Weekend events around Dayton: Sept. 27-29

DAYTON, Ohio ( WDTN ) — It’s the first official weekend of Fall and the Dayton area is full of festivals and Oktoberfest celebrations. 2 NEWS compiled a list of events happening across the Miami Valley.

Friday, Sept. 27

Tipp City Mum Festival – 4 p.m., 35 Parkwood Drive, Tipp City. Shop from a large selection of mums and from local businesses this weekend in downtown Tipp City. Learn more .

Dayton Independent Film Festival – 5 p.m., 29 E. Creative Way, Dayton. The University of Dayton celebrates regional filmmakers with this three-day event. Learn more .

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse In Concert – 7:30 p.m., 1 W. Second Street, Dayton. Watch the iconic animated film alongside an ensemble of musicians performing the soundtrack live. Learn more .

Saturday, Sept. 28

Rocket Day – 9 a.m., 1100 Spaatz Street, WPAFB. Visit the USAF Museum to build rockets, watch rocket launches and more at this free event. Learn more .

Moving Day Dayton – 11 a.m., 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Dayton. Sign up to join the Parkinson’s Foundation Ohio Chapter’s first fundraising walk event in Dayton. Learn more .

Oktoberfest at Dayton Art Institute – Noon, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton. Visit the DAI all weekend for Oktoberfest fun, from craft beers to live music. Learn more .

Sunday, Sept. 29

Country Applefest – 10 a.m., 665 North Broadway, Lebanon. Visit Warren County for this two-day arts and crafts festival, featuring live music and family fun. Learn more .

Germantown Pretzel Festival – Noon, 190 W. Warren Street, Germantown. For over four decades the Pretzel Fest has celebrated with shopping, live entertainment and carnival rides. Learn more .

Yellow Springs Sunflowers – 10 a.m., 4633 US-68 N, Yellow Springs. The sunflowers are in full bloom in Yellow Springs, offering a picturesque fall moment. Learn more .

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