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
Vandalia Star-Spangled Celebration
City of Vandalia fireworks - The 2026 Vandalia-Butler Township Star Spangled Celebration at the Sports Complex.
Crush: The Bon Jovi Experience
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.
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.
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.
Kim Kelly Orchestra at Riverscape
Music and fun at RiverScape MetroPark's FREE Summer Music Series—Big Band Concert with Kim Kelly Orchestra
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 🎇🛬
53rd Annual Mary Help of Christians Festival
Parish Festival in Fairborn, Ohio - including Festival Food, Live Entertainment, Beer, and much more!
Waynesville Street Faire
Waynesville Street Faire - located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County! RAIN OR SHINE ☀️⛅🌧️🌩️
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).
Englewood July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Englewood 4th of July / Fireworks Celebration - Join us as we celebrate Independence Day at Centennial Park!
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
The Light In Between
Dayton Dance Initiative's 8th season performance featuring 5 new choreographic works and 17 dancers. In the intimate PNC Arts Annex with a live Q&A following each show, audiences can expect an up-close immersive experience.
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
Cinemark at The Greene + IMAX
Stadium seating, unobstructed viewing utilizing 18-inch risers, remarkable 48 inches between rows for maximum legroom and ease of motion.
Miami Valley Golf Club
The best golf experience possible with exceptional service and amenities from the time you reach the front gate, until you leave.
YMCA of Greater Dayton
The Huber Heights YMCA is proudly serving Huber Heights and surrounding communities and is committed to providing excellence in both programming and membership. The Huber Heights YMCA will provide you and your family a place to belong for life. But the YMCA is more than a facility, it is a place where kids of all ages can come to have fun, and to grow in spirit, mind and body. At the Huber Heights YMCA, we are dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.
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.
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.
Dayton Art Institute
Committed to enriching the community by creating meaningful experiences with art that are available to all. Visit us often to enjoy our diverse collections, world class exhibits and more.
Great Escape Game
Dayton's best escape room is now open in Beavercreek! You and up to 7 friends have one hour to solve the clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape!
Whitewater Warehouse
Paddlesports Specialty Store located on the Mad River in Dayton. We carry a full range of whitewater, recreational, touring & fishing kayaks, and paddleboards.
Dayton Mixed Martial Arts Academy
Dayton MMA is a 10,000 sqft MMA training facility located in Beavercreek.
YMCA of Greater Dayton
The YMCA Neighborhood Development Centers allow the YMCA of Greater Dayton to serve a broader community of children and families as expanded programs and services are offered to core neighborhoods in both East and West Dayton.
Breakout Dayton
With different rooms that follow unique story lines you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues.
Kettering Recreation Complex
Kettering Rec is home to an Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, Walk/Run Track, Adventure Reef Outdoor Warterpark, and Kettering Ice Arena.
MVP Dance Fit
Electric group fitness gym for women that offers a variety of classes for all levels and a private 24/7 fitness center. Come find your dance, strength, pilates, or cardio fix!
YMCA of Greater Dayton
The Downtown Dayton YMCA is committed to keeping Dayton fit. The Downtown YMCA is more than a healthy place to go, it is a healthy place to belong.
Mad River Mountain
Resort offers seventeen ski slopes and trails serviced by seven lifts. Snow report, resort news and events, and driving directions.
Black Box Improv Theater
The Black Box Improv Theater is a long form improv theater located downtown Dayton in The Cannery Building on Third Street.
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.
Hoover Skate Arena
Hoover Skate Arena is a historic roller skating rink located on Dayton’s West Side.
Sunwatch Indian Village
SunWatch is a 13th century American Indian village located along the Great Miami River in Dayton, OH. Archaeological excavations from 1971-1988 revealed a planned, stockaded Fort Ancient period settlement with astronomical alignments.
