Things to do with kids in Dayton Ohio
Looking for fun things to do with the kids? Check out our Full Family Events Calendar for help finding things to do with the whole family, right here in Dayton! Click here.
Upcoming Family-friendly events around Dayton
Monster Mash City of West Carrollton
Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at West Carrollton's annual Monster Mash on Thursday, October 22nd, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
WPAFB Pumpkin Chuck -2026
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE Annual Pumpkin Chuck! Watch in awe as pumpkins soar through the sky, thanks to some seriously cool science! Entrance at the Spinning Road gate on Airway.
Waynesville Fall Fest
Fun for the whole family this Fall in Waynesville, with brand new experiences and attractions!
Skinner Pipe Organ Concerts at Dayton Art Institute
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium.
Cowvins Corny Corn Maze Youngs Dairy
Cowvin, the baby of the Cow Family, has created a fun maze at Young's Jersey Dairy – come see if you can conquer it! August 2nd – November 2nd, 2025 from 11am-6pm
Save The Puppies
Save the Puppies is a charity vendor event bringing the community together to shop local, meet adoptable dogs, enjoy raffles, and support the Humane Society of Greater Dayton and breast cancer awareness.
Plein Air at the Street Fair
Join us on October 3, 2026, for a day of Plein Air at the Street Fair with food trucks, vendor booths, & music. The adult plein air requires registration for participation. The children's plein air is Free!
When The Spirit Moves - DCDC Concert
Experience a soul lifting performance of dance and gospel music in Trotwood.
Punkin' Chuckin' Palooza
Get ready for fall fun! ? Enjoy Punkin' Chuckin', carnival games, food trucks, petting zoo, raffles, kids' activities, and more! All proceeds support Good Works Farm and its mission to serve individuals with disabilities.
Square Dance Workshop
Free, friendly barn dance-style square dancing! All moves taught—no partner needed. Recorded music, all ages welcome.
1st Annual Rev It for the Ribbon Fundraising All-Ford Car Show
Join us Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Dave Arbogast Ford in Troy, Ohio for the 1st Annual Rev It for the Ribbon, an All-Ford fundraising car show benefiting Pink Ribbon Good.
HALO-Weenie & Hotdogs Fundraiser to support Dogs in need
A pet costume and talent contest on October 11 benefiting HALO K9 Rescue. Ribbons and Prizes to the winners in each category. Top prize of Free Years worth of pet grooming. Raffles, giveaways, Hot Dogs from Dogs for Dogs
Things to do with kids around Dayton
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!
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.
Englewood Fun Center
Outdoor Miniature Golf, Indoor Batting Cages, Inflatable Bouncing Houses, Arcade, more...
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!
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!
YMCA of Greater Dayton
Health and wellness, exercise and wellness programs as well as child care, day camp and family programs.
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.
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.
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!!
Poelking Bowling
We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.
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.
Mad River Mountain
Resort offers seventeen ski slopes and trails serviced by seven lifts. Snow report, resort news and events, and driving directions.
Town Hall Theatre
Town Hall Theatre is dedicated to inspiring personal growth in young people and creating shared performing arts experiences for families.
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!
Poelking Bowling
We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.
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.
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.
Coco Key Water Resort
CoCo Key Water Resort is a fun-filled experience for every member of the family. It's more than a hotel or water park, it's an ADVENTURE!
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.
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.
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!
Poelking Bowling
We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.
