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
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Wednesday, July 15 2026 11:15am
You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
174th Montgomery County Fair
Wednesday, July 15 2026 12:00pm
The 174th Montgomery County Fair runs Tuesday, July 14th - Sunday, July 19th at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. There are rides, games, food, animals and music galore! Air conditioned tents hold events and sales too!
Hawthorn Hill Tours
Wednesday, July 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 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!
Summer Art Camp - Dayton Art Institute (Grades 3-5)
Thursday, July 16 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.
Arcade Parents & Pals Yoga with Speakeasy Yoga
Thursday, July 16 2026 9:00am
Join Speakeasy Yoga at the Dayton Arcade for a special summer Parents & Pals Yoga series designed to help families move together and connect.
The View
Thursday, July 16 2026 10:00am
Rosewood Arts Center 32nd Annual The View Juried Landscape Exhibition
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Thursday, July 16 2026 10:30am
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your Golden Ticket to a big, bold, amazing musical perfect for everyone!
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Thursday, July 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!
Thursday, July 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.
All the World’s a Stage
Thursday, July 16 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 16 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 16 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.
174th Montgomery County Fair
Thursday, July 16 2026 12:00pm
The 174th Montgomery County Fair runs Tuesday, July 14th - Sunday, July 19th at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. There are rides, games, food, animals and music galore! Air conditioned tents hold events and sales too!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Thursday, July 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.
Level Up: 30+ pinball machines 30+ arcades!
Thursday, July 16 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!
Guided Tours
Thursday, July 16 2026 2:00pm
Join us for a closer look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artists currently on view and their work. FREE and open to all.
Collage Night
Thursday, July 16 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.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Thursday, July 16 2026 5:30pm
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your Golden Ticket to a big, bold, amazing musical perfect for everyone!
Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam
Thursday, July 16 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.
Collier Chapel Sessions
Thursday, July 16 2026 7:00pm
5 part concert series featuring a variety of very talented artists. Pre-show party with food trucks, yard games, and music before 2 great artists at each show all In the historic collier chapel!
Thursday Night Skate
Thursday, July 16 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 16 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!
Train Rides: Turtle Creek Valley Flyer
Friday, July 17 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.
Grounds for Discussion, A Leadership Mastermind Series
Friday, July 17 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.
