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

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Wednesday, April 15 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.

Dick's House of Sport Homeschool PE

Dick's House of Sport Homeschool PE

Wednesday, April 15 2026 10:00am

Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11:30 AM

On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!

On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!

Wednesday, April 15 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.

Wright State University Friends of the Libraries Annual Luncheon

Wright State University Friends of the Libraries Annual Luncheon

Wednesday, April 15 2026 11:00am

Join us as Emily Morgan, WSU Alumna, Educator, & Author shares, "From Wright State to the Space Station: Who Knows Where a Book Might Take You?"

Engaged: Rings from around the World

Engaged: Rings from around the World

Wednesday, April 15 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.

Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective

Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective

Wednesday, April 15 2026 11:00am

In a world where environmental change is often conveyed through striking images of global warming, Foster offers a different perspective, one that considers Earth’s continual evolution and the visible traces of time’s passage

Exploring Feminism

Exploring Feminism

Wednesday, April 15 2026 11:00am

Presenting feminist artwork from the newly acquired Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection, this three-part, rotating exhibition will demystify the origins, history and commitments of the feminist movement.

Symbols of Hope: Eunshin Khang

Symbols of Hope: Eunshin Khang

Wednesday, April 15 2026 11:00am

The paintings of Eunshin Khang invite dialogue. This may be dialogue with family and friends, dialogue across cultures or dialogue on a spiritual level, conversing with the life of faith.

Paul Verdell: Tabernacle

Paul Verdell: Tabernacle

Wednesday, April 15 2026 11:00am

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings, Verdell continues his exploration of loose and instinctive mark making, working with paint and collaged elements.

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

Wednesday, April 15 2026 11:15am

You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!

Discover Dayton Scavenger Hunt

Discover Dayton Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, April 15 2026 12:00pm

Explore downtown Dayton this April! Visit local businesses, complete fun scavenger hunt challenges, and enter to win prizes. Play with the app! Hosted by: Oberer Management Services Downtown Properties

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Wednesday, April 15 2026 12:30pm

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.

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Wednesday, April 15 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!

Level Up: 30+ pinball machines 30+ arcades!

Wednesday, April 15 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!

Teen Taco Night

Teen Taco Night

Wednesday, April 15 2026 4:00pm

Bring your friends for a night of fun and delicious food!

Art Escape: Café Escape

Art Escape: Café Escape

Wednesday, April 15 2026 5:30pm

Art Escapes are a series of one-of-a-kind evenings hosted by friends of The Contemporary Dayton in unique spaces across the city.

Recovery Dharma: Inquiry Meeting

Recovery Dharma: Inquiry Meeting

Wednesday, April 15 2026 6:00pm

Recovery Dharma is a Buddhist inspired, peer-led movement and community, unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction.

Whisperz Whiskey Wednesdays

Whisperz Whiskey Wednesdays

Wednesday, April 15 2026 6:00pm

Whisperz Speakasy Whiskey Wednesday Specials: 25% off standard whiskey, scotch & bourbon pours and cocktails all night on Wednesday from open til close, 4p til 11pm alongside fabulous live music!

Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Miamisburg

Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Miamisburg

Wednesday, April 15 2026 7:00pm

Join us in downtown Miamisburg for Live Trivia in every Wednesday 7pm to 10pm!

Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Huber Heights

Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Huber Heights

Wednesday, April 15 2026 7:00pm

Join us for Live Trivia at Chumps in Huber Heights every Wednesday 7pm to 10pm!

Trivia Wednesdays - Grey's Anatomy

Trivia Wednesdays - Grey's Anatomy

Wednesday, April 15 2026 7:00pm

Grey’s Anatomy Trivia at On Par Entertainment April 15th at 7PM. Free to play, prizes for winners. Grab your person and join us!

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships

Thursday, April 16 2026

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions

Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

Thursday, April 16 2026 10:30am

A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 50 years, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work told entirely through the music and lyrics of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

Thursday, April 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!

On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!

Thursday, April 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.

Engaged: Rings from around the World

Engaged: Rings from around the World

Thursday, April 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.

Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective

Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective

Thursday, April 16 2026 11:00am

In a world where environmental change is often conveyed through striking images of global warming, Foster offers a different perspective, one that considers Earth’s continual evolution and the visible traces of time’s passage

Exploring Feminism

Exploring Feminism

Thursday, April 16 2026 11:00am

Presenting feminist artwork from the newly acquired Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection, this three-part, rotating exhibition will demystify the origins, history and commitments of the feminist movement.

Dayton Events Calendar

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