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
The Wedding Singer: The Musical
Friday, June 05 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
Friday, June 05 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, June 05 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, June 05 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.
Exploring Feminism
Friday, June 05 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
Friday, June 05 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
Friday, June 05 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
Friday, June 05 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.
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Simon Robins: Sociable
Friday, June 05 2026 11:00am
The paintings in Simon Robins: Sociable, contain imagery sourced from public domain and found photographs discovered through extensive research by the artist in digital archives.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Friday, June 05 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, June 05 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!
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Friday, June 05 2026 5:00pm
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
June First Friday at the Arcade
Friday, June 05 2026 5:00pm
The Dayton Arcade’s historic Concourse will be open on Friday, June 5 from 5–8 PM, welcoming visitors to explore the heart of the complex.
The Wedding Singer: The Musical
Friday, June 05 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.
Dayton Pride Festival 2026
Friday, June 05 2026 6:00pm
The annual Pride Festival and parade that celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ culture in Dayton. Events run Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.
LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar
Friday, June 05 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!
St. Helen Spring Festival
Friday, June 05 2026 6:30pm
Family fun all weekend with rides for the kids, food, flea market, beer garden and more!
Star City Concert Series - FREE Concerts at Riverfront Park
Friday, June 05 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!
70s+80s Rock Night with Cassette Junkies
Friday, June 05 2026 7:00pm
Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features 70s+80s Rock Night with Cassette Junkies!
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, June 05 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.
Dixie Drive-In Movies
Friday, June 05 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, June 05 2026 8:00pm
🎬🍿 Melody 49 Drive-In movie theater on two outdoor screens each weekend
The Beacon
Friday, June 05 2026 8:00pm
Dayton Theatre Guild presents The Beacon By Nancy Harris - May 22–Jun. 7, 2026
FREE Live Music from Michael Johnson
Friday, June 05 2026 8:00pm
Join us as we welcome artists Michael Johnson for their first show at Whisperz Speakeasy on Friday, June 5th, from 8-11 pm.
Pride Silent Disco at The Dayton Arcade
Friday, June 05 2026 8:30pm
Dayton's Silent Disco is celebrating Dayton Pride at The Brightside on Friday, June 5th!
YoGlow
Friday, June 05 2026 9:00pm
Ommmmm … Method Yoga Studio owner and instructor Megan Lees will lead this outdoor yoga class in the peaceful park setting. We will provide glow bracelets for all participants to wear!
Old School Jam Late Sk8
Friday, June 05 2026 10:00pm
Friday June 5th Retro skate 10:00pm-1:00am Entry $10.00 Ladies half off till 10:30pm Skate rental $5.00 Ages 18 & up
Kettering Summer Flea Market
Saturday, June 06 2026 8:30am
The parking lots around the Lathrem Senior Center and Adventure Reef Waterpark will be transformed into a lively outdoor market for vendors to sell anything from hand-crafted items, antiques, garage sale items and more!
