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
MIX 107.7 Time Warp Prom
Get ready to party like it’s the 1980s! Great for couples, singles, a girls night out, even mini reunions.
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!
Hometown EXPO That Spring Thing
Warren County's Largest Business EXPO featuring local businesses and nonprofit organizations. FREE ADMISSION.
April First Friday at the Arcade
The Arcade’s historic concourse will be open on Friday, April 3 from 5–8 PM, welcoming visitors to explore the heart of the complex.
Spend An Afternoon with Artist Tony Foster
Join us for a special presentation by artist Tony Foster, as he discusses his process, his long career of painting remote reaches of the world and his latest Journey.
Easter Sunrise Service at Carillon Park
Join us at Deeds Carillon (Carillon Historical Park) for our annual non-denomonational ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service.
Community Easter Egg Hunt at Delco Park
Operation motorcycle Santa and Ride With Elmo are planning a Giant Easter Egg Hunt for the community at Delco Park in 2026 🥚 Crafts & Giveaways 🥚 Amazing Raffles 🥚Meet the Easter Bunny 🥚Special Hidden Eggs for Prizes!
Bob Dylan: Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour
Bob Dylan brings his Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour to the Schuster on April 12, 2026! 🎹 Expect a legendary performance—raw, poetic, and captivating!
Riverdance 30: The New Generation
Since RIVERDANCE first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.
Trivia Wednesdays - The Simpsons
The Simpsons Trivia at On Par Entertainment on March 25th at 7PM! Free to play, prizes for winners. 21+ at 8:30 or once trivia ends. It’s time to head to Springfield for a night of animated chaos.
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions
Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour
TOM PAPA: GRATEFUL BREAD TOUR at the Victoria Theatre March 29, 2026. Tickets on sale now!
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
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.
Community Golf Course
Nestled in the rolling hills south of Dayton is the Gem of the Dayton public golf system.
K12 Gallery & TEJAS
Inspiring people of all ages to imagine, learn, and create art in a unique and encouraging environment.
SPARK Art Studio
Art enrichment classes for kids of all ages, art birthday parties, workshops, and more!
Wild Axe Throwing
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!
The Historic Sidney Theatre
The Historic Sidney Theatre makes the dream of a local performance facility a reality.
HartMan Rock Garden
The Hartman Rock Garden is one of the nation's most intriguing and revered works of in situ folk art, an outsider art phenomena where self-taught artists construct fascinating worlds out of concrete, metal, stone, and whatever else they can find.
Missing Peace Art Space
Special exhibitions on the themes of peace will be offered throughout the year.
Mayflower Arts Center
From exhibits in the art gallery, to a creative arts studio, we offer art classes, summer art camps, paint nights, movies, performances, & concerts, making us your complete arts destination.
Cinemark at The Greene + IMAX
Stadium seating, unobstructed viewing utilizing 18-inch risers, remarkable 48 inches between rows for maximum legroom and ease of motion.
Rose Music Center
The Stuart & Mimi Rose Music Center at the Heights is a 4,200 seat fully covered outdoor amphitheatre.
Twin Creek MetroPark
A world of serenity awaits with panoramic views and miles of hiking and equestrian trails. Only 20 minutes from Dayton, the park enables users to hike, fish, picnic, and many other exciting adventures.
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.
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
The Lacomedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro Ohio - Combining Broadway-style entertainment and fine dining since 1975!
Ohio Hot Air Balloon Rides
Bella Balloons Hot Air Balloon Company is located in Lebanon, Ohio, and primarily operates around Dayton, Cincinnati, and the Miami Valley area providing outstanding views of Ohio's beautiful landscapes.
Miami Valley Military History Museum
The Miami Valley Military History Museum was established to perpetuate and preserve the memory of the veterans of our Armed Forces past, present, and future.
Clifton Mill
Built in 1802, historic Clifton Mill is one of the largest water powered grist mills still in existence. Come see our Legendary Christmas Lights!
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.
Black Box Improv Theater
The Black Box Improv Theater is a long form improv theater located downtown Dayton in The Cannery Building on Third Street.
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.
Dayton Mixed Martial Arts Academy
Dayton MMA is a 10,000 sqft MMA training facility located in Beavercreek.
