Updated Thursday, November 5. 3 free things to do around Dayton in the next four weeks, and 27 places to go any time. Events whose hosts list them as free, and parks, libraries and museums with free admission.
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Sat, Nov 14 · 11 a.m.
FREE ADMISSION: Art For All Day
Dayton Art Institute, Dayton
The museum opens its galleries to all visitors at no charge, including the special and focus collections. The offer runs on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14 and 15.
FreeArts & TheaterGrafton Hill Historic District
Fri, Nov 20 · 8 a.m.
Grounds for Discussion: The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication
Huber Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce, Huber Heights
A monthly early-morning leadership discussion group led by the chamber’s executive director. Each session covers one law from John Maxwell’s book on communication and ends with a practical takeaway. RSVP is required.
FreeCommunity
Sat, Nov 21 · 12 p.m.
The Great Turkey Trek
Forest Field Park, Dayton
Participants follow clues along a one-mile walk or a 3.1-mile hike to find turkeys, and each finisher gets a Thanksgiving-themed prize. Registration is requested. Guests are encouraged to bring new socks to donate to Shoes for the Shoeless.
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Places to go any time
Aullwood Garden
Garden · DaytonA Five Rivers MetroPark with trails and gardens.FreeCarriage Hill MetroPark
Park · DaytonA Five Rivers MetroPark with trails, fishing, paddling and a farm.FreeLeashed dogs OKCox Arboretum
Garden · DaytonA Five Rivers MetroPark with trails and gardens.FreeLeashed dogs OKDeeds Point MetroPark
Park · DaytonA Five Rivers MetroPark with trails, fishing, paddling and gardens.FreeLeashed dogs OKEastwood MetroPark
Park · DaytonA Five Rivers MetroPark with a nature playground, trails, fishing and paddling.FreeKidsLeashed dogs OKEnglewood MetroPark
Park · VandaliaA Five Rivers MetroPark with a nature playground, trails, fishing and paddling.FreeKidsLeashed dogs OKGermantown MetroPark
Park · GermantownA Five Rivers MetroPark with trails, fishing, paddling and picnic areas.FreeLeashed dogs OKHills & Dales MetroPark
Park · KetteringA Five Rivers MetroPark with a nature playground, trails, fishing and gardens.FreeKidsLeashed dogs OKHuffman MetroPark
Park · DaytonA Five Rivers MetroPark with trails, fishing, paddling and gardens.FreeLeashed dogs OKIsland MetroPark
Park · DaytonA Five Rivers MetroPark with a nature playground, trails, fishing and paddling.FreeKidsLeashed dogs OKPossum Creek MetroPark
Park · DaytonA Five Rivers MetroPark with a nature playground, trails, fishing and paddling.FreeKidsLeashed dogs OKRiverScape MetroPark
Park · DaytonA Five Rivers MetroPark with trails, fishing, paddling and gardens.FreeLeashed dogs OKSugarcreek MetroPark
Park · BellbrookA Five Rivers MetroPark with a nature playground, trails and picnic areas.FreeKidsLeashed dogs OKSunrise MetroPark
Park · DaytonA Five Rivers MetroPark with trails, fishing and gardens.FreeLeashed dogs OKTaylorsville MetroPark
Park · VandaliaA Five Rivers MetroPark with trails, fishing, paddling and picnic areas.FreeLeashed dogs OKTwin Creek MetroPark
Park · GermantownA Five Rivers MetroPark with trails, fishing, paddling and picnic areas.FreeLeashed dogs OKWegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
Garden · DaytonA Five Rivers MetroPark with trails, paddling, gardens and picnic areas.FreeLeashed dogs OKWesleyan MetroPark
Park · DaytonA Five Rivers MetroPark with a nature playground, trails, fishing and picnic areas.FreeKidsLeashed dogs OKDull Woods MetroPark
Park · BrookvilleA Five Rivers MetroPark with trails.FreeLeashed dogs OKMedlar MetroPark
Park · MiamisburgA Five Rivers MetroPark with trails.FreeLeashed dogs OKSpring Run MetroPark
Park · DaytonA Five Rivers MetroPark with trails.FreeLeashed dogs OKWoodman Fen MetroPark
Park · DaytonA Five Rivers MetroPark with trails.FreeLeashed dogs OKDayton Metro Library
Library · Montgomery County17 public library locations, including the Main Library at 215 E. Third St. downtown.FreeIndoorsWright-Dunbar Interpretive Center and Wright Cycle Company
Historic site · DaytonNational park visitor center with exhibits on the Wright brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar, next to the Wrights’ 1890s cycle shop.FreeIndoorsKidsHuffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center
Historic site · FairbornNational park visitor center with a film and exhibits on the Wrights’ flying work, next to the Wright Brothers Memorial on Wright Brothers Hill.FreeIndoorsKidsHuffman Prairie Flying Field
Historic site · FairbornThe field on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base where the Wright brothers tested their flying machines, reached through Gate 16A.FreeLeashed dogs OKPaul Laurence Dunbar House
Historic site · DaytonThe poet’s 1880s brick home, shown on guided tours, with a visitor center film on his life and work.FreeIndoorsKidsFrom each place’s own website. Hours, fees and rules change; check before you go.
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Events come from each host’s own listing; check times and prices with them before you go. Hosting something? Submit it free on the events page. More events: Things to Do in Dayton.