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
Freedom Forum Presents an MLK Day Reading and Open Mic
As part of the Yellow Springs MLK Day celebration, join Kevin McGruder and Truth Garrett as they host this annual reading and open mic.
Tony Bennett: The Official Musical Celebration
Experience the ultimate tribute to the legendary crooner, Tony Bennett. Part of the SuperPops Series with your Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra!
Photographer Vincent J. Musi: Where The Wild Things Are
Join National Geographic photographer Vincent J. Musi for an entertaining and enlightening romp through 30+ years documenting a changing planet.
Six - Broadway in Dayton
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone at The Schuster JAN 14 - JAN 19, 2025.
Classic Albums Live Performs Led Zeppelin IV
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPELLIN IV at the Victoria Theatre. Classic Albums Live has been performing Led Zeppelin’s music for 20 years and they deliver it like no one else.
Sneak Peek to Winter Restaurant Week
Sneak Peek to Winter Restaurant at The Steam Plant January 22, 2025.
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.
Levitt UpClose: Secret Concert
Purchase tickets now to uncover the mystery: Three artists, one secret location... endless memories!
First Friday: New Year Downtown Edition
The first First Friday of 2025 is happening on Friday, January 3, and offers everything you need to ring in the new year with some familiar and local flavor.
Flyin To The Hoop
#2 Nationally-Ranked High School Basketball Showcase Event - four-day event features an exciting lineup of games, bringing top talent nationwide to our community.
Country Hits: Songs from Nashville
Rockin' Orchestra Series: Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra & Neal Gittleman, conductor present Songs from Nashville is a honky-tonkin’ celebration of Country music, past and present!
Our Lady of the Rosary Fish Fry
All you can eat Icelandic cod, chicken strips, fresh sausage and more. Everything made by Chef Joe is fresh and made from scratch. Doors open at 5.30.
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
Stillwater Riding Academy
We are one of the few stables in the area that welcomes young riders. When done safely, we believe that learning to ride at a young age can be instrumental in the development of strong, confident and hard working children.
Selfie Scene
Dayton's original selfie museum offers 20 fun vignettes for instaworthy photos! We are pro-fun for all. Perfect for girl's night out, date night, self(ie) care, and birthday party or office party fun.
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.
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.
Rumble Mountain
Rumble Mountain Bike Rally is held annually over the Labor Day Weekend just outside of Pleasant Hill Ohio.
Gaming Adventures
Family-friendly environment featuring retro arcade games, new and classic console gaming, board games, storefront, refreshments, and a party area.
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.
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.
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.
Splash Zone
Family Aquatic Center & Waterpark in Springfield Ohio with over 400 feet of Water Slides, 280 foot Lazy River, Water Vortex, Sprayground, Diving Boards and more.
Washington Township Rec Plex
Formerly the Washington Township Recreation. We offer a variety of programs included classes (Aquatic Lessons, Art, Fitness, Preschool, Sports Classes and Acting Lessons) along with Leagues and Camps.
Dayton Funny Bone Comedy Club
The Funny Bone is a comedy club that brings Dayton the best stand-up shows in the nation!
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.
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!
Poelking Bowling
We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.
Needle, Ink and Thread
Needle Ink and Thread is a sewing studio that holds private lessons, group classes, workshops, birthday parties, charity drives and so much more!
HartMan Rock Garden
The Hartman Rock Garden is one of the nation's most intriguing and revered works of in situ folk art, an outsider art phenomena where self-taught artists construct fascinating worlds out of concrete, metal, stone, and whatever else they can find.
Scene75 Entertainment Center
Scene75 Entertainment Center is the largest indoor entertainment center in the country and offers affordable FUN for everyone!
Rainbow Lakes
Enjoy a day at our family-friendly private fishing lakes, where the excitement of catching your next big fish awaits! Whether aiming for bluegill, bass, crappie, perch, carp, or catfish, there's something for everyone!
Kroger Aquatic Center at The Heights
Family Fun in Huber Heights - Outdoor Waterpark in Huber Heights featuring a giant leisure pool, water slides, sprayground and the lazy river.
EnterTRAINment Junction!
Experience the world's largest indoor train display and the greatest funhouse on earth!
