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
Bradford Pumpkin Show
Thursday, October 15 2026 4:00pm
The Bradford Pumpkin Show is a fun-filled, family-friendly, community festival. Join us for daily parades, delicious fair-style food and the thrill of amusement rides. Make sure you come join us October 7-11! 🎃
Witches Night Out at Lula Bell
Thursday, October 15 2026 5:00pm
Grab your BWFs (Best Witch Friends) and join us for a magical evening of spooky fun at 🖤🧙♀️ Witches Night Out at Lula Bell 🧙♀️🖤
Collage Night
Thursday, October 15 2026 5:00pm
Come get creative in a relaxed gallery setting. No experience necessary. Free for Members of The Contemporary Dayton, $10 at the door for non-Members.
"Something Rotten"
Thursday, October 15 2026 5:30pm
Something Rotten! is a laugh-out-loud musical comedy, show-within-a-show hailed by Time Out New York as “The funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years.”
Halloween Haunt at Kings Island
Thursday, October 15 2026 6:00pm
Roller coasters won't be the only attractions conjuring up screams during the fall at Kings Island. Halloween Haunt comes screaming back select Nights Fall 2026
Niederman Family Farm Fall Festival
Thursday, October 15 2026 6:00pm
Fall activities including a 14 acre corn maze and pumpkin patch! September & October in Liberty Township.
$10 Martinis every Thursday at Whisperz Speakeasy
Thursday, October 15 2026 6:00pm
Every Thursday night we're handcrafting an array of different martinis for just $10 each. Join us to enjoy a classic favorite or indulge in something new and delicious.
Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Englewood
Thursday, October 15 2026 7:00pm
Come to Chumps in Englewood for Live Trivia every Thursday 7pm to 10pm
Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam
Thursday, October 15 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.
OPE! Murder Mystery: A Killer Halloween
Thursday, October 15 2026 7:00pm
Someone is dead. Five suspects are hiding secrets. And somewhere inside On Par Entertainment, a killer is waiting to be uncovered. Can you find the murderer before they get away with it?
Jamie Wolf @ Bricky's Comedy Club
Thursday, October 15 2026 7:30pm
Jamie Wolf is a former opiate user with a penchant for tackling dark and taboo subjects with tight writing and a dynamic stage presence.
Salem: Blood to Drink
Thursday, October 15 2026 7:30pm
Play by Maggie Rou Rader. A WORLD PREMIERE. "If it's all a witch hunt, who are the real victims?"
Outlander In Concert
Thursday, October 15 2026 7:30pm
The symphonic experience OUTLANDER IN CONCERT is coming to the Victoria Theatre in Dayton, Ohio, on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Karaoke at Ziggy's
Thursday, October 15 2026 8:00pm
Thursday night karaoke at Ziggy’s in West Carrollton! Join Rabbit Run Entertainment every Thursday from 8 PM–midnight for music, singing, and fun.
The Book of Mormon
Thursday, October 15 2026 8:00pm
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It’s “The Book of Mormon,” the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical.
Train Rides: Turtle Creek Valley Flyer
Friday, October 16 2026
Turtle Creek Valley Flyer - Experience a 1 hour and 15 minute round trip nostalgic train ride on the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad through the country side of Warren County.
Rethinking Brain Injury
Friday, October 16 2026
From Acute Recovery to Chronic Condition: Explore how brain injury extends far beyond acute recovery into a lifelong journey.
Grounds for Discussion, A Leadership Mastermind Series
Friday, October 16 2026 8:00am
Grounds for Discussion is the Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce monthly morning leadership mastermind, led by Executive Director Mason Hutton. Please RSVP to help plan for donuts and coffee.
"Something Rotten"
Friday, October 16 2026 10:30am
Something Rotten! is a laugh-out-loud musical comedy, show-within-a-show hailed by Time Out New York as “The funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years.”
Cowvins Corny Corn Maze Youngs Dairy
Friday, October 16 2026 11:00am
Cowvin, the baby of the Cow Family, has created a fun maze at Young's Jersey Dairy – come see if you can conquer it! August 2nd – November 2nd, 2025 from 11am-6pm
Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Youngs Dairy
Friday, October 16 2026 11:00am
Every year we prepare one of our fields for pumpkins. This year we planted more pumpkins and more varieties than ever before! Daily from September 19 - October 25 from 11am-6pm
2nd Street Market
Friday, October 16 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. OUTDOOR MARKET NOW OPEN!
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Friday, October 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!
Friday, October 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.
Getting Technical: Alternative Photographic Processes
Friday, October 16 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.
Looking for Japan: Early Japanese Photography
Friday, October 16 2026 11:00am
The Meiji period (1868–1912) encompassed great change, as traditional institutions gave way to political and social upheavals, along with the Westernization of aspects of Japanese culture.
Toms Maze & Pumpkin Farm
Friday, October 16 2026 12:00pm
Don't settle for a cookie-cutter corn MAZE that only looks good from the air but leaves little to the imagination on the ground. Come join us as we celebrate 29 years of a-MAZE-ing fun!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Friday, October 16 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.
