Upcoming Events
Deeds Carillon Concert
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Typically held on Sundays and during Carillon Historical Park’s main events, Deeds Carillon concerts are performed by Carillonneur Alan Bowman. At 151-feet, with 57 bells, the limestone Deeds Carillon — the Park’s namesake — is Ohio’s largest carillon.
Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Price: Regular Admission Fees Apply
Held on Memorial Day weekend, Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic features costumed interpreters, hands-on historical activities, the Carillon Park Concert Band, and concludes with a patriotic performance by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.
Small-Scale Train Rides at Heritage Day
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Price: Free | Donations Appreciated
Held on Saturdays — and select Sundays — from April through December, Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society miniature train rides offer fun for the entire family. Established in 1984, the Society operates a 7.5-gauge (1/8th full-scale) miniature railroad throughout Carillon Historical Park. Each June, CPRSS hosts its signature event: Carillon Park Rail Festival. This two-day celebration of railroading features free miniature train rides, live steam engines, model train displays, historical exhibits, rail vendors, and train-themed merchandise — making it a must-see event for train enthusiasts of all ages.
Carillon Park Concert Band
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM
After auditioning to participate, students from across the greater Dayton region unite to form the Carillon Park Concert Band. Selections include everything from marches to Broadway tunes to movie music to light classics. The CPCB is currently under the direction of Kettering City School District Director of Bands Bryce Newton.
Deeds Carillon Concert
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Typically held on Sundays and during Carillon Historical Park’s main events, Deeds Carillon concerts are performed by Carillonneur Alan Bowman. At 151-feet, with 57 bells, the limestone Deeds Carillon — the Park’s namesake — is Ohio’s largest carillon.
Carillon Park Concert Band
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 2:00 PM
After auditioning to participate, students from across the greater Dayton region unite to form the Carillon Park Concert Band. Selections include everything from marches to Broadway tunes to movie music to light classics. The CPCB is currently under the direction of Kettering City School District Director of Bands Bryce Newton.
Jane Austen Victorian Afternoon Tea at Patterson Homestead
Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Price: Members: $40 • Non-Members: $50
Held throughout the year — often around the holidays — Victorian Teas take place inside the storied Patterson Homestead. Established in 1816, the Homestead was once home to Revolutionary War soldier and Lexington, Ky., founder Col. Robert Patterson and National Cash Register Co. founder John H. Patterson. As guests enjoy a delightful cup of tea and a three-course meal served by costumed interpreters, they learn about the remarkable Patterson family and tour the historic Homestead.
Carillon Park Concert Band
Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 2:00 PM
After auditioning to participate, students from across the greater Dayton region unite to form the Carillon Park Concert Band. Selections include everything from marches to Broadway tunes to movie music to light classics. The CPCB is currently under the direction of Kettering City School District Director of Bands Bryce Newton.
Deeds Carillon Concert
Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Typically held on Sundays and during Carillon Historical Park’s main events, Deeds Carillon concerts are performed by Carillonneur Alan Bowman. At 151-feet, with 57 bells, the limestone Deeds Carillon — the Park’s namesake — is Ohio’s largest carillon.
Patterson Homestead Open House
Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Price: Members: Free • Non-Members: $5
Originally the home of Revolutionary War soldier Col. Robert Patterson — the founder of Lexington, Ky. —this Federal-style house museum tells the story of Dayton’s influential Patterson family. Col. Patterson settled on this land in 1804, and upon his death in 1827, his estate, known as Rubicon Farm, spanned 2,038 acres. Built in three stages between 1816 and 1850, the homestead helped raise three generations of Pattersons, including John H. Patterson, founder of the National Cash Register Company (NCR), who established NCR’s headquarters roughly a half-mile northwest of the family home. In 1953, John H. Patterson’s nephew, Jefferson Patterson, donated Patterson Homestead to the City of Dayton. Today, its six period rooms display 18th and 19th-century antiques and Patterson family artifacts. Over time, additional family heirlooms and exhibits have been added — including a gallery highlighting NCR’s pioneering legacy. Forty-five minute tours run every half hour from noon until 4 p.m. Advanced reservations are required.
Carillon Park Concert Band
Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 2:00 PM
After auditioning to participate, students from across the greater Dayton region unite to form the Carillon Park Concert Band. Selections include everything from marches to Broadway tunes to movie music to light classics. The CPCB is currently under the direction of Kettering City School District Director of Bands Bryce Newton.
Carillon Park Concert Band
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 2:00 PM
After auditioning to participate, students from across the greater Dayton region unite to form the Carillon Park Concert Band. Selections include everything from marches to Broadway tunes to movie music to light classics. The CPCB is currently under the direction of Kettering City School District Director of Bands Bryce Newton.
Deeds Carillon Concert
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Typically held on Sundays and during Carillon Historical Park’s main events, Deeds Carillon concerts are performed by Carillonneur Alan Bowman. At 151-feet, with 57 bells, the limestone Deeds Carillon — the Park’s namesake — is Ohio’s largest carillon.
Small-Scale Train Rides at Rail Fest
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 9:30 AM
Price: Free | Donations Appreciated
Held on Saturdays — and select Sundays — from April through December, Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society miniature train rides offer fun for the entire family. Established in 1984, the Society operates a 7.5-gauge (1/8th full-scale) miniature railroad throughout Carillon Historical Park. Each June, CPRSS hosts its signature event: Carillon Park Rail Festival. This two-day celebration of railroading features free miniature train rides, live steam engines, model train displays, historical exhibits, rail vendors, and train-themed merchandise — making it a must-see event for train enthusiasts of all ages.
Carillon Park Rail Festival
Saturday, June 27 -
Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 9:30 AM
Price: Regular Admission Fees Apply
The weekend after Father’s Day, trains roll in for this two-day festival featuring free miniature train rides, $5 rides on the full-size Carillon Park Railroad, live steam engines, model train displays, historical displays, and more. Carillon Historical Park is home to B&O No. 1 John Quincy Adams — the oldest surviving American-built locomotive — a Barney & Smith wooden parlor car, an Interurban, a train station, and more. Presented by the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society, Rail Festival perfectly complements the Park’s rail-themed artifacts, many of which are housed in the James F. Dicke Family Transportation Center.