Things to do with kids in Dayton Ohio
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Upcoming Family-friendly events around Dayton
Artist Feedback Forum
To build community and foster the sharing of ideas, The Contemporary Dayton offers an Artist's Feedback Forum for Artist Members. Bring a finished work or a work of art in progress to receive constructive feedback.
Monday Night Trivia - Wandering Griffin
💅 General Knowledge Trivia – Every Monday at 6:30PM 💅 Wandering Griffin is here to put it to the test.
LTR Wednesday Morning Volunteering at the Farm!
Join us every every Wednesday morning to help around the farm! We need helpings for animal care, garden work, cleaning and much more!
Lebanon Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival
Downtown Lebanon - Annual Lebanon Antique Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival.
Art For All Day - FREE ADMISSION at Dayton Art Institute
During “Art For All” Days, the Dayton Art Institute offers free admission to all museum guests, including special and focus collections.
Miscellany: A Jazz Nutcracker
This Nutcracker doesn’t just dance, it’s salsas 💃🏻 Miscellany: A Jazz Nutcracker — a fresh, jazzy, and swinging take on the beloved holiday classic.
Front Street Saturdays
Front Street is OPEN EVERY SATURDAY!!! Boutiques, workshops, & studios are open across campus EVERY SATURDAY 11A-4P!
Christmas With Cantus
CHRISTMAS WITH CANTUS: bringing the holiday spirit to Dayton, Ohio! 🎶 Enjoy Holiday Classics on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at the historic Victoria Theatre🎄
Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk
Get ready for the holidays with a peaceful winter stroll through the candlelit paths of Aullwood Garden MetroPark. Bring your family and friends for the perfect start to the holiday season. Weather Dependent.
Family Open Studio
Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making! No signup necessary. We encourage you and your family to just drop in!
Yellow Springs Thanksgiving Weekend
Dance away your black Friday blues at the best Wine Tasting & Dance Party with DJ Radio Basim. Thanksgiving weekend, Friday November 27th from 6:30 to 10:00 pm. A family friend get down where funk, R&B and soul creates magic
Things to do with kids around Dayton
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.
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
The world's largest and oldest military aviation museum, located in Dayton Ohio.
Nova Adventure Park
Get ready to have a great time jumping at Nova Trampoline and Adventure Park in Kettering, OH
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.
Vandalia Recreation Center
Discover all the fun waiting for you with the Vandalia Parks & Recreation Department! Packed with exciting programs, classes, events, and activities for all ages and interests!
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!!
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.
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.
YMCA of Greater Dayton
Health and wellness, exercise and wellness programs as well as child care, day camp and family programs.
Great Wolf Lodge
America's Largest Family of Indoor Waterparks - a great family getaway for all ages, located in Mason Ohio close to Kings Island.
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!
Town Hall Theatre
Town Hall Theatre is dedicated to inspiring personal growth in young people and creating shared performing arts experiences for families.
Poelking Bowling
We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.
Safari Junction
Safari Junction is organized specifically to provide a learning environment for area youth to be properly educated about animals, their care, and their habitats.
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!
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.
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
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!
Ninja Obstacle Parties
Come visit Dayton's first Ninja Warrior gym ran by Cleveland City finalist, Dan Arnold. We provide classes, parties, open gym, competitions, and mobile obstacle events for both kids and adults.
Arctic Ice skating
We are an All Season, Synthetic Ice Skating Rink, We use special Hybrid Skates, we have open skate, birthday parties and welcome large groups!
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Regional provider of interactive science learning experiences which enrich the lives of children and adults.
