Events in Dayton — October 2026 (427 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Dayton, Ohio brings 427 live events across the city, led by family (174), literary (109), art (76). 49 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Dayton in October 2026?

There are 427 events in Dayton, Ohio in October 2026, including HORROR CIRCUS - DAYTON, OH at Montgomery County Fairgrounds (8:30 PM), Square Dance workshop at Michael Solomon Pavilion (6:00 PM), Hard Candy Dayton with Cynthia Doll at MJ's on Jefferson (7:00 PM), Open Mic with Brandon @ Blind Bob's at Blind Bob's. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Dayton in October 2026?

Yes — 49 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Dayton. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Dayton for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Dayton, Ohio with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

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Horror Circus - Dayton, Oh

Square Dance workshop

Hard Candy Dayton with Cynthia Doll

Open Mic with Brandon @ Blind Bob's

Exploring DML Databases: Creativebug

Ensuring Your Financial Stability

Woodland Arboretum Tree Tour

Baby & Toddler Play and Learn

Building Your Annual Fundraising Plan

Spooky Paint Along

Student Success Centers - K12

Student Success Centers - K12

Elementary Explorers: Sugar Skull Art

Wizarding World at West!

Mini Mozarts: Music and Movement

The Market at Wright Stop Plaza — Wednesday

Community Fitness Series: Bootcamp

Evolve Elite Dayton: Community, Connections, & Growth

Baby & Toddler Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose

Preschool Storytime

Copy of Dayton ASHRAE Chapter - October Meeting

Crown of Life Ecstatic Dance

Teen Hangout

Worldly Wednesday

Student Success Centers - K12

Student Success Centers - K12

Crafty Kids: Fabric Markers

Low-Key Book Club

Board Game Club

Bilingual Family Storytime

Wind Down Wednesday: Reset • Refresh • Reconnect

Being A Woman: Englewood, Ohio

2026 Levitt UpClose – October

Best Trivia Ever @Blind Bob's

Open Mic Comedy Game Night with Nykki Savage

Paper Cut Molas

Pantry Partner Food Distribution

Student Success Centers - K12

Student Success Centers - K12

Game On: Gamer's Night

Tweens Game On: Table Top Roleplaying

Kids Get Crafty

Knot Your Granny's Yarn Group

Clock That Tea: Health & Wellness with Central State University

Auto Loans 101: What Every Car Buyer Should Know

Nature Cat Adventures

ESL Connections: Conversations and Practice

Gentle Yoga by Cross Yoga

From Dayton to Oz: Imagination, Innovation, and the Yellow Brick Road

The Market at Wright Stop Plaza — Thursday

MoneyMagnifier Basic Banking and Goal Setting

Taste Buds

Toddler Play & Learn

Family Storytime

Homeschool Hangout

Teen Hangout

Student Success Centers - K12

Student Success Centers - K12

Teen DIY: Creativity Lab

Builders Club

Horror Circus - Dayton, Oh

Horror Circus - Dayton, Oh

Square Dance workshop

Square Dance workshop

Hard Candy Dayton with Cynthia Doll

Hard Candy Dayton with Cynthia Doll

Open Mic with Brandon @ Blind Bob's

Open Mic with Brandon @ Blind Bob's

Exploring DML Databases: Creativebug

Exploring DML Databases: Creativebug

Ensuring Your Financial Stability

Ensuring Your Financial Stability

Woodland Arboretum Tree Tour

Woodland Arboretum Tree Tour