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 & S'mores
Friday, October 09 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.
1st Annual Rev It for the Ribbon Fundraising All-Ford Car Show
Saturday, October 10 2026
Join us Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Dave Arbogast Ford in Troy, Ohio for the 1st Annual Rev It for the Ribbon, an All-Ford fundraising car show benefiting Pink Ribbon Good.
Fall Farm Fest at Lost Creek Reserve
Saturday, October 10 2026
Annual Fall Farm Fest with corn maze and corn shooter, music, hayrides, games, farm animals and more.
Ghostbustin' In The Burg
Saturday, October 10 2026
Project PKE brings movies, local businesses, artists and community giving together October 10–11 for Ghostbusters Weekend in downtown Miamisburg
Monster March, Market, and Movie
Saturday, October 10 2026
Get ready for a full day of Halloween fun at Thomas A. Cloud Park! Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 AM–7 PM for the Monster March 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run, a spooky Monster Market, food trucks, and a drive-in movie!
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival 2026
Saturday, October 10 2026
The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival has grown from a small local event in 1970 to one of the premier craft festivals in the nation.
Rope Bowls - Beginner Project - Sewing Workshop
Saturday, October 10 2026
Ages: 16 and older. This craft is perfect for those wanting to learn how to Sew Rope Bowls. Must have taken Sewing 101- learn your machine before attending the first class, as a private lesson
TGG Goat Yoga
Saturday, October 10 2026
A feel-good farm experience featuring an all-levels yoga class, plenty of laughs, and lots of time with our friendly goats. No goat yoga experience required. 😉🐐
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!
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!
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! 🎃
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.
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.
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.
The LM&M Pumpkin Express
Saturday, October 17 2026
Join LM&M in celebration of all things autumn as we kick off our return to operations with The Pumpkin Patch Express!
The One with Goats & Cookies
Saturday, October 17 2026
Decorate seasonal cookies, get creative with all the icing and sprinkles, then head out for some time with our goat FRIENDS. A fun, hands-on farm experience for kids and grown-ups alike!
The One with Goats & Little Makers
Saturday, October 17 2026
Little hands, big creativity, and a few four-legged friends 💚 Join us for a playful, hands-on craft experience where kids create, explore, and enjoy time with our friendly goats at The Grazing Ground.
Truck or Treat
Saturday, October 17 2026
A fall family favorite! Explore a lineup of awesome trucks and community vehicles while collecting treats and giveaways along the way.
Hound Hike
Sunday, October 18 2026
Join us for a self-guided hike through the trails of Bill Yeck Park, complete with sniff-stops along the way.
