Home / Dayton / FreeFree things to do with kids in Dayton 33 events listed as free by their source over the next 4 weekends. Some may still need venue admission or registration; we note those when the source says so.
Updated Monday, October 12, 2026
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Weekend of Oct 16–18 Library storytimes & programs (4, free) From Dayton Metro Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Weekend of Oct 23–25 Library storytimes & programs (7, free) From Dayton Metro Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Oct 23
11am Play and Learn · Northmont Branch Library, Englewood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pm Teen Hangout · Main Library, Dayton 11+ · Free
4pm Tween Time · Miamisburg Branch Library, Miamisburg 6-10 · 11+ · Free Saturday, Oct 24
11am Reading Buddies · Huber Heights Branch Library, Huber Heights 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pm Teen DIY: Art Lab · Main Library, Dayton 11+ · Free
3pm Saturday Serenade · Huber Heights Branch Library, Huber Heights 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pm Bad Art! · Southeast Branch Library, Dayton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1 Library storytimes & programs (13, free) From Dayton Metro Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Weekend of Nov 6–8 Library storytimes & programs (9, free) From Dayton Metro Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Nov 6
11am Play and Learn · Northmont Branch Library, Englewood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pm Teen Hangout · Main Library, Dayton 11+ · Free
4pm Tween Time · Miamisburg Branch Library, Miamisburg 6-10 · 11+ · Free Nothing matches those filters — try widening them.
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