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
Spring Break Camp at the Washington Township RecPlex
Monday, March 23 2026
Spring Break Camp for ALL kids in grades K-7th. Experience all the Rec Plex has to offer, plus 3 exciting field trips.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Monday, March 23 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.
Scottish Country Dance Lessons
Tuesday, March 24 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.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Better Balance
Tuesday, March 24 2026
Free workshop 1-2pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 3 thru March 26, at Salvation Army Kroc Center, Dayton. 8-week, evidence-based program from the Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2. Register to Patty at 937-528-6850, ext. 2004.
Eggstra Special Doggy Day
Friday, March 27 2026
Join us at the dog park for a dog-friendly egg hunt, fun dog-themed activities, giveaways and more!
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, March 27 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.
ORRRC Marathon & Half Marathon & 10K
Sunday, March 29 2026
The ORRRC Xenia Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 10K are scenic, fast courses through the town of Xenia, Ohio! This year’s races take place at 8 a.m. Sunday, March 29.
Invasive Plant Solutions
Tuesday, March 31 2026
Take control of your yard! Easy tips to replace invasive plants with natives that are easy to care for and provide benefits to pollinators.
April Fool's Day 5k and Family Fun Mile
Wednesday, April 01 2026
It's no joke! The April Fool's Day 5k is on April 1 again. The course starts and finishes in Miamisburg's Community Park. It's a fun and festive event for the whole family!
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, April 02 2026
Join us for an egg themed scavenger hunt throughout Springboro! Follow clues to find egg signs & win prizes!
Dick's House of Sport Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 04 2026
Join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt!
Centerville Spring Expo
Saturday, April 11 2026
🌸 Centerville Spring Expo Brings Home and Garden Inspiration to Sinclair Centerville 🌸
Best Buddies Friendship Walk: Univ. of Dayton
Sunday, April 12 2026
Help the University of Dayton reach their Friendship Walk fundraising goal by walking for inclusion!
Kettering TreeFest
Saturday, April 18 2026
Speak for the trees, as the Lorax says, by putting down some roots at this yearly event! Bring gloves, shovels, and a watering container if you have them!
Y-Way 5K • Walk or Run
Saturday, April 18 2026
Join the Downtown Y for our first Y-Way 5K (Walk or Run) in Downtown Dayton! Saturday, April 18th • Race Begins at 8:30 AM | Open to Ages 7+
Aullwood Native Plant Sale
Friday, April 24 2026
Join us for Aullwood's annual Native Plant Sale featuring over 12,000 native wildflowers, trees, shrubs and grasses with over 190 different species. Support birds, pollinators & wildlife in your own backyard!
School Days Off at the Washington Township RecPlex
Friday, April 24 2026
Washington Township RecPlex hosts School Days Off programs for ALL kids in grades K-5th.
2026 IFA U.S. National Armwrestling Championship
Saturday, April 25 2026
⭐ United States Armwrestling Association event at Hollywood Gaming April 25-26, 2026 💪 Arm Wrestling Competition for Seniors / Masters / Juniors - Open to U.S. Citizens or Legal Residents (Green Card) - All ages welcome! ⭐
Huber Heights Chamber, Fest & 5K
Saturday, April 25 2026
This is the 2nd Annual Fest & 5K hosted by the Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce and The Allen Financial Group.
MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2026
Saturday, April 25 2026
Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.
Perennial Trade Day
Saturday, April 25 2026
Free event - If you love to garden this event is for you! Perennials, bulbs, rhizomes, trees, shrubs, indoor plants. Also find garden tools, books, pots, planters and more.
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.
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!
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!
