Events in Dayton Ohio
Today is August 5, 2026 - Our daily calendar of events, entertainment and activities in Dayton. Includes festivals, concerts, comedy, theater, arts, live music, outdoor events, sports and more.
Events in Dayton
Preble County Fair
Wednesday, August 05 2026
The Famous Preble County Fair is August 1, 2026 - August 8, 2026
Dayton Horse Show
Wednesday, August 05 2026
The Dayton Horse Show is gearing up for another top notch show! August 5th -August 8th, 2026
Auglaize County Fair
Wednesday, August 05 2026
The Auglaize County fair is fun for the whole family - August 2nd - August 8th 2026
Greene County Fair 2026
Wednesday, August 05 2026 8:00am
Prepare for a safe and fun-filled week at the Greene County Fairgrounds! Rides, Kiddie/Calf Scramble, Tug-a-Truck, Harness Racing, Demo Derby, Truck/Tractor Pulls & more!
LTR Wednesday Morning Volunteering at the Farm!
Wednesday, August 05 2026 8:30am
Join us every every Wednesday morning to help around the farm! We need helpings for animal care, garden work, cleaning and much more!
Fairborn Farmers Market
Wednesday, August 05 2026 10:00am
Each Wednesday through October at the corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue in the Fifth-Third Commons.
Hawthorn Hill Tours
Wednesday, August 05 2026 10:00am
With its white pillars and twin porches, Hawthorn Hill has long been synonymous with Orville Wright and the Wright family. Wednesdays and Saturdays prepaid advance reservations required.
HWD 2026
Wednesday, August 05 2026 10:00am
20th Annual Height, Width, Depth (HWD) Juried Sculpture Exhibition
LTR Wednesday Morning Volunteering at the Farm!
Wednesday, August 05 2026 10:30am
Join us every every Wednesday morning to help around the farm! We need helpings for animal care, garden work, cleaning and much more!
Lula Bell Art Class - Learn Essential Pen and Inking Skills
Wednesday, August 05 2026 10:30am
Bring your drawings to life with confident lines and bold contrast in this foundational inking class.
Cowvins Corny Corn Maze Youngs Dairy
Wednesday, August 05 2026 11:00am
Cowvin, the baby of the Cow Family, has created a fun maze at Young's Jersey Dairy – come see if you can conquer it! August 2nd – November 2nd, 2025 from 11am-6pm
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Wednesday, August 05 2026 11:00am
Duck Pin Bowling, Darts, Mini-Golf, Pool, Karaoke, Shuffleboard, Food, Self-Pour Adult Beverages, Free Soft Drinks and more! On Par Entertainment is located in Beavercreek, across from The Greene.
All the World’s a Stage
Wednesday, August 05 2026 11:00am
Across cultures, the performing arts—drama, dance, music—have entertained and educated, bringing people together in communal spaces to celebrate and question what it means to be human.
Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
Wednesday, August 05 2026 11:00am
William H. Johnson (1901–1970) painted the Fighters for Freedom series in the mid-1940s as tribute to African American activists, scientists, teachers and performers as well as international leaders.
Getting Technical: Alternative Photographic Processes
Wednesday, August 05 2026 11:00am
This 2026 FotoFocus Biennial exhibition examines ways artists have used historical, non-traditional or experimental processes to make unusual and strange photographs - often through adjustments to chemistry.
Niki Johnson: PIllars of Democracy
Wednesday, August 05 2026 11:00am
Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy is an exhibition of four large-scale collaged portraits envisioning Lady Liberty, Justice, Freedom, and Forward progress, showcasing the central role of women in the democratic process.
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Wednesday, August 05 2026 11:15am
You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
Hawthorn Hill Tours
Wednesday, August 05 2026 12:30pm
With its white pillars and twin porches, Hawthorn Hill has long been synonymous with Orville Wright and the Wright family. Wednesdays and Saturdays prepaid advance reservations required.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Wednesday, August 05 2026 1:00pm
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.
Level Up: 30+ pinball machines 30+ arcades!
Wednesday, August 05 2026 1:00pm
Level Up Pinball Bar in Beavercreek near Dayton features 30+ modern and classic coinless pinball machines and 30+ arcade games. Reloadable RFID cards, Stern Insider Connect tracking and nonstop competition!
Lula Bell Art Class - 6 Techniques to Master Watercolor Pencils
Wednesday, August 05 2026 1:30pm
Unlock the full potential of watercolor pencils in this hands-on, technique-focused class. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.
Bike Night at the Roadhouse
Wednesday, August 05 2026 6:00pm
Brought to you by Buckeye Harley Davidson! Live Music, Vendors, food, drinks, and bikes on 7 acres of land. On a good night, over 1000 bikes will roll in!
Recovery Dharma: Inquiry Meeting
Wednesday, August 05 2026 6:00pm
Recovery Dharma is a Buddhist inspired, peer-led movement and community, unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction.
Whisperz Whiskey Wednesdays
Wednesday, August 05 2026 6:00pm
Whisperz Speakasy Whiskey Wednesday Specials: 25% off standard whiskey, scotch & bourbon pours and cocktails all night on Wednesday from open til close, 4p til 11pm alongside fabulous live music!
Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Huber Heights
Wednesday, August 05 2026 7:00pm
Join us for Live Trivia at Chumps in Huber Heights every Wednesday 7pm to 10pm!
For KING + COUNTRY
Wednesday, August 05 2026 8:00pm
for KING + COUNTRY is one of the music industry’s most respected and decorated duos. Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone have earned four GRAMMY® Awards, 13 No. 1 hits, and more than 2 billion career streams.
Preble County Fair
Thursday, August 06 2026
The Famous Preble County Fair is August 1, 2026 - August 8, 2026
