Events in Dayton Ohio

Today is January 16, 2025 - Our daily calendar of events, entertainment and activities in Dayton. Includes festivals, concerts, comedy, theater, arts, live music, outdoor events, sports and more.

Events in Dayton

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

Thursday, January 16 2025 11:00am

You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!

On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!

Thursday, January 16 2025 11:00am

Duck Pin Bowling, Darts, Mini-Golf, Pool, Karaoke, Shuffleboard, Food, Self-Pour Adult Beverages, Free Soft Drinks and more! On Par Entertainment is located in Beavercreek, across from The Greene.

Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

Thursday, January 16 2025 11:00am

Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute April 13, 2024–September, 2025, Gallery 106 Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

This is Us: You, Me & Dayton

Thursday, January 16 2025 11:00am

Hands-on learning activities engage visitors in themes of community, identity and togetherness in the Lange Family Experiencenter.

La Comedia's unique combination of delicious dining and Broadway-style live entertainment is "A Taste of Broadway" unlike anything else in Ohio! After your meal, you will enjoy the supernatural romantic classic Ghost.

The Need for Beauty

Thursday, January 16 2025 11:00am

Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute November 30, 2024–May 18, 2025: Where do you go to find beauty? Gallery 117

Making Faces: 18 Essential Kabuki Plays

Thursday, January 16 2025 11:00am

Visually stunning Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute October 12, 2024–March 30, 2025: Find this attention-grabbing art exhibit full bold colors and exquisite details in Gallery 105.

Tiny Thursdays

Thursday, January 16 2025 11:15am

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays with your preschooler for story time and art making.

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Thursday, January 16 2025 1:00pm

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.

Level Up: 28+ pinball machines 21+ arcades!

Thursday, January 16 2025 1:00pm

Level Up Pinball Bar: 23 COINLESS Pinball machines and 12 state-of-the-art arcades. Reloadable RFID card system handles credits. Stern Tables feature Insider Connect to track your high scores and achievements.

Riverscape Ice Skating

Thursday, January 16 2025 4:00pm

Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton.

Ghost: The Musical

Thursday, January 16 2025 6:00pm

La Comedia's unique combination of delicious dining and Broadway-style live entertainment is "A Taste of Broadway" unlike anything else in Ohio! After your meal, you will enjoy the supernatural romantic classic Ghost.

Brews & Brims- Designer Hat Workshop @ Long Shots

Thursday, January 16 2025 6:00pm

Brews & Brims- Designer Hat Workshop! Hosted by Sweet Evergreen Designs. Come join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity and style at Long Shots Restaurant & Driving Range.

Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Englewood

Thursday, January 16 2025 7:00pm

Come to Chumps in Englewood for Live Trivia every Thursday 7pm to 10pm

Folk Dancing

Thursday, January 16 2025 7:00pm

Join the Miami Valley Folk Dancers every Thursday evening beginning at 7:00 for an hour of beginning folk dance instruction. We are located at the Michael Solomon Pavilion in Dayton, Ohio

Muse Machine Presents Cats

Thursday, January 16 2025 7:00pm

Muse Machine brings an enormous cast of young people from across the Miami Valley to create a fast and funny reimagining of CATS to celebrate the 40th Muse musical!

Levitt UpClose: Secret Concert

Thursday, January 16 2025 7:00pm

Purchase tickets now to uncover the mystery: Three artists, one secret location... endless memories!

Six - Broadway in Dayton

Thursday, January 16 2025 7:30pm

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone at The Schuster JAN 14 - JAN 19, 2025.

Flyin To The Hoop

Friday, January 17 2025

#2 Nationally-Ranked High School Basketball Showcase Event - four-day event features an exciting lineup of games, bringing top talent nationwide to our community.