Summer may be winding down, but that doesn't mean the end of family time. Plan exciting outings to these wonderful family-friendly events and activities around Dayton homes for sale.

• Alter Fest! - Alter High School, 940 E. David Rd., Kettering, OH 45429  
  Celebrate the last holiday of summer at Alter Fest!, the traditional Labor Day festival held right down the street from Kettering homes for sale. Alter Fest! includes a 5K fun run, live music and entertainment, carnival rides, nightly poker games, food and beverage vendors, and kids' activities. Festival hours are 6 p.m. - midnight on Friday, 8/30, and noon-midnight on Saturday, 8/31, and Sunday, 9/1. Admission is free, with unlimited ride wristbands available for purchase.
  
  
• Wegerzyn Gardens - 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, OH 45414
  A visit to the stunning Wegerzyn Gardens promotes awareness of and appreciation for nature's variety of ecosystems. Get inspiration for your own backyard as you stroll through the beautiful formal gardens. Children's Discovery Garden allows kids to explore different habitat areas as well as caves and a wading creek with a waterfall. Hike along the Stillwater River Trail and Marie Aull Nature Trail for beautiful views of vegetation that change along with the seasons. Hours are 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily until 10/1, when closing time moves to 8 p.m.
  
  
• Tom's Maze & Pumpkin Farm - 4677 Germantown-Liberty Rd., Germantown, OH 45327
  As signs of fall start appearing all around, it's time to head to Tom's Maze & Pumpkin Farm, just minutes from Germantown homes for sale. 2024 marks the 27th year of families trying to solve the puzzle of Tom's eight-acre corn maze. That's only one of many entertaining activities, including a "No Left Turn" straw bale maze, Tom's Punkin' Chunkin' Cannon demonstrations, and a human foosball game that must be seen to be fully appreciated. Tom's is open from 9/6 through 11/3. Hours are noon - 6 p.m. Thursday, noon - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon - 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $12 for ages 5 and up.
  
  
• Beavercreek Popcorn Festival - 3143-3163 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45432
  One of the fondest food dreams of every child (and many adults) comes true at the Beavercreek Popcorn Festival. The popular snack is highlighted in a wide range of flavors, as well as in unique treats such as cheesy popcorn pizza, popcorn ice cream, and popcorn burgers. More than 200 booths feature additional foods and beverages along with gift items and information about local services and community organizations. Other activities include a 5K fun run, live music and dance performances, a car show, and a Kidz Area. Stop by after a day of viewing Beavercreek homes for sale. Hours are 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Saturday, 9/7, and 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday, 9/8. Admission is free.
  
  
• Boonshoft Museum of Discovery - 2600 DeWeese Pkwy., Dayton, OH 45414
  There's so much to explore at Boonshoft Museum of Discovery that it may take more than one trip to take it all in. The museum's latest exhibit is the Paleo Lab, where visitors can watch paleontologists articulate the skeleton of a hadrosaur that was unearthed in South Dakota. "Adopt" a river otter, desert tortoise, or turkey vulture at Discovery Zoo and watch thrilling planetarium shows in the Caryl D. Phillips Space Theater. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily except Sunday when doors open at noon. Admission is $12-$15.

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