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
TWIG 45 Mom's Mart
Moms' Mart is a semi-annual sale of gently used clothing, toys and baby items. Proceeds go to Dayton Children's Hospital.
Shamrock Tenors
The Shamrock Tenors, Ireland's newest music sensation from Belfast and London's West End, will bring their soaring five-part harmonies to the Schuster Center in Dayton for their inaugural US tour.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Schuster Center April 15, 2020 - A moving and powerful concert featuring all the hits including “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Homeward Bound,” and many more.
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions
2025 Adventure Speaker Series
From the nation's 428 national parks to Canada's mountains, local adventurers share stories during free speaker series
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!
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.
7th Annual Sweet Spring Marketplace
Get ready for Spring! Arts, crafts, and marketplace show at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds! Over 70 Exhibitors ~ FREE PARKING
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.
The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon: The Broadway Musical by the creators of South Park returns to The Schuster Center in Dayton, OH
80's Music Trivia and Karaoke Night
Join us at On Par Entertainment for a totally tubular night of 80's music trivia and karaoke - it's gonna be like, totally rad!
The Music to Star Wars
Enjoy a fun and fascinating tour through John William's soundtracks of the Star Wars saga in this all-ages, family-friendly multimedia presentation with some very special guests from a galaxy far, far away!
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
Dayton Funny Bone Comedy Club
The Funny Bone is a comedy club that brings Dayton the best stand-up shows in the nation!
SPARK Art Studio
Art enrichment classes for kids of all ages, art birthday parties, workshops, and more!
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.
Rivers Edge Canoe Livery and Oufitters
Canoe and Kayak Rental Trips on the Scenic Little Miami River - 30 minutes from Dayton, 45 minutes from Cincinnati. Whatever your pace, we have the ideal canoe or kayak rental trip for you!
Stillwater Riding Academy
We are one of the few stables in the area that welcomes young riders. When done safely, we believe that learning to ride at a young age can be instrumental in the development of strong, confident and hard working children.
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.
The Contemporary Dayton
The Contemporary Dayton is a non-profit gallery and artist resource that provides art for the community and a community for artists. (Formerly Dayton Visual Arts Center / DVAC).
Victoria Theatre
Live Performances in an elegant, historic theatre located in downtown Dayton Ohio. Can accommodate up to 1,100 for meetings, 120 for banquets.
Young's Jersey Dairy
Working dairy farm with restaurant, bakery, miniature golf, driving range, and batting cage and gift shop. Located in Yellow Springs, OH Bring the kids along for a great family day out at Youngs Dairy! Check our website for current festivals and activities.
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.
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!
Rumble Mountain
Rumble Mountain Bike Rally is held annually over the Labor Day Weekend just outside of Pleasant Hill Ohio.
Tipp Monroe Community Services
TMCS Promotes the health, culture, social, recreational, educational, and vocational welfare of the residents of Tipp City and Monroe Township, Ohio
Poelking Bowling
We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.
Garst Museum
Garst Museum is a large historical museum with over 300,000 artifacts on display in over 35,000 square feet of exhibit space within six building wings. Major exhibits are the Annie Oakley Center, CrossRoads of Destiny, American Indians, Lowell Thomas, the Village, Agricultural and Military exhibits.
Performance Gymnastics Academy
Our mission is to build happy, healthy, responsible kids through the discipline of gymnastics training and performance.
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!
Troy Aquatic Park
Cool off this summer and enjoy our modern waterpark - includes two giant water slides, drop slide, diving board, heated baby pool, interactive water play equipment in zero depth area, zero depth entrance, and giant shade structures.
Dayton Hikers
The Dayton Hikers (DaytonHikers.Org) group is a community of people who enjoy hiking and backpacking. Live To Hike - Hike To Live!
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.
