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
Rail Festival at Carillon Park
Dayton History and Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society are proud to present the Annual Rail Festival at Carillon Park 🚂
Englewood July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Englewood 4th of July / Fireworks Celebration - Join us as we celebrate Independence Day at Centennial Park!
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
Friends of the Dayton Metro Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Dayton Metro Library book sales ℹ️ 9:30 am to 11:30 am for FOL Members & open to the public 11:30 am - 5pm 📚 Used book sale - books, music, movies, and audiobooks.
Beetlejuice: The Musical
It’s showtime! Dayton Live presents Beetlejuice: The Musical at the Schuster Center as Dayton as part of the Broadway Series.
2026 Dayton Burger Week
Dine Out Dayton presents 🍔 Burger Week June 7-14. Local restaurants and chefs will be grilling up some seriously burgerlicious creations.. dine-in or carryout, don't miss Burger Week!
Yellow Springs Pride 2026
Join us for the Annual YSPride 2026 in Yellow Springs. This year’s theme “More Than a Party—Pride is Protest!” 💪🏽🏳️🌈 Join us as we honor the roots of Pride and take to the streets in celebration, resistance, and unity
Crush: The Bon Jovi Experience
Experience a high-octane tribute to Bon Jovi at Stubbs Park in Centerville. Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.
Fairborn July 4 Parade & Fireworks
The City of Fairborn July 3rd & 4th ❤️🤍💙 Independence Day parade and fireworks celebrations with a variety of entertainment, food, and fun for the entire family.
Springboro Juneteenth Jubilee
Experience Juneteenth like never before in Springboro! With activities for all ages, there's something for everyone to enjoy: live music, local food trucks, vendors, Underground Railroad tours, and more.
Vandalia Star-Spangled Celebration
City of Vandalia fireworks - The 2026 Vandalia-Butler Township Star Spangled Celebration at the Sports Complex.
Centerville Americana Festival
Celebrating 54 Years in 2026 - The Centerville-Washington Township Americana Festival & Fireworks!
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
Pins Mechanical Co.
We’re Pins Mechanical Co. — your new go-to social destination featuring duckpin bowling, pinball, old-school entertainment, craft beers, and fun cocktails — located across from Day Air Ballpark. Always 21+ after 9pm
Victoria Theatre
Live Performances in an elegant, historic theatre located in downtown Dayton Ohio. Can accommodate up to 1,100 for meetings, 120 for banquets.
Dayton Funny Bone Comedy Club
The Funny Bone is a comedy club that brings Dayton the best stand-up shows in the nation!
Beavercreek Community Theatre
BCT is located in the Lofino Senior Enrichment and Cultural Arts Center.
Rumble Mountain
Rumble Mountain Bike Rally is held annually over the Labor Day Weekend just outside of Pleasant Hill Ohio.
Needle, Ink and Thread
Needle Ink and Thread is a sewing studio that holds private lessons, group classes, workshops, birthday parties, charity drives and so much more!
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
The world's largest and oldest military aviation museum, located in Dayton Ohio.
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway is the premier entertainment choice in the Dayton area, offering gaming and racing with sincere customer service in an enjoyable, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Southern Ohio Diving Academy
Scuba Schools International Platinum Training Facility with classes in several Dayton locations.
Always Ballroom Dance Studio
Serving the Dayton dance community for over 19 years offering singles & couples: group classes, practice parties, private lessons, work-shops with nationally known pros, wedding choreography, etc.
Fraze Pavilion
Fraze Pavilion is southwest Ohio’s premiere neighborhood outdoor entertainment venue, where we celebrate “Summer’s Best Live Music Under the Stars” ever since Marvin Hamlisch christened the 4300-seat amphitheater in 1991
JD Legends Entertainment Complex
JD Legends entertainment complex is an indoor/outdoor complex featuring a 24 lane bowling center, 3 sand volleyball courts, a tiki bar , sports bar , restaurant , night club and concert venue.
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.
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.
Laser Web
Laser Web is Dayton's Premier Laser Tag facility. Also, a Laser Maze, Virtual Reality, Arcade, and Snack Bar. Birthday parties, group events or just a great time for friends and family.
Fox Hollow Rodeo
We are a local Rodeo located between Cincinnati and Dayton Ohio in Waynesville Ohio. Fox Hollow Rodeo offers bull riding for all skill levels from beginner to Jackpot, calf riding, barrel racing, and mutton bustin (sheep riding)for the kids!
Dayton Metro Pickleball
Dayton Metro Pickleball is an indoor pickleball facility located on Miller Lane.
Troy Aquatic Park
Cool off this summer and enjoy our waterpark - includes giant water slides, lounge chairs, funbrellas and large grassy areas for sunbathers, concessions, swim lessons and more.
BMI Indoor Speedway
BMI Speedway is so much more than basic race track. The unique structure is equipped to become a must-see entertainment destination in west central Ohio.
Kil-Kare Raceway
KilKare Speedway is Ohio's premier speedway for Street Stock Car, Compact Stock Car, E-Mod Stock Car, Late Model Stock Car and Drag Car racing. Get your season pass today!
Clark State Performing Arts Center
Located in downtown Springfield, the Performing Arts Center houses the beautiful Kuss Auditorium as well as the black box Turner Studio Theatre.
Wright State University Nutter Center
The Nutter Center, a state-of-the-art facility at Wright State University, hosts over fifty national touring concerts and performances each year.
