Things to do in Dayton Ohio
Wondering what to do this weekend? Dayton Local has the most comprehensive list of local events, concerts, festivals, and other activities in Dayton. If you're looking for places to go and fun things to do in Dayton and around the Miami Valley, we've always got plenty of suggestions!
Dayton Events Calendar
Upcoming Featured events around Dayton
MetroParks' Adopt-a-Park 2024
Protect and clean green spaces in honor of Earth Day during Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Adopt-a-Park.
Dixon's Violin at The Brightside
Join us for a rare opportunity to experience Dixon's Violin out - mesmerizing music, as seen on TED.com, at Electric Forest, at Burning Man, and across North America.
Dayton Dragons Opening Weekend
Dragons baseball is back and it's time to play ball! April 5-7, 2024 at Day Air Ballpark.
Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend
Step back in time and watch the big screen outdoors. Dixie Drive-In Movies opens for the 2024 season on March 29!
Classic Albums Live Performs Pink Floyd: The Wall
VICTORIA THEATRE - Classic Albums Live Performs Pink Floyd: The Wall - APR 6, 2024
Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concerts at DAI
Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region's jazz scene. We're excited to welcome the Bob Ross Auto Group back as series sponsor!
Jerry Seinfeld at The Schuster
Seinfeld, best known for the long-running sitcom which ran on NBC will be performing at The Schuster Center in downtown Dayton.
NCAA First Four
THE ROAD STARTS HERE, in Dayton, Ohio! Experience March Madness® in Dayton March 19 & 20, 2024, at the University of Dayton Arena!
MUSIC BINGO at The Trolley Stop
MUSIC Bingo every Thursday night, 8-10pm. Hosted by our wonderful KG with lots of silly prizes!
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Broadway in Dayton: The Tina Turner Musical at the Schuster Center APR 9 - APR 14, 2024.
Skinner Pipe Organ Performances
Hear the museum's historic Skinner pipe organ, in the newly renovated Mimi & Stuart Rose Auditorium! Please check for cancelations before you visit
Places to go around Dayton
Things to do around Dayton
Marian Lanes
Marian Lanes is a modern bowling center including a full service restaurant. Other entertainment options include mini golf and "insiders" our private party event venue.
Cinemark - Dayton South + XD
Located in West Carrollton, close to the Dayton Mall by Home Depot and Best Buy. Popcorn, sodas, adult beverages, pretzels, hamburgers and more!
Poelking Bowling
We feature (4) modern bowling centers complete with state-of-the-art scoring and bumpers on every lane.
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.
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
The Lacomedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro Ohio - Combining Broadway-style entertainment and fine dining since 1975!
South Metro Sports
Miami Valley's only year-round ice rink for hockey, broomball & figure skating with a 25,000 sq. foot arena housing 4 volleyball and 3 basketball courts.
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!
Wild Axe Throwing
Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family!
GiYu Dojo
We teach the classical Japanese Martial Art of Kobudo, the fighting style used by the warriors of Japan, the Samurai and Ninja.
Missing Peace Art Space
Special exhibitions on the themes of peace will be offered throughout the year.
Cinemark at The Greene + IMAX
Stadium seating, unobstructed viewing utilizing 18-inch risers, remarkable 48 inches between rows for maximum legroom and ease of motion.
YMCA of Greater Dayton
The West Carrollton YMCA proudly serves West Carrollton and the surrounding communities and is committed to providing excellence in both programming and membership. The West Carrollton YMCA is more than a facility, it is a place where kids of all ages can come to have fun, and to grow in spirit, mind and body. At the West Carrollton YMCA, we are dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities.
Dixie Drive-In Movie Theater
The grounds of the Dixie Twin Drive-In offer an asthetic view back to the 1950's. Holding confortably up to 900 vehicles enjoy our tree enclosed grounds. We have two HUGE movie screens!
Town Hall Theatre
Town Hall Theatre is dedicated to inspiring personal growth in young people and creating shared performing arts experiences for families.
Garst Museum
Garst Museum is a large historical museum with over 300,000 artifacts on display in over 35,000 square feet of exhibit space within six building wings. Major exhibits are the Annie Oakley Center, CrossRoads of Destiny, American Indians, Lowell Thomas, the Village, Agricultural and Military exhibits.
Eastwood MetroPark
Five Rivers MetroParks - Highlights of Eastwood MetroPark include a 185-acre lake, Mad River, picnic shelters and a playground. The 3-mile loop trail offers hiking on mostly level terrain.
Glen Helen Nature Preserve
Glen Helen is a 1,000-acre nature preserve of woods, waterways, prairies, and fields, laced with 25 miles of trails.
YMCA of Greater Dayton
The YMCA offers health and wellness, exercise programs as well as child care, day camp and family programs.
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.