| Below are potential things to do while in Dayton. You can do most of these things on your own. We are assessing interest so we can determine if we should schedule a group activity. Please indicate which of these activities are of interest to you. |
America's Packard Museum
420 S Ludlow St. Dayton, OH 45402 |
Visit the largest public collection of Packard cars and artifacts at America’s Packard Museum. |
www.americaspackardmuseum.org |
Adults $15, Seniors $10
Hours 12-5pm (we may be able to request earlier time if we have a group) |
8 min walk |
Carillon Historical Park
1000 Carillon Blvd
Dayton, OH |
Carillon Historical Park, home to the Wright Brothers National Museum, is a 65-acre open-air history museum. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers, sons of Central Park’s Frederick Law Olmsted, it tells the story of how Dayton changed the world. From the airplane to the cash register, the pop-top to the automobile starter motor, you can’t go a day without Dayton. The adjacent Carillon Brewing Co opens for lunch at 11am. |
https://daytonhistory.org/ |
Adults $14, Seniors $12
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8 min drive |
Furry Scurry 5K
St Leonard
8100 Clyo Rd
Centerville, OH |
Unleash the adventure at the 35th Annual Furry Skurry 5K – a paw-some day of heroic fun alongside your four-legged companions! Join us in a race that’ll have tails wagging and spirits soaring, as you and your furry sidekicks dash through the trails at St. Leonard in Centerville. But that’s not all – brace yourselves for a doggone good time with a marketplace tailor-made for both you and your pets. Our food trucks are ready to serve up delicious bites that will have you drooling (and maybe even your pups too). From pup-ular games to activities that’ll have tails wagging, this day promises to be filled with thrills and spills, all while celebrating the incredible bond between you and your pets. So don your capes, lace up those sneakers, and come bark up a storm at Furry Skurry – where every step is a leap toward impacting homeless animals at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton! |
hsdayton.org/event/furry-skurry-5k-05-16-2/ |
Estimate prices: $5 to enter festival, $39 to participate in 5K |
20 min drive |
2nd St Market
600 E 2nd St |
Local growers, bakers, culinary specialists and artisans fill this charming historical freight house. Reminiscent of European markets, it's alive with vendors, people and activity. Food available for purchase, Outdoor Farmer's Market Saturday & Sunday. |
www.metroparks.org/places-to-go/2nd-street-market |
No admission fee
Sat 9am - 3pm |
18 min walk |
Porgy & Bess (Live theatre)
Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
1 W 2nd St
937-228-3630 |
Porgy And Bess premiered on Broadway in 1935 and its music took root in our culture, with iconic songs like “Summertime” and “I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’” becoming popular classics. It’s themes of community resilience, acceptance, and redemption weave a poignant story, all told through a “melting pot” of musical styles from folk to blues, to spirituals, to jazz, to Broadway theatre music, and classical to create what is considered by many to be the greatest American opera. Shows available on both Friday & Saturday evening |
Porgy&Bess |
Tickets start at $75 |
10 min walk |
Dayton Dragons vs. Lake County Captains
220 N Patterson Blvd |
The Dayton Dragons are a High-A Minor League Baseball team in the Midwest League and the longest-running affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds (since 2000). Based in Dayton, Ohio, they are famous for holding the longest-active, professional sports sellout streak (over 1,500 games) at Day Air Ballpark, which is a staple of downtown. |
www.milb.com/dayton |
Tickets on sale in March. Estimated price $11-13 |
17 min walk |
The Contemporary
25 W 4th St |
The Contemporary Dayton is a non-profit art gallery and artist resource that provides art for the community and a community for artists since 1991. The gallery is located in the newly renovated Arcade. Table 33 is an excellent restaurant in the Arcade. Combine lunch or dinner with a visit to the gallery. |
codayton.org |
The gallery is free
Hours 11am-6pm
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4 min walk |
| National Museum of the US Air Force |
Whether you're a history buff, aviation enthusiast, or looking for an engaging experience, we offer free admission, extensive exhibits, and interactive attractions. From flight simulators to educational tours, there's something for everyone at the world’s largest military aviation museum.
May 16-Plane Talks 10am - 3pm
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www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/ |
Free
9am - 5pm, 7 days a week |
10-15 min drive |