Discover the Unexpected
Welcome to Dayton, Ohio
Discover the Unexpected in Dayton, Ohio, the Birthplace of Aviation! Dayton and Montgomery County offer big-city amenities with Midwestern charm and affordability. Dayton is home to the Wright Brothers, the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum and the state’s most-visited free tourist attraction!
Summer's here, and Dayton offers so many things to do, from festivals, concerts and Dayton Dragons 25th season, to outdoor adventures, unexpected dining, and unique attractions!
Dayton Events
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Call For Art! HWD (Height x Width x Depth) Juried Sculpture Exhibition
- Rosewood Arts Centre
- Jun 30, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025
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30
GREAT Miami Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge
- Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
Jun
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The View: Juried Landscape Exhibition at Rosewood Arts Center
- Rosewood Arts Centre
- Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025

Enter To Win Contest & Giveaways
Discover the Unexpected in Dayton, Ohio! We regularly hold a variety of contests, offering concert and event tickets, travel packages, and more. Follow the link for our latest contests.
Enter to Win Tickets
You don't have to go far for family fun! Destination Dayton offers many opportunities to win event tickets and getaways. Enter for a chance to win airline tickets to bring friends or family…
Earn Your Own Wilbear Wright Aviator Teddy
Explore the Greater Dayton area's amazing, authentic aviation sites! Collect stamps from 8 of 17 aviation sites in order to have your very own Wilbear Wright Aviator Teddy Bear "air-mailed"…
Destination Dayton Blog & Insiders guide
What To Do For Fourth of July Weekend in Dayton, OH
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Dayton has a full lineup of Fourth of July celebrations planned for 2025, with everything from fireworks and concerts to small-town parades and food trucks. This guide highlights the key…
Must-See Attractions for Dayton First Timers
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Visiting Dayton for the first time? Whether you’re here to see friends and family, attending a meeting or conference, or just passing through, Dayton offers a wealth of things to see…
Reimagining the Heart of Downtown: The New Dayton Convention Center
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When people ask what’s new at the Dayton Convention Center, the answer is simple: everything. Innovation has taken flight over the past few years as the Dayton Convention Center (DCC)…
Discover the Unexpected: Dayton's Most Instagrammable Spots
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Looking to give your Instagram feed a serious glow-up? 📸✨ You might be surprised to learn that Dayton is full of colorful, creative, and jaw-dropping photo ops—if you…
Planning the Perfect Meeting in Dayton, Ohio
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Attention meeting planners: Ready to wow your attendees with an event they’ll actually talk about after it’s over? Dayton, Ohio, delivers a powerful combo of affordability…
Hold Your Next Meeting or Event in Dayton!
Learn why Dayton – the birthplace of aviation, home to the Wright brothers, and so much more – is the “Wright” choice for your next meeting or event!