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
Fairborn July 4 Parade & Fireworks
The City of Fairborn July 3rd & 4th ❤️🤍💙 Independence Day parade and fireworks celebrations with a variety of entertainment, food, and fun for the entire family.
Lights Over Dayton: A Celebration of Flight
Join us for a free, family-friendly drone as we light up the night sky above the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force 🎇🛬
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
Rail Festival at Carillon Park
Dayton History and Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society are proud to present the Annual Rail Festival at Carillon Park 🚂
Country Concert 2026
Music and Camping Festival in the USA - Country Concert is a 3-Day Country Music Festival in Ft Loramie Ohio (approx. 1 drive hour from Dayton).
Centerville Americana Festival
Celebrating 54 Years in 2026 - The Centerville-Washington Township Americana Festival & Fireworks!
Pickle Fest - Just dill with it!
Pickle fest returns in 2026: The DILL-I-CIOUS festival is at Austin Landing June 20 🥒
FREE Live Music from Heather & The Swing Set
One of our club favorites returning to Whisperz Speakeasy — Heather & The Swing Set. This vocally led jazz ensemble will take the stage for a night of unforgettable live music!
Kickin Chicken Wing Fest
Free festival and music - If you like bold food, rockin' music and a hearty party, then you'll love this festival!
Jefferson Starship: Runaway Again Tour
Celebrating their 50-year anniversary: Jefferson Starship: Runaway Again Tour with Atlanta Rhythm Section, Firefall and Orleans - Rose Music Center at The Heights July 16, 2026
Yellow Springs Pride 2026
Join us for the Annual YSPride 2026 in Yellow Springs. This year’s theme “More Than a Party—Pride is Protest!” 💪🏽🏳️🌈 Join us as we honor the roots of Pride and take to the streets in celebration, resistance, and unity
Stranger and The Fries Band
Experience a high-octane tribute to Bon Jovi at Stubbs Park in Centerville. Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
Beavercreek Community Theatre
BCT is located in the Lofino Senior Enrichment and Cultural Arts Center.
Wright State University Nutter Center
The Nutter Center, a state-of-the-art facility at Wright State University, hosts over fifty national touring concerts and performances each year.
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.
On the Fly Fitness Studio
Regardless if you are in the best shape of your life and want a challenge or just getting started, this is a place for you.
Armstrong Air & Space Museum
The museum is a monument to the achievements of not only Neil Armstrong but all Ohioans who have attempted to defy gravity, as well as to the history of the space program itself.
Mayflower Arts Center
From exhibits in the art gallery, to a creative arts studio, we offer art classes, summer art camps, paint nights, movies, performances, & concerts, making us your complete arts destination.
JD Legends Entertainment Complex
JD Legends entertainment complex is an indoor/outdoor complex featuring a 24 lane bowling center, 3 sand volleyball courts, a tiki bar , sports bar , restaurant , night club and concert venue.
Dixie Drive-In Movie Theater
The grounds of the Dixie Twin Drive-In offer an asthetic view back to the 1950's. Holding confortably up to 900 vehicles enjoy our tree enclosed grounds. We have two HUGE movie screens!
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!
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.
Cedarville University Theatre
The Theatre Program at Cedarville University offers a B.A. in Theatre (design or performance concentration), theatre minor, and three fully-produced shows a year. Check us out online!
YMCA of Greater Dayton
The Kleptz YMCA is proudly serving Englewood and surrounding communities and is committed to providing excellence in both programming and membership.
Miami County YMCA
The Miami County YMCA serves families and individuals in Miami County, Ohio through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Soak City
More than 50 water activities at the Kings Island waterpark, including 30 water slides, tropical lagoons, rushing rivers, and surfable waves including a 650,000-gallon wave pool, Tidal Wave Bay.
Bricky's Comedy Club
Bricky's Comedy Club is a live comedy venue featuring some of the best up-and-coming comedy acts from around the Midwest and surrounding regions.
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.
The Loft Theatre
Conveniently located between the beautiful Victoria Theatre and Uno's Restaurant at 126 North Main Street in downtown Dayton, The Loft is easy to find thanks to the large red awning that stands over the street level entrance to the building.
Southern Ohio Diving Academy
Scuba Schools International Platinum Training Facility with classes in several Dayton locations.
Clifton Mill
Built in 1802, historic Clifton Mill is one of the largest water powered grist mills still in existence. Come see our Legendary Christmas Lights!
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
Rumble Mountain
Rumble Mountain Bike Rally is held annually over the Labor Day Weekend just outside of Pleasant Hill Ohio.
