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
Corn Maze at Lost Creek Reserve
Wednesday, October 14 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
Wednesday, October 14 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
History Mystery, Mayhem & Murder Lantern Tour at Woodland Cemetery
Wednesday, October 14 2026
Inventors, bank robbers, counterfeiting and murder - tour off the beaten path among the gravestones you've probably never stopped to look at.
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!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Wednesday, October 14 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, 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.
Dayton H3 #1683 - Hebble Creek Reserve
Saturday, October 17 2026
Join us for a hike, run, or walk at our 1683th event! Dayton Hash House Harriers is the 1st Dayton-area hash kennel of the world-wide social running club, the Hash House Harriers.
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.
The One with Goats & Pumpkins
Sunday, October 18 2026
Join us at The Grazing Ground for a special pumpkin carving experience with our FRIENDly goats!
Scottish Country Dance Lessons
Tuesday, October 20 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.
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.
Dayton Fall Harvest Festival 2026
Saturday, October 24 2026
Join a day of family fun at the Fall Harvest Festival, hosted by the City of Dayton Department of Recreation—combining a traditional fall festival with a trunk-or-treat experience.
Fall Fest & Wild Races
Saturday, October 24 2026
Wild races, fall fun and family-friendly activities! Enjoy camel, ostrich and wiener dog races, a Mini Highland Cow Petting Zoo, Track or Treat, food trucks, live entertainment and more. Saturday, October 24 | 4PM–8PM.
First Draw - Archery (18+) at Olde English Outfitters.
Saturday, October 24 2026
Perfect for first time archers to grow their skill with a bow. This course will cover everything from basic handling of bows to actually using them on a range. And the best part? This class is only $15 for each adult!
First Draw - Archery (ages 9 and up)
Saturday, October 24 2026
Perfect for first time archers to grow their skill with a bow. This course will cover everything from basic handling of bows to actually using them on a range. And the best part? This class is totally FREE for kids 9-17!
