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
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.
Dayton Heritage Day at Carillon Park
Held on Memorial Day weekend, Heritage Day at Carillon Historical Park celebrates Dayton's unparalleled history through special activities, costumed interpreters, and more!
Brit Floyd - The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show
P·U·L·S·E CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIVISION BELL - Brit Floyd- "The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show" returns to the Rose
Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
DPO Rockin' Orchestra: You know the songs. You've got the moves. It's the best ABBA tribute band on Earth performing the band's greatest hits!
Star Wars Costume Party at On Par!
"May the 4th" beckons! Join us for a Star Wars Costume Party at On Par Entertainment. Don your preferred attire—be it a Wookie, Princess Leia, Yoda, Stormtrooper, Jedi, or even Darth Vader!
Dayton Taco Fest
Join us for a ton of incredible tacos, from traditional to modern, from some amazing food trucks at the Yellow Cab, downtown Dayton
Passport to MetroParks 2024
Join us at Riverscape for an exciting Family-Friendly evening full of Live Music, Foodtrucks, and Fun Activities like Rock Climbing! FREE Admission!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
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.
Mayfair Plant Sale at 2nd Street Market
Enjoy hanging baskets, just in time for Mothers Day. The annual MayFair plant sale is back at a NEW location!
Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival
Live entertainment, Memorial Day Parade, Carnival rides, Kayaking or canoeing on the lake and much more!
Miami County Food Truck Rally & Competition
Over 60 food trucks, 50 vendors, Live entertainment, Cornhole Tournament, Axe Throwing, Veterans Resource Fair, Plant Sale and more.
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
Cedarville University Theatre
The Theatre Program at Cedarville University offers a B.A. in Theatre (design or performance concentration), theatre minor, and three fully-produced shows a year. Check us out online!
Town Hall Theatre
Town Hall Theatre is dedicated to inspiring personal growth in young people and creating shared performing arts experiences for families.
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.
Miami Valley Golf Club
The best golf experience possible with exceptional service and amenities from the time you reach the front gate, until you leave.
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.
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.
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.
Piatt Castles
Piatt Castles has been a popular destination for over 100 years. We all have family history and it is the first history we ever learn.
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Located at The Mall at Fairfield Commons - Where Kids create their own stuffed animals - our pawsonal party planners can help customize a birthday party just for you!
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Regional provider of interactive science learning experiences which enrich the lives of children and adults.
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.
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
Community Golf Course
Nestled in the rolling hills south of Dayton is the Gem of the Dayton public golf system.
Miami Valley Sand
The largest Indoor/Outdoor Sand Volleyball facility in the Midwest!We offer Sixes, Quads, and Doubles leagues for every level of competition, from highly competitive to recreational and beginners.
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.
Performance Gymnastics Academy
Our mission is to build happy, healthy, responsible kids through the discipline of gymnastics training and performance.
The Loft Theatre
Conveniently located between the beautiful Victoria Theatre and Uno's Restaurant at 126 North Main Street in downtown Dayton, The Loft is easy to find thanks to the large red awning that stands over the street level entrance to the building.
EnterTRAINment Junction!
Experience the world's largest indoor train display and the greatest funhouse on earth!
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!
Washington Township Rec Plex
Formerly the Washington Township Recreation. We offer a variety of programs included classes (Aquatic Lessons, Art, Fitness, Preschool, Sports Classes and Acting Lessons) along with Leagues and Camps.
Pump It Up
Hosting a birthday party at Pump It Up is great for parents and kids alike. We offer everything you need for a fun time
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
The Lacomedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro Ohio - Combining Broadway-style entertainment and fine dining since 1975!
Capri Lanes
Bowling Center in Kettering offering Open & Cosmic Bowl, Leagues & Group Events; Sports Bar with multiple TV's, great food and craft beers.
