | Milford
This class will demonstrate how trees respond to pruning as well as best practices (how and why to prune) for various situations and goals. David Gamstetter will lead this class, David is a certified arborist and served as resource manager / city forester for the city of Cincinnati.


Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey
March 15 | 7:30 PM | Wilmington
Marvin the Mouse wants to be popular. Constantly bullied and picked on by the “cool” rats, he is labeled as a loser and a geek. As respite from the continuous badgering, Marvin retreats into his science books and a world of fantasy.


2025 Business Bash: Business Expo
March 20 | 4 PM | Milford
Join us for the largest Business Expo in the region as we celebrate our local businesses with the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance! Enjoy light bites and beverages as you browse B2B and B2C businesses from our region.


Stop-The-Bleed
March 24 | 6 PM | Wilmington
The Stop the Bleed program is a national initiative aimed at training individuals to recognize life-threatening bleeding and intervene effectively. Developed by the American College of Surgeons.

MIAMI COUNTY

Community Bingo
March 13 | 1 PM | Piqua
Join us for 2 hours of fun at the Piqua Center for some free community Bingo. We will have drinks and snacks for $1.00 each so no need to bring anything but your Bingo voices.


St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
March 15 | 12 PM | Troy
Shop, Dine, and shamrock shuffle your way through downtown Troy! Adults 21+ only.


St. Patrick’s Day 5k Beer Run
March 17 | 6:30 PM | Piqua
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Celebrate with a 5k run. Drink a beer at every mile. Don’t drink beer? We’ll have a Root Beer option for the non-beer drinkers.


Dayton Dinner Theatre @ Mayflower: Grease
March 20 | 6 PM | Troy
Join us in welcoming the Dayton Dinner Theater to the Mayflower! They’ll be hosting one of their famous themed interactive movie parties, featuring Grease. Seatings will begin at 6pm.


Murder Mystery at Orrmont
March 29 | 6 PM | Piqua
High School Reunion Murder Mystery! Tickets are $40 each and include food and signature cocktails (plus beer and wine) all night. Attire is dress like you are going to a High School Reunion OR like your senior year of High School.

SHELBY COUNTY

Shamrock N Roll
March 7 | 7:30 PM | Sidney
Come start your St Patty’s festivities a little early with Shamrock N Roll presented by Randy Young. A variety of rock music featuring three full bands will be headlined by Riding With Killers.


Alice in Wonderland Ballet
March 7-9 | Sidney
Join the Sidney Dance Company for a whirlwind of wonder in this classic story brought to life through dance! Follow Alice from the moment she falls down the (White) Rabbit hole, into the amazing world of Wonderland and all of the characters that inhabit it.


Adult Craft Group: Ohio Signs
March 8 | 11 AM | Sidney
Want to hammer out some creativity? Join our Adult Craft Group on March 8th for “Ohio Signs” and leave with a personalized piece of state pride!

INDIANA

Mardi Gras Masquerade
March 1 | 6 PM | Richmond
Join us at The Boz for a Mardi Gras Celebration like no other! We’re bringing the spirit of New Orleans right here with a delicious Mardi Gras buffet, packed with authentic flavors, and a night full of music, dancing, and fun. Show up in your best Mardi Gras attire—think beads, masks, bold colors, and over-the-top outfits!


Women’s Night: Axe Throwing and Dinner
March 7 | 5:30 PM | Richmond
The women are going out to throw axes and eat dinner! They will meet at Triaxe Throwing at 5:30pm!


Maple Syrup Open House
March 8 | 10 AM | Brookville
Join us for the 2025 Maple Syrup Weekend Open House! We will be open from 10 and to 4pm. We are once again having additional craft vendors! See how Maple Syrup is made!


The Barking Bash
March 29 | 9 AM | Richmond
The Wayne County 4-H Dog Club is hosting a Fun Match (Dog Show) and inviting vendors to come set up to enjoy the fun with us! All proceeds go to the Wayne County 4-H Dog Club for awards, equipment or anything they might need for the Fair season.