Dayton Family Events Calendar
Looking for fun things to do with the kids? Here's a little help finding events the whole family can enjoy, right here in Dayton!
Family-friendly events in Dayton
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.
Skeeball Tournament
Wednesday, May 07 2025
Our highly anticipated Skeeball Tournament is now a monthly event! Join us every first Wednesday at 7 PM at Level Up Pinball for epic rolls, fierce competition, and big fun. Mark your calendar and roll to victory!
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!
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert
Friday, May 09 2025
This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score.
VYRAL Super Smash Bros Ultimate CASH Tourney
Friday, May 09 2025
Think you can beat the best and go home with the cash prize? Prove it at VYRALS SSBU Tourney!
Cars and Coffee at Austin Landing
Saturday, May 10 2025
Now's the time to detail, complete your build, finish your car, and plan to be there.
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
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow N Fire
Saturday, May 10 2025
Worldwide Tour Rolls Into the Wright State University Nutter Center with a Thrilling Hot Wheels® Monster Trucks Glow Party Experience for the Whole Family!
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.
2nd Sunday Handmade Dayton Spring Market at the Wandering Griffin
Sunday, May 11 2025
Join us every second Sunday from February to May 2025 at the Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant in Beavercreek, Ohio, for a vibrant market featuring unique, handcrafted goods curated by Handmade Dayton!
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.
Spring Yoga Series with Lacey: Session 3: Refocus, Ignite Forward Motion
Sunday, May 11 2025
Join us for a rejuvenating yoga session designed to improve flexibility, strength, and mindfulness. Perfect for all levels, this class promotes relaxation and balance in both body and mind.
Laura Sanders: Force of Nature
Friday, May 16 2025
Laura Sanders creates paintings of women and girls immersed in natural environments that merge the genres of landscape and figurative work.
Spring Fest In The Burg
Friday, May 16 2025
Spring Fest in the Burg is back for its fourth annual festival May 16-18, 2025! Spring Fest in the Burg will be the first event in the newly renovated Riverfront Park.
Dayton Dutch Lions FC Soccer Season
Saturday, May 17 2025
Dayton Dutch Lions FC Men's and Women's Semi-Professional soccer seasons will be taking place at West Carrollton HS this summer! Get your tickets today.
Earth Day at Aullwood: Celebrating Migratory Birds
Saturday, May 17 2025
Earth Day at Aullwood will be held Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Aullwood Farm, 9101 Frederick Pike, & Aullwood Center, 1000 Aullwood Road! Only $20 per car! Members free! Lots of fun & free activities for all!
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!
Tab-a-Pull-ooza
Saturday, May 17 2025
Individuals and groups are invited to bring their pull tab collections to the 2nd Street Market for a friendly competition.
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!
Memorial Day Weekend at Youngs Dairy
Thursday, May 22 2025
Celebrate Memorial Day with us at Young's Dairy. You show up, we'll supply the fun! May 22nd-26th, 2025
Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival
Friday, May 23 2025
Live entertainment, Memorial Day Parade, Carnival rides, Kayaking or canoeing on the lake and much more!
Dayton Cheese Fest!
Saturday, May 24 2025
🧀 It’s all things CHEESE and COUNTRY - NEW festival you won't want to miss! Stacked musical lineup! Inflatables & games for the kids! American Fireworks show! Free Admission! 🧀
Dayton Heritage Day at Carillon Park
Sunday, May 25 2025
Held on Memorial Day weekend, Heritage Day at Carillon Historical Park celebrates Dayton's unparalleled history through special activities, costumed interpreters, and more!
Passport to MetroParks 2025
Friday, May 30 2025
Join us at Riverscape for an exciting Family-Friendly evening full of Live Music, Foodtrucks, and Fun Activities like Rock Climbing! FREE Admission!
Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
Sunday, June 01 2025
Who’s Bad’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King, Michael Jackson! Part of the 2025 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.
Kettering Block Party at The Fraze
Wednesday, June 04 2025
Celebrate at Fraze Pavilion with this FREE, fun family community event!
