Dayton Family Events Calendar

Looking for fun things to do with the kids? Here's a little help finding events the whole family can enjoy, right here in Dayton!

Family-friendly events in Dayton

Dinosaurs in Motion - Special Exhibit at the Air Force Museum

Dinosaurs in Motion - Special Exhibit at the Air Force Museum

Friday, March 29 2024

DINOSAURS IN MOTION will be open daily Feb. 17 - May 13 engaging visitors of ALL AGES to learn, discover and create!

Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend

Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend

Friday, March 29 2024

Step back in time and watch the big screen outdoors. Dixie Drive-In Movies opens for the 2024 season on March 29!

Easter Egg Bunny Express 2024

Easter Egg Bunny Express 2024

Friday, March 29 2024

Hop aboard LM&M Railroad's Easter Bunny Express! Enjoy your ride and Hoppy Easter! ADVANCED RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT - Duration: 1 Hour & 45 Min, Ages: All Ages

Easter Feasting Made Easy with our Easter Weekend Family Meals!

Easter Feasting Made Easy with our Easter Weekend Family Meals!

Friday, March 29 2024

Celebrate Easter with us at Spaghetti Warehouse! Indulge in our Family Meals for #4 or #6 and choose from one of your favorite Spaghetti Warehouse dishes! Gather, savor, and celebrate with us!

Eclipse Splatter Event

Eclipse Splatter Event

Friday, March 29 2024

The Solar Eclipse is almost here! Creating a unique splatter art piece is the perfect way to mark this special occasion!

Eggstra Special Doggy Day

Eggstra Special Doggy Day

Friday, March 29 2024

Join us at the dog park for a dog-friendly egg hunt, fun dog-themed activities, giveaways and more!

Glow Night at Sky Zone Dayton

Glow Night at Sky Zone Dayton

Friday, March 29 2024

Glow Night Friday & Saturday Night for ages 8yrs and up. Wear a shirt that glows-anything white or neon!

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry

Friday, March 29 2024

Fish Fry - Best In Butler County! Hand battered fish, side dishes, desserts, and more! Every Friday through Easter!

Splatter Room - Messy Fun for Everyone

Splatter Room - Messy Fun for Everyone

Friday, March 29 2024

At Pinspiration you'll get an hour of messy fun for kids and adults, including Private Splatter Roomâ„¢ and protective gear. Dress Up, Fling Paint at a canvas and take home your mast

Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

Friday, March 29 2024

Join us for an exhilarating Easter Egg hunt with a thrilling twist - in the heart of the disc golf woods, under the cloak of darkness! Teens will search for Easter eggs to redeem for prizes! Ages 12-18 years. Space is limited

The 30th Open Members Show

The 30th Open Members Show

Friday, March 29 2024

The Contemporary Dayton presents The 30th Open Members' Show. The Co's popular biennial exhibition-back for the first time since 2020- is a community-wide celebration of 112 local artists.

Be Hope Bunny Trail

Be Hope Bunny Trail

Saturday, March 30 2024

Hey kids & families! We’re egg-static to be bringing back The Be Hope Bunny Trail for kids (up to 5th grade)

Bunny Trail at the National Museum of the USAF

Bunny Trail at the National Museum of the USAF

Saturday, March 30 2024

Hop on over the National Museum of the US Air Force on Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for our annual FREE Bunny Trail! (Don't forget to bring your basket!)

Easter Egg Hunt at Medway Church (New Carlisle)

Easter Egg Hunt at Medway Church (New Carlisle)

Saturday, March 30 2024

Join us for a FREE community event with multiple family shows, a visit from the Easter Bunny, and 30,000+ eggs filled with candy and prizes for kids ages 0-10 years old.

Freestyle Painting Class

Freestyle Painting Class

Saturday, March 30 2024

Create a painting of your choice, with supplies provided. Bring your vision to life! Instructor in studio to help with the creation process if needed. Happy painting!

Jon Pemberton & Associates Easter Egg Drop

Jon Pemberton & Associates Easter Egg Drop

Saturday, March 30 2024

Helicopter Egg Drop in Bellbrook! Registration is required!

Mega Egg Hunt

Mega Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 30 2024

Calling all children up through 6th grade for games, activities, and a Mega Egg Hunt on the Saturday before Easter. RESERVE A SPOT

Riverside Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt

Riverside Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 30 2024

44th annual Riverside Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 30 - 10am, arrive by 9.45. Bring your own Easter Basket!

Saturday Night Fox Hollow Rodeo

Saturday Night Fox Hollow Rodeo

Saturday, March 30 2024

Rodeo held every Saturday night year round with Indoor/Outdoor Arena - Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Spring Market @ B-Side Coffee Bar in Huber Heights

Spring Market @ B-Side Coffee Bar in Huber Heights

Saturday, March 30 2024

Join us at B-Side Coffee in Huber Heights for their Spring Market, March 20th, 10 AM-2 PM. Browse rare plants, handmade crafts, trendy clothing and so much more! Brought to you by vendors from across the Dayton community.

Vandalia Easter Eggstravaganza

Vandalia Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday, March 30 2024

We will have egg hunts, baby goat petting zoo, arts & crafts, face painting, vendors, games & activities, food trucks, Easter bunny photo area, a golden egg scavenger hunt and more!

Easter Egg Hunt Youngs Dairy

Easter Egg Hunt Youngs Dairy

Sunday, March 31 2024

FREE EVENT at Young's Dairy - Over 10K eggs are ready to be picked at our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Show up early – this is a popular event!

Easter Sunrise Service at Carillon Park

Easter Sunrise Service at Carillon Park

Sunday, March 31 2024

Join us at Deeds Carillon (Carillon Historical Park) for our annual non-denomonational ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service.

Resurrection Egg Hunt

Resurrection Egg Hunt

Sunday, March 31 2024

Sunday, March 31 during Bible Club (9:45 am) we will be having a Resurrection Egg Hunt! Each kid is GUARANTEED a HALF POUND OF CANDY! Big prize raffle!!!

Wright-Patt AFB & Fairborn Chamber Community Easter Egg Hunt

Wright-Patt AFB & Fairborn Chamber Community Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, March 31 2024

10K eggs with candy and surprises! Open to the public - Wright-Patterson AFB & Fairborn Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt.

April Fool's Day 5k and Family Fun Mile

April Fool's Day 5k and Family Fun Mile

Monday, April 01 2024

It's no joke! The April Fool's Day 5k is on April 1 again. The course starts and finishes in Miamisburg's Community Park. It's a fun and festive event for the whole family!

Folk Dancing

Folk Dancing

Monday, April 01 2024

Join the Miami Valley Folk Dancers every Thursday evening beginning at 7:00 for an hour of beginning folk dance instruction. We are located at the Michael Solomon Pavilion in Dayton, Ohio

Scottish Country Dance Lessons

Scottish Country Dance Lessons

Monday, April 01 2024

Come learn the reels, jigs, and strathspeys of Scotland in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. No experience or partner are required. All you need are soft-soled shoes and comfortable clothing.

Half Price Tuesday at Cinepolis Dayton

Half Price Tuesday at Cinepolis Dayton

Tuesday, April 02 2024

Every Tuesday, get 50% OFF your movie tickets at Cinepolis Dayton! Located at Austin Landing.

"TAKE THE TOP OFF" JEEP Drive-In w/ Dave Dennis and Mid-Ohio Jeepers Organization

"TAKE THE TOP OFF" JEEP Drive-In w/ Dave Dennis and Mid-Ohio Jeepers Organization

Thursday, April 04 2024

Join us for the ULTIMATE JEEP DRIVE-IN at The Wandering Griffin! In partnership with Mid Ohio Jeepers Organization and Dave Dennis JEEPs, get up close (and personal) with the toughest and most rugged Jeeps in town.

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