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
First Saturday Volunteer at Learning Tree Farm
Saturday, July 04 2026
Join us for the first Saturday of every month to bring helping hands to Learning Tree Farm!
Front Street Saturdays
Saturday, July 04 2026
Front Street is OPEN EVERY SATURDAY!!! Boutiques, workshops, & studios are open across campus EVERY SATURDAY 11A-4P!
Go 4th! Kettering’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Saturday, July 04 2026
Celebrate Independence Day in Kettering! Join us for our 2026 Independence Day celebrations and fireworks at Delco Park!
Huber Heights - Star Spangled Heights
Saturday, July 04 2026
Independence Day Celebration Parade and one of Montgomery County's Finest Fireworks Shows!
Kettering Saturday Night Cruise-in
Saturday, July 04 2026
Classic car-hot rods-Motorcycles-Trucks- Everything on wheels is welcome at our Saturday Night Cruise-in. New location for 2026!
Oakwood Farmers Market
Saturday, July 04 2026
The Oakwood Farmers’ Market is located in downtown Oakwood and operates rain or shine from 9am - Noon Saturdays in the Summer.
Pony Rides at Carriage Hill Farm
Saturday, July 04 2026
Hand-led pony rides at Carriage Hill MetroPark June through October. Don't forget your camera!
Red, White, and Run 5k
Saturday, July 04 2026
The Red, White, and Run 5k in West Milton will be held on July 4th again! This fun and enjoyable course includes running through the woods at the Lowry Complex and finishing in the track stadium!
Saturday Night Fox Hollow Rodeo
Saturday, July 04 2026
Family Fun At Fox Hollow Rodeo held every Saturday night year round with Indoor (Oct-April) / Outdoor Arena - Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Springboro July 4th - Boro Boom!
Saturday, July 04 2026
The City of Springboro celebrates with bounce houses, food trucks and kids activities beginning at 6 p.m. Live music from Reel 2 Real. Fireworks show starts at 10 p.m. at Springboro High School.
Farmersville 250: Stars, Stripes, and Small Town Pride Festival
Sunday, July 05 2026
Spend the day celebrating with over 70 farmers market vendors, delicious food and beverage trucks, live music by Britches Down, the 'Big Boom for Bryston' fireworks show, a Kids Zone, and much more! Hope to see you there!
Skinner Pipe Organ Concerts at Dayton Art Institute
Sunday, July 05 2026
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium.
Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Broadway Preview
Monday, July 06 2026
Calling all Broadway fans! Join us for an immersive, weeklong summer camp featuring singing, dancing, and acting from our upcoming 2026-2027 Dayton Live Broadway Series Season!
Mini & Junior Farmers Summer Day Camp at Learning Tree Farm
Monday, July 06 2026
Learning Tree Farm is offering Summer Day Camps from July 6th- July 9th & July 13th – July 16th
Summer Art Camp - Dayton Art Institute (Grades 1-2)
Monday, July 06 2026
Introduce your children to the world of art! Campers explore the museum with fun gallery games, new interdisciplinary art lessons, creative art projects and more.
Free Concert at North Park: Big Little Lions
Tuesday, July 07 2026
Award winning folk rock duo. Bring your own seating. Food trucks.
Kettering Civic Band Free Concert Polen Farm Series
Thursday, July 09 2026
Kettering Civic Band Concert Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7pm at Polen Farm in Kettering. Directed by Catherine Abner and in collaboration with Dayton's Richard Montgomery Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Star City Concert Series - FREE Concerts at Riverfront Park
Friday, July 10 2026
Join us for FREE live music on the Ginkgo Stage in the newly renovated Riverfront Park in Miamisburg on select Fridays this summer!
Stranger and The Fries Band
Friday, July 10 2026
Experience a high-octane tribute to Bon Jovi at Stubbs Park in Centerville. Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.
Artist Feedback Forum
Saturday, July 11 2026
To build community and foster the sharing of ideas, The Contemporary Dayton offers an Artist's Feedback Forum for Artist Members. Bring a finished work or a work of art in progress to receive constructive feedback.
Downtown Dayton Car Show
Saturday, July 11 2026
The Engineers Club of Dayton is hosting its first ever car show Saturday July 11!
Family Open Studio
Saturday, July 11 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!
Hot Air Balloon Glow City of West Carrollton
Saturday, July 11 2026
One of the most anticipated nights of the summer returns with glowing hot air balloons and live music throughout the evening.
Kickin Chicken Wing Fest
Saturday, July 11 2026
Free festival and music - If you like bold food, rockin' music and a hearty party, then you'll love this festival!
Splash of Color Picnic
Saturday, July 11 2026
Join the Centerville-Washington Park District and the Washington-Centerville Public Library for our second annual tie-dye event!
The Grazing Ground Market
Saturday, July 11 2026
The one with fresh eggs, homemade gluten-free goodies, farm gifts, and goats who fully expect snacks and attention.
Logan County Fair
Sunday, July 12 2026
Come join us for the 2026 Logan County Fair in Bellefontaine, Ohio - July 12th - 18th
Turnstiles: A Tribute to Billy Joel
Sunday, July 12 2026
From “Piano Man” and “Uptown Girl” and more 🎹 Turnstiles: A Tribute to Billy Joel at Stubbs Park. Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series.
