Blue Jacket Historic Outdoor Theater 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH 45385, This unforgettable play sets the standard in outdoor theatre. Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution, Blue Jacket recounts the inspiring lives of those who forged the definition of American freedom. Thr play runs June through Labor Day., 937-376-4318, 877-465-2583

Old Fashioned Days [Friday, Sep. 12, 2008] Shawnee Park, This event is held annually on the second weekend after Labor day for three days. The festival will include: national and local, live, on-stage entertainment, crafts, a food court, a parade, a balloon glo, field day events, pedal boat rides, a 5-K run, carnival rides for small children and more. , 937-372-3591

Kil-Kare Speedway 1166 Dayton-Xenia Road, Xenia, OH 45385, NHRA Drag-racing on the quarter mile strip and NASCAR Winston Racing Series stockcar racing on the three-quarter mile oval April through August., 937-426-2764