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
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Elisha Frontz
Thursday, March 26 2026 11:00am
The Contemporary Dayton's Member's Spotlight Exhibition for March features Dayton-based artist, Elisha Frontz
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center
Thursday, March 26 2026 12:00pm
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Thursday, March 26 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, March 26 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!
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Better Balance
Thursday, March 26 2026 1:00pm
Free workshop 1-2pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 3 thru March 26, at Salvation Army Kroc Center, Dayton. 8-week, evidence-based program from the Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2. Register to Patty at 937-528-6850, ext. 2004.
"Singin' in the Rain"
Thursday, March 26 2026 5:30pm
Often called “The Greatest Movie Musical of All-Time,” Singin’ in the Rain is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its charm, wit, and infectious energy.
Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Englewood
Thursday, March 26 2026 7:00pm
Come to Chumps in Englewood for Live Trivia every Thursday 7pm to 10pm
Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam
Thursday, March 26 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.
Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour
Thursday, March 26 2026 7:00pm
TOM PAPA: GRATEFUL BREAD TOUR at the Victoria Theatre March 29, 2026. Tickets on sale now!
"Amelie"
Thursday, March 26 2026 7:00pm
A fun, whimsical, romantic comedy musical. After surviving a traumatic childhood, Amelie discovers the joys of anonymously doing good for others, but must step out of her dreams and find joy on her own after she falls in love
Nunsense
Thursday, March 26 2026 7:30pm
Hallelujah! TheatreLab Dayton presents riotous musical comedy NUNSENSE March 26–29! Packed with dancing nuns, side-splitting comedy, and show-stopping numbers that will have you laughing all the way to the convent.
1776 The Musical
Thursday, March 26 2026 7:30pm
The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits.
2026 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition
Friday, March 27 2026 8:00am
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present the 2026 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition.
Breakfast Briefing with Ronald McDonald House: Dayton
Friday, March 27 2026 8:00am
Join us for breakfast to learn about our mission, programs, and involvement opportunities.
Dick's House of Sport Homeschool PE
Friday, March 27 2026 10:00am
Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11:30 AM
Whitney Sage X Nicholas Hill Exhibitions
Friday, March 27 2026 10:00am
Date: March 9 - April 11, 2026 Time: Hours of Operation Closing Reception and Artist Talks: Saturday, Aprill 11, 2026 1 - 3 p.m.
Brain Health Exhibit at Wright Library
Friday, March 27 2026 10:00am
Dayton's Brain Health Collective shares important information about brain health in this educational exhibit.
"Singin' in the Rain"
Friday, March 27 2026 10:30am
Often called “The Greatest Movie Musical of All-Time,” Singin’ in the Rain is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its charm, wit, and infectious energy.
2nd Street Market
Friday, March 27 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, March 27 2026 11:00am
You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
St. Benedict the Moor Fish Fry
Friday, March 27 2026 11:00am
"The Best Fish in Town!" Enjoy Whiting or Tilapia Dinners, with French Fries, Baked Beans, or Cole Slaw
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Friday, March 27 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.
Engaged: Rings from around the World
Friday, March 27 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.
Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
Friday, March 27 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, March 27 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, March 27 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, March 27 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.
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Elisha Frontz
Friday, March 27 2026 11:00am
The Contemporary Dayton's Member's Spotlight Exhibition for March features Dayton-based artist, Elisha Frontz


















































