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
Front Street Saturdays
Saturday, June 06 2026 11:00am
Front Street is OPEN EVERY SATURDAY!!! Boutiques, workshops, & studios are open across campus EVERY SATURDAY 11A-4P!
Exploring Feminism
Saturday, June 06 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
Saturday, June 06 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.
All the World’s a Stage
Saturday, June 06 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.
Paul Verdell: Tabernacle
Saturday, June 06 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.
Saturday Morning Community Tour
Saturday, June 06 2026 11:30am
This guided tour of the permanent galleries invites you to explore artworks through unexpected perspectives that connect art, culture and the world around us.
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Saturday, June 06 2026 12:00pm
You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
Hawthorn Hill Tours
Saturday, June 06 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.
St. Helen Spring Festival
Saturday, June 06 2026 1:00pm
Family fun all weekend with rides for the kids, food, flea market, beer garden and more!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Saturday, June 06 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!
Saturday, June 06 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!
Special Interest Tour – How’s the Weather? - Dayton Art Institute
Saturday, June 06 2026 1:00pm
DAI’s Special Interest Tours are community tours with specialized themes! Explore the museum and make new connections! Invoke your creative spirit following the tour with a quick, make-and-take art activity.
Family Open Studio
Saturday, June 06 2026 3:00pm
Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making! No signup necessary. We encourage you and your family to just drop in!
Family Open Studio
Saturday, June 06 2026 3:00pm
Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making! No signup necessary. We encourage you and your family to just drop in!
The Beacon
Saturday, June 06 2026 3:00pm
Dayton Theatre Guild presents The Beacon By Nancy Harris - May 22–Jun. 7, 2026
Kettering Saturday Night Cruise-in
Saturday, June 06 2026 4:00pm
Classic car-hot rods-Motorcycles-Trucks- Everything on wheels is welcome at our Saturday Night Cruise-in. New location for 2026!
The Wedding Singer: The Musical
Saturday, June 06 2026 5:30pm
Based on the film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer celebrates all the fun, love, and ridiculousness of the 80’s.
Saturday Night Fox Hollow Rodeo
Saturday, June 06 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.
Live Outdoor Music at The Greene
Saturday, June 06 2026 6:00pm
Bring a lawn chair, grab your friends & family, and enjoy live music and cold beer at our Summer Concert Series!
Dixie Drive-In Movies
Saturday, June 06 2026 8:00pm
Step back in time at the Dixie Twin Drive-In Theater. Join us for an unmatched outdoor movie theater experience.
Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead
Sunday, June 07 2026
Join us for an authentic three course tea service by costumed interpreters and learn about the Patterson family. Advance Registration Required.
Troy Strawberry Festival
Sunday, June 07 2026 10:00am
Troy celebrates its place as the center of Ohio's strawberry production by hosting the Troy Strawberry Festival.
The Wedding Singer: The Musical
Sunday, June 07 2026 10:30am
Based on the film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer celebrates all the fun, love, and ridiculousness of the 80’s.
2nd Street Market
Sunday, June 07 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.
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Sunday, June 07 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, June 07 2026 11:30am
You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
Museums on Us at the Dayton Art Institute
Sunday, June 07 2026 12:00pm
The Dayton Art Institute continues its participation in the Bank of America Museums on Us® program. Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders get free general admission during the first full weekend of each month.
Exploring Feminism
Sunday, June 07 2026 12:00pm
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.
