Events in Dayton Ohio

March 8, 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 - March 8, 2025

Dwyer School of Irish Dance 2025 St. Patricks Day Performances

Dwyer School of Irish Dance 2025 St. Patricks Day Performances

Saturday, March 08 2025

The Green season is coming!! Catch our little Leprechauns dancing around town this March! Check back for more public show times to be added!

13th Annual WSU Learn Local Conference

13th Annual WSU Learn Local Conference

Saturday, March 08 2025 8:00am

Wright State University offers a free event for educators to learn and network with one another in a relaxing and enjoyable environment.

2nd Street Market

2nd Street Market

Saturday, March 08 2025 9:00am

Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.

Harrigan's St. Patrick's Day 5K Charity Run

Harrigan's St. Patrick's Day 5K Charity Run

Saturday, March 08 2025 9:30am

A fun run for all ages and a timed race for the competitive types.

SOAP UP DAYTON- Join us in the fight against Human Trafficking

SOAP UP DAYTON- Join us in the fight against Human Trafficking

Saturday, March 08 2025 9:30am

UD will host the SOAP an event to raise awareness about human trafficking. Volunteers will visit local hotels and motels around the Dayton area to deliver bars of soap labeled with the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Saturday, March 08 2025 10:00am

With its white pillars and twin porches, Hawthorn Hill has long been synonymous with Orville Wright and the Wright family. Wednesdays and Saturdays prepaid advance reservations required.

Splatter Room - Messy Fun for Everyone

Splatter Room - Messy Fun for Everyone

Saturday, March 08 2025 10:00am

At Pinspiration you'll get an hour of messy fun for kids and adults, including Private Splatter Room and protective gear. Dress Up, Fling Paint at a canvas and take home your masterpiece.

Visiting Artist Workshop Printmaking: Emily Howard

Visiting Artist Workshop Printmaking: Emily Howard

Saturday, March 08 2025 10:15am

Join printmaker and author Emily Louise Howard for a day of relief printing. Learn to create multicolored prints, review inking/printing methods she uses as well as strategies to repurpose misprints to reduce waste.

Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection

Saturday, March 08 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

Chicken & Noodle Dinner

Chicken & Noodle Dinner

Saturday, March 08 2025 11:00am

Chicken & Noodle Dinner at Beaver United Church of Christ.

First Friday Weekend in Middletown

First Friday Weekend in Middletown

Saturday, March 08 2025 11:00am

Meet artists and enjoy food, music, art, friends, and fun! First Friday & Second Look Saturday in Middletown

Front Street Art Hop

Front Street Art Hop

Saturday, March 08 2025 11:00am

Explore the art studios & galleries of more than 150 artists! Shop vintage, antiques, and handcrafted goods from multiple boutiques! Enjoy a hot dinner from Kool Beanz Cafe! FREE, Family & Pet friendly campus.

International Women's Day Celebration

International Women's Day Celebration

Saturday, March 08 2025 11:00am

Celebrate International Women's Day with Welcome Dayton at the Dayton Metro Library! Join us for a free event that includes a variety of activities including art, music, dance, fitness, and workshops!

Making Faces: 18 Essential Kabuki Plays

Making Faces: 18 Essential Kabuki Plays

Saturday, March 08 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.

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

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

Saturday, March 08 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.

The Need for Beauty

The Need for Beauty

Saturday, March 08 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

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Saturday, March 08 2025 11:00am

A cyclone carries Dorothy and her dog, Toto, to the magical land of Oz. Town Hall Theatre February 28 - March 16, 2025

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

Saturday, March 08 2025 12:00pm

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

10th Annual Carroll St. Pat's Fest

10th Annual Carroll St. Pat's Fest

Saturday, March 08 2025 12:00pm

Carroll's 10th Annual St. Pat's Fest. Friday is the traditional 21 and up Fish Fry and Saturday is a family friendly event with bands, food and games.

Open House at Patterson Homestead

Open House at Patterson Homestead

Saturday, March 08 2025 12:00pm

Join us for an open house at the Patterson Homestead. Learn about the Patterson family and how they influenced the Dayton region!

Wizarding World of Waynesville

Wizarding World of Waynesville

Saturday, March 08 2025 12:00pm

⚡️Calling all witches, wizards and muggles to Waynesville to drink a Butter Beer, check out our magical shops and enjoy a day of enchantment all while enjoying all things Harry Potter⚡️

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Hawthorn Hill Tours

Saturday, March 08 2025 12:30pm

With its white pillars and twin porches, Hawthorn Hill has long been synonymous with Orville Wright and the Wright family. Wednesdays and Saturdays prepaid advance reservations required.

Level Up: 28+ pinball machines 21+ arcades!

Level Up: 28+ pinball machines 21+ arcades!

Saturday, March 08 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.

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Saturday, March 08 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.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Saturday, March 08 2025 3:00pm

A cyclone carries Dorothy and her dog, Toto, to the magical land of Oz. Town Hall Theatre February 28 - March 16, 2025

Massage Workshop at Gravity Spa!

Massage Workshop at Gravity Spa!

Saturday, March 08 2025 5:00pm

We're so excited to be offering couples workshops again! <3

Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys

Saturday, March 08 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 Broadway hit Jersey Boys!

Outcast Fastpitch Monte Carlo

Outcast Fastpitch Monte Carlo

Saturday, March 08 2025 6:00pm

Outcast Fastpitch is hosting a Monte Carlo fundraiser for girls softball. Come try your hand at Blackjack, Texas Hold Em or Showdown. Food will be provided and a cash bar is available. Gift cards, liquor, lotto, 50/50 raffles

Saturday Night Fox Hollow Rodeo

Saturday Night Fox Hollow Rodeo

Saturday, March 08 2025 6:00pm

Family Fun At Fox Hollow Rodeo held every Saturday night year round with Indoor (Oct-April) / Outdoor Arena - Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Alter Castle Players Presents "Mean Girls"

Alter Castle Players Presents "Mean Girls"

Saturday, March 08 2025 7:00pm

The Mean Girls Musical displays the dangers of high school social cliques, the importance of staying true to oneself, and the impact of gossip and manipulation.

Dayton Battle of the Bands FINALE

Dayton Battle of the Bands FINALE

Saturday, March 08 2025 7:30pm

Featuring the 6 winning bands from each week of the playoff rounds, please join us for the exciting finale of this year's Dayton Battle of the Bands!

Twist & Shout: The Music of the Beatles

Twist & Shout: The Music of the Beatles

Saturday, March 08 2025 7:30pm

Beatlemania comes to Dayton as the Philharmonic present Twist & Shout: The Music of the Beatles at The Schuster Center in downtown Dayton.

We SOAR: Student Original Arts Repertory

We SOAR: Student Original Arts Repertory

Saturday, March 08 2025 7:30pm

Original theatre and dance performances featuring student works at the University of Dayton.

Angel Street - Beavercreek Community Theater

Angel Street - Beavercreek Community Theater

Saturday, March 08 2025 8:00pm

Beavercreek Community Theater presents Broadway hit Angel Street 3/7/25 – 3/16/25

Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole A Song

Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole A Song

Saturday, March 08 2025 8:00pm

From Frozen to Phantom to Wicked, this all-new fall-down funny, satirical roast of over 30 Broadway hits features outrageous costumes, silly spoofs of the songs you know by heart, and madcap impressions by a stellar cast!

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