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
Skinner Pipe Organ Performances
Hear the museum's historic Skinner pipe organ, in the newly renovated Mimi & Stuart Rose Auditorium! Please check for cancelations before you visit
Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
Take a ride on the mini-railroad at Carillon Park with the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society.
St Christopher Festival
Fun family festival with great food, drinks, music, rides, games, and adult beverages.
Beavercreek Memorial Day Ceremony
Join the City of Beavercreek this Memorial Day for a special ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.
Let's Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience
Calling all Swifties! Let's Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience Celebrating Taylor Swift - Coming to Rose Music Center on Saturday, June 1
PRIDE ROCKS!
Pride Rocks! is a suicide prevention program promoting suicide prevention in the LGBTQ+ Community. Enjoy local meals from a food trucks, connect with local providers, check out local vendors and listen to LGBTQ musicians!
Downtown Dayton Housing Tour
Find out why downtown is the region's hottest, most in-demand address during our free Downtown Housing Tour. Open-House style event. No hard start or stop time! Start your tour at any tour site or info station.
Waynesville Street Faire
Waynesville Street Faire - located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County!
Blessing of the Bikes
The annual Dayton Blessing of the Bikes offers all motorcycle riders to have their bikes blessed for a safe riding season. Dedicated to all Veterans, proceeds go to Greenebucs.
New World Symphony
DPAA honors Black Music Month by celebrating African American musical traditions. New World Symphony June 7/8 at the Schuster - Dayton Philharmonic Masterworks Series.
Memorial Day Weekend at Youngs Dairy
Celebrate Memorial Day with us at Young's Dairy. You show up, we'll supply the fun!
An Afternoon with Will Liverman: Opera Star Recital
Grammy Award-winning baritone Will Liverman at the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton June 2, 2024.
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
YMCA of Greater Dayton
Health and wellness, exercise and wellness programs as well as child care, day camp and family programs.
Marian Lanes
Marian Lanes is a modern bowling center including a full service restaurant. Other entertainment options include mini golf and "insiders" our private party event venue.
Glen Helen Nature Preserve
Glen Helen is a 1,000-acre nature preserve of woods, waterways, prairies, and fields, laced with 25 miles of trails.
Poelking Bowling
We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.
Dayton Hikers
The Dayton Hikers (DaytonHikers.Org) group is a community of people who enjoy hiking and backpacking. Live To Hike - Hike To Live!
Selfie Scene
Dayton's original selfie museum offers 20 fun vignettes for instaworthy photos! We are pro-fun for all. Perfect for girl's night out, date night, self(ie) care, and birthday party or office party fun.
Capri Lanes
Bowling Center in Kettering offering Open & Cosmic Bowl, Leagues & Group Events; Sports Bar with multiple TV's, great food and craft beers.
Sunwatch Indian Village
SunWatch is a 13th century American Indian village located along the Great Miami River in Dayton, OH. Archaeological excavations from 1971-1988 revealed a planned, stockaded Fort Ancient period settlement with astronomical alignments.
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
The world's largest and oldest military aviation museum, located in Dayton Ohio.
Bricky's Comedy Club
Bricky's Comedy Club is a live comedy venue featuring some of the best up-and-coming comedy acts from around the Midwest and surrounding regions.
Skateworld of Kettering
We are dedicated to be the #1 fun spot for kids of all ages and we strive to provide you and your family with a clean, fun, friendly, and safe place to skate.
YMCA of Greater Dayton
The Downtown Dayton YMCA is committed to keeping Dayton fit. The Downtown YMCA is more than a healthy place to go, it is a healthy place to belong.
Armstrong Air & Space Museum
The museum is a monument to the achievements of not only Neil Armstrong but all Ohioans who have attempted to defy gravity, as well as to the history of the space program itself.
Breakout Dayton
With different rooms that follow unique story lines you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues.
Gaming Adventures
Family-friendly environment featuring retro arcade games, new and classic console gaming, board games, storefront, refreshments, and a party area.
Kroger Aquatic Center at The Heights
Family Fun in Huber Heights - Outdoor Waterpark in Huber Heights featuring a giant leisure pool, water slides, sprayground and the lazy river.
THE WEB extreme entertainment
West Chester Location - Laser Web - Inside Track - Jurassic Par Mini-Golf - Hang Ten bowling alley - great for birthday parties and group events!!
Wiley's Comedy Club
Dayton's First and Ohio's Oldest Comedy Club In The Historic Oregon District. Several generations have met the Stars, and the Stars of Tomorrow at Wiley's.
EnterTRAINment Junction!
Experience the world's largest indoor train display and the greatest funhouse on earth!
