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 Morning Community Tour
Saturday, August 15 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, August 15 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, August 15 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.
Pony Rides at Carriage Hill Farm
Saturday, August 15 2026 1:00pm
Hand-led pony rides at Carriage Hill MetroPark June through October. Don't forget your camera!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Saturday, August 15 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.
Biergarten
Saturday, August 15 2026 1:00pm
Join us on the third Saturday of every month. Food and drinks will be for sale with rotating specials. Enjoy German music, trivia and a great evening with friends!
Level Up: 30+ pinball machines 30+ arcades!
Saturday, August 15 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, August 15 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.
Children's Ministry
Saturday, August 15 2026 1:00pm
Free children’s program (ages 5–11) at Peoples Community C.M.E. Church! Saturdays 1 PM to 1:45 PM starting April 4 for 23 weeks. Fun, faith, and learning! Call (937) 275-8135.
Children's Ministry
Saturday, August 15 2026 1:00pm
Free children’s program (ages 5–11) at Peoples Community C.M.E. Church! Saturdays 1 PM to 1:45 PM starting April 4 for 23 weeks. Fun, faith, and learning! Call (937) 275-8135.
Dayton Art Institute: Special Interest Tour – The Art of the Pitch- A Singles Tour
Saturday, August 15 2026 1:00pm
This singles event gets a creative twist! Instead of the usual introductions, your friends take the spotlight by “pitching” you to the group with handpicked artworks that capture your vibe, personality, or sense of humor.
The One with Goats & Little Makers
Saturday, August 15 2026 2:00pm
Little hands, big creativity, and a few four-legged friends 💚 Join us for a playful, hands-on craft experience where kids create, explore, and enjoy time with our friendly goats at The Grazing Ground.
Guided Tours
Saturday, August 15 2026 2:00pm
Join us for a closer look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artists currently on view and their work. FREE and open to all.
Dayton African American Cultural Festival
Saturday, August 15 2026 3:00pm
Family event, bringing the richness of the African American experience to Dayton through culture, education and music.
Taco & Nacho Fest
Saturday, August 15 2026 3:00pm
Taco & Nacho Fest- Nacho Typical Food Fest - returns to Austin Landing August 15 with food, music, kids activities and fireworks!
Family Open Studio
Saturday, August 15 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!
Bellbrook Lions Club SummerFest
Saturday, August 15 2026 4:00pm
Join us for games, carnival rides, crafts, live entertainment, food, drinks and more at our Annual Bellbrook Lions Club SummerFest
Kettering Saturday Night Cruise-in
Saturday, August 15 2026 4:00pm
Classic car-hot rods-Motorcycles-Trucks- Everything on wheels is welcome at our Saturday Night Cruise-in. New location for 2026!
Saturday Night Fox Hollow Rodeo
Saturday, August 15 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, August 15 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 🚴🌙
Dixie Drive-In Movies
Saturday, August 15 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, August 15 2026 8:00pm
🎬🍿 Melody 49 Drive-In movie theater on two outdoor screens each weekend
Miami County Fair
Sunday, August 16 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.
Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead
Sunday, August 16 2026
Join us for an authentic three course tea service by costumed interpreters and learn about the Patterson family. Advance Registration Required.
Paris Flea Market at the Dixie Drive-In
Sunday, August 16 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!
Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival
Sunday, August 16 2026 11:00am
Join us for the Annual Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival 🌽 Always the 3rd full weekend in August! There will be approximately 180 handmade arts and crafts booths and food vendors and much more!
Germanfest Picnic
Sunday, August 16 2026 11:00am
Germanfest Picnic returns to the historic St. Anne's Hill in Dayton OH August 14-16, 2026.
2nd Street Market
Sunday, August 16 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!
