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
Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Huber Heights
Wednesday, October 07 2026 7:00pm
Join us for Live Trivia at Chumps in Huber Heights every Wednesday 7pm to 10pm!
The Notebook
Wednesday, October 07 2026 7:30pm
Broadway in Dayton ✨ THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love. THE NOTEBOOK is at The Schuster Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2026
"Something Rotten"
Thursday, October 08 2026 10:30am
Something Rotten! is a laugh-out-loud musical comedy, show-within-a-show hailed by Time Out New York as “The funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years.”
Cowvins Corny Corn Maze Youngs Dairy
Thursday, October 08 2026 11:00am
Cowvin, the baby of the Cow Family, has created a fun maze at Young's Jersey Dairy – come see if you can conquer it! August 2nd – November 2nd, 2025 from 11am-6pm
Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Youngs Dairy
Thursday, October 08 2026 11:00am
Every year we prepare one of our fields for pumpkins. This year we planted more pumpkins and more varieties than ever before! Daily from September 19 - October 25 from 11am-6pm
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Thursday, October 08 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!
Thursday, October 08 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.
Getting Technical: Alternative Photographic Processes
Thursday, October 08 2026 11:00am
This 2026 FotoFocus Biennial exhibition examines ways artists have used historical, non-traditional or experimental processes to make unusual and strange photographs - often through adjustments to chemistry.
Looking for Japan: Early Japanese Photography
Thursday, October 08 2026 11:00am
The Meiji period (1868–1912) encompassed great change, as traditional institutions gave way to political and social upheavals, along with the Westernization of aspects of Japanese culture.
Toms Maze & Pumpkin Farm
Thursday, October 08 2026 12:00pm
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!
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center
Thursday, October 08 2026 12:00pm
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Thursday, October 08 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: 30+ pinball machines 30+ arcades!
Thursday, October 08 2026 1:00pm
Level Up Pinball Bar in Beavercreek near Dayton features 30+ modern and classic coinless pinball machines and 30+ arcade games. Reloadable RFID cards, Stern Insider Connect tracking and nonstop competition!
Halloween Hop & Howl
Thursday, October 08 2026 4:00pm
Join CWPD and local businesses for a festive, family-friendly stroll! Designed especially for preschoolers, this playful walk invites children to stop at sponsored stations along the route to collect treats.
Jazz & Beyond at Dayton Art Institute
Thursday, October 08 2026 5:30pm
Jazz & Beyond 🎷series is back in 2026 with a seven-show season at the Dayton Art Institute 🎶
"Something Rotten"
Thursday, October 08 2026 5:30pm
Something Rotten! is a laugh-out-loud musical comedy, show-within-a-show hailed by Time Out New York as “The funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years.”
Halloween Haunt at Kings Island
Thursday, October 08 2026 6:00pm
Roller coasters won't be the only attractions conjuring up screams during the fall at Kings Island. Halloween Haunt comes screaming back select Nights Fall 2026
Niederman Family Farm Fall Festival
Thursday, October 08 2026 6:00pm
Fall activities including a 14 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch! September & October in Liberty Township.
$10 Martinis every Thursday at Whisperz Speakeasy
Thursday, October 08 2026 6:00pm
Every Thursday night we're handcrafting an array of different martinis for just $10 each. Join us to enjoy a classic favorite or indulge in something new and delicious.
The Boujee Bingo Bash
Thursday, October 08 2026 6:00pm
Join us at The Lift on October 8th for a chance to win a luxury item! There will be a cash bar and lots of community vendors that will be selling products as well!
History Mystery, Mayhem & Murder Lantern Tour at Woodland Cemetery
Thursday, October 08 2026 6:30pm
Inventors, bank robbers, counterfeiting and murder - tour off the beaten path among the gravestones you've probably never stopped to look at.
Guided Tours
Thursday, October 08 2026 6:30pm
Join us for a closer look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artists currently on view and their work. FREE and open to all.
Culture Works Fall Wine Tasting
Thursday, October 08 2026 6:30pm
Join us in the Dayton Masonic Lounge for an evening of wines that are sure to please at any holiday gathering! Presented by Vintage Wines with food pairings by Bernstein's Fine Catering.
Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Englewood
Thursday, October 08 2026 7:00pm
Come to Chumps in Englewood for Live Trivia every Thursday 7pm to 10pm
Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam
Thursday, October 08 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.
The Notebook
Thursday, October 08 2026 7:30pm
Broadway in Dayton ✨ THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love. THE NOTEBOOK is at The Schuster Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2026
Karaoke at Ziggy's
Thursday, October 08 2026 8:00pm
Thursday night karaoke at Ziggy’s in West Carrollton! Join Rabbit Run Entertainment every Thursday from 8 PM–midnight for music, singing, and fun.
