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

A Night Of Symphonic Rock

Saturday, January 24 2026 7:30pm

Your Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra is going full throttle as Dayton Performing Arts Alliance presents A Night Of Symphonic Rock at The Schuster Center!

Eurydice

Saturday, January 24 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

Saturday, January 24 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.

Dayton Restaurant Week 2026

Sunday, January 25 2026

❄️ 🍴 It's Winter Restaurant Week! Try unique menus at many of Dayton's classiest places for reduced prices, all while raising money for charity. January 25 thru February 1, 2026

Wright State Raiders Basketball

Sunday, January 25 2026

WSU Raiders men's and women's basketball at the The Wright State University Nutter Center

2nd Street Market

Sunday, January 25 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.

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

Sunday, January 25 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.

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

Sunday, January 25 2026 11:30am

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

Themes in Yoshitoshi’s 100 Aspects of the Moon

Sunday, January 25 2026 12:00pm

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

Sunday, January 25 2026 12:00pm

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

Sunday, January 25 2026 12:00pm

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.

Riverscape Ice Skating

Sunday, January 25 2026 1:00pm

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! ⚠️

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Sunday, January 25 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!

Sunday, January 25 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.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Sunday, January 25 2026 2:00pm

TheatreLab presents the hilarious musical 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood', a Charles Dickens–inspired musical whodunit where the audience decides the ending.

Old School Living In Our Old School

Sunday, January 25 2026 3:00pm

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.

Eurydice

Sunday, January 25 2026 3:00pm

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.

Dayton Restaurant Week 2026

Monday, January 26 2026

❄️ 🍴 It's Winter Restaurant Week! Try unique menus at many of Dayton's classiest places for reduced prices, all while raising money for charity. January 25 thru February 1, 2026

Riverscape Ice Skating

Monday, January 26 2026 10:00am

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! ⚠️

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

Monday, January 26 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!

Monday, January 26 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.

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Monday, January 26 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!

Monday, January 26 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.