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
Wednesday, September 30 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, September 30 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
Wednesday, September 30 2026
Loads of Fall Activities including our 5 acre Corn Maze with a scavenger hunt inside! September 26th - November 1st, 2026
LTR Wednesday Morning Volunteering at the Farm!
Wednesday, September 30 2026
Join us every every Wednesday morning to help around the farm! We need helpings for animal care, garden work, cleaning and much more!
Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Youngs Dairy
Wednesday, September 30 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
Halloween Hop & Howl
Thursday, October 01 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 01 2026
Fall activities including a 14 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch! September & October in Liberty Township.
Storytelling & Collage Night
Thursday, October 01 2026
Presented in conjunction with Ella Kraimer's current exhibition, Appearances. No experience necessary to participate. FREE and open to all.
Toms Maze & Pumpkin Farm
Thursday, October 01 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 Contra / Barn Dance
Friday, October 02 2026
Join us to dance or sit & listen to some of the best bands and callers in the area. No experience necessary, all ages welcome, no partner needed. The caller teaches all dances. It'll be a romping, stomping good time.
Dayton Scream Park
Friday, October 02 2026
Dayton's premier outdoor haunted trail with 4 haunted attractions to SCARE THE YELL OUT OF YOU!
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Friday, October 02 2026
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
Haunted Castle of Carnage and Trail
Friday, October 02 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 02 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.
Heritage Of Flight Festival
Friday, October 02 2026
Featuring live entertainment, carnival rides and games, horse-drawn carriage rides, the Annual Parade of Planes and more on Main Street in beautiful New Carlisle, Ohio.
Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park
Friday, October 02 2026
Haunted SCREAM Park located in Middletown with multiple Haunted Houses & Attractions!
October First Friday at the Arcade
Friday, October 02 2026
The Dayton Arcade’s historic Concourse will be open on Friday, October 2 from 5–8 PM. Stop by and experience the heart of the Arcade as part of downtown’s First Friday festivities!
Wilmington Haunted Hollow Ride
Friday, October 02 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.
2026 Dayton Pagan Festival
Saturday, October 03 2026
The Dayton Pagan Festival is a free, family-friendly event welcoming all spiritual backgrounds. Enjoy a variety of vendors, public rituals, and educational workshops focused on community and spiritual growth.
2026 Grace Fall Fest
Saturday, October 03 2026
Join us for Grace Fall Fest on Sat, Oct 3 (4-7 PM)! Enjoy food, bounce houses, barrel train rides, carnival games, pumpkin painting, prizes, and a cozy bonfire for all ages.
Adapted Action Day
Saturday, October 03 2026
Join us at the accessible and exciting Activity Center Park for this afternoon of adapted events created to serve all abilities!
Embroidery; Basic Stitches
Saturday, October 03 2026
Hand embroidery for beginners is relaxing way to bring learn techniques that make sure your stitches are consistent every time.
Fall Festival in Centerville
Saturday, October 03 2026
Centerville Fall Fest returns to Stubbs Park! Fall family festival with hayrides, inflatables, face painting, games and more.
Family Open Studio
Saturday, October 03 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!
First Saturday Volunteer at Learning Tree Farm
Saturday, October 03 2026
Join us for the first Saturday of every month to bring helping hands to Learning Tree Farm!
Front Street Saturdays
Saturday, October 03 2026
Front Street is OPEN EVERY SATURDAY!!! Boutiques, workshops, & studios are open across campus EVERY SATURDAY 11A-4P!
Greenwich Village NHAssociation Block Party
Saturday, October 03 2026
Neighbors Unite for a Stronger Community, with a Block Party. Saturday, October 3, 2026. 3:00pm - 7:00pm. Come and put your "Boots on the Ground", for REAL! 2101 Hickorydale Drive (Hickorydale School Lot)
