Things to do with kids in Dayton Ohio
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Upcoming Family-friendly events around Dayton
Christmas in the Air
A first-class family "snow globe come to life" with singers, dancers, and a visit from Santa.
Zoom Around the Room
Ages: 1 - 5 years. A variety of play equipment will be set up in the gymnasium for children and their guardian to run, climb, jump and recreate.
Holiday Lights at Lost Creek Reserve
An enchanting holiday tradition! This one-mile driving tour transports you into a winter wonderland filled with illuminated landscapes and over 60 light displays at Lost Creek Reserve.
A Holiday Evening at Carriage Hill
Come join us for a candlelit holiday evening at Carriage Hill MetroPark. This event is Weather Dependent.
Winter Solstice Hike
Follow the soft glow of luminaries in the snow. Enjoy the calmness of the woods in winter on the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. FREE, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Luminary Walk through Bill Yeck Park
Enjoy a candlelit stroll through Bill Yeck Park. Warm up by the Smith House fire circle and enjoy the sounds of the season with carols from Centerville High School's symphonic choir! Free hot chocolate while supplies last!
A Carillon Christmas
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
Rise Up Performing Arts presents 42nd STREET
Step into the dazzling world of Broadway with 42nd Street! This spectacular musical celebration of dreams, determination, and the magic of the stage will leave you tapping your feet and singing along.
Rikes Holiday Windows - downtown Dayton
Experience the magical Wintergarden Wonderland Windows at the Schuster Center.
Christmas With The Petersens
Join America's favorite bluegrass family band The Petersens this Christmas at the historic Victoria Theatre for an unforgettable musical experience full of music and laughter.
Holly Days at the Arcade Presented by AES Ohio & Dayton Daily News
Holly Days at the Arcade Presented by AES Ohio and Dayton Daily News returns! 12/11, 12/12, & 12/13 from 3:00 – 8:00 PM. Enjoy an artisan market, live entertainment, food trucks & restaurants, family fun, & holiday surprises!
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.
Things to do with kids around Dayton
Poelking Bowling
We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Regional provider of interactive science learning experiences which enrich the lives of children and adults.
Englewood Fun Center
Outdoor Miniature Golf, Indoor Batting Cages, Inflatable Bouncing Houses, Arcade, more...
Scene75 Entertainment Center
Scene75 Entertainment Center is the largest indoor entertainment center in the country and offers affordable FUN for everyone!
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!
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
The world's largest and oldest military aviation museum, located in Dayton Ohio.
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.
Camps Rock, Inc.
Camps Rock is Dayton's only fully searchable online directory of summer camps. We have a comprehensive listing, and parents can search by age/grade, topic, location, and date to find the perfect camp.
Poelking Bowling
We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.
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.
EnterTRAINment Junction!
Experience the world's largest indoor train display and the greatest funhouse on earth!
Soak City
More than 50 water activities at the Kings Island waterpark, including 30 water slides, tropical lagoons, rushing rivers, and surfable waves including a 650,000-gallon wave pool, Tidal Wave Bay.
Capri Lanes
Bowling Center in Kettering offering Open & Cosmic Bowl, Leagues & Group Events; Sports Bar with multiple TV's, great food and craft beers.
Ninja Obstacle Parties
Come visit Dayton's first Ninja Warrior gym ran by Cleveland City finalist, Dan Arnold. We provide classes, parties, open gym, competitions, and mobile obstacle events for both kids and adults.
Splash Zone
Family Aquatic Center & Waterpark in Springfield Ohio with over 400 feet of Water Slides, 280 foot Lazy River, Water Vortex, Sprayground, Diving Boards and more.
The Magic Castle
Family Fun in Kettering Ohio - The Magic Castle is the place for Dayton's BEST Birthday Parties - Soft Play, action-filled Arcade Games for all ages - 18-hole Magical Miniature Golf Course - and much more - come check us out!
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.
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!
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.
Kroger Aquatic Center at The Heights
Family Fun in Huber Heights - Outdoor Waterpark in Huber Heights featuring a giant leisure pool, water slides, sprayground and the lazy river.
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.
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!!
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!
