Dayton Family Events Calendar
Looking for fun things to do with the kids? Here's a little help finding events the whole family can enjoy, right here in Dayton!
Family-friendly events in Dayton
2024 Cornerstone Music Series
Friday, July 26 2024
The Cornerstone Music Series will take place at the Cornerstone Park Pavilion, located at 5210 Cornerstone North Blvd. between Costco and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant.
Annie Oakley Days Festival
Friday, July 26 2024
A family-friendly festival featuring live entertainment including western arts, cowboy mounted shooting, musical performances and more.
Brookville Community Picnic
Friday, July 26 2024
Join us for the 73rd Family Friendly Brookville Community Picnic! Rides, Games, Bounce Houses, Music, Food, Fun! Saturday we will conclude with Brookville Fireworks!
Clark County Fair
Friday, July 26 2024
The 2024 Clark County Fair July 19-26 is sure to provide you and your family endless ENTERTAINMENT and excitement!
Dayton Celtic Festival
Friday, July 26 2024
The Dayton Celtic Festival will be back at Riverscape in downtown Dayton July 26 - July 28, 2024. FREE Admission!
Dayton Restaurant Week 2024
Friday, July 26 2024
Restaurant Week! Try unique menus at many of Dayton's classiest places for reduced prices, all while raising money for charity. July 21-28, 2024
Dwyer dancers performing with Dulahan
Friday, July 26 2024
Join us at Celtic Fest to see the wonderful tradition of live music and dance with Dayton's own Dulahan and our dancers taking the stage for a few tunes.
Glow Night at Sky Zone Dayton
Friday, July 26 2024
Glow Night Friday & Saturday Night for ages 8yrs and up. Wear a shirt that glows-anything white or neon!
Grand Carnivale International Festival at Kings Island
Friday, July 26 2024
There’s non-stop fun for everyone at Kings Island’s Summerbration—Enjoy high-energy live music, delicious international food, lively games at the Grand Carnivale July 20 – August 4. Fireworks Every Night!
Hang out with Mid Ohio Jeepers, enjoy live music at the Wandering Griffin
Friday, July 26 2024
Join us for the ULTIMATE JEEP CRUISE-IN at The Wandering Griffin! In partnership with MOJO, get up close to the toughest and most rugged Jeeps in town. Show off your ride, stack em' high, listen to some live music! Come hang!
Settler Survival Camp at Dayton History
Friday, July 26 2024
Experience a week long adventure of life in the Miami Valley from an early settler's perspective. Ages 8-12. Fees Apply. Advance reservations required.
Star City Concert Series - FREE Concerts at Riverfront Park
Friday, July 26 2024
Join us for FREE live music on select Fridays and Sundays. Go to playmiamisburg.com for more info.
The Beaver Creek Wetlands
Friday, July 26 2024
Over the past decade, photographer Ryan Taylor has documented the flora and fauna of the Beaver Creek Wetland corridor in southwest Ohio. Come see his collection of work from June 28th - July 28th at YSAC.
The Wizard of Oz - La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Friday, July 26 2024
Visit La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro this summer to see The Wizard of Oz live on stage!
You-Pick Flowers
Friday, July 26 2024
We make picking your very own beautiful, unique bouquet into a simply unforgettable experience! Join us during open hours to pick your own bouquets from the cut flower fields and explore the acres of mowed wildflower mazes!
Zoom Around the Room
Friday, July 26 2024
Ages: 1 - 5 years. A variety of play equipment will be set up in the gymnasium for children and their guardian to run, climb, jump and recreate.
Brews with the Crew
Saturday, July 27 2024
Come join us on the patio with the Miami Valley Pit Crew! We'll also have Galactic Flats food truck and Dad’s Dogs, so there will plenty of tasty eats to enjoy with your favorite brew and our four-legged friends.
Caesar Ford Ranger Classic
Saturday, July 27 2024
The annual Caesar Ford Ranger Classic is back! Car show, food trucks, live music, movie and more!!
Conductor Cody's Magic Railway Adventure
Saturday, July 27 2024
All aboard for a magic show adventure with Conductor Cody, a magician with autism who invites us to join him as disability advocates.
Dwyer Irish Dance performing at the Dayton Celtic Festival
Saturday, July 27 2024
We will be entertaining crowds on the Emerald Isle stage with non-stop amazing Irish music and dance!
Kettering Saturday Night Cruise-in
Saturday, July 27 2024
Classic car-hot rods-Motorcycles-Trucks- Everything on wheels is welcome at our Saturday Night Cruise-in.
Pony Rides at Carriage Hill Farm
Saturday, July 27 2024
Hand-led pony rides at Carriage Hill MetroPark June through October. Don't forget your camera!
Preble County Fair
Saturday, July 27 2024
The Famous Preble County Fair is July 27 - August 3, 2024.
Saturday Night Fox Hollow Rodeo
Saturday, July 27 2024
Rodeo held every Saturday night year round with Indoor/Outdoor Arena - Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
Saturday, July 27 2024
Take a ride on the mini-railroad at Carillon Park with the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society.
Thunderfest
Saturday, July 27 2024
11th Annual Thunderfest Cruise-In. Family friendly free event. Calling all vehicles, if it has a motor & you can ride it, bring it! 1943 Warbird flyover around noon. Hourly cackle fest.
William Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Saturday, July 27 2024
William Shakespeare is coming to the Village of Waynesville as the guest invited by Queen Elizabeth I herself! You may also join Queen Elizabeth I at The Hammel House Inn and Restaurant with her court for a luncheon!
