Active & Outdoor Events around Dayton
Outdoor events including walks, runs, hiking, biking, fishing, health and fitness and other outdoor-related activities and events around the Dayton area.
Active & Outdoors in Dayton
3 Day Revival
Wednesday, May 13 2026
3-Night Revival at Peoples Community C.M.E. Church, May 13–15, 2026, 6:30PM nightly. 2525 N. Gettysburg Ave, Dayton. Come be inspired—Fueling the F.I.R.E.! All are welcome!
LTR Wednesday Morning Volunteering at the Farm!
Wednesday, May 13 2026
Join us every every Wednesday morning to help around the farm! We need helpings for animal care, garden work, cleaning and much more!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Wednesday, May 13 2026
Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.
Melody 49 Drive-In Movies
Friday, May 15 2026
🎬🍿 Melody 49 Drive-In movie theater on two outdoor screens each weekend
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, May 15 2026
We socially dance many types of historical and modern dances. Our emphasis is typically on having fun with partnered social dances, but we also do set dances, circle dances, line dances, and solo dance as well.
Community Carnival Hosted by Cancer's Kryptonite
Saturday, May 16 2026
Join us for a free fun zone, activities, contests, food trucks & local vendors! Helping families battling DIPG by easing the burden of cancer and creating moments they will cherish forever!!
Greene County Morning Miler Bicycle Rides
Saturday, May 16 2026
Join the Trail Sentinels for a fast morning ride! Riders meet at 8:30 am and finish around 11 am. Morning Milers are not for beginners and average 25-35 miles at 14-16 MPH.
PRIDE ROCKS! A suicide prevention program
Saturday, May 16 2026
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!
TGG Plant Sale
Saturday, May 16 2026
Herbs, tomatoes, peppers, flowers, cucumbers, squash, and more… including unique varieties you won’t find at big box stores. Come stock up and wander the market while you’re here 💚🐐
TGG Toddler Storytime
Saturday, May 16 2026
Stories, snuggles, and tiny hooves. 🐐💚 Join us for a cozy toddler storytime, goat cuddles, and a gluten-free treat—because farm days should end sweet.
The Grazing Ground Market
Saturday, May 16 2026
The one with fresh eggs, homemade gluten-free goodies, farm gifts, and goats who fully expect snacks and attention.
Touch-A-Truck
Saturday, May 16 2026
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡-𝐀-𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤? Touch-A-Trucks are fun and FREE hands-on events for the whole family where kids can touch, interact with, and learn about all kinds of community vehicles!
Touch-A-Truck (City of Trotwood)
Saturday, May 16 2026
Touch-A-Trucks are fun and FREE hands-on events for the whole family where kids, young and old, can touch, interact with, and learn about all kinds of community vehicles 🚒🚚🚓🚌
Scottish Country Dance Lessons
Tuesday, May 19 2026
Come learn the reels, jigs, and strathspeys of Scotland in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. No experience or partner are required. All you need are comfortable, soft-soled shoes.
Memorial Day Weekend at Youngs Dairy
Thursday, May 21 2026
Celebrate Memorial Day with us at Young's Dairy. You show up, we'll supply the fun! May 21st-25th, 2026
Greene County Night Bicycle Rides
Saturday, May 23 2026
Join the Trail Sentinels for an evening bicycle ride along the County's bike trails! Rides leave from the Xenia Station bike hub at 7 pm and return between 9 pm and 9:45 pm 🚴🌙
Passport to MetroParks 2026
Friday, May 29 2026
Join us at Riverscape for an exciting Family-Friendly evening full of Live Music, Foodtrucks, and Fun Activities like Rock Climbing! FREE Admission!
School Days Off at the Washington Township RecPlex
Friday, May 29 2026
Washington Township RecPlex hosts School Days Off programs for ALL kids in grades K-5th.
Stivers School for the Arts Summer Dance Intensive
Friday, May 29 2026
Student dancers will engage and train in rigorous dance curriculum averaging four classes a day with professionals from all over the country.
Chrome & Carroll Cruise-In!
Saturday, May 30 2026
Join us for a fun evening of cars, music, and community at the Chrome & Carroll Cruise-In! Bring your classic car, hot rod, truck, or daily driver and cruise in for a great cause. No registration required, just cruise in!
Band on the Run 5k in walk/run
Sunday, May 31 2026
Kettering Fairmont Band Boosters will be hosting a fundraiser May 31, 2026 from 10 am to 1pm at KFHS. The goal is to raise funds to support the 800 band & color guard students involved in all aspects of band & guard all year.
First Thursday Street Fair City of West Carrollton
Thursday, June 04 2026
Join us in West Carrollton for our First Thursdays Street Fair, a summer series featuring live music, food vendors, local makers, community organizations, and family-friendly activities!
Dayton Pride Festival 2026
Friday, June 05 2026
The annual Pride Festival and parade that celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ culture in Dayton. Events run Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.
Pulling Together for the Kids: Kids and Clays Classic
Friday, June 05 2026
Join us on Friday, June 5 at Middletown Sportsmen’s Club for a day of sporting clays, connection, and friendly competition, all in support of Ronald McDonald House Dayton. Open to all levels of the sport.
First Saturday Volunteer at Learning Tree Farm
Saturday, June 06 2026
Join us for the first Saturday of every month to bring helping hands to Learning Tree Farm!
Kettering Summer Flea Market
Saturday, June 06 2026
The parking lots around the Lathrem Senior Center and Adventure Reef Waterpark will be transformed into a lively outdoor market for vendors to sell anything from hand-crafted items, antiques, garage sale items and more!
Pony Rides at Carriage Hill Farm
Saturday, June 06 2026
Hand-led pony rides at Carriage Hill MetroPark June through October. Don't forget your camera!
