Troy Main Street is excited to announce its Annual Chocolate Walk! Local businesses are offering sweet treats and chocolate-themed items for you to enjoy throughout our beautiful, historic downtown. Participants will preregister and purchase tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis. For tickets call 937-339-5455.
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. All films start at 7:00 pm. Parents are encouraged to check each film's rating; some movies may not be appropriate for children under 18.
The Tipp City Area Arts Council will be hosting its 2025 Plein Air on the first Saturday of October and YOU are invited to attend! On Saturday, October 4th, TCAAC invites you to visit the quaint downtown area of Tipp City to watch plein air (painting in the open air) artists in action. Artists may also be viewed in other various locations around Tipp City including Charleston Falls, Harmony Farm – Life, Fulton Farms, and along the river on the bikepath. Activities for the day include: • the Paint Ohio History: The Great Outdoors Plein Air will be held from
Imagine everything Pumpkin! That’s the reigning flavor for the month of October when the Bradford Pumpkin Show comes to town. The streets of this quaint community becomes the backdrop for one of the most popular festivals in Miami County. The midway features games, rides, crafts, concessions and merchandise. During this 5-day event, enjoy one of the many parades that take place while indulging your taste buds with pumpkin ice cream corn on the cob, and many other tasty treats! FREE Visit www.bradford-pumpkin-show.org
Fall Farm Fest Lost Creek Reserve & Knoop Agricultural Heritage Center 2385 E. State Route 41, Troy Amidst the tree-lined lanes and colorful foliage at Lost Creek Reserve, we will host our biggest event of the year, Fall Farm Fest. On October 11th and 12th the historic Knoop homestead at the Reserve will be transformed into a hub of activity. Over the two-day festival, thousands of people will join in on the fun to celebrate Miami County’s agricultural heritage. General admission is free but there are charges for pumpkins, pony rides and corn maze/shooter. We hope to see you at
VET FEST '25: Announcing A Special Guest Speaker! We are incredibly honored to announce that Sammy Lee Davis, Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War, will be joining us as a guest speaker at VET FEST '25! His inspiring story of bravery and selflessness on the battlefield will leave you in awe, and we can't wait for you to hear it firsthand. But that’s not all! VET FEST '25 is packed with even more amazing attractions: Keni Thomas, a member of the elite Ranger unit featured in Black Hawk Down, will be sharing his story of leadership, courage, and
The Overfield Tavern Museum will be hosting a Family Archaeology Day on Sunday, October 12th, from 1-4 p.m. The museum has hired the Columbus-based firm Ohio Valley Archaeology, Inc. to conduct intensive excavations at the museum site, both in the backyard and under the floorboards of the 1808 log tavern, in advance of upcoming restoration work necessitated by the fire of December 7, 2024. The public is invited to see the work in progress, talk to real archaeologists, and watch them uncover artifacts buried for more than 200 years. There will also be a variety of hands-on activities for young
Things That Go Bump in the Neighborhood Have no fear! If Halloween is your favorite holiday, the Piqua-Caldwell Historic District has a new twist for you! Come join one of our Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tours on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18! For ages 18 and older, timed small groups will depart and walk the District, with a knowledgeable tour guide telling where…all the tales are buried. So to speak. Each tour will last about 30 minutes. Board chair Don Smith says, “The tours will cover quite a bit of the neighborhood, so bring a small flashlight, wear comfortable
On October 17 & 18 at 5:00 and 7:00 tour the Johnston Cemetery and learn the stories of the people who lived and died in Piqua and were buried there. Tour is led by John Bry, Main Street Leadership council and historic preservation expert and specialist.
Enjoy a night of live country music, mechanical bull, food trucks, beer, line dancing + so much more all while helping support local ladies fighting women’s cancers.
Aaron Lewis, the Vermont-born powerhouse first found success with Staind – the 2000s-era hard rockers who injected meditative muscle into an era better known for mindless aggression. But while that band is still very much alive, it was never enough to satisfy Lewis’ creative drive. Embracing his roots to earn a rare second round of success, a series of solo Country projects have led to two No. 1 Billboard Country Album debuts – TOWN LINE (2011) and SINNER (2016) – plus a PLATINUM collab with heroes George Jones and Charlie Daniels (“Country Boy”), and a GOLD-certified Billboard No. 1 with
Saturday 10am- 6pm Sunday 10am - 5pm Come to the farm to shop early for the holidays at historical vendors. See live oxen hard at work. Watch art being created by demonstrators of the past. Hear the music of times gone by and visit with cutthroats, thieves and scoundrels if you dare!
Come enjoy a kid-friendly evening filled with guided walks, live animals and costumed characters! Your guide will lead you along the gently rolling, luminary-lit trail and stop at 6 stations along the way so you and your family can learn all about the wild creatures of the night (bring your flashlights). All tickets must be purchased PRIOR TO THE EVENT by calling 937-698-6493 or emailing info@bruknernaturecenter.com Ticket cost is just $5 per person for BNC Members, $7 per person for nonmembers with children ages 2 and under free! And includes a guided hike, story-telling, playground fun and lots of live
Old-fashioned fall fun in downtown Piqua. Who's ready for Harvest Days this year! This year features big games, pumpkin bowling, corn pit for the littles, pet parade and costume contest, face painting, live music, craft fair, food trucks - and great specials and one-of-a-kind items from local retailers and restaurants! Hope to see you all there in October
The Boos & Booze Mini Market is an intimate Small Business vendor market, showcasing some of Ohio’s most unique handmade items and small businesses. 100% of our vendors are local & trusted Small Business owners with unique and quality products! Enjoy the historic and scenic grounds of the Indian Creek Distillery while you shop everything from home decor to clothing, jewelry, handmade soaps, candles, and more! Don’t forget to grab a bite to eat from our local food trucks while you shop!
“As twilight falls and shadows lengthen, the Pleasant Hill Cemetery whispers stories of long ago. Walk among the resting places of Revolutionary soldiers and let history stir to life beneath the autumn sky.” ✨ Twilight Cemetery Walk ✨ Join us at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, 310 W. Monument St., on Friday, October 24th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Walks will start every 15 minutes until 7:00 p.m. Hear the fascinating stories of four Revolutionary War soldiers laid to rest in our cemetery, brought to life by SAR members in period attire. Refreshments, provided by the local DAR group, will be available
Come enjoy a kid-friendly evening filled with guided walks, live animals and costumed characters! Your guide will lead you along the gently rolling, luminary-lit trail and stop at 6 stations along the way so you and your family can learn all about the wild creatures of the night (bring your flashlights). All tickets must be purchased PRIOR TO THE EVENT by calling 937-698-6493 or emailing info@bruknernaturecenter.com Ticket cost is just $5 per person for BNC Members, $7 per person for nonmembers with children ages 2 and under free! And includes a guided hike, story-telling, playground fun and lots of live
Join Troy Main Street and the Troy Noon Optimists Club for the annual Hometown Halloween Event! Hometown Halloween will kick-off at the Courthouse Plaza with the Costume Contest judging beginning promptly at 9:00 AM. Contestants should arrive between 8:30AM-8:45AM. After the judging takes place, participants can walk through over 25 Downtown Troy businesses for Trick or Treating from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Look for an orange sign on their door/window indicating if they are participating.
The Boo Bash is a family event that includes games, crafts, refreshments, and kid-friendly ghost stories. Children who complete a ghostly list of activities will earn a prize. The entire family is welcome at this free public event. The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is proudly supported by the citizens of the Troy City School District through a local tax levy and generous gifts to the Friends of Hayner.
The Miami County Ag Society Strategic Planning Committee Presents: Spooky Jeep Rally** Saturday, October 25 | 4:00 – 8:00 PM Miami County Fairgrounds Join us for a night of spooky fun, live music, great food, and Jeep pride! **Schedule of Events:** 4:00 PM – Registration opens4:00–7:00 PM – 4-H BBQ Dinner in the Merchants Building6:30–8:00 PM – Trunk-or-Treat (Jeep competitors are not required to hand out candy) Jeep Registration: $40 – Includes an event t-shirt$20 – Without a shirt Jeep Awards: * Best Decorated* People’s Choice* Spookiest Jeep* Most Modified 4-H BBQ DinnerEnjoy a delicious ½ chicken or pork chop meal with baked
“A Salute to America” October 28, 2025, 7:30pm at Troy-Hayner Cultural Center
Learn about the “Other Side” of downtown Troy ! 🎃 Check in at the 405 Public Square entrance 👣 Walk along a map of ghostly sites 👻 Get ready for some haunted history and spooky stories 🕸️ Don’t forget to support your local haunts as you enjoy the tour 📍 Location: downtown Troy, OH 📅 Date: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5.OO–8:00 PM GHOST TOURS : https://downtowntroy.ticketspice.com/ghost-tours-of-troy- 8:00 PM ONWARDS SCARE ON THE SQUARE PUB CRAWL Check out the costume parties at these locations: Crafted & Cured Dunaways
What's Upstairs in Downtown? That question led Troy Community Works, in collaboration with Leadership Troy, to create the Second Story Secrets Tour in 2014. The 2025 tour will be held on November 1, 2025 from 1pm-5pm. The tour offers a rare chance to slip inside the upper floors and little-known spaces around downtown. 8-10 Locations in all with a SECRET location revealed the evening of the event!
Piqua Arts Council's Bourbon Affair! Not your average bourbon tasting. A 5-course tasting menu created and served by Rich Taste Catering + rare bourbon or high-class wine pairings and a silent auction featuring various bourbons, local experiences, sporting event + entertainment opportunities, and more. Tickets and more information: https://piquaartscouncil.org/bourbon-affair
