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
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Funny, light, uplifting, and uniquely American: The Unsinkable Molly Brown, presented by Dayton Playhouse May 2-18, 2025
Oregon District Derby Day Wiener Dog Race
Rain or shine. Join us for the Annual Oregon District Derby Day Wiener Dog Race!
Art on the Playground
Enjoy creative, hands-on art activities this spring at Art on the Playground, an award-winning, interactive art festival for kids of all ages. The event is free and all are welcome!
Pride of Dayton: London Send Off Concert
The Pride of Dayton Marching Band will host a concert which offers the community a chance to experience the incredible music and visuals of the band. The evening will feature a full performance of the London repertoire.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.
Dayton Heritage Day at Carillon Park
Held on Memorial Day weekend, Heritage Day at Carillon Historical Park celebrates Dayton's unparalleled history through special activities, costumed interpreters, and more!
Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour
Coming off of a big year and the success of his 2024 The Be Funny Tour, Comedian Nate Bargatze announced today 66 dates for his 2025 BIG DUMB EYES WORLD TOUR that will include a stop right here at the WSU Nutter Center!
Glow in the Park Pickleball
Join us at the courts for a special glow-in-the-dark evening of pickleball! The court will be lit with fun colors and there will be light-up pickleballs!
America's Packard Museum Spring Fling
Join us at America's Packard Museum for the 2025 Packard Spring Fling! April 25-26
Blessing of the Bikes
The annual Dayton Blessing of the Bikes offers all motorcycle riders to have their bikes blessed for a safe riding season. Dedicated to all Veterans, proceeds go to Greenebucs.
Levitt Season Announcement Concert ft Subterranean
May 1 Levitt Dayton announces the 2025 Eichelberger Concert season with…a concert! Cut the ribbon on the new concession stand and pick up your season schedule as early as 6 p.m. and Subterranean takes the stage at 7 p.m.
Furry Skurry 5K - A Super Event for Super Pets
The Furry Skurry 5K is a fun-filled day for runners, walkers and pet lovers!
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
Beaver-vu Bowling
Beaver-vu bowl in Beavercreek - Your neighborhood family fun center dedicated to making fun bowling memories for the whole family!
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Regional provider of interactive science learning experiences which enrich the lives of children and adults.
Kettering Recreation Complex
Kettering Rec is home to an Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, Walk/Run Track, Adventure Reef Outdoor Warterpark, and Kettering Ice Arena.
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.
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.
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!!
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!
Rose Music Center
The Stuart & Mimi Rose Music Center at the Heights is a 4,200 seat fully covered outdoor amphitheatre.
Victoria Theatre
Live Performances in an elegant, historic theatre located in downtown Dayton Ohio. Can accommodate up to 1,100 for meetings, 120 for banquets.
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.
Wild Axe Throwing
Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family!
Dayton Mixed Martial Arts Academy
Dayton MMA is a 10,000 sqft MMA training facility located in Beavercreek.
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.
Scene75 Entertainment Center
Scene75 Entertainment Center is the largest indoor entertainment center in the country and offers affordable FUN for everyone!
K12 Gallery & TEJAS
Inspiring people of all ages to imagine, learn, and create art in a unique and encouraging environment.
Rumble Mountain
Rumble Mountain Bike Rally is held annually over the Labor Day Weekend just outside of Pleasant Hill Ohio.
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
Health and wellness, exercise and wellness programs as well as child care, day camp and family programs.
The Schuster Center
Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center - providing a world-class facility for the best in local, national and international performing artists. Can accommodate up to 2,300 for meetings or 500 banquets.
