Dayton kids' events Oct 23–25, 2026

Dayton family weekend: Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25

8 events for the weekend of Oct 23–25, with 7 free and 7 indoors.

Updated Monday, October 12, 2026

Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

Oct 16 – Nov 1

Young's Jersey Dairy — Yellow Springs · Greene Co. · Montgomery County suburbs

Pick-your-own pumpkins daily through Oct. 25 (11am–6pm), corn maze, wagon rides and a Spooktacular Pumpkin Party Oct. 23 at 5:30pm.

From Dayton Metro Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

11amPlay and Learn · Northmont Branch Library, Englewood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmTeen Hangout · Main Library, Dayton 11+ · Free

4pmTween Time · Miamisburg Branch Library, Miamisburg 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amReading Buddies · Huber Heights Branch Library, Huber Heights 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmTeen DIY: Art Lab · Main Library, Dayton 11+ · Free

3pmSaturday Serenade · Huber Heights Branch Library, Huber Heights 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmBad Art! · Southeast Branch Library, Dayton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free