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

The View

Thursday, July 02 2026 10:00am

Rosewood Arts Center 32nd Annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Thursday, July 02 2026 10:30am

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your Golden Ticket to a big, bold, amazing musical perfect for everyone!

Independence Day Family Fun Weekend Youngs Dairy

Thursday, July 02 2026 11:00am

Two complete weekends of Family Value Fun! Young's is open regular hours through the holiday! Take advantage of a special Family Value wristband good for all day, unlimited family fun at Young's Jersey Dairy! ✨😎🎠🍦✨

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

Thursday, July 02 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!

Thursday, July 02 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.

All the World’s a Stage

Thursday, July 02 2026 11:00am

Across cultures, the performing arts—drama, dance, music—have entertained and educated, bringing people together in communal spaces to celebrate and question what it means to be human.

Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice

Thursday, July 02 2026 11:00am

William H. Johnson (1901–1970) painted the Fighters for Freedom series in the mid-1940s as tribute to African American activists, scientists, teachers and performers as well as international leaders.

Niki Johnson: PIllars of Democracy

Thursday, July 02 2026 11:00am

Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy is an exhibition of four large-scale collaged portraits envisioning Lady Liberty, Justice, Freedom, and Forward progress, showcasing the central role of women in the democratic process.

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Thursday, July 02 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, July 02 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!

Members' Appreciation Happy Hour

Thursday, July 02 2026 5:00pm

As a special perk of membership, The Contemporary Dayton invites you to our Quarterly Members’ Happy Hour—an exclusive opportunity to unwind with fellow art enthusiasts in a vibrant, creative setting.

Collage Night

Thursday, July 02 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.

July First Thursday Street Fair City of West Carrollton

Thursday, July 02 2026 5:00pm

Join us in West Carrollton for our First Thursdays Street Fair, a summer series featuring live music, food vendors, local makers, community organizations, and family-friendly activities for everyone.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Thursday, July 02 2026 5:30pm

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your Golden Ticket to a big, bold, amazing musical perfect for everyone!

Spook-Ghetti at the Warehouse

Thursday, July 02 2026 6:30pm

Spook-Ghetti at the Warehouse blends Italian dinner with a guided paranormal experience inside Dayton’s historic Spaghetti Warehouse. Explore haunted spaces, real stories, and the unknown with P3 Paranormal.

Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam

Thursday, July 02 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.

Thursday Night Skate

Thursday, July 02 2026 7:00pm

Join Hoover Skate Arena for Thursday Night Skate from 7–10 PM. $10 per person, cash only. Come skate, connect, and enjoy a historic West Dayton rink.

Thursday Night Cornhole Tournament at MVSB

Thursday, July 02 2026 7:30pm

EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT 🤑 SIGN UP STARTS AT 6:30PM BAGS FLY 7:00PM $10 per person - 100% payout Bar matches 100% - luck of the draw partners It’s that simple. Are YOU game?🙂‍↕️👀 see you there!

Summer Art Camp - Dayton Art Institute (Grades 3-5)

Friday, July 03 2026 9:00am

Introduce your children to the world of art through Summer Art Camps at the DAI. Campers explore the museum with fun gallery games, new interdisciplinary art lessons, creative art projects and more.

The View

Friday, July 03 2026 10:00am

Rosewood Arts Center 32nd Annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Friday, July 03 2026 10:30am

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your Golden Ticket to a big, bold, amazing musical perfect for everyone!