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
Thursday, April 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: 30+ pinball machines 30+ arcades!
Thursday, April 30 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!
Jesus Christ Superstar
Thursday, April 30 2026 5:30pm
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.
Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Englewood
Thursday, April 30 2026 7:00pm
Come to Chumps in Englewood for Live Trivia every Thursday 7pm to 10pm
Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam
Thursday, April 30 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.
The City Mercantile® - The Spring Market 2026- Vintage, Handmade & Boutique Shopping
Friday, May 01 2026
The City Mercantile® Spring Market is a two-day seasonal shopping event happening May 1–2 at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Ohio.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Friday, May 01 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.
2nd Street Market
Friday, May 01 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, May 01 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, May 01 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.
Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
Friday, May 01 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
Friday, May 01 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
Friday, May 01 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
Friday, May 01 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.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Friday, May 01 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!
Friday, May 01 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!
A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00pm
Food, Family Fun, Dance & Music - Showcasing the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of Dayton and the greater Miami Valley at A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival.
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00pm
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
ARTeBRATION
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00pm
FREE Admission, Family Friendly, 2 Day, Rain or Shine, indoor/outdoor Celebration of the Arts! Brick City Mural Festival, Dayton Food Truck Rally, Live Music, 100+ art studios, galleries & shops...
Jesus Christ Superstar
Friday, May 01 2026 5:30pm
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.
LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar
Friday, May 01 2026 6:00pm
Join us every Friday night at 6pm for Dayton's Best LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar! We have FREE CHIPS AND SALSA for our Trivia Players and a Mystery Box full of prizes for our winners!
Dayton Contra / Barn Dance
Friday, May 01 2026 7:00pm
Picture long lines of smiling dancers, live fiddles and guitars, and simple steps anyone can learn — that’s a contra dance! Come join the fun, meet new people, or just relax and enjoy the music from great bands and callers.
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, May 01 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.
Dixie Drive-In Movies
Friday, May 01 2026 8:00pm
Step back in time at the Dixie Twin Drive-In Theater. Join us for an unmatched outdoor movie theater experience.
The 39 Steps
Friday, May 01 2026 8:00pm
Danger, espionage, and unexpected twists. 🔎 The 39 Steps is presented by Beavercreek Community Theater 4/24/26 – 5/3/26
Cinco De Mayo Silent Disco with DaytOn1 Salsa & On Par Entertainment
Friday, May 01 2026 8:00pm
Cinco De Mayo Salsa Silent Disco at On Par Entertainment May 1st at 8PM! Dance, learn salsa, and party all night!
The City Mercantile® - The Spring Market 2026- Vintage, Handmade & Boutique Shopping
Saturday, May 02 2026
The City Mercantile® Spring Market is a two-day seasonal shopping event happening May 1–2 at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Ohio.
