Things to do in Dayton Ohio (2024)

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!

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Upcoming Featured events around Dayton

Logan County Fair

Come join us for the 2024 Logan County Fair in Bellefontaine, Ohio - July 7th - 13th

Bridgerton Trivia Night at On Par Entertainment

Dearest reader, you are cordially invited to On Par Entertainment's Bridgerton Trivia Night on June 26th at 7pm!

Country Concert 2024

Music and Camping Festival in the USA - Country Concert is a 3-Day Country Music Festival in Ft Loramie Ohio (approx. 1 drive hour from Dayton).

Kettering Civic Band Summer Concerts

The Kettering Civic Band is presenting a series of free concerts at Polen Farm! Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Extra parking is at the adjacent Kennedy Park.

Pick Your Own: Greens and Herbs

Come experience the bounty of the garden. Celebrate the beauty of the season with your own freshly picked greens and fragrant herbs. Space is limited; registration is required!

Annie Oakley Days Festival

A family-friendly festival featuring live entertainment including western arts, cowboy mounted shooting, musical performances and more.

Butler County Fair

Butler County Fair - a family tradition since 1851! See you at the Butler County Fairgrounds in Hamilton Ohio Fair July 21st-27th, 2024

MIX 107.7 presents MIX FEST 25Wilson Phillips& Debbie Gibson at The Fraze Pavilion July 21

Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival

Celebrate the First Steps on the Moon In Neil Armstrong's Hometown! Join Wapakoneta at The Summer Moon Festival and celebrate our heritage with quality entertainment for all ages.

MUSIC BINGO at The Trolley Stop

MUSIC Bingo every Thursday night, 8-10pm. Hosted by our wonderful KG with lots of silly prizes!

Brit Floyd - The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show

P·U·L·S·E CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIVISION BELL - Brit Floyd- "The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show" returns to the Rose

Shelby County Fair

The Great Shelby County Fair July 21st - 27th, 2024.

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Things to do around Dayton

Adventures on the Great Miami

Kayaking and Canoeing, Camping, Group Outings

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.

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.

The Historic Sidney Theatre

The Historic Sidney Theatre makes the dream of a local performance facility a reality.

Kings Island

Amusem*nt park located in Mason OH has more than 80 world-class rides and attractions that are perfect for thrill seekers of all ages.

Fort Ancient

Fort Ancient offers a day of enjoyment for the entire family. Visitors can learn about Ohio's rich prehistoric and historic past by exploring the 9,000 square foot exhibit space that depicts three major technological themes spanning over 12,000 years.

EnterTRAINment Junction!

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

Cox Arboretum

This beautiful 189-acre facility is a special place for visitors to escape among trees, shrubs, specialty gardens, mature forests, and prairies.

Stillwater Riding Academy

We are one of the few stables in the area that welcomes young riders. When done safely, we believe that learning to ride at a young age can be instrumental in the development of strong, confident and hard working children.

The museum is a monument to the achievements of not only Neil Armstrong but all Ohioans who have attempted to defy gravity, as well as to the history of the space program itself.

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!!

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!

Whitewater Warehouse

Paddlesports Specialty Store located on the Mad River in Dayton. We carry a full range of whitewater, recreational, touring & fishing kayaks, and paddleboards.

America's Packard Museum

The world's only restored Packard Dealership operating as a museum, and only full-time museum dedicated exclusively to the Packard Motor Car Company, its products and philosophies.

YMCA of Greater Dayton

The YMCA offers health and wellness, exercise programs as well as child care, day camp and family programs.

Piatt Castles

Piatt Castles has been a popular destination for over 100 years. We all have family history and it is the first history we ever learn.

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.

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.

Wiley's Comedy Club

Dayton's First and Ohio's Oldest Comedy Club In The Historic Oregon District. Several generations have met the Stars, and the Stars of Tomorrow at Wiley's.

Rose Music Center

The Stuart & Mimi Rose Music Center at the Heights is a 4,200 seat fully covered outdoor amphitheatre.

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.

Breakout Dayton

With different rooms that follow unique story lines you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues.

NCR Country Club

Established 1954, thrives today as Ohio's premier private country club. 36 gorgeous holes, fitness, pool, 4 unique dining areas, great members.

On the Fly Fitness Studio

Regardless if you are in the best shape of your life and want a challenge or just getting started, this is a place for you.

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