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
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Friday, January 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: 28+ pinball machines 21+ arcades!
Friday, January 23 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 23 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! ⚠️
Old School Living In Our Old School
Friday, January 23 2026 7:00pm
Come see what happens when a group of alumns find that their high school is for sale and decide to purchase it and turn it into a communal home. A play from Lisa Rawson, and premiering in Ohio at Xenia Area Community Theatre.
Connor King
Friday, January 23 2026 7:30pm
Connor King is a West Philly–born comedian with over 100M views online, seen on America’s Got Talent and touring nationwide with sharp, fast-paced stand-up.
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, January 23 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 23 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.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Friday, January 23 2026 8:00pm
TheatreLab presents the hilarious musical 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood', a Charles Dickens–inspired musical whodunit where the audience decides the ending.
Rosary Prayer Circle
Saturday, January 24 2026
This is the TRG’s take on the Way of the Rose Circle, as outlined by Clark & Perdita Finn.
Wright State Raiders Basketball
Saturday, January 24 2026
WSU Raiders men's and women's basketball at the The Wright State University Nutter Center
2nd Street Market
Saturday, January 24 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.
Hawthorn Hill Tours
Saturday, January 24 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 24 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! ⚠️
Ice Cutting at Cedar Lake (Carriage Hill)
Saturday, January 24 2026 11:00am
Experience how ice was harvested in the late 1800s at Carriage Hill MetroParks's Cedar Lake—it's time to cut some ice! ❄️ This event is highly weather-dependent.
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Saturday, January 24 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 24 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 24 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
Saturday, January 24 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
Saturday, January 24 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
Saturday, January 24 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.
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Saturday, January 24 2026 12:00pm
You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
Hawthorn Hill Tours
Saturday, January 24 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
Saturday, January 24 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!
Saturday, January 24 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.
Closing Reception: Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven
Saturday, January 24 2026 4:00pm
Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. 4-6 pm
Saturday Night Fox Hollow Rodeo
Saturday, January 24 2026 6:00pm
Family Fun At Fox Hollow Rodeo held every Saturday night year round with Indoor (Oct-April) / Outdoor Arena - Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
St Helen Athletic Club Fish Fry
Saturday, January 24 2026 6:00pm
The St. Helen Athletic Club fish fry will be held January 24, 2026 at St. Helen School with carry out from 5:00-6:00 pm and all the in house festivities going from 6:00-11:00pm.
Old School Living In Our Old School
Saturday, January 24 2026 7:00pm
Come see what happens when a group of alumns find that their high school is for sale and decide to purchase it and turn it into a communal home. A play from Lisa Rawson, and premiering in Ohio at Xenia Area Community Theatre.
