Free events in Dayton

Bring the family and enjoy a Halloween celebration packed with activities for all ages. Guests can explore Touch-a-Truck, decorate pumpkins,... \n

Free Halloween karaoke for ages 21+ at Two Social, co-hosted by Gem City Social Sports and Two Social. DJ Blake from Limelight Entertainment hosts. No cover charge and no reservations needed.

Water Street District’s annual Halloween-themed crawl, Boo & Brew, returns for its fourth year on October 23 from 5-9pm. Break... \n

Join us for Scaraoke at Two Social on Friday, October 23 and Friday, October 30. Bring your friends, pick your... \n

TRICK or TREAT 2026 Visit the stores in Cross Pointe Centre for sweets, treats, crafts, activities for Trick or Treat.... \n

Join Huber Heights Parks & Recreation for its Halloween Tradition: Huber\'s Happy Haunted Trail. Walk the trail at Community Park... \n

Looking to meet new friends, connect with community, or just unwind after a long week? Join us for another Sidewalk... \n

Join Dayton photographer and visual storyteller Love’Yah Stewart for the opening reception of TEN: A Decade Through the Lens, a... \n

Fall Fest & Wild Races is back! Join us Saturday, October 24 from 4–8PM for an evening of wild racing, fall fun and family-friendly activities. Watch camel, ostrich and wiener dog races, enjoy the mini-Highland cows, Track or Treat, food trucks, live entertainment and more! Admission is FREE, and all ages are welcome.

Happy Hooowwwlll-o-ween! Join us for a fun-filled time complete with trick-or-treating for doggies on the Walk and Wag course, photo booth ops, adoptable pet introductions and a pet costume contest. Event is held outdoors at the Kettering Recreation Complex, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, event will be held indoors. No registration is required to bring your furry friends to enjoy the activities and cheer on your favorite costume, but participation in the costume contest requires pre-registration by Wednesday, October 21. **This event will be held in conjunction with our Halloween Fun for Little Ones event, featuring Trunk or Treat, inflatables, and food trucks.

Join Run937 for a free Saturday group run at Cooper Park, Dayton, OH. All paces are welcome. Register free before attending, then RSVP in the Run Club app.

It's time for your favorite Trunk or Treat event! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Sign up to host a car. It's easy...click the link and add your name to the list. Show up to We Care Arts' parking lot on October 24th and decorate your car. Then, hand out treats to the Trunk or Treaters. Or, dress up and bring the kids to a safe place to celebrate the season. Register your trunk here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.asp

Dayton Cars and Coffee is a community of car enthusiasts and gearheads across the midwest that love to make real... \n

Come be a Face in the Crowd at the Ekoostik Hookah concert on October 24th from 4-7pm at Eichelberger Amphitheater.... \n

Scorpios unite! We\'re celebrating the start of Scorpio season! Experience the high-energy, heavy grooves of WAHFU Live @ Trail Town... \n

Free 21+ Bar Sports at Two Social on October 25, November 1, November 8 at 7 PM. Sign up for the continuing series. Already registered? You remain enrolled as dates are added. Check in with the manager or venue QR when you arrive.

Thank you to all the Fraze Pavilion guests who made our 2026 season another great success! Thanks to our 2026 Season Sponsors & Partners – Solvita, ETIX, Lexus of Dayton, altafiber, Bud Light, CODE Credit Union, Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley, Dayton Children’s Hospital, Up and Running, One Lincoln Park, Warped Wing Brewing Company, Buckeye Vodka, Long Drink, Huey Magoo’s, Miami Valley Restaurant Association, and City of Kettering for their continued support, along with our Fraze Founders and Fan Club Members. Check out our photo gallery here from this season’s concert season. Gift Certificates for the 2027 concert season will be on sale this fall for holiday gift giving – make sure and follow Fraze Pavilion via our social media accounts for the latest info:

The Sinclair Community Bands will present their Fall Concert on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3 PM in Blair Hall.... \n

One of Dayton’s most beloved traditions enters its 32nd year as the Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow returns to the Stoddard Avenue hill behind Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, located at 500 Belmonte Park North in Dayton’s Grafton Hill neighborhood, on October 26 & 27 from 6-10 PM. Organizers encourage the community to not only attend the Glow but also to volunteer in the days leading up to the event to help gut, trace, and carve nearly 1,000 pumpkins. Started in 1984 by Grafton Hill neighbor Judy Chaffin, lovingly known as “The Pumpkin Lady,” the event has grown from a modest display of 30 pumpkins to nearly 1,000 jack-o’-lanterns over the years. Parking will be available at Dayton Art Institute, the Dayton Masonic Center, and throughout the neighborhood. Stoddard Avenue will be blocked off for the event and open to pedestrians, making it easy for everyone to enjoy the display. Food trucks from all over the greater Dayton area will be on-site again this year. We are also thrilled to welcome back the Friends of SICSA, who will have goodies available to benefit the SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center, making this a true community affair. Be sure to stop by the tent at the top of the hill for some extra special surprises! To volunteer, visit us online on Facebook or at www.graftonhill.org for more information. The pumpkins will be lit on Monday, October 26, and open to the public from 6-10 PM, with the display open again on Tuesday, October 27 during the same hours. FIND US ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/TheStoddardAvenuePumpkinGlow

Join us at Whisperz Speakeasy for a wonderful night full of music, dancing, and wine. We\'re pouring amazing boutique wines... \n

Mall-O-Ween is BACK at The Mall at Fairfield Commons!🎃 Join us October 28th, 2026, from 5PM-7PM for plenty of Halloween... \n

You’re invited to a Spooky Crafty Arcade 🎃🧵👻 Join us in the North Arcade for a Halloween-themed evening of creativity... \n

The official bar trivia experience from America\'s Favorite Quiz Show is coming to Dayton! Visit us Wednesdays at North Sea... \n