Events & Festivals

Washington Township is a wonderful place to live, work, and play! We host community events all year long in the Township and City, at our schools, and in our parks and libraries. This page highlights our upcoming large community events.

America 250

The year 2026 brings two remarkable milestones – America’s 250th anniversary and Washington Township’s 230th birthday. Communities across the country are celebrating, including right here in Centerville-Washington Township. Washington Township, the City of Centerville, Washington-Centerville Public Library, Centerville-Washington Park District, Centerville-Washington History, the Americana Festival, and Centerville City Schools are working together to bring you these events.

Lantern Fest

Countryside Park
895 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
Friday, September 11, 2026
7 pm (launching at sunset)

Join us for a magical evening at Lantern Fest in Countryside Park! We'll light up the pond with glowing lanterns, and friends, family, and neighbors can share the evening together. Each lantern pack costs $10 and includes one lantern and a wristband for all activities. Tickets are on sale now. Enjoy food trucks, music, and games at the event, which is open to everyone. If you don't buy a lantern pack, you can still join a few free activities. Click here to purchase tickets.

Woodland Lights

Countryside Park
895 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
November 20-22 & 27-29, 2026
December 4-6, 10-13 & 17-23, 2026

Walk a half-mile paved path through a wonderland of holiday lights and displays at Woodland Lights. This month-long festival features more lights and more scenes each year, with the same winter charm that thousands of visitors enjoy. Visit our Woodland Lights website for more information.

Americana Festival

Multiple events and locations
July 3-4, 2027

Celebrate America's birthday in Centerville-Washington Township! The Township proudly sponsors Ohio's largest Fourth of July festival. Mark your calendar for the 2027 event, and visit the Americana Festival website for details.

Cruise-In to the Ice Cream Social

Washington Township RecPlex
895 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
Sunday, August 8, 2027
11 am-3 pm

The Cruise-In to the Ice Cream Social shows off the services and departments that make Washington Township a great place to live, work, and play. See classic cars and hotrods of all makes and models, and enjoy games, free hot dogs and hamburgers, and free ice cream. The RecPlex will also be open, so families can enjoy free open swim, open gym, and rock climbing.

Kids can paint an ambulance, spray water at a pretend fire, and meet Sparky the fire dog. Everyone can watch live fire department demonstrations and get a close look at police, fire, and SWAT vehicles. Meet the public safety teams who protect and serve Washington Township every day.

2026 Event Sponsors

Special thanks to these businesses that supported the 2026 Cruise-In to the Ice Cream Social!

Major Sponsors

Dayton Children's
Levin Family Foundation
Parkside Preserve (CRG Residential)
Sandy's Towing & Recovery
Sheetz
Skeleton Sports

Silver Sponsors

Centerville Noon Optimist Club
FBT Gibbons Law Firm
Heart of Centerville & Washington Township
Washington Township Professional Firefighters Local 3369

Bronze Sponsors

Beyond Kompare
Day Air Credit Union
Fatt Boyz Dayton
Fricker's
MaidPro
Sonshine Cleaners

Raffle Contributors: All the Best Delicatessen, Beyond Kompare, Breakout Games, Dare Automotive, Flying Pizza, Fricker’s, Genuine Auto, Houck Remodeling, iCode, KOI Auto Parts, Laser Web, Learning Express, McAlister’s Deli, Mike’s Car Wash, Soft Touch Car Wash, Square One Salon & Spa, SteamBrite, Submarine House, Washington Township RecPlex, Whit’s Frozen Custard

Events & Festivals