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

Thursday Night Kirtan

Thursday Night Kirtan

Active and dynamic form of meditation using improvisational music to allow you to get out of your head and into your heart.

Second Look Saturday

Second Look Saturday

Check out studios, galleries, and shops you missed on First Friday!

Zoom Around the Room

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.

Resurrection Egg Hunt

Resurrection Egg Hunt

Sunday, March 31 during Bible Club (9:45 am) we will be having a Resurrection Egg Hunt! Each kid is GUARANTEED a HALF POUND OF CANDY! Big prize raffle!!!

Woof Walk!  Woodland Cemetery April 13

Woof Walk! Woodland Cemetery April 13

Dogs, you can take your human on a guided tour through Woodland Cemetery! This pawsome event combines exercise, education, and epic doggy fun.

Cottagecore Fairy Garden & Terrarium Workshop

Cottagecore Fairy Garden & Terrarium Workshop

In this workshop you'll create your own Cottagecore terrarium or Large Fairy Garden. There will be a large selection of unique embellishments available and experienced staff will be on hand to assist. Register today!

Freestyle Painting Class

Freestyle Painting Class

Create a painting of your choice, with supplies provided. Bring your vision to life! Instructor in studio to help with the creation process if needed. Happy painting!

Spring Into Health 5K

Spring Into Health 5K

The Kettering College Physician Assistant Program will host its annual Spring into Health 5K run/walk, benefiting Dayton's Good Neighbor House.

The Market at Town & Country Shopping Center

The Market at Town & Country Shopping Center

The Market is a shop small/shop local haven, where you will meet local entrepreneurs, artists and craftsmen. We are set up in the Atrium and walkways at Town & Country Shopping Center, the second Saturday of the month.

April Fool's Day 5k and Family Fun Mile

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!

Pictures with Elsa - Princess & Me Portraits

Pictures with Elsa - Princess & Me Portraits

Join us for an enchanting girls day of dress up & a princess photo session with Elsa! The girls arriving at the studio to dress up in beautiful provided dresses, that they get to take home!

Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

Join us for an exhilarating Easter Egg hunt with a thrilling twist - in the heart of the disc golf woods, under the cloak of darkness! Teens will search for Easter eggs to redeem for prizes! Ages 12-18 years. Space is limited

Things to do with kids around Dayton

Poelking Bowling

Poelking Bowling

We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.

Beaver-vu Bowling

Beaver-vu Bowling

Beaver-vu bowl in Beavercreek - Your neighborhood family fun center dedicated to making fun bowling memories for the whole family!

Your Adventure Golf

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.

Rivet Young Ladies Youth Wrestling of Greater Dayton

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!

YMCA of Greater Dayton

YMCA of Greater Dayton

Health and wellness, exercise and wellness programs as well as child care, day camp and family programs.

Get Air Trampoline Park

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!

Ninja Obstacle Parties

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.

Vandalia Recreation Center

Vandalia Recreation Center

58,000 square foot facility including a fitness center, indoor waterpark and more, serving the community's recreation and leisure needs.

Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center

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.

Skateworld of Kettering

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.

EnterTRAINment Junction!

EnterTRAINment Junction!

Experience the world's largest indoor train display and the greatest funhouse on earth!

Idle-Hour Ranch

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.

Jump And Jack's

Jump And Jack's

Jump and Jack's, the Ultimate Indoor Party and Play center in West Chester.

Arctic Ice skating

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!

Timber & Bow Play Studio

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.

Young's Jersey Dairy

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.

Troy Aquatic Park

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.

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The world's largest and oldest military aviation museum, located in Dayton Ohio.

Kroger Aquatic Center at The Heights

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.

Englewood Fun Center

Englewood Fun Center

Outdoor Miniature Golf, Indoor Batting Cages, Inflatable Bouncing Houses, Arcade, more...

Pump It Up

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

Splash Zone

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.

Build-A-Bear Workshop

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!

The Magic Castle

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!

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information on Dayton Local, we cannot guarantee its completeness or absence of errors. Your use of this website signifies your acceptance of our terms & conditions. To report any inaccuracies or provide feedback, please send us a note. Thank you.