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
2026 Dayton Area CROP Hunger Walk
Sunday, October 11 2026
Help fight hunger one step at a time! Join the Dayton Area CROP Hunger Walk on October 11 and support hunger relief efforts locally and globally.
Americana 250 Cycling Classic
Sunday, October 11 2026
Part of the Tour de Gem Cycling Series, the event highlights the Miami Valley Trail Network with Greene County as the heart of the nation’s largest paved trail system.
Corn Maze at Lost Creek Reserve
Sunday, October 11 2026
Enjoy the 6-acre Corn Maze from September 1 through October 26. No registration necessary. The maze is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset.
Cowvins Corny Corn Maze Youngs Dairy
Sunday, October 11 2026
Cowvin, the baby of the Cow Family, has created a fun maze at Young's Jersey Dairy – come see if you can conquer it! August 2nd – November 2nd, 2025 from 11am-6pm
HALO-Weenie & Hotdogs Fundraiser to support Dogs in need
Sunday, October 11 2026
A pet costume and talent contest on October 11 benefiting HALO K9 Rescue. Ribbons and Prizes to the winners in each category. Top prize of Free Years worth of pet grooming. Raffles, giveaways, Hot Dogs from Dogs for Dogs
TGG Goat Yoga Fundraiser
Sunday, October 11 2026
Join us for a special TGG Goat Yoga fundraiser benefiting a NYC Marathon journey! Enjoy yoga, laughs, and plenty of goat snuggles while supporting a great cause. 🐐🧘♀️🏃♀️
The One with Goats & Pumpkins
Sunday, October 11 2026
Join us at The Grazing Ground for a special pumpkin carving experience with our FRIENDly goats!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Sunday, October 11 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.
History Mystery, Mayhem & Murder Lantern Tour at Woodland Cemetery
Monday, October 12 2026
Inventors, bank robbers, counterfeiting and murder - tour off the beaten path among the gravestones you've probably never stopped to look at.
Scottish Country Dance Lessons
Tuesday, October 13 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, October 14 2026
Join us every every Wednesday morning to help around the farm! We need helpings for animal care, garden work, cleaning and much more!
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, October 16 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.
The One with Goats & S'mores
Friday, October 16 2026
Cozy up by the fire for s’mores, then hang out with our goat FRIENDS for a little extra sticky fun! 🐐🔥🍫 Gluten-free graham crackers included.
Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, October 17 2026
Registration is $15 for singles or $25 for a two-person team. A 50/50 cash prize will be awarded from the registration fees. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase.
Harvest and Glow Festival
Saturday, October 17 2026
Parks and Recreation is launching a brand-new Harvest and Glow Festival on October 17th, 2026 from 2pm-9pm! Gather your family and friends and experience a day packed with fall traditions and community spirit!
Pony Rides at Carriage Hill Farm
Saturday, October 17 2026
Hand-led pony rides at Carriage Hill MetroPark June through October. Don't forget your camera!
Run For Your Life Series - Flag Football Style 5K & 10K
Saturday, October 17 2026
Survive a flag football-style zombie apocalypse race! Choose a 5K or 10K, protect your flags from zombies and complete a different mission each week.
The Grazing Ground Market
Saturday, October 17 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, October 17 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.
Truck or Treat
Saturday, October 17 2026
A fall family favorite! Explore a lineup of awesome trucks and community vehicles while collecting treats and giveaways along the way.
Hope Road's Harvest & Harmony Community Fall Festival
Sunday, October 18 2026
Hope Road Organization invites families and neighbors to Harvest & Harmony Community Fall Festival, a free community celebration at the Hope Road Youth Arts & Nature Hub.
Hound Hike
Sunday, October 18 2026
Join us for a self-guided hike through the trails of Bill Yeck Park, complete with sniff-stops along the way.
Get Outside Book Club: Lessons from Wildlife
Wednesday, October 21 2026
Are animals at all like us? Do they need homes too?
Pumpkin Glow
Wednesday, October 21 2026
Follow the trails of Caesar Ford Park October 21–24, 2026 and be mesmerized by the hundreds of hand-painted pumpkins in black light-reflective paint! Bring a blacklight flashlight, or borrow one for the walk.
Monster Mash City of West Carrollton
Thursday, October 22 2026
Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at West Carrollton's annual Monster Mash on Thursday, October 22nd, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Rain Barrels 101: Save Water, Save Money
Friday, October 23 2026
Learn how rain barrels collect and store rainwater, how to properly install and maintain them, and how they help reduce stormwater runoff while lowering outdoor water use. Registration required.
