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
Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour
STRAIGHT NO CHASER bring their Holiday Road Tourtour to the Schuster Center in Dayton this Christmas.
Family Movie Series at the Neon
Bring the family for fun, festive films this holiday season at The Neon. Merry Christmas!
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.
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.
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.
A Carillon Christmas
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
Light Up Middletown
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
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.
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.
Woodland Lights
Walk the path to holiday fun at Woodland Lights - a half-mile wonderland of holiday lights, displays, and festivities! November 21-December 30, 2025
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! ⚠️
Jimmy Leach Holiday Jazz Show at Whisperz Speakeasy
Jazz singer and trumpeter Jimmy Leach sings and plays all your favorite holiday favorites with his quintet at Whisperz Speakeasy. Songs by Elvis, Sinatra, Michael Bublé, Ella Fitzgerald, & Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan.
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
YMCA of Greater Dayton
The Downtown Dayton YMCA is committed to keeping Dayton fit. The Downtown YMCA is more than a healthy place to go, it is a healthy place to belong.
XD MAX
Video Arcade Room, 6D Motion Simulation Theater Ride, Birthday Party Room, EAT and PLAY Pizza Dining, Ticket redemption
Young's Jersey Dairy
Working dairy farm with restaurant, bakery, miniature golf, driving range, and batting cage and gift shop. Located in Yellow Springs, OH Bring the kids along for a great family day out at Youngs Dairy! Check our website for current festivals and activities.
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!
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.
North River Alpacas
We are an alpaca farm located in Greene County; we raise alpacas for their beautiful fleece which is made into apparel. Our farm welcomes visitors. Call us!
Dayton Hikers
The Dayton Hikers (DaytonHikers.Org) group is a community of people who enjoy hiking and backpacking. Live To Hike - Hike To Live!
Wild Axe Throwing
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!
Curious Creations Macrame
I’m the macrame babe behind Curious Creations Macrame. I make all types of fiber art from large scale wall hangings to jewelry to practical home products. I also teach fiber art classes at local businesses in Dayton
Beaver-vu Bowling
Beaver-vu bowl in Beavercreek - Your neighborhood family fun center dedicated to making fun bowling memories for the whole family!
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway
Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway is the premier entertainment choice in the Dayton area, offering gaming and racing with sincere customer service in an enjoyable, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Waynesfield Motor Sports Park
Waynesfield Raceway Park is located 15 miles southeast of Lima's east side.
GiYu Dojo
We teach the classical Japanese Martial Art of Kobudo, the fighting style used by the warriors of Japan, the Samurai and Ninja.
Black Box Improv Theater
The Black Box Improv Theater is a long form improv theater located downtown Dayton in The Cannery Building on Third Street.
Troy Aquatic Park
Cool off this summer and enjoy our waterpark - includes giant water slides, lounge chairs, funbrellas and large grassy areas for sunbathers, concessions, swim lessons and more.
Dayton Art Institute
Committed to enriching the community by creating meaningful experiences with art that are available to all. Visit us often to enjoy our diverse collections, world class exhibits and more.
Bonnybrook Farms
Located just 20 minutes east of Kings Island in southeastern Warren County. Chuck Wagon Dinner Rides, Weddings, Company Picnics, Country Fair, Fall Farm Day, Lantern Light Wagon Rides.
Nova Adventure Park
Get ready to have a great time jumping at Nova Trampoline and Adventure Park in Kettering, OH
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!
