Things to do in Dayton Ohio
Wondering what to do this weekend? Dayton Local has the most comprehensive list of local events, concerts, festivals, and other activities in Dayton. If you're looking for places to go and fun things to do in Dayton and around the Miami Valley, we've always got plenty of suggestions!
Dayton Events Calendar
Upcoming Featured events around Dayton
Dayton Battle of the Bands FINALE
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!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
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.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton.
50's+ Singles Mixer at On Par Entertainment
Mix and mingle with other singles who are 50+ at On Par Entertainment - it's time to spark a connection!
Miami County Home & Garden Show
As Spring approaches, get ready to tackle all your home improvement projects! Join us at the Miami County's premier Home Show at Hobart Arena in Troy.
Dayton Ballet: Cinderella
Dayton Ballet dons its glass slipper and takes another giant step forward in reviving live dance with one of the most popular and most widely performed classical ballets of all time.
Savor Your Sunday Brunches at Coco's
Every Sunday in February, support Stivers School for the Arts while listening to Stivers' young musicians and enjoying a delicious brunch. Reservations from 11a-2p available.
2025 Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz
Annual, educational jazz festival in Beavercreek, presented by the Beavercreek Music Parents Association.
Peter Pan - Broadway in Dayton
DAYTON LIVE PRESENTS a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse: Peter Pan February 26-March 2, 2025 at The Schuster in downtown Dayton.
Dayton Art Institute presents: Bad Romance, a True Crime Tour
The Dayton Art Institute will be featuring a True Crime special interest tour, "Bad Romance" just in time for the season of love.
Micro Drone Race at the Air Force Museum
See pilots maneuver their fast flying micro drones over, under, around and through aircraft in the museum’s second building during an annual Micro Drone Race.
Our Lady of the Rosary Fish Fry
All you can eat Icelandic cod, chicken strips, fresh sausage and more. Everything made by Chef Joe is fresh and made from scratch. Doors open at 5.30.
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
Kil-Kare Raceway
KilKare Speedway is Ohio's premier speedway for Street Stock Car, Compact Stock Car, E-Mod Stock Car, Late Model Stock Car and Drag Car racing. Get your season pass today!
Adventure Reef Water Park
Kettering Outdoor Water Park - this 3-acre outdoor aquatic facility features a leisure pool with large water playground, two water slides, an interactive splash pad and a baby/toddler pool.
Black Box Improv Theater
The Black Box Improv Theater is a long form improv theater located downtown Dayton in The Cannery Building on Third Street.
Wright State University Nutter Center
The Nutter Center, a state-of-the-art facility at Wright State University, hosts over fifty national touring concerts and performances each year.
Rose Music Center
The Stuart & Mimi Rose Music Center at the Heights is a 4,200 seat fully covered outdoor amphitheatre.
Wild Axe Throwing
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!
Community Golf Course
Nestled in the rolling hills south of Dayton is the Gem of the Dayton public golf system.
Scene75 Entertainment Center
Scene75 Entertainment Center is the largest indoor entertainment center in the country and offers affordable FUN for everyone!
THE WEB extreme entertainment
West Chester Location - Laser Web - Inside Track - Jurassic Par Mini-Golf - Hang Ten bowling alley - great for birthday parties and group events!!
Armstrong Air & Space Museum
The museum is a monument to the achievements of not only Neil Armstrong but all Ohioans who have attempted to defy gravity, as well as to the history of the space program itself.
Clifton Mill
Built in 1802, historic Clifton Mill is one of the largest water powered grist mills still in existence. Come see our Legendary Christmas Lights!
K12 Gallery & TEJAS
Inspiring people of all ages to imagine, learn, and create art in a unique and encouraging environment.
Clark State Performing Arts Center
Located in downtown Springfield, the Performing Arts Center houses the beautiful Kuss Auditorium as well as the black box Turner Studio Theatre.
The Murphy Theatre
This historic grand theatre was built in 1918 by Charles Murphy as a gift to the people of Wilmington.
Miami County YMCA
The Miami County YMCA serves families and individuals in Miami County, Ohio through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
The Yard Sport Development
The Yard is an indoor baseball and softball batting cage facility, we also offer baseball and softball related training.
BMI Indoor Speedway
BMI Speedway is so much more than basic race track. The unique structure is equipped to become a must-see entertainment destination in west central Ohio.
Urban Krag Climbing Center
The Urban Krag is Ohio's premier indoor rock climbing facility. Featuring 8000 square feet of textured and sculpted vertical terrain with heights ranging from 28 to 56 feet. We have routes to accommodate everyone from novice to expert.
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
The world's largest and oldest military aviation museum, located in Dayton Ohio.
Sycamore Trails Aquatic Center
**CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON ** Cool off this summer at The Aquatic Center, minutes away from historical downtown Miamisburg.
