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
Riverscape Ice Skating
Saturday, January 18 2025
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton.
Roberts Centre RV Show
Saturday, January 18 2025
Featuring the very latest makes and models of Recreational Vehicles from all of the nation's top manufacturers.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Saturday, January 18 2025
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.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Skate
Monday, January 20 2025
Celebrate the holiday at MetroParks Ice Rink! Admission includes ice skate rental. No registration required. *Weather dependent
School Days Off at the Washington Township RecPlex
Monday, January 20 2025
Washington Township RecPlex hosts School Days Off programs for ALL kids in grades K-5th.
Scottish Country Dance Lessons
Tuesday, January 21 2025
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.
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, January 24 2025
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.
Ice Cutting at Cedar Lake (Carriage Hill) *rescheduled*
Saturday, January 25 2025
ORIGINALLY SLATED FOR JAN 18, THIS PROGRAM HAS MOVED TO JAN 25. The ice at Carriage Hill MetroParks's Cedar Lake is five inches thick right now, which means it's time to cut some ice! This event is highly weather dependent.
Arts & Wellness at the Arcade
Saturday, February 01 2025
The Contemporary Dayton, Culture Works, Friends of the Dayton Arcade, and The HUB Powered by PNC announce an exciting new program designed to introduce the community to the intersection of art and physical and mental health.
I Wuff You Valentine Hike
Saturday, February 15 2025
Join us for a self-guided hike through the trails of Bill Yeck Park. You and your pup will be pampered with special treats along the way as you visit stations meant to show your dog how much they mean to you!
Presidents Day Skate at Riverscape Ice Rink
Monday, February 17 2025
Spend Presidents Day at MetroParks Ice Rink! Weather Dependent.
17th Annual BOWLING For Pride
Saturday, February 22 2025
Bowling For Pride at Poelking Lanes. Bowl for Fun, Food and Prizes in a non~typical way! This year you can pre-register on our website.
26th Annual URS North Dayton Barstool Open
Saturday, February 22 2025
Join us for the 26th Annual North Dayton Barstool Open on Sat, Feb 22! Crawl 9 bars, win prizes, best costume, and enjoy an amazing raffle. Shotgun start at 11 AM!
35th Annual Great Tack Exchange Tack Swap Meet
Sunday, March 16 2025
One of Ohio's Largest Horsmenan's Flea Markets with 131 indoor booth spaces and many outdoor vendors.