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
Saturday Night Fox Hollow Rodeo
Saturday, July 18 2026 6:00pm
Family Fun At Fox Hollow Rodeo held every Saturday night year round with Indoor (Oct-April) / Outdoor Arena - Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Greene County Night Bicycle Rides
Saturday, July 18 2026 7:00pm
Join the Trail Sentinels for an evening bicycle ride along the County's bike trails! Rides leave from the Xenia Station bike hub at 7 pm and return between 9 pm and 9:45 pm 🚴🌙
Eeland Stribling @ Bricky's Comedy Club
Saturday, July 18 2026 7:30pm
Eeland Stribling, your aunty’s favorite stand-up comedian! Based in between Denver, CO and New York.
Dixie Drive-In Movies
Saturday, July 18 2026 8:00pm
Step back in time at the Dixie Twin Drive-In Theater. Join us for an unmatched outdoor movie theater experience.
Melody 49 Drive-In Movies
Saturday, July 18 2026 8:00pm
🎬🍿 Melody 49 Drive-In movie theater on two outdoor screens each weekend
Paris Flea Market at the Dixie Drive-In
Sunday, July 19 2026 6:00am
Buy, Sell and Trade - toys, tools, home decor, kitchen wares, clothes, crafts and more! Plus - get locally grown fresh produce at low low prices!
Gem City Comic Con
Sunday, July 19 2026 10:00am
Gather your family and friends and head over to the Gem City Comic Con for a weekend filled with comics, creativity, and fun! ⏰ EARLY BUYER 9AM BOTH DAYS!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Sunday, July 19 2026 10:30am
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your Golden Ticket to a big, bold, amazing musical perfect for everyone!
2nd Street Market
Sunday, July 19 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. OUTDOOR MARKET NOW OPEN!
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Sunday, July 19 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.
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Sunday, July 19 2026 11:30am
You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
174th Montgomery County Fair
Sunday, July 19 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!
Open House at Patterson Homestead
Sunday, July 19 2026 12:00pm
Join us for an open house at the Patterson Homestead. Learn about the Patterson family and how they influenced the Dayton region!
All the World’s a Stage
Sunday, July 19 2026 12:00pm
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
Sunday, July 19 2026 12:00pm
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.
Getting Technical: Alternative Photographic Processes
Sunday, July 19 2026 12:00pm
This 2026 FotoFocus Biennial exhibition examines ways artists have used historical, non-traditional or experimental processes to make unusual and strange photographs - often through adjustments to chemistry.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Sunday, July 19 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!
Sunday, July 19 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!
Skinner Pipe Organ Concerts at Dayton Art Institute
Sunday, July 19 2026 2:00pm
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Sunday, July 19 2026 5:30pm
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your Golden Ticket to a big, bold, amazing musical perfect for everyone!
Shawn Gerhard: The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute
Sunday, July 19 2026 7:00pm
Having performed in residence in Las Vegas, Gerhard’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of Garth Brooks. Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.
Harry Connick Jr.
Sunday, July 19 2026 7:30pm
A consummate performer, Harry Connick, Jr. has exemplified excellence in the entertainment world for decades—be it music, film, television or Broadway.
Becca's Sunday LOTD Dart Tournament at MVSB
Sunday, July 19 2026 7:30pm
Every Sunday night at Miami Valley Sports Bar -- a Luck of the Draw Dart Tournament hosted by Becca. Darts fly at 7:30pm!
Dixie Drive-In Movies
Sunday, July 19 2026 8:00pm
Step back in time at the Dixie Twin Drive-In Theater. Join us for an unmatched outdoor movie theater experience.
Warren County Fair
Monday, July 20 2026 8:00am
July 20-25 2026- Warren County Fair - fun, food, games, rides, demo derby, tractor pulls, live harness racing, livestock shows and more!
Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Jungle Jam
Monday, July 20 2026 9:00am
Perfect for our littlest performers, this camp invites kids to explore the jungle through songs from jungle and animal-themed musical theatre favorites, creative drama activities, and plenty of hands-on fun.
Summer Art Camp - Dayton Art Institute (Grades 1-2)
Monday, July 20 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.
