Good morning, Hamilton.

Dayton Ballet will present “Who Wants to be a Dancer?” at Fitton Center on Oct 17 at 7:30 p.m.—the performance will offer kids and families a behind-the-scenes look at dance with real-time interaction and a Q&A session on what it takes to be a dancer.

A complimentary reception with kid-friendly appetizers will be served in the Carruthers Signature Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. before the show begins.

BrightPath Early Learning and Child Care will open a new childcare center in Liberty Township this winter.

The 13,000 square foot center on Princeton-Glendale Road is under construction—planning to serve infants to Pre-K and hire 30-35 employees.

Butler County officials say a new senior services levy is needed on the Nov.

4 ballot because the current $10.9 million renewal will not meet growing needs for transportation, meals, and in-home care — without it, 4,000 older adults could lose their services. The Council on Aging urges voters to support the levy so seniors can stay at home.

Walk Ahead for Brain Tumor Discoveries will host its annual charity walk on Oct.

19 to raise funds and awareness for brain tumor research—locals are invited to join and support the cause.

The Joshua Al Lateef Jr. foundation will provide swim scholarships and support for families with autistic children (program details are pending) and will soon launch its services in Hamilton.

Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram Live

8-9:30 p.m. — Taft Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of blues with Grammy-winning guitarist Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram on his Hard Road World Tour.

Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Cincinnati Shakespeare Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience a hilarious twist on the classic Dracula tale at this compelling production.

Operation Pumpkin

9 PM – 2 AM — 345 High St, Hamilton, OH — Registration-only event — An exciting weigh-off kicking off a three-day festival with $35,000 in prizes.

Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors

7:30 p.m. — Cincinnati Shakespeare Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience a humorous twist on the classic tale of Dracula with live performances.

Maren Morris Concert

2-5 p.m. — Smale Riverfront Park — Tickets available — Experience the captivating music of Maren Morris in a beautiful outdoor setting.

The Notebook - A New Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the romantic tale of The Notebook brought to life on stage in Cincinnati.

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors

7:30–11:30 p.m. — Cincinnati Shakespeare Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience a humorous twist on the classic Dracula tale in a live theater setting.

Dayton Lane Ghost Hunt 2025

7-9 p.m. — Dayton Lane Historic District — $85 — Experience a thrilling ghost hunt in a historic mansion guided by paranormal experts.

Danni Nicholls Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Immortal Vibes — Free entry — Experience a fusion of English charm with Indian heritage through Nashville-inspired music.

The Notebook - The Musical

1-2:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the emotional journey of love and loss through this captivating musical adaptation.