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
A Holiday Evening at Carriage Hill
Come join us for a candlelit holiday evening at Carriage Hill MetroPark. This event is Weather Dependent.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra at The Nutter Center
Trans-Siberian Orchestra, live at The Nutter Center this Christmas. "THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE" Winter Tour 2024 - don't miss the Trans-Siberian Orchestra!
Holiday Mini Market at Riverscape
Holiday Mini Market at the Riverscape Ice Rink with 2nd Street Market vendors for a unique holiday shopping event.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical - Broadway in Dayton
A Beautiful Noise is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how Neil Diamond, America’s greatest hitmaker, became a star - NOV 26 - DEC 1, 2024 at The Schuster.
Holiday Movie Trivia and Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
Get ready to test your holiday movie knowledge and show off your ugliest Christmas sweater at our fun-filled event!
Kettering Mayors Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us for the traditional lighting of the Kettering Mayor's Christmas Tree in Lincoln Park. All activities are free and open to all.
Sunset at the Market
Visit the 2nd Street Market for a special evening shopping event on select Thursday evenings.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton.
Handels Messiah with the Dayton Philharmonic
Enjoy an annual holiday tradition with the Dayton Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and Choir under the twinkling lights of the Schuster.
North Pole Express Train Ride
All Aboard Nov & Dec - Experience the Joy of the Holidays! Hop aboard our North Pole Express with Santa and his elves for a magical train ride through beautiful Warren County.
Home For The Holidays with the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra
Home For The Holidays with the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra at the Dayton Masonic Center.
Waynesville's Christmas in the Village
Experience small town charm during with hundreds of luminaries, strolling characters, photo ops, cookies & cocoa. Santa arrives on firetruck daily, shopping, dining, and more.
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
XD MAX
Video Arcade Room, 6D Motion Simulation Theater Ride, Birthday Party Room, EAT and PLAY Pizza Dining, Ticket redemption
The Schuster Center
Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center - providing a world-class facility for the best in local, national and international performing artists. Can accommodate up to 2,300 for meetings or 500 banquets.
America's Packard Museum
The world's only restored Packard Dealership operating as a museum, and only full-time museum dedicated exclusively to the Packard Motor Car Company, its products and philosophies.
Miami Valley Sand
The largest Indoor/Outdoor Sand Volleyball facility in the Midwest!We offer Sixes, Quads, and Doubles leagues for every level of competition, from highly competitive to recreational and beginners.
Dooms Rooms
We create custom escape rooms for special events and team building. We bring the room to you but will you get out before we take it away?
Selfie Scene
Dayton's original selfie museum offers 20 fun vignettes for instaworthy photos! We are pro-fun for all. Perfect for girl's night out, date night, self(ie) care, and birthday party or office party fun.
Cinemark at The Greene + IMAX
Stadium seating, unobstructed viewing utilizing 18-inch risers, remarkable 48 inches between rows for maximum legroom and ease of motion.
Sycamore Trails Aquatic Center
**CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON ** Cool off this summer at The Aquatic Center, minutes away from historical downtown Miamisburg.
Cardinal Hill Recreation Club
Are you tired of the kids saying I'm bored every summer? Check us out! We offer a private, family-friendly membership pool, picnic tables, concession stand and much more!
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.
Poelking Bowling
We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.
GiYu Dojo
We teach the classical Japanese Martial Art of Kobudo, the fighting style used by the warriors of Japan, the Samurai and Ninja.
YMCA of Greater Dayton
The Huber Heights YMCA is proudly serving Huber Heights and surrounding communities and is committed to providing excellence in both programming and membership. The Huber Heights YMCA will provide you and your family a place to belong for life. But the YMCA is more than a facility, it is a place where kids of all ages can come to have fun, and to grow in spirit, mind and body. At the Huber Heights YMCA, we are dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.
Bricky's Comedy Club
Bricky's Comedy Club is a live comedy venue featuring some of the best up-and-coming comedy acts from around the Midwest and surrounding regions.
YMCA of Greater Dayton
Health and wellness, exercise and wellness programs as well as child care, day camp and family programs.
Mike's Bike Park
Mike's Bike Park is Dayton's only INDOOR cycling facility! 50,000 square feet of riding for all ages and ability levels. Family friendly fun for everyone! We are open seven days a week!
Rose Music Center
The Stuart & Mimi Rose Music Center at the Heights is a 4,200 seat fully covered outdoor amphitheatre.
Missing Peace Art Space
Special exhibitions on the themes of peace will be offered throughout the year.
Mad River Mountain
Resort offers seventeen ski slopes and trails serviced by seven lifts. Snow report, resort news and events, and driving directions.
On the Fly Fitness Studio
Regardless if you are in the best shape of your life and want a challenge or just getting started, this is a place for you.
