when: 7pm Thursday
position: Trinity Church, 203 E. Linden Ave., Miamisburg
detail: facebook.com/PlayMiamisburg
3rd Military History Gathering
when: Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm
position: Calamityville National Medical Readiness Center, 506 E. Xenia Drive, Fairborn
explanation: This free event features reenactors, historians, the Four Freedoms horseback riding team, military vehicles and weapons displays, and is hosted by the Miami Valley Museum of Military History.
detail: (937) 318-8820 or mvmhm.com
when: Sundays from 12pm to 7pm (Philharmonic at 7pm)
position: Carillon Historical Park: 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton
explanation: Carillon Historical Park hosts a Heritage Day celebration celebrating Dayton’s history. The park hosts a variety of events, including performances by Dayton’s Philharmonic. Parking is free. Admission is $10 per child, $12 per senior and $14 per adult.
detail: daytonhistory.org/events/special-events/dayton-heritage-day-with-the-dayton-philharmonic
when: Sunday 10:00am – 11:00am
position: Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Drive, Dayton.
explanation: Special session of morning Mass on May 26. The event will be led by Rev. Stretch and will include Boy Scouts of America Troop 516 and the Knights of Columbus.
when: Saturday 10am-noon
position: Greenwood Cemetery, 1123 Heaton St., Hamilton
explanation: Walking Tours of Green-Wood Cemetery, hosted by Walking With History LLC and Brews, Battles, and BS, include a stroll around the cemetery discussing Civil War figures while reflecting on Memorial Day. Tours are open to the public, but children are not permitted. Meet at the GAR Memorial between 9:45-10:00 AM. Walk 1 mile. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Donations raised will benefit the Butler County Historical Society.
detail: facebook.com/events/778374550930588
when: Saturday starts at 9am
position: Miamisburg Veterans Memorial Park
detail: facebook.com/PlayMiamisburg
when: Monday 11am
position: 4400 W. Third St., Dayton
explanation: VA hosts commemorative ceremonies at more than 130 national cemeteries across the country on Memorial Day.
when: Monday 8:45 a.m., Our Lady of Good Hope Cemetery, 9:15 a.m., Hill Grove Cemetery, 9:40 a.m., Highland Cemetery, 10:30 a.m., Linden Avenue Bridge, parade at 11 a.m.
explanation: After the parade, a service will be held at Veterans Memorial Park, and a picnic will be held in the park after the service.
detail: facebook.com/PlayMiamisburg
when: Monday 9am
position: We’ll start at Veterans Park in Springfield and follow the same path as past years. It starts at the bridge, climbs up, turns around and ends at the park.
detail: facebook.com/SpringfieldOHMemorialDayParade
when: Sunday 2pm
position: Greenon High School, beginning at 510 Enon Ksenia Road and ending at Enon Cemetery at 6013 Dayton Springfield Road.
explanation: Following the parade, a ceremony will be held by Enon VFW Post 8437 at Enon Cemetery on Monument Hill.
detail: enon-oh.gov/news/memorial-day-parade-2024
when: Monday 10am
position: It will start at Franklin Yards on Main Street, proceed down Main Street to 6th Avenue, turn left on 6th Avenue, turn right on River Street, turn right on 3rd Avenue, and end with a ceremony at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Main Street.
detail: Franklinohio.org/community/events___activities_/memorial_day_parade.php
when: Monday at 2pm
position: Veterans Memorial Park, 1911 N. Fairfield Road, Beaver Creek.
explanation: In memory of those who lost their lives in the U.S. military. Please bring your own chair as seating is limited.
detail: beavercreekohio.gov/806/MemorialDayCeremony
when: Monday 9am-10am
position: Cornerstone Park, 5210 Cornerstone N. Blvd., Centerville
detail: centervilleohio.gov/home/components/calendar/events/3888
when: Monday from 5pm to 6pm
position: Thomas A. Cloud Park – Veterans Memorial, 4707 Brant Pike, Huber Heights
explanation: Wreath laying ceremony hosted by the Huber Heights Military Veterans Committee.
detail: facebook.com/events/965774728383830
when: Monday 10am to noon
position: March on Verity Parkway to Woodside Cemetery in Middletown. After the parade, there will be a memorial service at Woodside.
detail: cityofmiddletown.org
when: Friday to Monday
position: Mason’s Kings Island Amusement Park
explanation: Admission is free for military personnel all weekend. This includes active duty, retired, veterans, reservists and National Guard. Military personnel can receive up to $45 off tickets when they purchase tickets online for up to six friends and family members.
detail: visitkingsisland.com/events/military-days
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