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
The One with Goats & Coffee
Saturday, October 10 2026
What’s better than coffee on a Saturday morning? Coffee with goats. ☕🐐 Sip your morning brew and hang out with the TGG friends for plenty of snuggles and laughs!
The One with Goats & S'mores
Saturday, October 10 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.
Toms Maze & Pumpkin Farm
Saturday, October 10 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!
Warrick Farm Fall Family Hayrides
Saturday, October 10 2026
Come out and spend time with your family on our family farm. Play in the petting zoo, explore the corn box, and of course ride the trails on our hayride.
Waynesville Fall Fest
Saturday, October 10 2026
Fun for the whole family this Fall in Waynesville, with brand new experiences and attractions!
Wilmington Haunted Hollow Ride
Saturday, October 10 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.
Windmill Farm Market Spooktacular Fall Festival
Saturday, October 10 2026
SPOOKTACULAR 2026! Windmill Farm Market is the home of Ohio's favorite fall festival and features our famous adventure hayride!
2026 Dayton Area CROP Hunger Walk
Sunday, October 11 2026
Help fight hunger one step at a time! Join the Dayton Area CROP Hunger Walk on October 11 and support hunger relief efforts locally and globally.
Get to Know Your Machine - Adult Sewing Basics
Sunday, October 11 2026
Have you been wanting to learn the basics of sewing on a machine?
HALO-Weenie & Hotdogs Fundraiser to support Dogs in need
Sunday, October 11 2026
A pet costume and talent contest on October 11 benefiting HALO K9 Rescue. Ribbons and Prizes to the winners in each category. Top prize of Free Years worth of pet grooming. Raffles, giveaways, Hot Dogs from Dogs for Dogs
Kids/Teen Sewing 101 – Intro to Sewing
Sunday, October 11 2026
Intro to Sewing This class teaches younger students the basics of sewing to succeed in the summer camps and classes offered.
TGG Goat Yoga Fundraiser
Sunday, October 11 2026
Join us for a special TGG Goat Yoga fundraiser benefiting a NYC Marathon journey! Enjoy yoga, laughs, and plenty of goat snuggles while supporting a great cause. 🐐🧘♀️🏃♀️
The One with Goats & Pumpkins
Sunday, October 11 2026
Join us at The Grazing Ground for a special pumpkin carving experience with our FRIENDly goats!
Monday Night Trivia - Wandering Griffin
Monday, October 12 2026
💅 General Knowledge Trivia – Every Monday at 6:30PM 💅 Wandering Griffin is here to put it to the test.
Bradford Pumpkin Show
Tuesday, October 13 2026
The Bradford Pumpkin Show is a fun-filled, family-friendly, community festival. Join us for daily parades, delicious fair-style food and the thrill of amusement rides. Make sure you come join us October 7-11! 🎃
Fall Break Crafternoon
Tuesday, October 13 2026
Get crafty! Create fun and unique crafts with a variety of materials. All supplies will be provided just bring your creativity.
Haunted Trail at Countryside Park
Tuesday, October 13 2026
Join us for a spooktacular Haunted Trail at Countryside Park! Registration is not required for this FREE event.
Pan De Muerto Cookies
Tuesday, October 13 2026
Celebrate Día de los Muertos by helping to make Pan de Muerto cookies from scratch.
Scottish Country Dance Lessons
Tuesday, October 13 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.
Square Dance Workshop
Tuesday, October 13 2026
Free, friendly barn dance-style square dancing! All moves taught—no partner needed. Recorded music, all ages welcome.
LTR Wednesday Morning Volunteering at the Farm!
Wednesday, October 14 2026
Join us every every Wednesday morning to help around the farm! We need helpings for animal care, garden work, cleaning and much more!
Witches Night Out at Lula Bell
Thursday, October 15 2026
Grab your BWFs (Best Witch Friends) and join us for a magical evening of spooky fun at 🖤🧙♀️ Witches Night Out at Lula Bell 🧙♀️🖤
Fairborn Halloween Festival
Friday, October 16 2026
One of the largest Halloween Festivals in Downtown Fairborn. Numerous food and craft vendors, Spooktacular Parade and Costume Contest, beer garden, live music, trick or treat at the vendor booths on Sunday, and much more.
Alpha Veterinary Clinic Fall Fest
Saturday, October 17 2026
Alpha Veterinary Clinic is hosting a Fall Fest Saturday, October 17th 10am-2pm. There will be a tattoo fundraiser benefiting the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, raffles, a pet costume contest, a coffee truck, and much more!
Chicken & Noodle Dinner
Saturday, October 17 2026
Chicken & Noodle Dinner at Beaver United Church of Christ.
Chocolate Festival
Saturday, October 17 2026
Free, family-friendly chocolate festival at the Greene County Expo Center, Green County Fairgrounds. Visit professional chocolatiers, enjoy entertainment, food trucks, local craft and food vendors, a free Kids Zone and more!
Fall Family Adventure
Saturday, October 17 2026
FREE magical fall adventure at Wegerzyn Gardens Metropark! Refreshments provided.
