Things to do in Dayton Ohio

Wondering what to do this weekend? Dayton Local has the most comprehensive list of local events, concerts, festivals, and other activities in Dayton. If you're looking for places to go and fun things to do in Dayton and around the Miami Valley, we've always got plenty of suggestions!

Dayton Events Calendar

Upcoming Featured events around Dayton

Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concerts at DAI

Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concerts at DAI

Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region's jazz scene. We're excited to welcome the Bob Ross Auto Group back as series sponsor!

First Friday Art Hop at Front Street

First Friday Art Hop at Front Street

Art studios, galleries, shops and boutiques! Free parking, free to attend, family & pet friendly.

Curatorial Conversations

Curatorial Conversations

Join us for sparkling conversation in the galleries, followed by a champagne toast, in this new series of talks.

Midwest Ceramics Show

Midwest Ceramics Show

The Midwest Ceramic Show at the Butler County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of displays will feature everything a hobbyist would need to start, or continue a ceramics tradition!

NCAA First Four

NCAA First Four

THE ROAD STARTS HERE, in Dayton, Ohio! Experience March Madness® in Dayton March 19 & 20, 2024, at the University of Dayton Arena!

Solar Eclipse Day at the National Museum of the USAF

Solar Eclipse Day at the National Museum of the USAF

Hands-on activities, rocket launches, presentations, hot air balloon glow and more April 8 - Experience the Solar Eclipse at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force!

Extreme (Adult) Egg Hunt

Extreme (Adult) Egg Hunt

Are you ready for another EXTREME Egg Hunt? This isn't your Sunday morning with the kids egg hunt, this is all amped up on Mt.Dew! 18+ only

6th Annual Sweet Spring Marketplace

6th Annual Sweet Spring Marketplace

Get ready for Spring! Arts, crafts, and marketplace show at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds! Snap adorable pics with the Easter Bunny! Over 80 Exhibitors ~ FREE PARKING

Jerry Seinfeld at The Schuster

Jerry Seinfeld at The Schuster

Seinfeld, best known for the long-running sitcom which ran on NBC will be performing at The Schuster Center in downtown Dayton.

Easter Egg Hunt Youngs Dairy

Easter Egg Hunt Youngs Dairy

FREE EVENT at Young's Dairy - Over 10K eggs are ready to be picked at our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Show up early – this is a popular event!

Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend

Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend

Step back in time and watch the big screen outdoors. Dixie Drive-In Movies opens for the 2024 season on March 29!

Reading Between the Wines

Reading Between the Wines

Join us for an intimate evening with local authors as they read excerpts from their latest works. Enjoy wine and charcuterie pairings in our 200+ year old building.

Places to go around Dayton

Things to do around Dayton

YMCA of Greater Dayton

YMCA of Greater Dayton

The YMCA Neighborhood Development Centers allow the YMCA of Greater Dayton to serve a broader community of children and families as expanded programs and services are offered to core neighborhoods in both East and West Dayton.

Community Golf Course

Community Golf Course

Nestled in the rolling hills south of Dayton is the Gem of the Dayton public golf system.

Troy Aquatic Park

Troy Aquatic Park

Cool off this summer and enjoy our modern waterpark - includes two giant water slides, drop slide, diving board, heated baby pool, interactive water play equipment in zero depth area, zero depth entrance, and giant shade structures.

Cardinal Hill Recreation Club

Cardinal Hill Recreation Club

Are you tired of the kids saying I'm bored every summer? Check us out! We offer a private, family-friendly membership pool, picnic tables, concession stand and much more!

Whitewater Warehouse

Whitewater Warehouse

Paddlesports Specialty Store located on the Mad River in Dayton. We carry a full range of whitewater, recreational, touring & fishing kayaks, and paddleboards.

The Magic Castle

The Magic Castle

Family Fun in Kettering Ohio - The Magic Castle is the place for Dayton's BEST Birthday Parties - Soft Play, action-filled Arcade Games for all ages - 18-hole Magical Miniature Golf Course - and much more - come check us out!

Orbit Fun Center

Orbit Fun Center

A Galaxy of Fun! The best place to roller skate in the Miami Valley.

YMCA of Greater Dayton

YMCA of Greater Dayton

The Huber Heights YMCA is proudly serving Huber Heights and surrounding communities and is committed to providing excellence in both programming and membership. The Huber Heights YMCA will provide you and your family a place to belong for life. But the YMCA is more than a facility, it is a place where kids of all ages can come to have fun, and to grow in spirit, mind and body. At the Huber Heights YMCA, we are dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

Beaver-vu Bowling

Beaver-vu Bowling

Beaver-vu bowl in Beavercreek - Your neighborhood family fun center dedicated to making fun bowling memories for the whole family!

Soak City

Soak City

More than 50 water activities at the Kings Island waterpark, including 30 water slides, tropical lagoons, rushing rivers, and surfable waves including a 650,000-gallon wave pool, Tidal Wave Bay.

Poelking Bowling

Poelking Bowling

We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.

Sky Zone Dayton

Sky Zone Dayton

Jump into Sky Zone - the world's first all-walled trampoline playing court!

Tipp Monroe Community Services

Tipp Monroe Community Services

TMCS Promotes the health, culture, social, recreational, educational, and vocational welfare of the residents of Tipp City and Monroe Township, Ohio

South Metro Sports

South Metro Sports

Miami Valley's only year-round ice rink for hockey, broomball & figure skating with a 25,000 sq. foot arena housing 4 volleyball and 3 basketball courts.

Scene75 Entertainment Center

Scene75 Entertainment Center

Scene75 Entertainment Center is the largest indoor entertainment center in the country and offers affordable FUN for everyone!

Adventures on the Great Miami

Adventures on the Great Miami

Kayaking and Canoeing, Camping, Group Outings

Dooms Rooms

Dooms Rooms

We create custom escape rooms for special events and team building. We bring the room to you but will you get out before we take it away?

Gaming Adventures

Gaming Adventures

Family-friendly environment featuring retro arcade games, new and classic console gaming, board games, storefront, refreshments, and a party area.

GiYu Dojo

GiYu Dojo

We teach the classical Japanese Martial Art of Kobudo, the fighting style used by the warriors of Japan, the Samurai and Ninja.

Stillwater Riding Academy

Stillwater Riding Academy

We are one of the few stables in the area that welcomes young riders. When done safely, we believe that learning to ride at a young age can be instrumental in the development of strong, confident and hard working children.

Caesar Creek State Park

Caesar Creek State Park

Biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, nature trails.

Kingdom Sports Center

Kingdom Sports Center

Kingdom Sports Center is a 60,000 square foot, state of the art sports complex. We have 3 pristine basketball courts, a beautiful indoor soccer field!

MVP Dance Fit

MVP Dance Fit

Lift Your BOOTY, Love Your BODY! EVERY SINGLE WOMAN can be Beautiful & Fabulous!

Eastwood MetroPark

Eastwood MetroPark

Five Rivers MetroParks - Highlights of Eastwood MetroPark include a 185-acre lake, Mad River, picnic shelters and a playground. The 3-mile loop trail offers hiking on mostly level terrain.

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