Active & Outdoor Events around Dayton

Outdoor events including walks, runs, hiking, biking, fishing, health and fitness and other outdoor-related activities and events around the Dayton area.

Active & Outdoors in Dayton

The Grazing Ground Market

Sunday, March 30 2025

Welcome to The Grazing Ground Market, your local destination for farm-fresh eggs, seasonal produce, and handcrafted items.

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Sunday, March 30 2025

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.

April Fool's Day 5k and Family Fun Mile

Tuesday, April 01 2025

It's no joke! The April Fool's Day 5k is on April 1 again. The course starts and finishes in Miamisburg's Community Park. It's a fun and festive event for the whole family!

Scottish Country Dance Lessons

Tuesday, April 01 2025

Come learn the reels, jigs, and strathspeys of Scotland in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. No experience or partner are required. All you need are comfortable, soft-soled shoes.

Beavercreek Receives $1M Grant for Spring House Park, Community Open House April 2

Wednesday, April 02 2025

The City of Beavercreek has been awarded a $1 million grant from Ohio’s House Bill 2 One-time Strategic Community Investment Program to kickstart the development of Spring House Park.

2025 IFA U.S. National Armwrestling Championship

Friday, April 04 2025

United States Armwrestling Association event at Hollywood Gaming April 4-6, 2025

Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights

Friday, April 04 2025

We socially dance many types of historical and modern dances. Our emphasis is typically on having fun with partnered social dances, but we also do set dances, circle dances, line dances, and solo dance as well.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt

Friday, April 11 2025

Who says that Easter Egg Hunts have to be for just kids? Over 6,000 eggs will be hidden in the dark with BIG prizes for adults only!

Eggstra Special Doggy Day

Friday, April 11 2025

Join us at the dog park for a dog-friendly egg hunt, fun dog-themed activities, giveaways and more!

Eggstra Special Doggy Day

Friday, April 11 2025

Your pup is eggstra-special at this annual event! Join us at the dog park for an 'egg' hunt for your dog(s), dog-themed crafts, special activities, community partners, giveaways and more!

Adult Easter Egg Hunt on the Range

Saturday, April 19 2025

It's about time for one of our biggest events of the year- our 3RD ANNUAL Adult Easter Egg Hunt on the Range!!! ⛳ Want to run out on the driving range without getting hit by golf balls?! Hold my wine!

Beauty Pics of Aullwood

Saturday, April 19 2025

Springtime Beauty at Aullwood Garden: Spend a spring morning taking photos among blooming flowers, birds and insects, towering trees and a rippling creek.

Kettering TreeFest

Saturday, April 19 2025

Speak for the trees, as the Lorax says, by putting down some roots at this yearly event! Bring gloves, shovels, and a watering container if you have them!

Cue the Hue! Color Fun Run

Saturday, April 26 2025

Colors everywhere! Learn about some of nature's most colorful and vibrant animals and plants. Visit color powder stations along the way! There will be a one-mile course plus a 100-meter dash option for ages 10 and under.

MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2025

Saturday, April 26 2025

Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.

Dye Hard 5K

Sunday, April 27 2025

The DYE HARD 5K - It's a RACE and a P*A*R*T*Y! Run or walk in the most colorful 5K ever! Sign up today for fun, food trucks, music, and TONS of color! Proceeds benefit ppl w/disabilities.

Mayfair Plant Sale at 2nd Street Market

Friday, May 02 2025

Enjoy hanging baskets, just in time for Mothers Day. The annual MayFair plant sale is back at a NEW location!

Art on the Playground

Saturday, May 03 2025

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!

Teddy Bear Brunch in the Park

Saturday, May 03 2025

Celebrate spring with a Teddy Bear Brunch! Spread out on the Smith House lawn to enjoy brunch in the fresh spring air with your family and your stuffed friends!

Flower Power Adapted Walk & Roll

Sunday, May 04 2025

Participants can enjoy the accessible paved path at the Activity Center Park while stopping at various booths along the way. Each booth will have interactive games, giveaways, and all things flowers!

Kettering Fairmont Band Boosters Band on the Run 5K walk/run

Sunday, May 04 2025

Kettering Fairmont Band Boosters will be hosting a fundraiser May 4, 2025 from 10 am to 1pm at KFHS. The goal is to raise funds to support the 800 band & color guard students involved in all aspects of band & guard all year.

Glow in the Park Pickleball

Friday, May 09 2025

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!

Healthy Kids Day

Saturday, May 10 2025

Hosted by the YMCA of Greater Dayton, Healthy Kids Day is all about keeping kids active, engaged, and thriving! Come join us at Riverscape MetroPark on May 10, 2025

Movie Party in the Park: Night at the Museum

Saturday, May 10 2025

Yankee Park comes alive at night with this screening of Night at the Museum! The evening will kick off with games, activities, and fun reminiscent of the various exhibits featured in the film.

Celebrating All Mothers

Sunday, May 11 2025

Celebrate all kinds of mothers with Mother Earth herself! This event will include flower bouquet making, floral photo opportunities and crafts made with love! Musical entertainment will be provided by pianist Jim Douglass.

Furry Skurry 5K - A Super Event for Super Pets

Saturday, May 17 2025

The Furry Skurry 5K is a fun-filled day for runners, walkers and pet lovers!

Touch-a-Truck - Madison Park, Trotwood

Saturday, May 17 2025

Join us for this exciting opportunity to explore a great variety of vehicles, mark May 17, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on your calendar; you wont want to miss out! We will also have FREE bicycle helmets to distribute!