This full-scale production brewery is located in the heart of downtown Dayton at the former site of the Buckeye Brass & Iron Foundry (circa 1938). They brew, keg, can, bottle and distribute beer to local restaurants, bars, grocers and retailers in the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus markets. This cool warehouse space has a tasting room with a full slate of beers that can get very flavorful and creative depending on what you order. The Spent Grain Grill inside the space is a great place to grab food to pair with your beverage of choice.

Rhinegeist translates to “Ghost of the Rhine” and refers to this popular brewery’s spot in historic Over-the-Rhine. Built within the skeleton of the old Moerlein bottling plant (1895), this is a newer brewery that has ties to Cincinnati’s rich brewing heritage. If you like IPAs, try their Truth, made with Amarillo, Simcoe, Citra, and Centennial hops.

The Sunday before Labor Day, Sawyer Point hosts a giant celebration at the end of summer. Live music, family activities and plenty to do during the day wraps up in the evening with fireworks. It’s quite the show, complete with a WEBN-FM rock soundtrack.

Admission: Free

Date: July 19-20

Hot-air balloon races, fireworks, professional skydivers, live music, a classic car show, arts and crafts, food vendors, airplane and helicopter rides … this festival really does have it all.

Admission: $5; 12 and younger are free.

Described as “the Grand Slam of the Midwest,” fans will see stars from both the Women’s Tennis Association and the Association of Tennis Professionals tours playing in the tournament from Aug. 10-18.

Admission: varies

The NFL team was established by the legendary Paul Brown and began play in 1968. Preseason home games — the stadium is next door to Great American Ball Park — are Aug. 22 against the New York Giants and Aug. 29 against the Indianapolis Colts. The first regular-season home game is Sept. 15 against the San Francisco 49ers.

Admission: varies

The Reds’ Class A affiliate boasts a beautiful home with top-notch amenities. The Dragons have led the Class-A level in attendance in every year of their existence, and have finished first among all teams below the triple-A level for 13 straight seasons from 2006 to 2018. In 2011, they broke the record for most consecutive sellouts by a professional sports team, selling out their 815th consecutive game. The Dragons play upcoming home games May 28-30 against Lansing and May 31 to June 2 against South Bend.

Admission: varies

The Major League Baseball team’s ballpark is located within walking distance of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Yeatman’s Cove Park and other downtown Cincinnati attractions on the banks of the Ohio River. Grab food before or after the game at the Moerlein Lager House and enjoy a special day on foot.

Admission: varies

The American Sign Museum, dedicated to the art and history of commercial signs and sign-making, is the largest public museum dedicated to signs in the United States. Covering more than 100 years of American sign history in 20,000 square feet of indoor space, the museum is a walk through the ages of technology and design.

Admission: $15, or $10 for those ages 65 and older, college students and children ages 13 and older. Up to three children ages 12 and younger are free with paid admission.

Celebrating 100 years in 2019, the museum’s collection of 27,000 works spans 5,000 years of art history, including important Oceanic art, Asian art, European art, and American fine- and decorative-art collections. Exhibitions this year include “Our Century: Dayton Area Collects,” which opens June 29; “Dorothy Height’s Hats” (through June 23), “Monet and Impressionism” (through Aug. 25); and “The Moon Museum” (June 29–Sept. 8).

Admission: $8, or $5 for those 60 and older, active military and groups; free for students and children. Some special exhibitions may carry an additional fee.