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
Germanfest Picnic
Germanfest Picnic returns to the historic St. Anne's Hill in Dayton OH August 9-11, 2024.
Get The Led Out - The American Led Zeppelin
Returning once again by popular demand, Get The Led Out captures the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brings it to the big concert stage.
Levitt National Tour Presents: The War & Treaty
Levitt National Tour presents this magnetic multi-GRAMMY-nominated duo at Levitt Pavilion Dayton from 7-9 pm!
Englewood Art Festival
The Englewood Festival and Arts Commission is proud to present its Annual Englewood Festival featuring artisans and entertainers at Centennial Park.
Pickin in the Park at Riverscape
Enjoy some Bluegrass music at Riverscape with Pickin' in the Park featuring Whiskey Bent Valley Boys and My Brother's Keeper
Retrobution at Riverscape
It's 80's Night under the RiverScape pavilion! Break out the big hair and denim jackets for a funtastic evening featuring the biggest hits of the decade, performed by Retrobution.
Champaign County Fair
Come celebrate the Champaign County Fair with us August 2-9, 2024 in Urbana, Ohio!
Springboro FREE Concerts in the Park
Summer means FREE Concerts in the Park in the City of Springboro's North Park, 195 Tamarack Trail! Bring you own seating.
ABBA The Concert at The Rose
Dayton OH - Come dance, come sing, having the time of your life at THE ULTIMATE ABBA TRIBUTE CELEBRATION!
Clark County Fair
The 2024 Clark County Fair July 19-26 is sure to provide you and your family endless ENTERTAINMENT and excitement!
St. Brigid Parish Festival
We invite our friends and neighbors to come and enjoy good food and family fun at our annual three-day community festival.
Art in the City
Free Family-Friendly Event! Art in the City, a celebration of downtown Dayton's visual and performing arts communities.
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
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.
Adventure Reef Water Park
Kettering Outdoor Water Park - this 3-acre outdoor aquatic facility features a leisure pool with large water playground, two water slides, an interactive splash pad and a baby/toddler pool.
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.
NCR Country Club
Established 1954, thrives today as Ohio's premier private country club. 36 gorgeous holes, fitness, pool, 4 unique dining areas, great members.
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.
Heatherwoode Golf Club
18 Hole Public Championship Golf Course. Unmatched course conditions & a perfect setting for your wedding, banquet or business meeting!
Air Time Ballooning
Provides sunrise and sunset hot air balloon ride flight adventures in the Dayton and Cincinnati areas seven days a week, customized to you and your occasion.
Kings Island
Amusement park located in Mason OH has more than 80 world-class rides and attractions that are perfect for thrill seekers of all ages.
America's Packard Museum
The world's only restored Packard Dealership operating as a museum, and only full-time museum dedicated exclusively to the Packard Motor Car Company, its products and philosophies.
Splash Zone
Family Aquatic Center & Waterpark in Springfield Ohio with over 400 feet of Water Slides, 280 foot Lazy River, Water Vortex, Sprayground, Diving Boards and more.
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.
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway is the premier entertainment choice in the Dayton area, offering gaming and racing with sincere customer service in an enjoyable, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
The Magic Castle
Family Fun in Kettering Ohio - The Magic Castle is the place for Dayton's BEST Birthday Parties - Soft Play, action-filled Arcade Games for all ages - 18-hole Magical Miniature Golf Course - and much more - come check us out!
Dayton Funny Bone Comedy Club
The Funny Bone is a comedy club that brings Dayton the best stand-up shows in the nation!
Mike's Bike Park
Mike's Bike Park is Dayton's only INDOOR cycling facility! 50,000 square feet of riding for all ages and ability levels. Family friendly fun for everyone! We are open seven days a week!
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.
Fort Ancient
Fort Ancient offers a day of enjoyment for the entire family. Visitors can learn about Ohio's rich prehistoric and historic past by exploring the 9,000 square foot exhibit space that depicts three major technological themes spanning over 12,000 years.
Bonnybrook Farms
Located just 20 minutes east of Kings Island in southeastern Warren County. Chuck Wagon Dinner Rides, Weddings, Company Picnics, Country Fair, Fall Farm Day, Lantern Light Wagon Rides.
YMCA of Greater Dayton
Health and wellness, exercise and wellness programs as well as child care, day camp and family programs.
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.