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
Barktoberfest
Saturday, October 12 2024
Barktoberfest is on October 12, 9:30 am - 11:30 am! Registration starts at 9:00. With activities such as a pooch pageant, pup promenade, wiener dog race, and pet vendors!
Centerville-Washington Park District - Truck or Treat
Saturday, October 12 2024
A fall family favorite! Visit vehicles from our community partners and collect treats and giveaways!
F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu with LIVE underscore by the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday, October 12 2024
Get into the spooky Halloween spirit with the classic silent film Nosferatu the way it was intended to be seen, accompanied by a live orchestra!
Fall Farm Fest at Lost Creek Reserve
Saturday, October 12 2024
Annual Fall Farm Fest with corn maze and corn shooter, music, hayrides, games, farm animals and more.
Lebanon Fire Department Open House
Saturday, October 12 2024
Bring the family and meet your hometown Fire and EMS personnel at the Lebanon Fire Department Open House.
McMonigle Farms Pumpkin Fest
Saturday, October 12 2024
McMonigle Farms Pumpkin Fest offers Fall Family Fun, including hayrides, u-pick pumpkins, corn cannons, straw maze, corn boxes, farm animals and tasty treats!
Nightmare on Main
Saturday, October 12 2024
Germantown Saturday Night Out's last event of the season… Nightmare on Main! Bring candy for trunk or treat
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Saturday, October 12 2024
Step back in time to 16th century England with costumed characters, medieval jousting, giant turkey legs, artisan shops, and a different theme every week.
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival 2024
Saturday, October 12 2024
The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival has grown from a small local event in 1970 to one of the premier craft festivals in the nation.
Oktoberfish
Saturday, October 12 2024
Pseudo-Traditional festival of German and European foods, beers, and live tunes.
Pony Rides at Carriage Hill Farm
Saturday, October 12 2024
Hand-led pony rides at Carriage Hill MetroPark June through October. Don't forget your camera!
Pumpkin Festival - Southminster Presbyterian Church
Saturday, October 12 2024
Join us for games, music, food, pumpkin painting and more at the annual Pumpkin Festival at Southminster Presbyterian Church.
Puppies & Pumpkins
Saturday, October 12 2024
Come join our dog'gone family fun Fall event in Springboro! Take a picture in our picture-perfect pumpkin patch and join our prize-winning costume contest! Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed at all times.
Saturday Night Fox Hollow Rodeo
Saturday, October 12 2024
Rodeo held every Saturday night year round with Indoor/Outdoor Arena - Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
Saturday, October 12 2024
Take a ride on the mini-railroad at Carillon Park with the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society.
TGG Goat Yoga & Reiki
Saturday, October 12 2024
Connect with nature, relax your mind, and enjoy the playful presence of our friendly goats. Suitable for all levels, this class will leave you feeling rejuvenated and energized.
TGG Goats & Pilates
Saturday, October 12 2024
Tone up and relax with our unique Goats & Pilates class at The Grazing Ground Dayton
The LM&M Pumpkin Express
Saturday, October 12 2024
Join LM&M in celebration of all things autumn as we kick off our return to operations with The Pumpkin Patch Express!
The Market at Town & Country Shopping Center
Saturday, October 12 2024
The Market is a shop small/shop local haven, where you will meet local entrepreneurs, artists and craftsmen. We are set up in the Atrium and walkways at Town & Country Shopping Center, the second Saturday of the month.
Warrick Farm Fall Family Hayrides
Saturday, October 12 2024
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 12 2024
Fun for the whole family this Fall in Waynesville, with brand new experiences and attractions!
Yellow Springs Street Fair
Saturday, October 12 2024
All day festival entertainment, street performers, fine arts & crafts, clothing, jewelry, fair trade items, unique gifts, more.
Creepy Car Show
Sunday, October 13 2024
Creepy Car Show & Trunk-or-Treat, 2-4 PM, part of Hocus Pocus Halloween family fun festival; in the parking lot on the NE corner of 1st & Main Streets.
FBK'S Fall Festival & Cruise In
Sunday, October 13 2024
Open to ALL types of cars, trucks, and motorcycles! FOOD TRUCKS on site. Free pumpkin patch, hayrides, popcorn, water, inflatables, games, music & more!
Guided Tour of the Sorg Opera House
Sunday, October 13 2024
Join us for a guided tour of the 133 year old Sorg Opera House!
Hocus Pocus Family Fun Festival
Sunday, October 13 2024
The Hocus Pocus Festival is the perfect event to run "amuck, amuck, amuck" with loads of free family fun in downtown Middletown on Sunday, October 13.
Oakwood Family Fall Festival
Sunday, October 13 2024
Come to Shafor Park for our annual Family Fall Festival!
Half Price Tuesday at Cinepolis Dayton
Tuesday, October 15 2024
Every Tuesday, get 50% OFF your movie tickets at Cinepolis Dayton! Located at Austin Landing.
