Things to Do with Kids in Dayton, OH

  • TripBuzz found 84 things to do with kids in or near Dayton, Ohio, including 54 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Lebanon, Fairborn and Middletown.
  • From Scene 75 to Scene75 Entertainment Center, the Dayton area offers 66 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Specialty Museums and Parks.
  • One of Ohio's largest cities, the city of Dayton possesses a thriving business, residential and tourism landscape. Noted for it's association to the field of aviation, the city features the National Museum of the United Airforce and the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Other popular attractions include the city's many famed pizza eateries, art museums and galleries, air shows and the annual Celtic Festival.
  • TripBuzz found 84 things to do with kids in or near Dayton, Ohio, including 54 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Lebanon, Fairborn and Middletown.
  • From Scene 75 to Scene75 Entertainment Center, the Dayton area offers 66 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Specialty Museums and Parks.
  • One of Ohio's largest cities, the city of Dayton possesses a thriving business, residential and tourism landscape. Noted for it's association to the field of aviation, the city features the National Museum of the United Airforce and the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Other popular attractions include the city's many famed pizza eateries, art museums and galleries, air shows and the annual Celtic Festival.
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Coffee, espresso, and boutique wines—as well as lunch items and small plates—are served up in classic coffeehouse-style digs
0.4 Miles
95% 171 votes
Specialty Museums 420 S Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1992, the America's Packard Museum - The Citizens Motorcar Co. is housed by a restored Packard Dealership. The store sells collectibles, gifts, and other themed items. The museum can be rented for private events.
1.1 Miles
95% 143 votes
Specialty Museums 16 South Williams Street, Dayton, OH 45402 MoreLess Info
The Wright Cycle Company Complex is located in the neighborhood where the Wright Brothers, pioneers in aviation, once lived. There are exhibits and guided tours through the neighborhood, which also includes the home of author Paul Lawrence Dunbar.
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94% 89 votes
Theaters 138 North Main, Dayton, OH 45402 MoreLess Info
Dayton's Victoria Theater hosts a wide variety of high-profile performances. Attractions include Broadway productions, educational programs, musical performances, laser shows, and seasonal specials. There is also an on-site restaurant and reception and meeting spaces.
0.2 Miles
95% 43 votes
Other Entertainment Performance Place at the Schuster Center, Dayton, OH 45402 MoreLess Info
Conducted by longtime veteran Neil Gittelman, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra performs a wide variety of musical programs and styles. They often partner with the Dayton Opera and Ballet companies for multigenre performances, and they offer an array of educational programs.
9.1 Miles
93% 43 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, OH 45414 MoreLess Info
With six miles of trails, Aullwood Audubon Center is a nature area suitable for hiking. It has a variety of habitats which include prairie, marsh, forest and pond as well as a working farm.
0.6 Miles
92% 62 votes
Flea Markets 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH MoreLess Info
The National City Second Street Market is the largest and oldest operating public market in Dayton. The present location of the market is within the former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad warehouse that was built in 1911.
3.3 Miles
89% 92 votes
Historic Sites 2301 West River Road, Dayton, OH 45418 MoreLess Info
Visitors can take a peak at the ongoing archaeological research at the SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park. The park contains a replica Native American village where visitors can experience an authentic pow wow with dancing and singing.
3.2 Miles
91% 11 votes
Theaters 1301 East Siebenthaler Ave, Dayton, OH 45414 MoreLess Info
The Dayton Playhouse has provided theatrical productions to audiences of all ages for more than fifty years. The Playhouse has a youth program that provides workshops for kids. Dayton Playhouse is nationally recognized for FutureFest, a festival of new plays.
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74% 170 votes
Entertainment Districts Between East Fifth and East Sixth Streets, Dayton, OH MoreLess Info
The historical city, also known as the Oregon District, exhibits monuments of architecture dating back to the beginning of the 19th century, when the city was founded. In here there are found galleries, coffee houses, shops, and nightclubs, among others.
0.4 Miles
78% 18 votes
Specialty Museums 208 W Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402 MoreLess Info
Dayton International Peace Museum is one of the few community-based institutions with a focus on peace. They provide educational programs and exhibits that are non-partisan and feature themes of nonviolent conflict resolution, social justice issues, international relations and peace.
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