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

Scottish Country Dance Lessons

Tuesday, July 07 2026 7:30pm

Come learn the reels, jigs, and strathspeys of Scotland in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. No experience or partner are required. All you need are comfortable, soft-soled shoes.

LTR Wednesday Morning Volunteering at the Farm!

Wednesday, July 08 2026 8:30am

Join us every every Wednesday morning to help around the farm! We need helpings for animal care, garden work, cleaning and much more!

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Broadway Preview

Wednesday, July 08 2026 9:00am

Calling all Broadway fans! Join us for an immersive, weeklong summer camp featuring singing, dancing, and acting from our upcoming 2026-2027 Dayton Live Broadway Series Season!

Summer Art Camp - Dayton Art Institute (Grades 1-2)

Wednesday, July 08 2026 9:00am

Introduce your children to the world of art! Campers explore the museum with fun gallery games, new interdisciplinary art lessons, creative art projects and more.

Fairborn Farmers Market

Wednesday, July 08 2026 10:00am

Each Wednesday through October at the corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue in the Fifth-Third Commons.

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Wednesday, July 08 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.

The View

Wednesday, July 08 2026 10:00am

Rosewood Arts Center 32nd Annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition

LTR Wednesday Morning Volunteering at the Farm!

Wednesday, July 08 2026 10:30am

Join us every every Wednesday morning to help around the farm! We need helpings for animal care, garden work, cleaning and much more!

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

Wednesday, July 08 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

Wednesday, July 08 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

Wednesday, July 08 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

Wednesday, July 08 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.

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

Wednesday, July 08 2026 11:15am

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

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Wednesday, July 08 2026 12:30pm

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.

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Wednesday, July 08 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!

Wednesday, July 08 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!

Recovery Dharma: Inquiry Meeting

Wednesday, July 08 2026 6:00pm

Recovery Dharma is a Buddhist inspired, peer-led movement and community, unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction.

Whisperz Whiskey Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 08 2026 6:00pm

Whisperz Speakasy Whiskey Wednesday Specials: 25% off standard whiskey, scotch & bourbon pours and cocktails all night on Wednesday from open til close, 4p til 11pm alongside fabulous live music!

Country Concert 2026

Thursday, July 09 2026

Music and Camping Festival in the USA - Country Concert is a 3-Day Country Music Festival in Ft Loramie Ohio (approx. 1 drive hour from Dayton).

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Broadway Preview

Thursday, July 09 2026 9:00am

Calling all Broadway fans! Join us for an immersive, weeklong summer camp featuring singing, dancing, and acting from our upcoming 2026-2027 Dayton Live Broadway Series Season!

Summer Art Camp - Dayton Art Institute (Grades 1-2)

Thursday, July 09 2026 9:00am

Introduce your children to the world of art! Campers explore the museum with fun gallery games, new interdisciplinary art lessons, creative art projects and more.

The View

Thursday, July 09 2026 10:00am

Rosewood Arts Center 32nd Annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Thursday, July 09 2026 10:30am

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