Things to do with kids in Dayton Ohio
Looking for fun things to do with the kids? Check out our Full Family Events Calendar for help finding things to do with the whole family, right here in Dayton! Click here.
Upcoming Family-friendly events around Dayton
Community Social Dance - contras and squares
Join us to dance or sit & listen to some of the best bands and callers in the area. No experience necessary, all ages welcome, no partner needed. The caller teaches all dances.
Skeeball Tournament
Our highly anticipated Skeeball Tournament is now a monthly event! Join us every first Wednesday at 7 PM at Level Up Pinball for epic rolls, fierce competition, and big fun. Mark your calendar and roll to victory!
Twist & Shout: The Music of the Beatles
Beatlemania comes to Dayton as the Philharmonic present Twist & Shout: The Music of the Beatles at The Schuster Center in downtown Dayton.
More Than Words art exhibit at the Springboro Performing Arts Center
Word Art, sculpture, paintings, Origami and lots of color and whimsy! See works by Jonathan Heart and Clarice Moore through Feb. 28 at the Springboro Performing Arts Center
Hollywood Hits with the Philharmonic
Grab some popcorn and enjoy the sounds of the Dayton Philharmonic as they present selections of the most majestic and beautiful music written for some of the world’s greatest films!
Charcuterie & Champagne
Dayton Charcuterie Gal is BACK to teach you how to create the charcuterie board of your dreams- with her charcuterie building workshop ?
Valentines Day Cookie Kit Preorders
Take the fun of Valentine's Day home with our exclusive Valentine’s Cookie Kits! These DIY kits include everything you need to decorate cookies and create sweet memories with your loved ones. Pre-order from Jan 12
I Wuff You Valentine Hike
Join us for a self-guided hike through the trails of Bill Yeck Park. You and your pup will be pampered with special treats along the way as you visit stations meant to show your dog how much they mean to you!
Free Saturday movie The LEGO Movie
Free Saturday movies are back! The City of Springboro presents "The LEGO Movie" on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Springboro Performing Arts Center, 115 Wright Station Way. Two showings. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time.
The Hottest Dance Show in the Midwest
You will experience a dynamic display of youth talent, featuring 14 dance teams from 7 cities across 2 states. The three-hour event highlights exhilarating performances in various dance genres competing for $4500 in cash
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.
Front Street Art Hop
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.
Things to do with kids around Dayton
Idle-Hour Ranch
An animal sanctuary dedicated to providing family-friendly fun, education, and hands-on interaction; to promote loving care for animals of all species and to encourage conservation on a global scale.
Get Air Trampoline Park
Wish you could flip & fly, bounce off the walls, defeat your friends at dodgeball and become the next ninja warrior? You can at Get Air Trampoline Park! Fun for all ages!
Pump It Up
Hosting a birthday party at Pump It Up is great for parents and kids alike. We offer everything you need for a fun time
Skateworld of Kettering
We are dedicated to be the #1 fun spot for kids of all ages and we strive to provide you and your family with a clean, fun, friendly, and safe place to skate.
Rivet Young Ladies Youth Wrestling of Greater Dayton
This program was started for the little girls/young ladies that have wrestled and never wrestled before. It's giving them a chance to do this so they can be given the chance that all the boys had!
Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center
The Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center features a spray ground area, two water slides, diving boards, and three pools to accommodate all ages.
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
The world's largest and oldest military aviation museum, located in Dayton Ohio.
EnterTRAINment Junction!
Experience the world's largest indoor train display and the greatest funhouse on earth!
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!!
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Located at The Mall at Fairfield Commons - Where Kids create their own stuffed animals - our pawsonal party planners can help customize a birthday party just for you!
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.
Your Adventure Golf
Since opening our doors to the public in 1987, Your Adventure Golf has become a must-see destination for people all over the Dayton area.
Poelking Bowling
We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.
Coco Key Water Resort
CoCo Key Water Resort is a fun-filled experience for every member of the family. It's more than a hotel or water park, it's an ADVENTURE!
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.
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.
Great Wolf Lodge
America's Largest Family of Indoor Waterparks - a great family getaway for all ages, located in Mason Ohio close to Kings Island.
Get Air Trampoline Park
Wish you could flip & fly, bounce off the walls, defeat your friends at dodgeball and become the next ninja warrior? You can at Get Air Trampoline Park! Fun for all ages!
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.
Kings Island
Amusement park located in Mason OH has more than 80 world-class rides and attractions that are perfect for thrill seekers of all ages.
Town Hall Theatre
Town Hall Theatre is dedicated to inspiring personal growth in young people and creating shared performing arts experiences for families.
Arctic Ice skating
We are an All Season, Synthetic Ice Skating Rink, We use special Hybrid Skates, we have open skate, birthday parties and welcome large groups!
