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
Whisperz Whiskey Wednesdays
Wednesday, August 12 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!
Goo Goo Dolls at The Rose
Wednesday, August 12 2026 7:30pm
Multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls at the Rose Music Center in Huber Heights.
Get The Led Out
Wednesday, August 12 2026 8:00pm
Once again, returning by popular demand, from the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and will bring it to the concert stage.
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Thursday, August 13 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, August 13 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.
Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
Thursday, August 13 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
Thursday, August 13 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, August 13 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, August 13 2026 12:00pm
Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Thursday, August 13 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, August 13 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!
Jazz & Beyond at Dayton Art Institute
Thursday, August 13 2026 5:30pm
Jazz & Beyond 🎷series is back in 2026 with a seven-show season at the Dayton Art Institute 🎶
Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam
Thursday, August 13 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 Cornhole Tournament at MVSB
Thursday, August 13 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!
Miami County Fair
Friday, August 14 2026
The Miami County Fair will be filled with fun and activities for the entire family! Join us in Troy, Ohio August 14-20, 2026.
2nd Street Market
Friday, August 14 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, August 14 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, August 14 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.
Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
Friday, August 14 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, August 14 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, August 14 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.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Friday, August 14 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!
Friday, August 14 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!
Germanfest Picnic
Friday, August 14 2026 5:00pm
Germanfest Picnic returns to the historic St. Anne's Hill in Dayton OH August 14-16, 2026.
Bellbrook Lions Club SummerFest
Friday, August 14 2026 5:00pm
Join us for games, carnival rides, crafts, live entertainment, food, drinks and more at our Annual Bellbrook Lions Club SummerFest
LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar
Friday, August 14 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!
Star City Concert Series - FREE Concerts at Riverfront Park
Friday, August 14 2026 7:00pm
Join us for FREE live music on the Ginkgo Stage in the newly renovated Riverfront Park in Miamisburg on select Fridays this summer!
