Active & Outdoor Events around Dayton
Outdoor events including walks, runs, hiking, biking, fishing, health and fitness and other outdoor-related activities and events around the Dayton area.
Active & Outdoors in Dayton
Springboro FREE Concerts in the Park
Sunday, June 21 2026
Summer means FREE Concerts in the Park in the City of Springboro's North Park, 195 Tamarack Trail! Bring you own seating.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Sunday, June 21 2026
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.
A Place for You Park Open House
Tuesday, June 23 2026
A Place for You Pack a picnic and spend a relaxing summer evening in the park with your family. Enjoy quality time together discovering all that your Five Rivers MetroParks has to offer.
Scottish Country Dance Lessons
Tuesday, June 23 2026
Come learn the reels, jigs, and strathspeys of Scotland in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. No experience or partner are required. All you need are comfortable, soft-soled shoes.
LTR Wednesday Morning Volunteering at the Farm!
Wednesday, June 24 2026
Join us every every Wednesday morning to help around the farm! We need helpings for animal care, garden work, cleaning and much more!
Arcade Parents & Pals Yoga with Speakeasy Yoga
Thursday, June 25 2026
Join Speakeasy Yoga at the Dayton Arcade for a special summer Parents & Pals Yoga series designed to help families move together and connect.
Thursday Night Skate
Thursday, June 25 2026
Join Hoover Skate Arena for Thursday Night Skate from 7–10 PM. $10 per person, cash only. Come skate, connect, and enjoy a historic West Dayton rink.
World's Largest Swim Lesson
Thursday, June 25 2026
Be a part of the biggest water safety event on the planet! 🏊♂️🩳🥽🩱🏊
90s Party with Zack Attack
Friday, June 26 2026
Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features a 90s Party with Zack Attack! Bring your Bayside crew for the greatest throwback party with a nonstop night of dancing, singing, and rocking out.
Family Adventure Movie Night
Friday, June 26 2026
Free family friendly movie in the park is the perfect way to make summer memories with friends, neighbors, and loved ones. Don’t miss this magical night of outdoor entertainment for all ages!
Melody 49 Drive-In Movies
Friday, June 26 2026
🎬🍿 Melody 49 Drive-In movie theater on two outdoor screens each weekend
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, June 26 2026
We socially dance many types of historical and modern dances. Our emphasis is typically on having fun with partnered social dances, but we also do set dances, circle dances, line dances, and solo dance as well.
Family Fun Tennis Day
Saturday, June 27 2026
A fun-filled day enjoying tennis! Visit stations with games that show you the tennis basics.
Greene County Morning Miler Bicycle Rides
Saturday, June 27 2026
Join the Trail Sentinels for a fast morning ride! Riders meet at 8:30 am and finish around 11 am. Morning Milers are not for beginners and average 25-35 miles at 14-16 MPH.
Madison Park Live - Summer Concert Series
Saturday, June 27 2026
We are THRILLED to announce the return of Madison Park Live — your favorite summer concert series is back and this year's lineup is giving everything it needs to give. Sponsored by the RTA, Renewal By Andersen & Altafiber
Mud Day
Saturday, June 27 2026
International Mud Day celebrates connecting kids to the outdoors through playing in the mud. Join us for a great time with mud pools, mud games and crafts, mud kitchen and even a cool spray cleanup before you go home.
Muddy Mayhem
Saturday, June 27 2026
Test your ability to run, climb, crawl, jump, swivel and slide your way through this fun muddy obstacle course at Benner Park!
Pony Rides at Carriage Hill Farm
Saturday, June 27 2026
Hand-led pony rides at Carriage Hill MetroPark June through October. Don't forget your camera!
The Grazing Ground Market
Saturday, June 27 2026
The one with fresh eggs, homemade gluten-free goodies, farm gifts, and goats who fully expect snacks and attention.
The One with Goats & Little Makers
Saturday, June 27 2026
Little hands, big creativity, and a few four-legged friends 💚 Join us for a playful, hands-on craft experience where kids create, explore, and enjoy time with our friendly goats at The Grazing Ground.
Free Concert at North Park: Kim Kelly Orchestra
Sunday, June 28 2026
Not just the same old song and dance, the Kim Kelly Orchestra has a musical style all their own. Dedicated to providing polished material in a variety of styles, from the songs of the “Big Band Era” to contemporary pop.
Sunday Sundaes: Americana Kick Off
Sunday, June 28 2026
Kick off red, white and blue week with a free sundae at the Smith House! Enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon with refreshments, yard games and themed crafts.
Free Yoga | Arcade Arts & Wellness
Wednesday, July 01 2026
FREE Rotunda yoga classes return to the Arcade in 2026 as part of our ongoing Arcade Arts & Wellness series.
The Big Dink: A Summer Court Social
Wednesday, July 01 2026
The Centerville-Washington Park District and Foundation for Centerville-Washington Parks are teaming up for an evening of dinks, drinks, and big designs (drinks are non-alcoholic).
July First Thursday Street Fair City of West Carrollton
Thursday, July 02 2026
Join us in West Carrollton for our First Thursdays Street Fair, a summer series featuring live music, food vendors, local makers, community organizations, and family-friendly activities for everyone.
First Saturday Volunteer at Learning Tree Farm
Saturday, July 04 2026
Join us for the first Saturday of every month to bring helping hands to Learning Tree Farm!
Go 4th! Kettering’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Saturday, July 04 2026
Celebrate Independence Day in Kettering! Join us for our 2026 Independence Day celebrations and fireworks at Delco Park!
