Things to do with kids in Dayton Ohio
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Upcoming Family-friendly events around Dayton
Duo Concert featuring Ryu-Kyung Kim (Voice) with Ray Furuta (Flute)
Renowned as "The Rockstar of the Flute" by the Informador de Guadalajara in Mexico, Mexican-Japanese American flutist Ráyo Furuta, standing as a captivating artist of global acclaim, performs with UD's own Ryu-Kyung Kim.
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.
Resurrection Celebration
Easter Resurrection Celebration Musical & Drama Fri, Sat & Sun, April 11, 12, & 13 at 7pm. Admission is free! Hillcrest Baptist Church Music & Drama Ministry Make plans to join us!
University of Dayton Student Brass Ensemble Concert
University of Dayton Trumpet, University of Dayton Trombone and the University of Dayton Tuba and Euphonium ensembles perform in the Concert Hall.
Spring Equinox Celebration
Welcome the spring season with a brand new family event! We will have a variety of flower-themed activities, including story time and crafts.
April Fool's Day 5k and Family Fun Mile
It's no joke! The April Fool's Day 5k is on April 1 again. The course starts and finishes in Miamisburg's Community Park. It's a fun and festive event for the whole family!
AWANA
AWANA provides a fun space for kids to grow and learn! Our weekly meetings include teaching time, Bible verse memorization and games. Fun events throughout the year include the AWANA Grand Prix, holiday celebrations, & more!
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!
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.
University of Dayton New Horizons Intergenerational Band Concert
The concert will feature students from Chaminade-Julienne High School's band, as well as UD New Horizons performance groups, including the Concert Band and Symphonic Band.
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!
Saturday Night Fox Hollow Rodeo
Family Fun At Fox Hollow Rodeo held every Saturday night year round with Indoor (Oct-April) / Outdoor Arena - Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Things to do with kids around Dayton
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Englewood Fun Center
Outdoor Miniature Golf, Indoor Batting Cages, Inflatable Bouncing Houses, Arcade, more...
Poelking Bowling
We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.
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!!
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!
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!
Laser Web
Laser Web is Dayton's Premier Laser Tag facility. Also, a Laser Maze, Virtual Reality, Arcade, and Snack Bar. Birthday parties, group events or just a great time for friends and family.
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.
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.
Town Hall Theatre
Town Hall Theatre is dedicated to inspiring personal growth in young people and creating shared performing arts experiences for families.
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.
Capri Lanes
Bowling Center in Kettering offering Open & Cosmic Bowl, Leagues & Group Events; Sports Bar with multiple TV's, great food and craft beers.
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.
Beaver-vu Bowling
Beaver-vu bowl in Beavercreek - Your neighborhood family fun center dedicated to making fun bowling memories for the whole family!
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.
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.
