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
Friends of the Dayton Metro Library Book Sale
Saturday, October 05 2024
The Friends of the Dayton Metro Library's used book sale - books, music, movies, and audiobooks.
Get to Know Your Machine - Adult Sewing Basics
Saturday, October 05 2024
Have you been wanting to learn the basics of sewing on a machine?
Gone with the Wind: 85th Anniversary Screening
Saturday, October 05 2024
In 1939, Gone with the Wind was shown at the Sorg. Now, 85 years later, we are bringing it back!
Kids/Teen Sewing 101 – Intro to Sewing
Saturday, October 05 2024
Intro to Sewing This class teaches younger students the basics of sewing to succeed in the summer camps and classes offered.
Pumpkin Patch Dash Fun Run
Saturday, October 05 2024
A fun run all about one of our favorite aspects of fall — pumpkins!
Second Look Saturday
Saturday, October 05 2024
Check out studios, galleries, and shops you missed on First Friday!
Spring Valley Potato Festival
Saturday, October 05 2024
Peace, Love & Potatoes since 1977! Join 10K potato fans and enjoy Arts & Crafts, Live Entertainment, 5K Tater Trot Run/Walk, Carnival Rides, Potato Soup, Potato Candy and more at the Annual Potato Festival in Spring Valley!
Trotwood Community Unity Parade & Resource Festival
Saturday, October 05 2024
Join us for FREE Food, Game Trucks, Resources and More! Trotwood-Madison School District in collaboration with the Detour Program, Inc. present B-Against B-Against Bullying All-Star Week.
Try a Truck & Beavercreek Fire Department Open House
Saturday, October 05 2024
Fun for the kids in Beavercreek! The Beavercreek Township Fire Department will host their annual Try a Truck and Fire Prevention Open House.
Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience
Saturday, October 05 2024
With over 25,000 visitors every year, the Outdoor Experience is one of the largest festivals celebrating the outdoor lifestyle in the Midwest!
Dayton Pagan Fest
Sunday, October 06 2024
Enjoy Vendors, workshops, food, entertainment and more! People of all ages and spiritual backgrounds are welcome! Formally known as Dayton Pagan Pride Day.
Mark Nizer LIVE 4D Show
Sunday, October 06 2024
The Mark Nizer 4D Theatre show at APAC promises an afternoon of awe and excitement. Watch as glowing laser beams, high-speed juggling, and hilarious comedy. Family fun for all ages!
Bradford Pumpkin Show
Tuesday, October 08 2024
The Bradford Pumpkin Show is a fun-filled, family-friendly, community festival. Join us for daily parades, delicious fair-style food and the thrill of amusement rides.
Genealogy Interest Group
Wednesday, October 09 2024
An informal meet-up to engage in genealogy research at the Wright Memorial Public Library in Oakwood.
Fairborn Halloween Festival
Friday, October 11 2024
One of the largest Halloween Festivals in Downtown Fairborn. Numerous food and craft vendors, Spooktacular Parade and Costume Contest, beer garden, live music, trick or treat at the vendor booths on Sunday, and much more
Lebanon Oktoberfest
Friday, October 11 2024
Lebanon's Oktoberfest with live music, craft beers, food, shopping, and kids' activities held in downtown Lebanon.
Barktoberfest
Saturday, October 12 2024
Barktoberfest is on October 12, 9:30 am - 11:30 am! Registration starts at 9:00. With activities such as a pooch pageant, pup promenade, wiener dog race, and pet vendors!
Centerville-Washington Park District - Truck or Treat
Saturday, October 12 2024
A fall family favorite! Visit vehicles from our community partners and collect treats and giveaways!
F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu with LIVE underscore by the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday, October 12 2024
Get into the spooky Halloween spirit with the classic silent film Nosferatu the way it was intended to be seen, accompanied by a live orchestra!
Fall Farm Fest at Lost Creek Reserve
Saturday, October 12 2024
Annual Fall Farm Fest with corn maze and corn shooter, music, hayrides, games, farm animals and more.
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival 2024
Saturday, October 12 2024
The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival has grown from a small local event in 1970 to one of the premier craft festivals in the nation.
Oktoberfish
Saturday, October 12 2024
Pseudo-Traditional festival of German and European foods, beers, and live tunes.
Puppies & Pumpkins
Saturday, October 12 2024
Come join our dog'gone family fun Fall event in Springboro! Take a picture in our picture-perfect pumpkin patch and join our prize-winning costume contest! Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed at all times.
The Market at Town & Country Shopping Center
Saturday, October 12 2024
The Market is a shop small/shop local haven, where you will meet local entrepreneurs, artists and craftsmen. We are set up in the Atrium and walkways at Town & Country Shopping Center, the second Saturday of the month.
Yellow Springs Street Fair
Saturday, October 12 2024
All day festival entertainment, street performers, fine arts & crafts, clothing, jewelry, fair trade items, unique gifts, more.
Creepy Car Show
Sunday, October 13 2024
Creepy Car Show & Trunk-or-Treat, 2-4 PM, part of Hocus Pocus Halloween family fun festival; in the parking lot on the NE corner of 1st & Main Streets.
FBK'S Fall Festival & Cruise In
Sunday, October 13 2024
Open to ALL types of cars, trucks, and motorcycles! FOOD TRUCKS on site. Free pumpkin patch, hayrides, popcorn, water, inflatables, games, music & more!
Guided Tour of the Sorg Opera House
Sunday, October 13 2024
Join us for a guided tour of the 133 year old Sorg Opera House!
