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
Monthly Cinephile Club at Wright Library
Thursday, January 29 2026 12:00pm
Trade your phone screen for the big screen with a watch-and-discuss film each month at Wright Library.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Thursday, January 29 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!
Thursday, January 29 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
Thursday, January 29 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! ⚠️
Intro to Climbing Class
Thursday, January 29 2026 6:00pm
All Levels of Experience Welcome! Dick's House of Sport at the Mall at Fairfield Commons
Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Englewood
Thursday, January 29 2026 7:00pm
Come to Chumps in Englewood for Live Trivia every Thursday 7pm to 10pm
Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam
Thursday, January 29 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.
Dayton Restaurant Week 2026
Friday, January 30 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
2nd Street Market
Friday, January 30 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.
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Friday, January 30 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!
Friday, January 30 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.
Dayton Printmakers Cooperative: Dayton/Kyoto Invitational
Friday, January 30 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
Friday, January 30 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.
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Dan Cleary: Five Views of Ohio
Friday, January 30 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.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Friday, January 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 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.
Shostakovich 5 & Festive
Friday, January 30 2026 7:30pm
Maestro Harada leads an exuberant program that reflects his own journey from Japan to Russia, where he mastered the art of conducting.
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, January 30 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.
Mary Jane
Friday, January 30 2026 8:00pm
The Dayton Theatre Guild presents Mary Jane By Amy Herzog January 30–February 15, 2026
Dayton Restaurant Week 2026
Saturday, January 31 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
2nd Street Market
Saturday, January 31 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 31 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.
Free Yoga | Arcade Arts & Wellness
Saturday, January 31 2026 10:00am
FREE Rotunda yoga classes return to the Dayton Arcade in early 2026 as part of an ongoing Arcade Arts & Wellness series.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Saturday, January 31 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! ⚠️
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Saturday, January 31 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.
Dayton Printmakers Cooperative: Dayton/Kyoto Invitational
Saturday, January 31 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."
