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
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.
FutureFest 2024 Winning Script: The Cure
The Dayton Playhouse's annual festival: Extending the wonder of FutureFest we will be bringing the 2024 Winning Script to life on stage for 6 performances in March of 2025.
Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
Take a ride on the mini-railroad at Carillon Park with the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society.
Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concerts at DAI
Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region's jazz scene. We're excited to welcome the Bob Ross Auto Group back as series sponsor!
NCAA First Four
THE ROAD STARTS HERE, in Dayton, Ohio! Experience March Madness® in Dayton March 18-19, 2025, at the University of Dayton Arena!
2025 Adventure Speaker Series
From the nation's 428 national parks to Canada's mountains, local adventurers share stories during free speaker series
7th Annual Sweet Spring Marketplace
Get ready for Spring! Arts, crafts, and marketplace show at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds! Over 70 Exhibitors ~ FREE PARKING
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions
Friends of SICSA Annual Spring Bazaar
Join us for our annual Spring Bazaar! Find dog and cat related toys, beds, and blankets, and lots of great crafts and gifts for purchase. All proceeds benefit the homeless animals at SICSA.
Midwest Ceramics Show
The Midwest Ceramic Show at the Butler County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of displays will feature everything a hobbyist would need to start, or continue a ceramics tradition!
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
Treats by Tressa
We host fun, hands-on cake decorating classes for all ages and skill levels, helping you create edible masterpieces.
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
The world's largest and oldest military aviation museum, located in Dayton Ohio.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Regional provider of interactive science learning experiences which enrich the lives of children and adults.
The Historic Sidney Theatre
The Historic Sidney Theatre makes the dream of a local performance facility a reality.
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.
K12 Gallery & TEJAS
Inspiring people of all ages to imagine, learn, and create art in a unique and encouraging environment.
Town Hall Theatre
Town Hall Theatre is dedicated to inspiring personal growth in young people and creating shared performing arts experiences for families.
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?
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!
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.
Needle, Ink and Thread
Needle Ink and Thread is a sewing studio that holds private lessons, group classes, workshops, birthday parties, charity drives and so much more!
Dayton Mixed Martial Arts Academy
Dayton MMA is a 10,000 sqft MMA training facility located in Beavercreek.
Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad
The Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad (LM&M Railroad) offers historic train rides for all ages in Warren County Ohio departing from downtown Lebanon.
NCR Country Club
NCR Country Club is the ideal location for your next social or corporate event. With accommodations for 10 to 350 guests, our NEWLY RENOVATED banquet rooms offer the perfect setting to entertain!
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
The Lacomedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro Ohio - Combining Broadway-style entertainment and fine dining since 1975!
YMCA of Greater Dayton
The West Carrollton YMCA proudly serves West Carrollton and the surrounding communities and is committed to providing excellence in both programming and membership. The West Carrollton 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 West Carrollton YMCA, we are dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.
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.
Glen Helen Nature Preserve
Glen Helen is a 1,000-acre nature preserve of woods, waterways, prairies, and fields, laced with 25 miles of trails.
Mengs Martial Arts & Mile High Karate
Mile High Karate and Meng's Martial Arts of Centerville is a full-time, professional school focused on working with youth, teens, and families in Southern Dayton, Centerville, Oakwood, Springboro, Kettering, and Washington Township.
Whitewater Warehouse
Paddlesports Specialty Store located on the Mad River in Dayton. We carry a full range of whitewater, recreational, touring & fishing kayaks, and paddleboards.
