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
Carvers Patio & Parking Lot Party
Friday, September 25 2026 5:30pm
Live Music by The Fries Band at Carver's Steak's & Chops to raise funds for The Rebuild & Honor Project/Freedom Whiskey Veterans Event. Food & Beverages available for purchase. Bring a chair, No outside Food/Coolers Please
"Come From Away"
Friday, September 25 2026 5:30pm
This New York Times Critics' Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers during 9/11, and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them.
Halloween Haunt at Kings Island
Friday, September 25 2026 6:00pm
Roller coasters won't be the only attractions conjuring up screams during the fall at Kings Island. Halloween Haunt comes screaming back select Nights Fall 2026
LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar
Friday, September 25 2026 6:00pm
Join us every Friday night at 6pm for Dayton's Best LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar! We have FREE CHIPS AND SALSA for our Trivia Players and a Mystery Box full of prizes for our winners!
Summer Music Series: Reel2Real
Friday, September 25 2026 6:00pm
Join the Huber Heights Parks & Recreation Department for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and an all-around Reel 2 Real good time! Free show! Friday, Sep. 25th from 6-9pm at Eichelberger Amphitheater.
Lewisburg Haunted Cave
Friday, September 25 2026 7:00pm
World's Longest Haunt! Plus 30,000 live bats! What's Scarier than a REAL CAVE? SEPTEMBER 12th – October 31st 2026
When The Spirit Moves - DCDC Concert
Friday, September 25 2026 7:00pm
Experience a soul lifting performance of dance and gospel music in Trotwood.
Haunted Wagon Rides at Youngs Dairy
Friday, September 25 2026 7:30pm
Things are going to get a little scary 🎃 Friday & Saturday Nights this Fall! 🍂 Our Haunted Wagon Ride and Scary Stories are designed for families with children. 🌩️ Weather permitting.
Cristina Mariani @ Bricky's Comedy Club
Friday, September 25 2026 7:30pm
Cristina Mariani is a stand-up comedian who made her comedy debut on episode 517 of the podcast KILL TONY and has appeared on several episodes since. Her standup videos can be found online and have garnered millions of views.
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, September 25 2026 7:45pm
We socially dance many types of historical and modern dances. Our emphasis is typically on having fun with partnered social dances, but we also do set dances, circle dances, line dances, and solo dance as well.
Dayton Scream Park
Friday, September 25 2026 8:00pm
Dayton's premier outdoor haunted trail with 4 haunted attractions to SCARE THE YELL OUT OF YOU!
Haunted Castle of Carnage and Trail
Friday, September 25 2026 8:00pm
We have been scaring the YELL out of you since 1986 one of the longest running haunt in the area!
Face Your Fears: Hotel of Terror
Friday, September 25 2026 8:00pm
Face your fears is an intense haunted house, that will take you back in time to a hotel from the 1850's. Truly haunted. What's your phobia?
Dixie Drive-In Movies
Friday, September 25 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
Friday, September 25 2026 8:00pm
🎬🍿 Melody 49 Drive-In movie theater on two outdoor screens each weekend
Hell's Dungeon
Friday, September 25 2026 8:00pm
Haunted Houses Hell's Dungeon is Dayton Ohio's top indoor haunted attraction. If you're afraid of hell, wait until you see what lies beneath hell.
Annie - Dayton Playhouse
Friday, September 25 2026 8:00pm
Set against a world of hard knocks and big dreams, Annie—presented by Dayton Playhouse Sep 18, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026 as the 2026-2027 season opener -directed by Dawn Roth Smith
Masquerade Party at The Brightside
Friday, September 25 2026 8:30pm
Dayton Silent Disco is hosting a Masquerade Party at The Brightside Music and Events Venue on Sept 25th!
RLJQ Afro-Cuban Jazz Band live at Whisperz Speakeasy
Friday, September 25 2026 9:00pm
Join us as we welcome RLJQ Afro-Cuban Jazz Band back to the Whisperz Speakeasy stage on Friday, September 25th from 9p-12am with a blend of exciting, eclectic Afro-Cuban Jazz!
Cristina Mariani @ Bricky's Comedy Club
Friday, September 25 2026 9:30pm
Cristina Mariani is a stand-up comedian who made her comedy debut on episode 517 of the podcast KILL TONY and has appeared on several episodes since. Her standup videos can be found online and have garnered millions of views.
Greene County Farmers Market of Beavercreek
Saturday, September 26 2026 8:30am
Farmers Market on Indian Ripple Rd in Beavercreek Saturday's 8.30-1pm
Germantown Pretzel Festival
Saturday, September 26 2026 9:00am
Come join us for the annual Germantown Pretzel Festival in Veterans Memorial Park.
2nd Street Market
Saturday, September 26 2026 9:00am
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!
Oakwood Farmers Market
Saturday, September 26 2026 9:00am
The Oakwood Farmers’ Market is located in downtown Oakwood and operates rain or shine from 9am - Noon Saturdays in the Summer.
Country Applefest
Saturday, September 26 2026 10:00am
🍏 Celebrate Country Applefest at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Ohio 🍎
Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival
Saturday, September 26 2026 10:00am
Celebrate Ohio's Freshwater Shrimp Harvest! Enjoy mouth-watering seafood, craft beers, a live music stage, games and activities for the whole family. September 12th, 19th & 26th, 2026
Hawthorn Hill Tours
Saturday, September 26 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.
