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

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

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: The War & Treaty

Levitt National Tour presents this magnetic multi-GRAMMY-nominated duo at Levitt Pavilion Dayton from 7-9 pm!

Englewood Art Festival

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

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

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

Champaign County Fair

Come celebrate the Champaign County Fair with us August 2-9, 2024 in Urbana, Ohio!

Springboro FREE Concerts in the Park

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Melody 49 Drive-In

Melody 49 Drive-In

Attend The Theatre Regularly - In No Other Way Can You Enjoy Life for So Little!

Armstrong Air & Space Museum

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.

Start Skydiving

Start Skydiving

Start Skydiving Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky - Facilities at Start Skydiving

Heatherwoode Golf Club

Heatherwoode Golf Club

18 Hole Public Championship Golf Course. Unmatched course conditions & a perfect setting for your wedding, banquet or business meeting!

Dayton Bike Yard

Dayton Bike Yard

The Dayton Bike Yard at Welcome Park...Where Cycling Meets Adventure

Air Time Ballooning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

YMCA of Greater Dayton

Health and wellness, exercise and wellness programs as well as child care, day camp and family programs.

Trivia with a Twist

Trivia with a Twist

Join us for live and exciting trivia in and around Dayton, Ohio!

Miami Valley Military History Museum

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.

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