- The list below includes 89 free or cheap things to do in or near Dayton, Ohio, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Specialty Museums, Parks and Historic Sites.
- From Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum to Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Dayton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Lebanon, Fairborn and Yellow Springs.
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Participants test their driving skills on a track filled with twists and turns during this autocross experience
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Kettering Recreation Complex is 152,000 square feet and offers over a thousand programs each year including swimming, ice skating, fitness, gardening, self-defense and even etiquette. It includes a water park, ice arena, gym, indoor pool and senior center.
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The Dixie Drive-In Theatre is a 2-screen movie theater that shows big-budget Hollywood movies from Thursday through Sunday. The theater provides concessions and offers discounted tickets to kids ages 12 and under.
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The Black Box Improv Theater is an Improv and sketch comedy theater that offers shows and classes. The Black Box was established in 2012 and has steadily increased shows and students.
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At I-70 Paintball, guests can compete head to head with other paintball players in outdoor fields in a forest setting. The fields features a variety of game styles like capture the flag and survival games.
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208 W Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402
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Dayton International Peace Museum is one of the few community-based institutions with a focus on peace. They provide educational programs and exhibits that are non-partisan and feature themes of nonviolent conflict resolution, social justice issues, international relations and peace.
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Part of the popular stand up club franchise, the Dayton Funny Bone Comedy Club features a variety of stand up styles on a regular basis throughout the month. Food and drinks are served on an a la carte basis unless the guest purchases a dinner show package ticket.
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Poelking Lanes features 52 bowling lanes as well as a full arcade with a redemption center. They have open and league play and their lounge offers a wide variety of food and drinks including beer and wine.
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2651 Fairfield Commons Blvd, Dayton, OH 45431
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A movie theater with an RPX auditorium, Regal Fairfield Commons Stadium 20 & RPX displays first-run feature films. The theater offers stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, RealD 3D movies, a party room and a snack bar.
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7650 Waynetowne Blvd, Dayton, OH 45424
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Featuring showings of films on its second run, Danbarry Cinemas offers tickets at a discounted rate. On select dates, the theater has a free family film series with age-appropriate movies for kids.
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Now part of the Cinemark theater chain, Rave Cinemas in Dayton is a movie theater multiplex that features all digital video and sound as well as Real D 3D and stadium seating.