Things to do with kids in Dayton Ohio
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Upcoming Family-friendly events around Dayton
Sean Wilkinson: Flora
Wilkinson’s ongoing series of photographs, Flora (2020-2024) are the artist’s response to the exuberant vitality of plants, their thrusting and thriving, their boundless energy and raw power, their elegance and grace.
Ghost & Goblet Dinner - Waynesville, OH
Dine at Venue at the Historic Lockup while listening to some of Waynesville's haunted historical tales. After dinner, step out into the night to visit more haunted historical locations.
Fall Fest at Pot-Luck Greenhouse
Loads of Fall Activities including our 5 acre Corn Maze with a scavenger hunt inside!
Gone with the Wind: 85th Anniversary Screening
In 1939, Gone with the Wind was shown at the Sorg. Now, 85 years later, we are bringing it back!
Rock the Rec Halloween Party
Come out and have a spooky good time at the Rock the Rec Halloween Party! There will be food trucks, hayrides, Trick-or- Treat, inflatables, kid’s activities, Halloween costume judging, many craft vendors and more!
Troy Hometown Halloween
Join us in downtown Troy for Hometown Halloween where you can enter a costume contest and go trick or treating with our merchants!
Wellness Resource Fair
WELLNESS RESOURCE FAIR, Saturday, October 19, 2024. 10 am – 1:30 pm. Join us to find out about all kinds of wellness – physical, mental, emotional, financial, and spiritual!
Fishing Fun at Rainbow Lakes
Ready for a reel adventure? Come to our family-friendly fishing lakes and enjoy catching bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish! It's all catch-and-release. Visit our Facebook page for the most up to date information.
NEW DATE! 2nd Annual Jimmy Buffett Tribute: Parrots of the Caribbean Free Live Concert
On October 11th from 8 - 10 PM, join us at the Wandering Griffin in Beavercreek, OH for a Margaritaville experience like no other, featuring renowned band Parrots of the Caribbean!
Half Price Tuesday at Cinepolis Dayton
Every Tuesday, get 50% OFF your movie tickets at Cinepolis Dayton! Located at Austin Landing.
AWANA
AWANA provides a fun space for kids to grow and learn! Our weekly meetings include teaching time, Bible verse memorization and games. Fun events throughout the year include the AWANA Grand Prix, holiday celebrations, & more!
Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn"
La Comedia's unique combination of delicious dining and Broadway-style live entertainment is "A Taste of Broadway" unlike anything else in Ohio! After your meal, your family will enjoy Irving Berlin's "Holiday Inn" on stage!
Things to do with kids around Dayton
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.
Mad River Mountain
Resort offers seventeen ski slopes and trails serviced by seven lifts. Snow report, resort news and events, and driving directions.
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.
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.
Beaver-vu Bowling
Beaver-vu bowl in Beavercreek - Your neighborhood family fun center dedicated to making fun bowling memories for the whole family!
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.
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.
EnterTRAINment Junction!
Experience the world's largest indoor train display and the greatest funhouse on earth!
Troy Aquatic Park
Cool off this summer and enjoy our modern waterpark - includes two giant water slides, drop slide, diving board, heated baby pool, interactive water play equipment in zero depth area, zero depth entrance, and giant shade structures.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Idle-Hour Ranch
An animal sanctuary dedicated to providing family-friendly fun, education, and hands-on interaction; to promote loving care for animals of all species and to encourage conservation on a global scale.
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!
Town Hall Theatre
Town Hall Theatre is dedicated to inspiring personal growth in young people and creating shared performing arts experiences for families.
YMCA of Greater Dayton
Health and wellness, exercise and wellness programs as well as child care, day camp and family programs.
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.
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.
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.
