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

Riverscape Ice Skating

Riverscape Ice Skating

Monday, December 23 2024

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

School Days Off at the Washington Township RecPlex

School Days Off at the Washington Township RecPlex

Monday, December 23 2024

Washington Township RecPlex hosts School Days Off programs for ALL kids in grades K-5th.

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Monday, December 23 2024

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.

Woodland Lights

Woodland Lights

Monday, December 23 2024

Walk the path to holiday fun at Woodland Lights - a half-mile wonderland of holiday lights, displays, and festivities!

Christmas Eve Skate at Riverscape

Christmas Eve Skate at Riverscape

Tuesday, December 24 2024

Start a holiday tradition by skating with your friends and family at MetroParks Ice Rink! Weather dependent

Vintage Dance Lessons Every Friday Night

Vintage Dance Lessons Every Friday Night

Friday, December 27 2024

At Dayton Vintage Dance, we socially dance many types of historical and modern dances.

New Years Eve Skate at RiverScape MetroPark

New Years Eve Skate at RiverScape MetroPark

Tuesday, December 31 2024

Skate your way into the New Year at RiverScape in downtown Dayton! 11 a.m.-8 p.m. *Weather dependent

New Year's Day Skate at Riverscape

New Year's Day Skate at Riverscape

Wednesday, January 01 2025

Start the New Year with a healthy, active lifestyle and be the first to skate in 2024! Weather dependent

Arts & Wellness at the Arcade

Arts & Wellness at the Arcade

Saturday, January 04 2025

The Contemporary Dayton, Culture Works, Friends of the Dayton Arcade, and The HUB Powered by PNC announce an exciting new program designed to introduce the community to the intersection of art and physical and mental health.

Styrofoam Recycling Event

Styrofoam Recycling Event

Saturday, January 04 2025

Bring your Styrofoam to Activity Center Park. Volunteers will unload your vehicle — you won’t even need to get out of your car! This event is open to the public, regardless of where you live.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Skate

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Skate

Monday, January 20 2025

Celebrate the holiday at MetroParks Ice Rink! Admission includes ice skate rental. No registration required. *Weather dependent

I Wuff You Valentine Hike

I Wuff You Valentine Hike

Saturday, February 15 2025

Join us for a self-guided hike through the trails of Bill Yeck Park. You and your pup will be pampered with special treats along the way as you visit stations meant to show your dog how much they mean to you!

Presidents Day Skate at Riverscape Ice Rink

Presidents Day Skate at Riverscape Ice Rink

Monday, February 17 2025

Spend Presidents Day at MetroParks Ice Rink! Weather Dependent.

17th Annual BOWLING For Pride

17th Annual BOWLING For Pride

Saturday, February 22 2025

Bowling For Pride at Poelking Lanes. Bowl for Fun, Food and Prizes in a non~typical way! This year you can pre-register on our website.

35th Annual Great Tack Exchange Tack Swap Meet

35th Annual Great Tack Exchange Tack Swap Meet

Sunday, March 16 2025

One of Ohio's Largest Horsmenan's Flea Markets with 131 indoor booth spaces and many outdoor vendors.

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