DAYTON, OH -- Dayton History, owner and operator of Hawthorn Hill, Patterson Homestead and Carillon Historical Park, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, has released event dates for 2026. Serving as Montgomery County’s official historical organization, this privately funded nonprofit organization's mission is to inspire generations by connecting them with the unique people, places, and events that changed Dayton, as well as the world.
2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February
- 15: Valentine's Tea at Patterson Homestead
- 21: Patterson Homestead Open House
March
- 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28: Tavern Dinner End of Winter Feast
- 22: Irish Tea at Patterson Homestead
April
- 2: Home School Day
- 5: 85th Annual Easter Sunrise Service
- 11: Patterson Homestead Open House
- 26: Wright at Home
May
- 3: Mother's Day Tea at Patterson Homestead
- 16: Patterson Homestead Open House
- 17: Fleurs de Fête
- 24: Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic
June
- 7: Jane Austen Tea at Patterson Homestead
- 14: Patterson Homestead Open House
- 27, 28: Carillon Park Rail Festival
July
- 6–10, 13–17, 20–24: Settler Survival Camp
- 19: Patterson Homestead Open House
August
- 8: Patterson Homestead Open House
- 16: Etiquette Tea at Patterson Homestead
September
- 5: Antique Fire Apparatus Show
- 10: Home School Day
- 12: Patterson Homestead Open House
- 19: Preview Party for Dayton Concours d'Elegance
- 20: Dayton Concours d'Elegance
October
- 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24: Tavern Dinner Harvest Feast
- 25: Hallow's Eve Tea at Patterson Homestead
November
- 14: Patterson Homestead Open House
- 21: Ringing in the Holidays: A Carillon Christmas Preview Party
- 24–Dec. 30: A Carillon Christmas
December
- 5, 6, 12, 13: Christmas Tea at Patterson Homestead
For more information, visit daytonhistory.org.
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