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
Getting Technical: Alternative Photographic Processes
Thursday, July 23 2026 11:00am
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.
Niki Johnson: PIllars of Democracy
Thursday, July 23 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.
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center
Thursday, July 23 2026 12:00pm
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Thursday, July 23 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 23 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!
Dayton Live Creative Academy: Rise Of The Demon Hunters K-Pop Camp
Thursday, July 23 2026 1:00pm
Campers will step into the role of performer heroes as they learn choreography, vocal performance, and character work while building an original ensemble piece set in a dramatic, pop-powered world.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Thursday, July 23 2026 2:00pm
Broadway in Dayton: ✨ Step into a world of splendor and romance at The Schuster. Don’t miss your chance to see MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Jul 22 - Jul 26, 2026
Dayton Live Creative Academy Adult Summer Intensive: Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Thursday, July 23 2026 5:00pm
Join our DLCA ADULT SUMMER INTENSIVE: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL – a Broadway-style summer experience.
Jazz & Beyond at Dayton Art Institute
Thursday, July 23 2026 5:30pm
Jazz & Beyond 🎷series is back in 2026 with a seven-show season at the Dayton Art Institute 🎶
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Thursday, July 23 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 23 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 23 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.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Thursday, July 23 2026 7:30pm
Broadway in Dayton: ✨ Step into a world of splendor and romance at The Schuster. Don’t miss your chance to see MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Jul 22 - Jul 26, 2026
Thursday Night Cornhole Tournament at MVSB
Thursday, July 23 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 24 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.
Clark County Fair
Friday, July 24 2026
The 2026 Clark County Fair July 24-31 is sure to provide you and your family endless ENTERTAINMENT and excitement!
Warren County Fair
Friday, July 24 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
Friday, July 24 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)
Friday, July 24 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.
Celebrate Christmas in July Sale - Lula Bell Whimsical Cards and Gifts
Friday, July 24 2026 10:00am
🎄☀️ Celebrate Christmas in July with Us! ☀️🎄 Get ready for holly-jolly summer savings during our Christmas in July SALE! Enjoy 30% OFF storewide, including: ✨ Christmas Cards ✨ Boxed Note Cards ✨ And so much more!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Friday, July 24 2026 10:30am
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your Golden Ticket to a big, bold, amazing musical perfect for everyone!
2nd Street Market
Friday, July 24 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!
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Friday, July 24 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!
Friday, July 24 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
Friday, July 24 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
Friday, July 24 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.
Getting Technical: Alternative Photographic Processes
Friday, July 24 2026 11:00am
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.
Niki Johnson: PIllars of Democracy
Friday, July 24 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.
