Things to do with kids in Dayton Ohio
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Upcoming Family-friendly events around Dayton
Freedom Forum Presents an MLK Day Reading and Open Mic
As part of the Yellow Springs MLK Day celebration, join Kevin McGruder and Truth Garrett as they host this annual reading and open mic.
Flyin To The Hoop
#2 Nationally-Ranked High School Basketball Showcase Event - four-day event features an exciting lineup of games, bringing top talent nationwide to our community.
Buckeye Wedding Expo and Bridal Show at the Dayton Arcade
Educational, informational, but best of all it's an entertaining experience for anyone planning a wedding. Meet local vendors, and get inspiration for your big day. you'll find everything you need to plan your dream wedding.
First Friday Art Hop at Art Encounters
Kick off 2025 with an exciting night of art and fun! Join us for Art Encounters' First Friday Art Hop and make a New Year’s resolution to bring more art into your life—it’s the perfect way to spark joy and creativity!
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!
THEMED TRIVIA: Mean Girls | The Wandering Griffin
Get in, loser—we're going to trivia! Join us at The Wandering Griffin for a Mean Girls Themed Trivia Night!
And What The Leaving Took
The University of Dayton Galleries is excited to present works from Professor Jeffrey Cortland Jones. The exhibition will take place from Jan. 13th - Feb. 14th with a reception taking place Jan. 23rd from 5-7 PM
Our Lady of the Rosary Fish Fry
All you can eat Icelandic cod, chicken strips, fresh sausage and more. Everything made by Chef Joe is fresh and made from scratch. Doors open at 5.30.
Dayton Restaurant Week 2025
Restaurant Week! Try unique menus at many of Dayton's classiest places for reduced prices, all while raising money for charity. January 26 - February 2, 2025
AFC/NFC Wild Card Round Watch Party at the Wandering Griffin
Join us at the Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant on January 11-12, 2025 for our AFC/NFC Wild Card Round watch party!
This is Us: You, Me & Dayton
Hands-on learning activities engage visitors in themes of community, identity and togetherness in the Lange Family Experiencenter.
Snow White and the Seven Endings
Happily ever after gets turned on its head in this comedic retelling of Snow White's classic princess fairy tale. Town Hall Theatre January 17-19, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
EnterTRAINment Junction!
Experience the world's largest indoor train display and the greatest funhouse on earth!
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.
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Regional provider of interactive science learning experiences which enrich the lives of children and adults.
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!
Vandalia Recreation Center
58,000 square foot facility including a fitness center, indoor waterpark and more, serving the community's recreation and leisure needs.
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.
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!
Safari Junction
Safari Junction is organized specifically to provide a learning environment for area youth to be properly educated about animals, their care, and their habitats.
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
The world's largest and oldest military aviation museum, located in Dayton Ohio.
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.
Beaver-vu Bowling
Beaver-vu bowl in Beavercreek - Your neighborhood family fun center dedicated to making fun bowling memories for the whole family!
Englewood Fun Center
Outdoor Miniature Golf, Indoor Batting Cages, Inflatable Bouncing Houses, Arcade, more...
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!
Timber & Bow Play Studio
A clean, safe, modern indoor play space in Troy, Ohio for children of all ages to play and socialize while caregivers enjoy some down time.
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.
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.
Poelking Bowling
We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.
