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Things to do with Kids in Dayton

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Parks & Playgrounds

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Dayton Parks & Playgrounds

Playgrounds

Stone’s Zone: Boonshoft’s New Toddler Play Area

Guide

Best Indoor Playgrounds in Cincinnati & Dayton

Playgrounds

Gentile Nature Park

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The Ultimate Guide to Dayton Splash Parks {2026}

Fall Fun

10 Epic Playscapes around Cincinnati & Dayton

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14 Southwest Ohio Playgrounds Worth the Drive

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Guides

Fall Fun

2026 Trick or Treat / Beggar’s Night Times for Dayton and Miami Valley

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Corn Mazes to Conquer this Fall {2026 Guide}

Fall Fun

Best Pumpkin Patches in Dayton (2026 Guide)

Fall Fun

50 Things to do this Fall around Cincinnati and Dayton {2026}

Fall Fun

26 Best Pumpkin Patches around Cincinnati and Dayton {2026}

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Best Apple Orchards near Cincinnati & Dayton for Apple Picking {2026}

Dayton Events

Oct 4

Sunday, October 4

Oct 3–4 All day

Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience

Eastwood MetroPark, Dayton

The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience is all about connecting you to the outdoors by introducing you to new activities to experience, for…

Sun, Oct 4 All day

Waynesville Fall Fest

Waynesville Fall Fest, Waynesville

If you’re looking for a new family tradition, Waynesville Fall Fest has you covered! We’re excited to return this season with more…