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, May 07 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, May 08 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.
Armwrestling Technique Clinic
Saturday, May 09 2026
GRIP, GRIT & GROWTH: Hands on training with the PROS! 💪 Armwrestling Technique Clinic at the Vandalia Rec May 9
Family Fun Day
Saturday, May 09 2026
Grab the kids, lace up your sneakers, and head to the park! Family Fun Day is all about getting outside, staying active, and enjoying time together in the fresh air. Tons of activities for everyone- all free!
Greene County Night Bicycle Rides
Saturday, May 09 2026
Join the Trail Sentinels for an evening bicycle ride along the County's bike trails! Rides leave from the Xenia Station bike hub at 7 pm and return between 9 pm and 9:45 pm 🚴🌙
Healthy Kids Day at RiverScape MetroPark
Saturday, May 09 2026
Join the YMCA of Greater Dayton for Healthy Kids Day®, a FREE community event designed to inspire kids and families to stay active, engaged, and healthy all summer long!
The Grazing Ground Market
Saturday, May 09 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, May 09 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.
Sprint Triathlon at the Coffman Y
Sunday, May 10 2026
Ready to challenge yourself and have some fun doing it? Join us on May 10 at 7:00 AM for the Coffman YMCA Sprint Triathlon!
Scottish Country Dance Lessons
Tuesday, May 12 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.
3 Day Revival
Wednesday, May 13 2026
3-Night Revival at Peoples Community C.M.E. Church, May 13–15, 2026, 6:30PM nightly. 2525 N. Gettysburg Ave, Dayton. Come be inspired—Fueling the F.I.R.E.! All are welcome!
LTR Wednesday Morning Volunteering at the Farm!
Wednesday, May 13 2026
Join us every every Wednesday morning to help around the farm! We need helpings for animal care, garden work, cleaning and much more!
Melody 49 Drive-In Movies
Friday, May 15 2026
🎬🍿 Melody 49 Drive-In movie theater on two outdoor screens each weekend
Community Carnival Hosted by Cancer's Kryptonite
Saturday, May 16 2026
Join us for a free fun zone, activities, contests, food trucks & local vendors! Helping families battling DIPG by easing the burden of cancer and creating moments they will cherish forever!!
Greene County Morning Miler Bicycle Rides
Saturday, May 16 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.
PRIDE ROCKS! A suicide prevention program
Saturday, May 16 2026
Pride Rocks! is a suicide prevention program promoting suicide prevention in the LGBTQ+ Community. Enjoy local meals from a food trucks, connect with local providers, check out local vendors and listen to LGBTQ musicians!
TGG Toddler Storytime
Saturday, May 16 2026
Stories, snuggles, and tiny hooves. 🐐💚 Join us for a cozy toddler storytime, goat cuddles, and a gluten-free treat—because farm days should end sweet.
Touch-A-Truck
Saturday, May 16 2026
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡-𝐀-𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤? Touch-A-Trucks are fun and FREE hands-on events for the whole family where kids can touch, interact with, and learn about all kinds of community vehicles!
Memorial Day Weekend at Youngs Dairy
Thursday, May 21 2026
Celebrate Memorial Day with us at Young's Dairy. You show up, we'll supply the fun! May 21st-25th, 2026
Passport to MetroParks 2026
Friday, May 29 2026
Join us at Riverscape for an exciting Family-Friendly evening full of Live Music, Foodtrucks, and Fun Activities like Rock Climbing! FREE Admission!
School Days Off at the Washington Township RecPlex
Friday, May 29 2026
Washington Township RecPlex hosts School Days Off programs for ALL kids in grades K-5th.
Chrome & Carroll Cruise-In!
Saturday, May 30 2026
Join us for a fun evening of cars, music, and community at the Chrome & Carroll Cruise-In! Bring your classic car, hot rod, truck, or daily driver and cruise in for a great cause. No registration required, just cruise in!
Band on the Run 5k in walk/run
Sunday, May 31 2026
Kettering Fairmont Band Boosters will be hosting a fundraiser May 31, 2026 from 10 am to 1pm at KFHS. The goal is to raise funds to support the 800 band & color guard students involved in all aspects of band & guard all year.
First Thursday Street Fair City of West Carrollton
Thursday, June 04 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!
Dayton Pride Festival 2026
Friday, June 05 2026
The annual Pride Festival and parade that celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ culture in Dayton. Events run Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.
Pulling Together for the Kids: Kids and Clays Classic
Friday, June 05 2026
Join us on Friday, June 5 at Middletown Sportsmen’s Club for a day of sporting clays, connection, and friendly competition, all in support of Ronald McDonald House Dayton. Open to all levels of the sport.
