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
Art For All Day - FREE ADMISSION at Dayton Art Institute
During “Art For All” Days, the Dayton Art Institute offers free admission to all museum guests, including special and focus collections.
A Christmas Story: The Musical
Experience a holiday favorite like you've never seen it before! Based on the beloved Christmas classic, A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL is coming to the Schuster Center December 4-6, 2026.
Feast of Giving - Thanksgiving in Dayton
FREE Thanksgiving meal and celebration! Join us for our annual🦃 "Feast of Giving", a traditional Thanksgiving meal with fellowship, live music and engaging activities for kids all day long.
Waynesville Street Faire
Waynesville Street Faire - located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County! RAIN OR SHINE ☀️⛅🌧️🌩️
Lebanon Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival
Downtown Lebanon - Annual Lebanon Antique Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival.
SDDT's The Nutcracker
Join us for a magical evening of classic ballet with South Dayton Dance Theatre's Annual Nutcracker Performance!
Monster Jam at WSU Nutter Center
Monster Jam returns to the Nutter Center featuring the world's premier monster trucks. Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over Dayton!
Yuletide Winter's Gathering
Kick off the season at the Yuletide Winters Gathering, Nov. 13-15 in storybook downtown Tipp City! Shop festive boutiques, find one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy Santa photos, wagon rides, food trucks, and small-town holiday charm.
Centerville Veterans Day Ceremony
The City of Centerville and Centerville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9550 are saluting those who protect, preserve and maintain our freedom.
Dayton Pizza Week
Get ready to grab a slice 🍕 and discover your next favorite pizza! November 7-14 is Dayton Pizza Week
Clue
Broadway in Dayton ✨ Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! CLUE is at The Schuster Nov 24 - Nov 29, 2026
Winter Fest at Austin Landing
It's the holiday season at Austin Landing! Join us for our 2026 WINTER FEST & Christmas Tree Lighting ❄️ ✨ This fun, festive event begins Saturday, November 14 at 5pm
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
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.
Level Up Pinball Bar
Level Up Pinball Bar is a Dayton-area arcade bar with 30+ pinball machines, classic arcade games, craft drinks, leagues, parties, and nonstop fun in Beavercreek.
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.
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.
Kettering Recreation Complex
Kettering Rec is home to an Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, Walk/Run Track, Adventure Reef Outdoor Warterpark, and Kettering Ice Arena.
Cinemark - Dayton South + XD
Located in West Carrollton, close to the Dayton Mall by Home Depot and Best Buy. Popcorn, sodas, adult beverages, pretzels, hamburgers and more!
Gaming Adventures
Family-friendly environment featuring retro arcade games, new and classic console gaming, board games, storefront, refreshments, and a party area.
Goodfolk & O'Tymes Biplane Rides
The only Antique biplane ride company in the Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati area. Explore the birth place of aviation in a dimension that many will never get to experience. Enjoy Ohio's countryside in an authentic 1929 Travel Air 4000.
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!
Miami County YMCA
The Miami County YMCA serves families and individuals in Miami County, Ohio through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
On the Fly Fitness Studio
Regardless if you are in the best shape of your life and want a challenge or just getting started, this is a place for you.
SPARK Art Studio
Art enrichment classes for kids of all ages, art birthday parties, workshops, and more!
The Historic Sidney Theatre
The Historic Sidney Theatre makes the dream of a local performance facility a reality.
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.
Dayton Mixed Martial Arts Academy
Dayton MMA is a 10,000 sqft MMA training facility located in Beavercreek.
XD MAX
Video Arcade Room, 6D Motion Simulation Theater Ride, Birthday Party Room, EAT and PLAY Pizza Dining, Ticket redemption
Poelking Bowling
We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.
Young's Jersey Dairy
Working dairy farm with restaurant, bakery, miniature golf, driving range, and batting cage and gift shop. Located in Yellow Springs, OH Bring the kids along for a great family day out at Youngs Dairy! Check our website for current festivals and activities.
Mad River Mountain
Resort offers seventeen ski slopes and trails serviced by seven lifts. Snow report, resort news and events, and driving directions.
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!
