Events in Dayton Ohio
Our daily calendar of events, entertainment and activities in Dayton. Includes festivals, concerts, comedy, theater, arts, live music, outdoor events, sports and more.
Events in Dayton
Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam
Thursday, January 15 2026 7:00pm
Put simply, kirtan is the use of call and response singing (using sacred mantras and the names of the Divine) to cultivate love and devotion.
Flyin To The Hoop
Friday, January 16 2026
#2 Nationally-Ranked High School Basketball Showcase Event - four-day event features an exciting lineup of games, bringing top talent nationwide to our community.
Dayton Flyers - Men's Basketball
Friday, January 16 2026
2024-25 Men's Basketball Schedule - HOME GAMES AT UD ARENA
Young's Birthday Celebration
Friday, January 16 2026 11:00am
Celebrate Young's Jersey Dairy Birthday with specials all over the farm!
2nd Street Market
Friday, January 16 2026 11:00am
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Friday, January 16 2026 11:00am
You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Friday, January 16 2026 11:00am
Duck Pin Bowling, Darts, Mini-Golf, Pool, Karaoke, Shuffleboard, Food, Self-Pour Adult Beverages, Free Soft Drinks and more! On Par Entertainment is located in Beavercreek, across from The Greene.
Themes in Yoshitoshi’s 100 Aspects of the Moon
Friday, January 16 2026 11:00am
One of the outstanding series in the history of Japanese woodblock prints, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s 100 Aspects of the Moon is the culmination of the artist’s career.
Dayton Printmakers Cooperative: Dayton/Kyoto Invitational
Friday, January 16 2026 11:00am
The Dayton/Kyoto Invitational is an international print exchange between the Dayton Printmaker’s Cooperative and Gen Studio Group in Kyoto, Japan, which has been taking place since 2003. The 2025 theme is "Water."
Engaged: Rings from around the World
Friday, January 16 2026 11:00am
Throughout human history, people have loved putting things on their fingers. Often made with precious materials, they serve a wide range of purposes, from enhancing one’s appearance and indicating social status.
Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven
Friday, January 16 2026 11:00am
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven, a major solo exhibition bringing together recent works in photography, painting, video, and the world premiere of a new body of bronze sculptures.
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Dan Cleary: Five Views of Ohio
Friday, January 16 2026 11:00am
Dan Cleary is a professional and fine art photographer based in Dayton, Ohio, who has been creating images for many years. He has an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art, and is known for his thoughtful, evocative photography.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Friday, January 16 2026 1:00pm
Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.
Level Up: 28+ pinball machines 21+ arcades!
Friday, January 16 2026 1:00pm
Level Up Pinball Bar: 23 COINLESS Pinball machines and 12 state-of-the-art arcades. Reloadable RFID card system handles credits. Stern Tables feature Insider Connect to track your high scores and achievements.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Friday, January 16 2026 4:00pm
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton. ⚠️ BE SURE TO CHECK FOR CLOSURE ALERTS BEFORE YOU GO! ⚠️
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, January 16 2026 7:45pm
We socially dance many types of historical and modern dances. Our emphasis is typically on having fun with partnered social dances, but we also do set dances, circle dances, line dances, and solo dance as well.
Eurydice
Friday, January 16 2026 8:00pm
Presented by Beavercreek Community Theatre January 16 - 25, 2026 - Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice reimagines thee classic Greek myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine.
Who The Hell Am I?: A Creative Comedy Show
Friday, January 16 2026 9:30pm
Who The Hell Am I? is a creative, unconventional comedy show from Leyla Ingalls, blending sharp stand-up, storytelling, and playful identity exploration into a funny, heartfelt, and totally unique experience.
Flyin To The Hoop
Saturday, January 17 2026
#2 Nationally-Ranked High School Basketball Showcase Event - four-day event features an exciting lineup of games, bringing top talent nationwide to our community.
Wright State Raiders Basketball
Saturday, January 17 2026
WSU Raiders men's and women's basketball at the The Wright State University Nutter Center
Young's Birthday Celebration
Saturday, January 17 2026 9:00am
Celebrate Young's Jersey Dairy Birthday with specials all over the farm!
2nd Street Market
Saturday, January 17 2026 9:00am
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.
Americas Boating Course
Saturday, January 17 2026 9:30am
Earn your Ohio Boater Education Card! This course runs on two Saturdays 9:30 to 1:30. Course covers Ohio boating laws, required safety equipment, trailering, water sports safety, navigation rules and much more.
Hawthorn Hill Tours
Saturday, January 17 2026 10:00am
With its white pillars and twin porches, Hawthorn Hill has long been synonymous with Orville Wright and the Wright family. Wednesdays and Saturdays prepaid advance reservations required.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Saturday, January 17 2026 11:00am
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton. ⚠️ BE SURE TO CHECK FOR CLOSURE ALERTS BEFORE YOU GO! ⚠️
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Saturday, January 17 2026 11:00am
Duck Pin Bowling, Darts, Mini-Golf, Pool, Karaoke, Shuffleboard, Food, Self-Pour Adult Beverages, Free Soft Drinks and more! On Par Entertainment is located in Beavercreek, across from The Greene.
Themes in Yoshitoshi’s 100 Aspects of the Moon
Saturday, January 17 2026 11:00am
One of the outstanding series in the history of Japanese woodblock prints, Tsukioka Yoshitoshi’s 100 Aspects of the Moon is the culmination of the artist’s career.
Dayton Printmakers Cooperative: Dayton/Kyoto Invitational
Saturday, January 17 2026 11:00am
The Dayton/Kyoto Invitational is an international print exchange between the Dayton Printmaker’s Cooperative and Gen Studio Group in Kyoto, Japan, which has been taking place since 2003. The 2025 theme is "Water."
