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
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Thursday, November 12 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.
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, November 13 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.
Bonsai 101 Class -includes Bonsai
Saturday, November 14 2026
North Dayton Garden Center & Nursery is offering a Bonsai tree beginner class with lifelong Bonsai grower Rick Kossoudji. If you're interested in the art of Bonsai but don’t know where to start, this class is for YOU!
Hometown Holiday 2026
Saturday, November 14 2026
Everyone is invited to help us honor our veterans and kick off the holidays. Santa arrives at 2pm. Lighting of the holiday tree at 6pm. Many vendors and food trucks for you to enjoy. We hope you will come and enjoy.
TGG Snuggle Bubble & Coffee
Saturday, November 14 2026
What’s better than coffee on a Saturday morning? Coffee in the Snuggle Bubble with goats. ☕🐐 Sip your coffee or hot chocolate and spend a cozy half hour with our goat FRIENDS.
The Grazing Ground Market
Saturday, November 14 2026
The one with fresh eggs, homemade gluten-free goodies, farm gifts, and goats who fully expect snacks and attention.
Winter Fest at Austin Landing
Saturday, November 14 2026
It's the holiday season at Austin Landing! Join us for our 2026 WINTER FEST & Christmas Tree Lighting ❄️ ✨ This fun, festive event begins Saturday, November 14 at 5pm
Scottish Country Dance Lessons
Tuesday, November 17 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, November 18 2026
Join us every every Wednesday morning to help around the farm! We need helpings for animal care, garden work, cleaning and much more!
Woodland Lights
Friday, November 20 2026
Walk the path to holiday fun at Woodland Lights - a half-mile wonderland of holiday lights, displays, and festivities! Updated for Christmas 2026
Dayton H3 #1686 - It's A Hash
Saturday, November 21 2026
Join us for a hike, run, or walk at our 1686th event! Dayton Hash House Harriers is the 1st Dayton-area hash kennel of the world-wide social running club, the Hash House Harriers.
The Great Turkey Trek
Saturday, November 21 2026
We need your help for this Thanksgiving adventure. Follow the clues along the routes and help us find the turkeys during an interactive walk or hike!
Dayton Turkey Trot
Saturday, November 28 2026
Be a Thankful Turkey and run the tradition at your Annual Dayton Turkey Trot - It's your post-turkey workout. Your body will thank you later!
2026 Dayton Holiday Festival Grande Illumination
Friday, December 04 2026
The Grande Illumination Dayton Holiday Festival traditional tree lighting and Dayton Children's Parade Spectacular in Lights - December 4
Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk
Saturday, December 05 2026
Get ready for the holidays with a peaceful winter stroll through the candlelit paths of Aullwood Garden MetroPark. Bring your family and friends for the perfect start to the holiday season. Weather Dependent.
Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting City of West Carrollton
Saturday, December 05 2026
Celebrate the season with horse-drawn wagon rides, a festive Luminary Walk around the Civic Center, WCHS choir and orchestra performances, letters to Santa, free photos with Santa, and a magical tree-lighting ceremony.
TGG Goat Yoga
Saturday, December 05 2026
A feel-good farm experience featuring an all-levels yoga class, plenty of laughs, and lots of time with our friendly goats. No goat yoga experience required. 😉🐐
Luminary Walk
Friday, December 11 2026
Enjoy a candlelit stroll through Bill Yeck Park. There will be a half-mile paved route and a one-mile route along the purple trail.
i9 Sports Late Fall/Winter Basketball & Volleyball
Saturday, January 09 2027
Late Fall & Winter Basketball and Volleyball are 6-week programs starting in October. Games every Saturday! No tryouts, no experience needed, and everyone is welcome.
I Wuff You Valentine Hike
Saturday, February 13 2027
Happy Valentine's Day to our favorite pups! Join us for a self-guided afternoon hike through the trails of Bill Yeck Park.
