Things to do with kids in Dayton Ohio
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Upcoming Family-friendly events around Dayton
Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas
Cappella sensation Voctave’s 11-member vocal ensemble brings incredible harmonies to favorites from the Disney screen to the Broadway stage. ❄️ Victoria Theatre Dec 17, 2025 🎶
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.
WinterFest at Kings Island
More than five million lights and live entertainment throughout the park for Kings Island's holiday-themed festival WinterFest Select Nights November 28 - December 31, 2025 - Join us for Festive Food, Shopping, Rides & More!
Guided Tours
Join us for an inside look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artist and her work. FREE and open to all.
Deck The Diamond: Winter Spectacular at Day Air Ballpark
❄️NEW for 2025❄️ Step into a winter wonderland at Day Air Ballpark—Experience the enchantment of over 1.1 million dazzling lights and enjoy a festive lineup of holiday activities for the whole family!
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
Mommy and Me Yoga at The Well
All ages welcome, all levels welcome. Come get in a laid back work out with some relaxation while your little one has fun beside you! Socialize with other parents after!
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.
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2025
One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges.
Christmas Eve Skate at Riverscape
Start a holiday tradition by skating with your friends and family at MetroParks Ice Rink ❄️ Weather dependent ❄️
Things to do with kids around Dayton
Kroger Aquatic Center at The Heights
Family Fun in Huber Heights - Outdoor Waterpark in Huber Heights featuring a giant leisure pool, water slides, sprayground and the lazy river.
Pump It Up
Hosting a birthday party at Pump It Up is great for parents and kids alike. We offer everything you need for a fun time
Kings Island
Amusement park located in Mason OH has more than 80 world-class rides and attractions that are perfect for thrill seekers of all ages.
Mad River Mountain
Resort offers seventeen ski slopes and trails serviced by seven lifts. Snow report, resort news and events, and driving directions.
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.
Rivet Young Ladies Youth Wrestling of Greater Dayton
This program was started for the little girls/young ladies that have wrestled and never wrestled before. It's giving them a chance to do this so they can be given the chance that all the boys had!
Get Air Trampoline Park
Wish you could flip & fly, bounce off the walls, defeat your friends at dodgeball and become the next ninja warrior? You can at Get Air Trampoline Park! Fun for all ages!
THE WEB extreme entertainment
West Chester Location - Laser Web - Inside Track - Jurassic Par Mini-Golf - Hang Ten bowling alley - great for birthday parties and group events!!
Get Air Trampoline Park
Wish you could flip & fly, bounce off the walls, defeat your friends at dodgeball and become the next ninja warrior? You can at Get Air Trampoline Park! Fun for all ages!
Scene75 Entertainment Center
Scene75 Entertainment Center is the largest indoor entertainment center in the country and offers affordable FUN for everyone!
Skateworld of Kettering
We are dedicated to be the #1 fun spot for kids of all ages and we strive to provide you and your family with a clean, fun, friendly, and safe place to skate.
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!
Splash Zone
Family Aquatic Center & Waterpark in Springfield Ohio with over 400 feet of Water Slides, 280 foot Lazy River, Water Vortex, Sprayground, Diving Boards and more.
Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center
The Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center features a spray ground area, two water slides, diving boards, and three pools to accommodate all ages.
Adventure Reef Water Park
Kettering Outdoor Water Park - this 3-acre outdoor aquatic facility features a leisure pool with large water playground, two water slides, an interactive splash pad and a baby/toddler pool.
Vandalia Recreation Center
58,000 square foot facility including a fitness center, indoor waterpark and more, serving the community's recreation and leisure needs.
Timber & Bow Play Studio
A clean, safe, modern indoor play space in Troy, Ohio for children of all ages to play and socialize while caregivers enjoy some down time.
Camps Rock, Inc.
Camps Rock is Dayton's only fully searchable online directory of summer camps. We have a comprehensive listing, and parents can search by age/grade, topic, location, and date to find the perfect camp.
The Magic Castle
Family Fun in Kettering Ohio - The Magic Castle is the place for Dayton's BEST Birthday Parties - Soft Play, action-filled Arcade Games for all ages - 18-hole Magical Miniature Golf Course - and much more - come check us out!
Laser Web
Laser Web is Dayton's Premier Laser Tag facility. Also, a Laser Maze, Virtual Reality, Arcade, and Snack Bar. Birthday parties, group events or just a great time for friends and family.
Capri Lanes
Bowling Center in Kettering offering Open & Cosmic Bowl, Leagues & Group Events; Sports Bar with multiple TV's, great food and craft beers.
