Fairborn Community Guide
Upcoming Community Events
Festivals, live music, holiday lights, and more happening around Fairborn.
A running list of things to do and see around Fairborn. Dates and details can shift, so it’s always worth double-checking closer to the date.
Downtown Fairborn Car Show
September 20, 2026
West Main Street & East Main Street
Features over 300 unique vintage, custom, and exotic vehicles. Free and open to the public.
Live Music & Themed Events at the Fairborn Phoenix
September 5, September 19 & October 10, 2026
Fairborn Phoenix
Highlights include The Well with Moon Destroys (Sept 5), the Full Circle Show (Sept 19), and The Vampire Ball (Oct 10).
Fairborn Halloween Festival & Spooktacular Parade
October 16 – 18, 2026
Downtown Fairborn · Parade starts at the Fairborn YMCA
A weekend of entertainment, rides, and vendors. Friday kicks off with costume judging, a parade, and a Zombie Walk.
Film Screenings at the Fairborn Phoenix
October 16 – 18 & November 7, 2026
Fairborn Phoenix
Catch the Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live shadow cast (Oct 16–18) or the Dead City Film Fest 26 (Nov 7).
Hometown Holiday Lights Driving Tour
December 1 – 30, 2026
Various homes across Fairborn
An official digital map goes live in December showcasing spectacularly decked-out homes around the city for a self-guided driving tour.
Harlem Globetrotters
December 31, 2026
Nutter Center
A New Year’s Eve exhibition basketball game with high-energy family entertainment to close out the year.
Know about an event we should add? Send us an update and we’ll get it on the list.
Dates, times, and locations can change. Please confirm details with the event organizer before you go. This is an independent community guide, not the official City of Fairborn website.