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
Corn Maze at Lost Creek Reserve
Tuesday, October 06 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
Tuesday, October 06 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
Fall Fest at Pot-Luck Greenhouse
Tuesday, October 06 2026
Loads of Fall Activities including our 5 acre Corn Maze with a scavenger hunt inside! September 26th - November 1st, 2026
Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Youngs Dairy
Tuesday, October 06 2026
Every year we prepare one of our fields for pumpkins. This year we planted more pumpkins and more varieties than ever before! Daily from September 19 - October 25 from 11am-6pm
Scottish Country Dance Lessons
Tuesday, October 06 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.
Teen DIY: Decoupage Pumpkins
Tuesday, October 06 2026
Spark your creativity! Start getting ready for Fall with a Fall/Halloween themed pumpkin craft! For Grades 7 - 12.
LTR Wednesday Morning Volunteering at the Farm!
Wednesday, October 07 2026
Join us every every Wednesday morning to help around the farm! We need helpings for animal care, garden work, cleaning and much more!
Preschool Storytime: Apple Day
Wednesday, October 07 2026
This month's theme for the America 250 celebration is "Ohio Grows: Food and Farms." Hear from a local farmer who will tell us how apples grow and share some apples from his orchard! Ages 3-5
Preschool Storytime: Nature Cat Adventures Edition
Wednesday, October 07 2026
In partnership with ThinkTV/PBS, this storytime will include stories, songs, clips from Nature Cat, and hands-on activities. Together, we will explore and develop connections with the natural world. For ages 3-5.
Guided Tours
Thursday, October 08 2026
Join us for a closer look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artists currently on view and their work. FREE and open to all.
Halloween Hop & Howl
Thursday, October 08 2026
Join CWPD and local businesses for a festive, family-friendly stroll! Designed especially for preschoolers, this playful walk invites children to stop at sponsored stations along the route to collect treats.
Niederman Family Farm Fall Festival
Thursday, October 08 2026
Fall activities including a 14 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch! September & October in Liberty Township.
Toms Maze & Pumpkin Farm
Thursday, October 08 2026
Don't settle for a cookie-cutter corn MAZE that only looks good from the air but leaves little to the imagination on the ground. Come join us as we celebrate 29 years of a-MAZE-ing fun!
Dayton Scream Park
Friday, October 09 2026
Dayton's premier outdoor haunted trail with 4 haunted attractions to SCARE THE YELL OUT OF YOU!
GLOW-tastic! Fun Run / Walk
Friday, October 09 2026
A special glow-in-the-dark fun run and walk! We will kick off the event with an approximately 0.5-mile paved trail lined with colorful lights and glow-in-the-dark decor for you to explore.
Haunted Castle of Carnage and Trail
Friday, October 09 2026
We have been scaring the YELL out of you since 1986 one of the longest running haunt in the area!
Haunted Wagon Rides at Youngs Dairy
Friday, October 09 2026
Things are going to get a little scary 🎃 Friday & Saturday Nights this Fall! 🍂 Our Haunted Wagon Ride and Scary Stories are designed for families with children. 🌩️ Weather permitting.
Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park
Friday, October 09 2026
Haunted SCREAM Park located in Middletown with multiple Haunted Houses & Attractions!
Lebanon Oktoberfest
Friday, October 09 2026
Lebanon's Oktoberfest with live music, craft beers, food, shopping, and kids' activities held in downtown Lebanon.
The One with Goats & S'mores
Friday, October 09 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.
Wilmington Haunted Hollow Ride
Friday, October 09 2026
Each and every fall the fields of Clinton County come alive with screams of horror as Fire Breathing Semi's chase unsuspecting victims on a Haunted Bus Ride.
1st Annual Rev It for the Ribbon Fundraising All-Ford Car Show
Saturday, October 10 2026
Join us Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Dave Arbogast Ford in Troy, Ohio for the 1st Annual Rev It for the Ribbon, an All-Ford fundraising car show benefiting Pink Ribbon Good.
Decorate a Sugar Skull
Saturday, October 10 2026
Come celebrate Mexican Heritage and Día de los Muertos by decorating your own wooden sugar skull or calaveras de azucar to take home while supplies last. This program is appropriate for grades K-5. Family groups are welcome.
Fall Farm Fest at Lost Creek Reserve
Saturday, October 10 2026
Annual Fall Farm Fest with corn maze and corn shooter, music, hayrides, games, farm animals and more.
Family Open Studio
Saturday, October 10 2026
Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making! No signup necessary. We encourage you and your family to just drop in!
