Events in Dayton Ohio
Today is July 19, 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
Paris Flea Market at the Dixie Drive-In
Sunday, July 19 2026 6:00am
Buy, Sell and Trade - toys, tools, home decor, kitchen wares, clothes, crafts and more! Plus - get locally grown fresh produce at low low prices!
Gem City Comic Con
Sunday, July 19 2026 10:00am
Gather your family and friends and head over to the Gem City Comic Con for a weekend filled with comics, creativity, and fun! ⏰ EARLY BUYER 9AM BOTH DAYS!
FutureFest 2026
Sunday, July 19 2026 10:00am
The Dayton Playhouse's annual festival: FutureFest—six finalist plays are brought to life as either fully staged productions or staged readings July 17- 19
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Sunday, July 19 2026 10:30am
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your Golden Ticket to a big, bold, amazing musical perfect for everyone!
2nd Street Market
Sunday, July 19 2026 11:00am
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours. OUTDOOR MARKET NOW OPEN!
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Sunday, July 19 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.
Terrarium Building at Now and Zen DIY Studio
Sunday, July 19 2026 11:00am
Visit Now and Zen DIY Studio any Thursday-Sunday from 11am-4pm for a terrarium building class!
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Sunday, July 19 2026 11:30am
You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
174th Montgomery County Fair
Sunday, July 19 2026 12:00pm
The 174th Montgomery County Fair runs Tuesday, July 14th - Sunday, July 19th at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. New this year - Laser tag, bounce houses, Tin Smith Show and Fast Traxx Motocross!
Open House at Patterson Homestead
Sunday, July 19 2026 12:00pm
Join us for an open house at the Patterson Homestead. Learn about the Patterson family and how they influenced the Dayton region!
All the World’s a Stage
Sunday, July 19 2026 12:00pm
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
Sunday, July 19 2026 12:00pm
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
Sunday, July 19 2026 12:00pm
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.
53rd Annual Mary Help of Christians Festival
Sunday, July 19 2026 1:00pm
Parish Festival in Fairborn, Ohio - including Festival Food, Live Entertainment, Beer, and much more!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Sunday, July 19 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.
Huge Yard Sale
Sunday, July 19 2026 1:00pm
Huge Yard Sale Over 7000 square feet of Items July 17th 9am -10pm July 18th 9am to 4pm - 5pm to 10pm July 19th 1-6
Level Up: 30+ pinball machines 30+ arcades!
Sunday, July 19 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!
Skinner Pipe Organ Concerts at Dayton Art Institute
Sunday, July 19 2026 2:00pm
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium.
FutureFest 2026
Sunday, July 19 2026 3:00pm
The Dayton Playhouse's annual festival: FutureFest—six finalist plays are brought to life as either fully staged productions or staged readings July 17- 19
Grand Carnivale International Festival at Kings Island
Sunday, July 19 2026 5:00pm
There’s non-stop fun for everyone at Kings Island’s Summerbration—Enjoy high-energy live music, delicious international food, lively games at the Grand Carnivale Daily, July 18 - August 2, 2026. Fireworks Every Night!
Live Music Sundays w/ John Simon
Sunday, July 19 2026 5:00pm
Ease into your Sunday evenings with live acoustic music from John Simon at Wandering Griffin.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Sunday, July 19 2026 5:30pm
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your Golden Ticket to a big, bold, amazing musical perfect for everyone!
Shawn Gerhard: The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute
Sunday, July 19 2026 7:00pm
Having performed in residence in Las Vegas, Gerhard’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of Garth Brooks. Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.
Harry Connick Jr.
Sunday, July 19 2026 7:30pm
A consummate performer, Harry Connick, Jr. has exemplified excellence in the entertainment world for decades—be it music, film, television or Broadway.
Becca's Sunday LOTD Dart Tournament at MVSB
Sunday, July 19 2026 7:30pm
Every Sunday night at Miami Valley Sports Bar -- a Luck of the Draw Dart Tournament hosted by Becca. Darts fly at 7:30pm!
Dixie Drive-In Movies
Sunday, July 19 2026 8:00pm
Step back in time at the Dixie Twin Drive-In Theater. Join us for an unmatched outdoor movie theater experience.
Warren County Fair
Monday, July 20 2026 8:00am
July 20-25 2026- Warren County Fair - fun, food, games, rides, demo derby, tractor pulls, live harness racing, livestock shows and more!
