Free & Cheap Things to Do in Dayton, OH

  • The list below includes 89 free or cheap things to do in or near Dayton, Ohio, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Parks and Historic Sites.
  • From Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum to Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dayton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Lebanon, Fairborn and Yellow Springs.
  • The list below includes 89 free or cheap things to do in or near Dayton, Ohio, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Parks and Historic Sites.
  • From Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum to Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dayton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Lebanon, Fairborn and Yellow Springs.
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Course covers Ohio’s required class and range hours with firearms provided for free to qualify; instructors put fun spin on course
25.8 Miles
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Farms & Ranches 2609 Shawhan Road, Lebanon, OH 45036 MoreLess Info
From boarding to training, Whistle Jacket Farm offers visitors a facility with barns, riding arenas, and pastures. The farm hosts training clinics for horsemanship and horse shows where visitors can watch skilled riders compete.
27.7 Miles
78% 83 votes
National & State Parks 1901 Buck Creek Ln, Springfield, OH 45502 MoreLess Info
Buck Creek State Park comprises of a varied landscape of wetlands and meadows with numerous hiking trails, picnic grounds and campsites. Visitors can also enjoy many recreational acitivites such as boating, swimming and fishing, on Buck Creek.
27.8 Miles
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Parks Rt 42, Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040 MoreLess Info
Filled with oak trees planted by citizens, Heritage Oak Park commemorates America's Bicentennial with heritage trees. The park has various sports fields and courts for soccer, tennis, and basketball activities.
27.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks 100-137 S Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040 MoreLess Info
Home to the county's first quilt barn, Fleckenstein Park is located on 50 acres and provides baseball and soccer fields along with tennis courts. The park also offers a children's playground, a walking path, picnic areas and restrooms.
28.2 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 207 W Church Street, Mason, OH 45040 MoreLess Info
Run by the Mason Historical Society, Alverta Green Museum is a Victorian style mansion that displays artifacts from the era. Visitors can sign up for a group tour of the home's major rooms, including the dining room, kitchen, and bedrooms.
28.3 Miles
100% 14 votes
Tennis 5460 Courseview Drive, Mason, OH 45040 MoreLess Info
Visitors can watch professional tennis players compete to be a part of the Western & Sourthern Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. In addition to its center court, it has a retail area, wine gardens, live music, and international food.
28.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 211 Kings Mills Road, Mason, OH 45040 MoreLess Info
Once a private recreational space, Pine Hill Lakes Park features two miles of nature trails, two fishing ponds and wooded areas. The park's Pine Hill Lodge offers nature activities and learning programs and views of the park's wildlife habitat.
28.7 Miles
75% 40 votes
Family Fun Center 7172 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester, OH 45069 MoreLess Info
The Web Extreme Entertainment is a family friendly, one-stop entertainment facility with an on-site restaurant. They offer a six lane miniature bowling alley, blacklight mini-golf, high-octane go kart racing, laser tag competitions and an arcade and prize center.
28.7 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 MoreLess Info
Located on 435 acres, Voice of America Park features a 35-acre lake suitable for boating and fishing. The park offers a 2.5-mile walking trail, dog park, birding area, playground and a lodge with meeting and reception areas.
28.8 Miles
81% 98 votes
Children's Play Area 7102 Office Park Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 MoreLess Info
Jump & Jack's is an indoor playground with slides, climbs, interactive elements, a toddler zone, and inflatable areas. The location, which also hosts parties, features a pizzeria for guests who wish to dine.
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