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
MVCCA Concert: Grandstand, Piano's Pop Icons
Dayton native Ian Benjamin presents a concert of irresistible melodies penned by the greatest piano-playing singer-songwriters including Jerry Lee, John Legend, Carole King, Queen, Billy Joel, Elton John, and more.
FutureFest 2024 Winning Script: The Cure
The Dayton Playhouse's annual festival: Extending the wonder of FutureFest we will be bringing the 2024 Winning Script to life on stage for 6 performances in March of 2025.
Shamrock Tenors
The Shamrock Tenors, Ireland's newest music sensation from Belfast and London's West End, will bring their soaring five-part harmonies to the Schuster Center in Dayton for their inaugural US tour.
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions
2025 Adventure Speaker Series
From the nation's 428 national parks to Canada's mountains, local adventurers share stories during free speaker series
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.
Chancers presented by Dayton Theatre Guild
Chancers is a fast and furious comedy, set in Ireland, about the lengths we will go to when our backs are against the wall. Presented by Dayton Theatre Guild Mar. 28–Apr. 13, 2025
TWIG 45 Mom's Mart
Moms' Mart is a semi-annual sale of gently used clothing, toys and baby items. Proceeds go to Dayton Children's Hospital.
MercyMe at the Nutter Center
MERCYME LIVE TOUR with Zach Williams and special guest Sam Wesley at the Wright State University Nutter Center.
80's Music Trivia and Karaoke Night
Join us at On Par Entertainment for a totally tubular night of 80's music trivia and karaoke - it's gonna be like, totally rad!
Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
Take a ride on the mini-railroad at Carillon Park with the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society.
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
Nova Adventure Park
Get ready to have a great time jumping at Nova Trampoline and Adventure Park in Kettering, OH
Goodfolk & O'Tymes Biplane Rides
The only Antique biplane ride company in the Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati area. Explore the birth place of aviation in a dimension that many will never get to experience. Enjoy Ohio's countryside in an authentic 1929 Travel Air 4000.
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.
Capri Lanes
Bowling Center in Kettering offering Open & Cosmic Bowl, Leagues & Group Events; Sports Bar with multiple TV's, great food and craft beers.
Treats by Tressa
We host fun, hands-on cake decorating classes for all ages and skill levels, helping you create edible masterpieces.
Glen Helen Nature Preserve
Glen Helen is a 1,000-acre nature preserve of woods, waterways, prairies, and fields, laced with 25 miles of trails.
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.
SPARK Art Studio
Art enrichment classes for kids of all ages, art birthday parties, workshops, and more!
Beavercreek Community Theatre
BCT is located in the Lofino Senior Enrichment and Cultural Arts Center.
Performance Gymnastics Academy
Our mission is to build happy, healthy, responsible kids through the discipline of gymnastics training and performance.
Gaming Adventures
Family-friendly environment featuring retro arcade games, new and classic console gaming, board games, storefront, refreshments, and a party area.
Five Rivers MetroParks
Five Rivers MetroParks protects the region's natural heritage and provides outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature. Bike rentals are available.
Scene75 Entertainment Center
Scene75 Entertainment Center is the largest indoor entertainment center in the country and offers affordable FUN for everyone!
Missing Peace Art Space
Special exhibitions on the themes of peace will be offered throughout the year.
The International Peace Museum
International Peace Museum (Dayton Peace Museum) The Mission of the museum is to inspire people to work for greater peace and compassion through education and collaboration.
Rivers Edge Canoe Livery and Oufitters
Canoe and Kayak Rental Trips on the Scenic Little Miami River - 30 minutes from Dayton, 45 minutes from Cincinnati. Whatever your pace, we have the ideal canoe or kayak rental trip for you!
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.
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
The Lacomedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro Ohio - Combining Broadway-style entertainment and fine dining since 1975!
The Contemporary Dayton
The Contemporary Dayton is a non-profit gallery and artist resource that provides art for the community and a community for artists. (Formerly Dayton Visual Arts Center / DVAC).
Cox Arboretum
This beautiful 189-acre facility is a special place for visitors to escape among trees, shrubs, specialty gardens, mature forests, and prairies.
