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
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Wednesday, July 22 2026 7:30pm
Broadway in Dayton: ✨ Step into a world of splendor and romance at The Schuster. Don’t miss your chance to see MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Jul 22 - Jul 26, 2026
Warren County Fair
Thursday, July 23 2026 8:00am
July 20-25 2026- Warren County Fair - fun, food, games, rides, demo derby, tractor pulls, live harness racing, livestock shows and more!
Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Jungle Jam
Thursday, July 23 2026 9:00am
Perfect for our littlest performers, this camp invites kids to explore the jungle through songs from jungle and animal-themed musical theatre favorites, creative drama activities, and plenty of hands-on fun.
Summer Art Camp - Dayton Art Institute (Grades 1-2)
Thursday, July 23 2026 9:00am
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.
Celebrate Christmas in July Sale - Lula Bell Whimsical Cards and Gifts
Thursday, July 23 2026 10:00am
🎄☀️ Celebrate Christmas in July with Us! ☀️🎄 Get ready for holly-jolly summer savings during our Christmas in July SALE! Enjoy 30% OFF storewide, including: ✨ Christmas Cards ✨ Boxed Note Cards ✨ And so much more!
Food Truck Pop-Up - GESMV West Campus
Thursday, July 23 2026 10:00am
Good Connections Cafe is serving up tasty and affordable lunch options!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Thursday, July 23 2026 10:30am
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your Golden Ticket to a big, bold, amazing musical perfect for everyone!
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Thursday, July 23 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, July 23 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.
All the World’s a Stage
Thursday, July 23 2026 11:00am
Across cultures, the performing arts—drama, dance, music—have entertained and educated, bringing people together in communal spaces to celebrate and question what it means to be human.
Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
Thursday, July 23 2026 11:00am
William H. Johnson (1901–1970) painted the Fighters for Freedom series in the mid-1940s as tribute to African American activists, scientists, teachers and performers as well as international leaders.
Getting Technical: Alternative Photographic Processes
Thursday, July 23 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.
Niki Johnson: PIllars of Democracy
Thursday, July 23 2026 11:00am
Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy is an exhibition of four large-scale collaged portraits envisioning Lady Liberty, Justice, Freedom, and Forward progress, showcasing the central role of women in the democratic process.
Terrarium Building at Now and Zen DIY Studio
Thursday, July 23 2026 11:00am
Visit Now and Zen DIY Studio any Thursday-Sunday from 11am-4pm for a terrarium building class!
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center
Thursday, July 23 2026 12:00pm
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Thursday, July 23 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, July 23 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!
Dayton Live Creative Academy: Rise Of The Demon Hunters K-Pop Camp
Thursday, July 23 2026 1:00pm
Campers will step into the role of performer heroes as they learn choreography, vocal performance, and character work while building an original ensemble piece set in a dramatic, pop-powered world.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Thursday, July 23 2026 2:00pm
Broadway in Dayton: ✨ Step into a world of splendor and romance at The Schuster. Don’t miss your chance to see MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Jul 22 - Jul 26, 2026
Piqua Community Farmers Market
Thursday, July 23 2026 3:00pm
The market is located on High Street in front of the Piqua Public Library.
The Little Exchange Christmas in July Customer Appreciation Event
Thursday, July 23 2026 4:00pm
Join us July 23rd from 4-7p for a fun night of shopping for a cause! We will have discounts and giveaways galore as our way of saying THANK YOU to all of our fabulous customers!
Brookville Community Picnic
Thursday, July 23 2026 5:00pm
Join us for the 74th Family Friendly Brookville Community Picnic! Rides, Games, Bounce Houses, Music, Food, Fun! Saturday we will conclude with Brookville Fireworks!
Bike Nights at the 1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-Q
Thursday, July 23 2026 5:00pm
Bike Night on the picturesque Ohio Renaissance Festival Grounds. Motorcycles, entertainment on the Roadhouse's outdoor stage, cold brews, and some of the best barbecue in the state.
Grand Carnivale International Festival at Kings Island
Thursday, July 23 2026 5:00pm
There’s non-stop fun for everyone at Kings Island’s Summerbration—Enjoy high-energy live music, delicious international food, lively games at the Grand Carnivale Daily, July 18 - August 2, 2026. Fireworks Every Night!
Dayton Live Creative Academy Adult Summer Intensive: Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Thursday, July 23 2026 5:00pm
Join our DLCA ADULT SUMMER INTENSIVE: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL – a Broadway-style summer experience.
Hidden Stories of the Arcade: Industry, Innovation & Untold History
Thursday, July 23 2026 5:00pm
Step inside one of Dayton’s most recognizable spaces for an evening of history, architecture, and untold stories.
Jazz & Beyond at Dayton Art Institute
Thursday, July 23 2026 5:30pm
Jazz & Beyond 🎷series is back in 2026 with a seven-show season at the Dayton Art Institute 🎶
