What to Do in Tippecanoe for 10/8

By Greg Enslen

Here’s a list of highlighted events in and around Tipp City over the next few weeks. And please mention that you learned about the event in the Tippecanoe Gazette!

Friday, October 10 - Sunday, October 12

Tipp Schools Homecoming Weekend

Friday, October 10

Tipp City Schools

No Classes, Staff Professional Development

Tipp Chamber: Ribbon Cutting for Edward Jones Office Remodel Open House

When: 2 - 6 pm

Where: 1460 West Main Street, Tipp City, OH 45371

Description: Join us for a ribbon cutting! Mark your as we cut the ribbon to commemorate this exciting venture. Join us as we celebrate this special occasion!

Saturday, October 11

Tipp City Schools

Tipp High School Homecoming Dance, 7:30 p.m.

Yellow Springs Street Fair

Where: downtown Yellow Springs

Description: The semi-annual Yellow Springs Street Fair welcomes over 25,000 attendees for a day full of excitement, music, shopping, and great food! To keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone (including our furry friends) – and in accordance with official Village ordinance (Ord. 2009-13), this is a PET-FREE festival (this includes vendors). Exceptions are only made for individuals with service animals, in accordance with ADA guidelines.

Not Dead Yet! John Cleese And the Holy Grail At 50 – Schuster Center

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Schuster Center, 1 W 2nd St, Dayton

Description: An unmissable night of absurdity, laughter, and legendary comedy! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with the one and only John Cleese! This once-in-a-lifetime event features a special screening of the beloved cult classic, followed by an uproarious conversation and audience Q&A with Cleese himself, where he’ll share behind-the-scenes stories, wit, and wisdom – assuming he remembers any of it. Gather your fellow knights, dust off your coconuts*, and prepare for an evening of irreverent humor and unparalleled comedy history. Secure your tickets now – before Cleese really is dead! *Coconuts not included in ticket price.

Vet Fest at the Miami County Fairgrounds

When: Noon to 6 p.m.

Where: Miami County Fairgrounds

Description: There Will Be Food Trucks, Kids Zone, Car & Bike Show, Vendors, Veterans Benefits Administration, Plus Much More!!  Ending The Night with A FREE Concert in the Grandstands!!  Event And Concert Is Open to Everyone, Public Is Invited!!  All FREE!!!

Monday, October 13

Tipp City Schools

No School, Columbus Day

Tuesday, October 14

Tipp Chamber: Coffee with Champions
When: 9:00am
Where: Tipp City Chamber of Commerce, 12 S 3rd St, Tipp City
Description: Join us for our weekly Coffee with Champions leadership workshops, where you’ll connect with other local leaders and gain valuable insights to help you be a force for good in your world. Each week features a new, exclusive personal growth topic focused on personal growth, leadership development, and business improvement.

Wednesday, October 15

Veterans Open House

When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: Milton-Union Senior Citizens & Community Club, 435 West Hamilton St., West Milton

Description: Joins us for a veterans open house at the Milton-Union Senior Citizens & Community Club in West Milton on Wednesday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event was created for veterans and their families, but everyone is welcome! Light lunch provided. Register for door prizes. For more information about this event, please call 937-698-7129. Join us to get information about local, state, and federal resources for veterans.

Monday, October 27

DTCP Golf Scramble Howl-O-Ween Open

When: Noon - 6 p.m.

Where: Troy Country Club, 1830 Peters Rd., Troy, OH, USA, 45373

Description: ALL FUNDS RAISED GO TO SUPPORT MCPAW (Miami County Partners for Animal Welfare) and their efforts to build a new facility. Monday, October 27, 2025 at the Troy Country Club (this is a private course – and a rare opportunity to play!) Format & Schedule: ● Scramble Format; ● Shotgun Start at 1:00 PM; ● Registration Opens at 12:00 PM. Upon arrival, indulge in pizza and snacks before heading out to enjoy exclusive access to a private course, complete with a golf cart for your game. After your round, join us for a post-play reception featuring mouthwatering appetizers, exciting raffles, and amazing prizes. Plus, keep an eye out for fun surprises on the course throughout the day!

ONGOING EVENTS

Dial ‘M’ For Murder at Dayton Theatre Guild

When: October 10-26
Where: Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton
Description: Frederick Knott’s classic Hitchcockian thriller spins a tale of “deadly charm, calculated lies and impetuous greed.” How to go: 8 p.m. Fridays, 5 p.m. Saturdays (with the exception of Oct. 11 at 8 p.m.), and 3 p.m. Sundays at the Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton. Tickets are $19-$21. Call 937-278-5993 or visit daytontheatreguild.org.

The Sound of Music – Schuster Center

When: October 14-29

Where: Schuster Center, 1 W 2nd St, Dayton

Description: For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing.

Ohio Renaissance Festival

When: Weekends and select dates through October 26
Where: 10542 East State Route 73, Waynesville, OH 45068

Description: Immerse yourself in a world of lively shows, tantalizing food & drink, and unique shops that transport you back in time to the days of knights and queens. We feature over 100 shows daily. Hold your breath watching the dueling swordsmen, daring fire jugglers, or the joust. Enjoy dozens of savory offerings at the Ohio Renaissance Festival! Turkey legs, burgers, pulled pork and of course…beer!

Kings Island Halloween Haunt

When: Select nights through November 1
Where: 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, OH 45034
Description: What to expect: Terrifying haunted mazes, sinister scare zones, exhilarating live shows, and specialty food & drink. Please note, Planet Snoopy and Camp Snoopy close at 6pm and are not open on Thursday or Friday evenings. Cost: Scare zones, live shows, and most rides included with park admission; Food, drink, haunted mazes and merchandise require separate purchase. More info: visitkingsisland.com

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