Events & Festivals

Events & Festivals

Washington Township is a wonderful place to live, work, and play! Community events take place throughout the year in the Township and City, at our schools, and in our parks and libraries. Upcoming large community events are highlighted on this page.

America 250

The year 2026 brings two remarkable milestones – America’s 250th anniversary and Washington Township’s 230th birthday. There are events taking place across the country, including right here in Centerville-Washington Township, thanks to a community-wide collaboration between Washington Township, the City of Centerville, Washington-Centerville Public Library, Centerville-Washington Park District, Centerville-Washington History, the Americana Festival, and Centerville City Schools.

• America 250 in Centerville-Washington Township

• Montgomery County America 250 website

• America 250-Ohio website

• America 250 Years in the Making website

Americana Festival

Multiple events and locations
July 3-4, 2026

Celebrate America's birthday in Centerville-Washington Township! The Township is proud to be a host sponsor of Ohio's largest Fourth of July festival. Mark your calendar for the 2026 event and be sure to watch the Americana Festival website for detailed information.

Cruise-In to the Ice Cream Social

Washington Township RecPlex
895 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
Sunday, August 9, 2026
11 am-3 pm

You're invited to celebrate America's 250th birthday at this picnic-like event!

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

Annual favorites include painting an ambulance, shooting water at a pretend fire, and meeting Sparky the fire dog. Attendees can also watch live fire department demonstrations and get up close with police, fire, and SWAT vehicles, connecting with the dedicated public safety teams that proudly protect and serve Washington Township every day.

Community Sponsors Needed

The Cruise-In to the Ice Cream Social would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors! If you or your business is interested in sponsoring the 2026 Cruise-In to the Ice Cream Social, please email our Sponsor Chair so we can share the benefits of sponsorship and the different options available.

Car Show Registration

Thank you for your interest in bringing your vehicle to the 2026 Cruise-In to the Ice Cream Social! Registration is not yet open for this year's event. Online registration will be available here in late May/early June. All cars must be registered by Wednesday, August 5. If you have any questions during the registration process, please contact Arianna Hernandez or call 937-432-2758.

Lantern Fest

Countryside Park
895 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
Friday, September 11, 2026
7 pm

Join us to create lanterns and launch them on the pond! Each lantern pack costs $10, and tickets go on sale August 1 (includes lantern and one wristband for all activities). Food trucks, park hunts, music, and games will also be available. This event is open to the public. If you do not buy a lantern pack, there are limited free activities.