Family-Friendly Things to Do in Dayton, OH
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Family-friendly things to do in Dayton, OH: events open to all ages, kids activities, family movie nights, library story times, sports, and community gatherings within 25 miles. Filtered for parents — no late-night-only stuff, no 21+ venues.
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Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
Sun, Jul 5, 12:00 AM · The Dayton Art Institute
<p>June 27–September 13, 2026, Gallery 120 William H. Johnson (1901–1970) painted the Fighters for Freedom series in the mid-1940s as tribute to ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/fighters-for-freedom-william-h-johnson-picturing-justice/2026-07-05/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
Sun, Jul 5, 12:00 AM · The Barrel House
<p>Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em</p>\n
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4th of July Weekend: The Foundry’s Rooftop Summer BBQ Buffet
Sun, Jul 5, 11:00 AM · The Foundry
<p>Join The Foundry above the city this 4th of July weekend for a rooftop BBQ on Sunday, July 5 featuring ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/4th-of-july-weekend-the-foundrys-rooftop-summer-bbq-buffet/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Dayton Dragons vs. Lansing Lugnuts
Sun, Jul 5, 1:05 PM · Day Air Ballpark
Children age 3 & over need a ticket.
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Liz Quay, Jayne Struble, and Kathy McGhee Art Exhibits
Mon, Jul 6, 12:00 AM · Galleries at Sinclair College
<p>The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “Marks & Stitches” by Liz Quay & Jayne Struble in ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/liz-quay-jayne-struble-and-kathy-mcghee-art-exhibits-2/2026-07-06/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Camp DNA – The Human Race Theatre Company
Mon, Jul 6, 8:30 AM · The Human Race Theatre Company
<p>We are proud to introduce Camp DNA (Developing New Artists) — a three-week, full-day summer theatre experience where high school ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/camp-dna-the-human-race-theatre-company/2026-07-06/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Artist in Training (AIT) Program
Mon, Jul 6, 3:00 PM · K12 Gallery & TEJAS
<p>After school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/artist-in-training-ait-program/2026-07-06/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Community Fitness: Bootcamp
Mon, Jul 6, 6:00 PM · RiverScape MetroPark
<p>Join The Unit for an exciting bootcamp workout that will take you through RiverScape in a whole new way. Whether ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-fitness-bootcamp-2/2026-07-06/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Community Fitness: BootyMix
Mon, Jul 6, 6:00 PM · RiverScape MetroPark
<p>Learn to love the raw, unedited version of yourself through dance fitness. BootyMix is a mixture of booty-centric experiences that ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-fitness-bootymix-2/2026-07-06/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Community Gardening at Cooper Park
Mon, Jul 6, 6:00 PM · Cooper Park
<p>Hang with your neighbors at the Cooper Park Community Garden (behind the downtown library) as we weed, admire the native ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-gardening-at-cooper-park/2026-07-06/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Community Fitness: Trailblazers HIIT & Run
Mon, Jul 6, 7:30 PM · RiverScape MetroPark
<p>Summer activities that make your body happy and healthy. Led by Fire Flame Fitness, this HIIT workout class is for ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-fitness-trailblazers-hiit-run/2026-07-06/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Liz Quay, Jayne Struble, and Kathy McGhee Art Exhibits
Tue, Jul 7, 12:00 AM · Galleries at Sinclair College
<p>The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “Marks & Stitches” by Liz Quay & Jayne Struble in ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/liz-quay-jayne-struble-and-kathy-mcghee-art-exhibits-2/2026-07-07/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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Camp DNA – The Human Race Theatre Company
Tue, Jul 7, 8:30 AM · The Human Race Theatre Company
<p>We are proud to introduce Camp DNA (Developing New Artists) — a three-week, full-day summer theatre experience where high school ... </p>\n<div><a href="https://downtowndayton.org/event/camp-dna-the-human-race-theatre-company/2026-07-07/" class="more-link">Read More</a></div>\n
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