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
C-47 Fly-in at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Sunday, July 28 2024
"That's All Brother" will fly into the museum the afternoon of July 28 and be on display for public viewing 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. July 29 - 31.
Greene County Fair 2024
Sunday, July 28 2024
Prepare for a safe and fun-filled week at the Greene County Fairgrounds! Rides, Kiddie/Calf Scramble, Tug-a-Truck, Harness Racing, Demo Derby, Truck/Tractor Pulls & more!
2024 STEM for All (Formerly Super Science Saturdays)
Monday, July 29 2024
Science-focused programming and fun for the entire family: STEM for All (Formerly Super Science days) at The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Celebrate National Lasagne Day July 29th at Spaghetti Warehouse
Monday, July 29 2024
Enjoy a BUY ONE Lasagna at regular menu price and GET ONE HALF OFF, with choice of soup or salad and warm sourdough bread. Dine In Only. Valid only on Monday, July 29, 2023.
Crime Scene Crack Up: Mystery Dinner Theater show at Spaghetti Warehouse
Monday, July 29 2024
Enjoy a delicious Spaghetti Warehouse Mystery Theater dinner! We're serving a crisp green salad, fresh warm bread, choice of special select entrees, dessert, soft drinks, and a live interactive comedy mystery show!!
THEMED TRIVIA: Harry Potter | The Wandering Griffin
Monday, July 29 2024
Accio trivia wizards! Join us at The Wandering Griffin for a magical Harry Potter Themed Trivia Night!
Half Price Tuesday at Cinepolis Dayton
Tuesday, July 30 2024
Every Tuesday, get 50% OFF your movie tickets at Cinepolis Dayton! Located at Austin Landing.
Paint Night and Goat Cuddle - "Flamingo"
Tuesday, July 30 2024
A unique collaboration of art and goat! ??
Soaring Sounds
Tuesday, July 30 2024
A tradition over 40 years in the making! Soaring Sounds returns to the Greater Dayton area in 2024! Witness the spectacle of DCI's World Class Drum Corps at the Centerville HS Stadium!
First Thursday
Thursday, August 01 2024
Join us for summer family fun! We’ll have live music, activities, various vendors, and more! Admission is free; food can be purchased at any of the participating food trucks.
Folk Dancing
Thursday, August 01 2024
Join the Miami Valley Folk Dancers every Thursday evening beginning at 7:00 for an hour of beginning folk dance instruction. We are located at the Michael Solomon Pavilion in Dayton, Ohio
Friends Craft Night Out
Thursday, August 01 2024
Enjoy a night of Crafting with your friends! Receive 10% off your project!
SPOOK-GHETTI at the Warehouse - Haunted Dinner & Tour
Thursday, August 01 2024
Enjoy a delicious Italian meal while listening to Downtown Dayton and the warehouse's haunted history and encounters. Then take a haunted tour of the Warehouse with local paranormal investigator P3. Optional VIP ghost hunt!
Tiny Thursdays at the DAI
Thursday, August 01 2024
Popular child and caregiver preschool program at The Dayton Art Institute. Dates may vary, call to confirm/register before attending.
2024 Uptown Music Series
Friday, August 02 2024
The Uptown Music Series in Centerville will continue this year on the patio space on the northeast corner of Franklin and Main streets near Graeter’s and City Barbeque.
Champaign County Fair
Friday, August 02 2024
Come celebrate the Champaign County Fair with us August 2-9, 2024 in Urbana, Ohio!
Donatos Family Movie Night
Friday, August 02 2024
Donatos Movie Night when Day Air Ballpark will be turned into the ultimate movie theatre!
Feed & Read Literacy Rally
Friday, August 02 2024
It's a food truck literacy rally! Great food and valuable community resource representatives will be on hand. The event will be on August 2 and run from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Lebanon Blues Festival
Friday, August 02 2024
In historic downtown Lebanon, Ohio! Enjoy blues bands, your favorite foods, and deluxe beer garden. Admission is FREE!
Pickin in the Park at Riverscape
Friday, August 02 2024
Enjoy some Bluegrass music at Riverscape with Pickin' in the Park featuring Whiskey Bent Valley Boys and My Brother's Keeper
Rock ‘n Green Tomato Festival
Friday, August 02 2024
BACK FOR 2024! Come join us for Great Food, Vendors, Contests, Cornhole Tournament and some great FREE Live Rock ‘n' Roll Music.
St. John the Evangelist Family Festival
Friday, August 02 2024
Annual Summer Festival at St. John the Evangelist in West Chester featuring delicious food, live music, exciting games, and the best basket bonanza ever! Aug 2-3-4, 2024.
British Car Day at Eastwood MetroPark
Saturday, August 03 2024
Annual all British Car show, displaying over 300 British cars and motorcycles.
Cowvins Corny Corn Maze Youngs Dairy
Saturday, August 03 2024
Cowvin, the baby of the Cow Family, has created a fun maze at Young's Jersey Dairy – come see if you can conquer it!
Fulton Farm Sweet Corn Festival
Saturday, August 03 2024
Fun, food, games and live music all weekend at the Annual Fulton Farm Sweet Corn Festival.
New for 2024: Rec Your Hood
Saturday, August 03 2024
Rec Your Hood offers free admission and an afternoon of fun for all ages including games, DJ-curated music, a kids' zone, creative challenges and food/beverages.
Second Look Saturday
Saturday, August 03 2024
Check out studios, galleries, and shops you missed on First Friday!
Sewing Technique Hemming
Saturday, August 03 2024
Most people have to hem their clothing for it to fit correctly. I love teaching and helping people save money, so I have put together this techniques class.
