Discover the best things to do in Dayton and surrounding areas.

Looking for fun and family-friendly activities in the Dayton area? This page highlights top attractions, hidden gems, and the best places to visit. Use the interactive map to explore over 100 local spots, including parks, playgrounds, museums, indoor play centers, and more. Plus, don’t miss our Top 10 Lists to find the best activities for every season and interest — all in and around Dayton.

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Use the interactive map below to find kid-friendly attractions in Dayton. Filter by activity type or search by your location.

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Top 10 - Overall

  1. National Museum of the US Air Force (Wright-Patterson AFB)
  2. Wild Axe Throwing (Beavercreek)
  3. Breakout Games (Centerville)
  4. Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton (Vandalia)
  5. Carillon Historical Park (South Dayton)
  6. Cinemark Huber Heights 16 (Huber Heights)
  7. RiverScape MetroPark (Downtown Dayton)
  8. On Par Entertainment (Beavercreek)
  9. Cinemark The Greene 14 and IMAX (Beavercreek)
  10. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery (North Dayton)

Top 10 Culture & Education

  1. National Museum of the US Air Force (Wright-Patterson AFB)
  2. Carillon Historical Park (South Dayton)
  3. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery (North Dayton)
  4. Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center (Downtown Dayton)
  5. The Dayton Art Institute (Grafton Hill)
  6. Victoria Theatre (Downtown Dayton)
  7. Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park (Wright-Dunbar)
  8. America’s Packard Museum (Downtown Dayton)
  9. Wright Brothers National Museum (South Dayton)
  10. SunWatch Indian Village (South Dayton)
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Top 10 Parks & Nature

  1. RiverScape MetroPark (Downtown Dayton)
  2. Cox Arboretum MetroPark (South Dayton) 
  3. Eastwood MetroPark (East Dayton)
  4. Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark (North Dayton)
  5. Thomas A. Cloud Memorial Park (Huber Heights)
  6. Carriage Hill MetroPark (Huber Heights)
  7. Delco Park (Kettering / East Dayton)
  8. Taylorsville MetroPark (Vandalia)
  9. Hills & Dales MetroPark (Kettering)
  10. Englewood MetroPark (Englewood)  
All Parks and Nature

Top 10 Entertainment

  1. Wild Axe Throwing (Beavercreek)
  2. Breakout Games (Centerville)
  3. Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton (Vandalia)
  4. Cinemark Huber Heights 16 (Huber Heights)
  5. On Par Entertainment (Beavercreek)
  6. Cinemark The Greene 14 and IMAX (Beavercreek)
  7. Cinemark Dayton South 16 and XD (West Carrollton)
  8. Regal Fairfield Commons (Beavercreek)
  9. Chuck E. Cheese (Miamisburg)
  10. Round1 Bowling & Arcade The Mall at Fairfield Commons (Beavercreek)
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