Things to do in Dayton Ohio
Wondering what to do this weekend? Dayton Local has the most comprehensive list of local events, concerts, festivals, and other activities in Dayton. If you're looking for places to go and fun things to do in Dayton and around the Miami Valley, we've always got plenty of suggestions!
Dayton Events Calendar
Upcoming Featured events around Dayton
Trivia Wednesdays - Stranger Things
Stranger Things Trivia at On Par Jan 14, 7PM. Free to play, prizes for top teams. 21+ at 8:30 or once trivia ends.
Dayton Art Institute Special Interest Tour – Food Tour
DAI’s Special Interest Tours are community tours with specialized themes! Explore the museum and invoke your creative spirit following the tour with a quick, make-and-take art activity.
Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour
STRAIGHT NO CHASER bring their Holiday Road Tourtour to the Schuster Center in Dayton this Christmas.
Harlem Globetrotters in Dayton
Get ready for high-flying fun! Known as innovators of the game of basketball for decades, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters come to Wright State University's Nutter Center.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
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.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton. ⚠️ BE SURE TO CHECK FOR CLOSURE ALERTS BEFORE YOU GO! ⚠️
A Carillon Christmas
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
North Pole Express Train Ride
All Aboard Nov & Dec - Experience the Joy of the Holidays! Hop aboard our North Pole Express with Santa and his elves for a magical train ride through beautiful Warren County.
Our Lady of the Rosary Fish Fry
Friday Night Fish Fry - All you can eat Icelandic cod, chicken strips, fresh sausage and more. Everything made by Chef Joe is fresh and made from scratch. Doors open at 5.30.
Light Up Middletown
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
Family Movie Series at the Neon
Bring the family for fun, festive films this holiday season at The Neon. Merry Christmas!
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
The Loft Theatre
Conveniently located between the beautiful Victoria Theatre and Uno's Restaurant at 126 North Main Street in downtown Dayton, The Loft is easy to find thanks to the large red awning that stands over the street level entrance to the building.
Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad
The Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad (LM&M Railroad) offers historic train rides for all ages in Warren County Ohio departing from downtown Lebanon.
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Located at The Mall at Fairfield Commons - Where Kids create their own stuffed animals - our pawsonal party planners can help customize a birthday party just for you!
Needle, Ink and Thread
Needle Ink and Thread is a sewing studio that holds private lessons, group classes, workshops, birthday parties, charity drives and so much more!
Garst Museum
Garst Museum is a large historical museum with over 300,000 artifacts on display in over 35,000 square feet of exhibit space within six building wings. Major exhibits are the Annie Oakley Center, CrossRoads of Destiny, American Indians, Lowell Thomas, the Village, Agricultural and Military exhibits.
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
The world's largest and oldest military aviation museum, located in Dayton Ohio.
Missing Peace Art Space
Special exhibitions on the themes of peace will be offered throughout the year.
The Historic Sidney Theatre
The Historic Sidney Theatre makes the dream of a local performance facility a reality.
Cinemark - Dayton South + XD
Located in West Carrollton, close to the Dayton Mall by Home Depot and Best Buy. Popcorn, sodas, adult beverages, pretzels, hamburgers and more!
Air Time Ballooning
Provides sunrise and sunset hot air balloon ride flight adventures in the Dayton and Cincinnati areas seven days a week, customized to you and your occasion.
Rivers Edge Canoe Livery and Oufitters
Canoe and Kayak Rental Trips on the Scenic Little Miami River - 30 minutes from Dayton, 45 minutes from Cincinnati. Whatever your pace, we have the ideal canoe or kayak rental trip for you!
NCR Country Club
NCR Country Club is the ideal location for your next social or corporate event. With accommodations for 10 to 350 guests, our NEWLY RENOVATED banquet rooms offer the perfect setting to entertain!
Victoria Theatre
Live Performances in an elegant, historic theatre located in downtown Dayton Ohio. Can accommodate up to 1,100 for meetings, 120 for banquets.
Kingdom Sports Center
Kingdom Sports Center is a 60,000 square foot, state of the art sports complex. We have 3 pristine basketball courts, a beautiful indoor soccer field!
Cardinal Hill Recreation Club
Are you tired of the kids saying I'm bored every summer? Check us out! We offer a private, family-friendly membership pool, picnic tables, concession stand and much more!
Fort Ancient
Fort Ancient offers a day of enjoyment for the entire family. Visitors can learn about Ohio's rich prehistoric and historic past by exploring the 9,000 square foot exhibit space that depicts three major technological themes spanning over 12,000 years.
Rumble Mountain
Rumble Mountain Bike Rally is held annually over the Labor Day Weekend just outside of Pleasant Hill Ohio.
Miami Valley Military History Museum
The Miami Valley Military History Museum was established to perpetuate and preserve the memory of the veterans of our Armed Forces past, present, and future.
Level Up Pinball Bar
23 COINLESS Pinball machines and 12 state-of-the-art arcades?. Reloadable RFID card system handles credits. Our Stern Tables feature Insider Connect to track your high scores and achievements!
Pins Mechanical Co.
We’re Pins Mechanical Co. — your new go-to social destination featuring duckpin bowling, pinball, old-school entertainment, craft beers, and fun cocktails — located across from Day Air Ballpark. Always 21+ after 9pm
Stillwater Riding Academy
We are one of the few stables in the area that welcomes young riders. When done safely, we believe that learning to ride at a young age can be instrumental in the development of strong, confident and hard working children.
