Events in Dayton Ohio

Today is April 24, 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

Front Street Artists Come to the Boro III Exhibit

Front Street Artists Come to the Boro III Exhibit

Friday, April 24 2026 8:00am

The Springboro Performing Arts Center, 115 Wright Station Way, is showcasing an exhibit by Front Street artists, April 1 – 26. Please join us at the artist reception, 5 - 8 p.m. Friday, April 10.

Front Street Artists Come to the Boro III Exhibit

Front Street Artists Come to the Boro III Exhibit

Friday, April 24 2026 8:00am

The Springboro Performing Arts Center, 115 Wright Station Way, is showcasing an exhibit by Front Street artists, April 1 – 26. Please join us at the artist reception, 5 - 8 p.m. Friday, April 10.

2026 Sinclair Community College Graduating Fine Art Students’ Portfolio Exhibition

2026 Sinclair Community College Graduating Fine Art Students’ Portfolio Exhibition

Friday, April 24 2026 8:00am

The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by the 2026 graduating class.

Aullwood Native Plant Sale

Aullwood Native Plant Sale

Friday, April 24 2026 9:00am

Join us for Aullwood's annual Native Plant Sale featuring over 12,000 native wildflowers, trees, shrubs and grasses with over 190 different species. Support birds, pollinators & wildlife in your own backyard!

Vintage Market Days® Dayton-Cincinnati

Vintage Market Days® Dayton-Cincinnati

Friday, April 24 2026 10:00am

Vintage Market Days returns to the Greene County Fairgrounds for "French Garden Party" themed spring market. The place to find what you're looking for and fabulous gifts. Grab your tickets early!

Dick's House of Sport Homeschool PE

Dick's House of Sport Homeschool PE

Friday, April 24 2026 10:00am

Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11:30 AM

Kiln It

Kiln It

Friday, April 24 2026 10:00am

The Art of the Cup Exhibition at the Rosewood Arts Center Community Gallery

Nathaniel Foley x Mina Kim

Nathaniel Foley x Mina Kim

Friday, April 24 2026 10:00am

Solo Exhibitions at Rosewood Arts Center

Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

Friday, April 24 2026 10:30am

A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 50 years, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work told entirely through the music and lyrics of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

2nd Street Market

2nd Street Market

Friday, April 24 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.

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

Friday, April 24 2026 11:00am

You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!

On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!

On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!

Friday, April 24 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.

Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective

Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective

Friday, April 24 2026 11:00am

In a world where environmental change is often conveyed through striking images of global warming, Foster offers a different perspective, one that considers Earth’s continual evolution and the visible traces of time’s passage

Exploring Feminism

Exploring Feminism

Friday, April 24 2026 11:00am

Presenting feminist artwork from the newly acquired Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection, this three-part, rotating exhibition will demystify the origins, history and commitments of the feminist movement.

Symbols of Hope: Eunshin Khang

Symbols of Hope: Eunshin Khang

Friday, April 24 2026 11:00am

The paintings of Eunshin Khang invite dialogue. This may be dialogue with family and friends, dialogue across cultures or dialogue on a spiritual level, conversing with the life of faith.

Paul Verdell: Tabernacle

Paul Verdell: Tabernacle

Friday, April 24 2026 11:00am

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings, Verdell continues his exploration of loose and instinctive mark making, working with paint and collaged elements.

Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Dolan: Along the Path

Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Dolan: Along the Path

Friday, April 24 2026 11:00am

April's Member's Spotlight Exhibition features Springboro-based artist Amy Dolan. Opening Reception: April 1, 6-8 pm Closing Reception: April 24, 4-6 pm

Discover Dayton Scavenger Hunt

Discover Dayton Scavenger Hunt

Friday, April 24 2026 12:00pm

Explore downtown Dayton this April! Visit local businesses, complete fun scavenger hunt challenges, and enter to win prizes. Play with the app! Hosted by: Oberer Management Services Downtown Properties

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Friday, April 24 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!

Level Up: 30+ pinball machines 30+ arcades!

Friday, April 24 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!

Guided Tours

Guided Tours

Friday, April 24 2026 2:00pm

Join us for a closer look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artists currently on view and their work. FREE and open to all.

Sugar Maple Festival

Sugar Maple Festival

Friday, April 24 2026 5:00pm

The annual Sugar Maple Festival in beautiful downtown Bellbrook, Ohio. April 24-26, 2026

Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

Friday, April 24 2026 5:30pm

A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 50 years, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work told entirely through the music and lyrics of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

Celebrate Arbor Day

Celebrate Arbor Day

Friday, April 24 2026 5:30pm

Come Join Us!

Evening At The Races

Evening At The Races

Friday, April 24 2026 6:00pm

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at our upcoming event, Evening At The Races! This exciting event promises an evening packed with thrilling races, unique art, delicious food,plenty of fun activities for everyone.

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar

Friday, April 24 2026 6:00pm

Join us every Friday night at 6pm for Dayton's Best LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar! We have FREE CHIPS AND SALSA for our Trivia Players and a Mystery Box full of prizes for our winners!

America's Packard Museum Spring Fling

America's Packard Museum Spring Fling

Friday, April 24 2026 6:30pm

The British Invasion: 250 Years of Revolution—Join us at America's Packard Museum for the 2026 Packard Spring Fling! April 24-25

10th Annual Beer & Wine Tasting *Featuring Bourbon

10th Annual Beer & Wine Tasting *Featuring Bourbon

Friday, April 24 2026 6:30pm

Join The Community Foundation of Miami Township for this Beer, Wine & Bourbon Tasting Fundraising Event, April 24th 2026, 6:30pm. All proceeds will help improve the Miami Township Community.

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