Family events in Montgomery County, OH

Trade mini-figures with fellow fans in the community room at this recurring swap. Bring the figures you are ready to exchange arranged on a baseplate. If you do not have a baseplate, a loaner will be available. This free gathering is hosted only at the Kettering location. Participants under 16 must have a parent present.

Get ready for a music trivia showdown that challenges how quickly you can identify songs from past and present. The action moves fast and is designed to be family friendly, with two hours packed with familiar hits. Gather a team of friends, compete for prizes and bragging rights, and plan to arrive early to secure a table.

A family-friendly fall event, the inaugural Stillwater Spooktacular 5K and Fun Run welcomes participants of all abilities. Choose to run or walk the 5K, or take part in a fun run just under half a mile, while supporting recreational and therapeutic programs for residents of the Stillwater Center. Festivities include a costume contest, trick-or-treating, raffle prizes, and other activities. The event takes place at Montgomery County Stillwater Center, with an early bird registration rate of $30 per person.

This weekly event features organized play for Disney Lorcana, the trading card game from Ravensburger. The program follows a seasonal format that spans 12 weeks, divided into three rounds of four weeks. Each session costs $5, and players receive one pack of Lorcana TCG. Tickets can be purchased at the counter.

Celebrate the spooky season at No Limit Gaming with a special Pokemon TCG Pokeween tournament. The event follows the usual weekly format, with added prizes to mark the occasion. Each participant receives a promo pack, while supplies last, featuring Zubat, Golbat, and Crobat, along with the regular store credit prizing. A costume contest will take place for players, and the winner takes home a 30th Celebrations Elite Trainer Box. Entry in the costume contest requires participation in the tournament. Bring a standout costume, bring your best deck, and enjoy a festive day of friendly competition.

Enjoy a bit of farm magic at The Grazing Ground with a one hour experience designed for young creators. Each session spotlights a seasonal project that invites kids to paint, decorate, and bring home something they made themselves. After the crafting wraps up, children spend time with friendly goats for cuddles and photo moments. Group size is kept intentionally small to create a calm, cozy, and creative setting. Registration for each child includes all materials, guided instruction, dedicated goat time, and admission for one accompanying adult. Additional adults cannot be accommodated due to limited space. Recommended for ages 4 to 10, with limited availability.

At Kitty Hawk Menlo Park, this dachshund meetup brings pups and their humans together to socialize, play, and connect with fellow low-to-the-ground friends. It is part of a recurring monthly series, and throughout the year the group adds playful themes like friendly races, dog-safe pie eating contests, and holiday costume parades. Members are also welcome to organize additional dachshund gatherings within the community. For the latest activity details, check the event page.

The event features a hands-on cookie decorating session inside The Grazing Ground Market. Each participant receives three gluten-free sugar cookies to personalize, and monthly themes keep the designs fresh. After decorating, the experience continues in the barn with cuddle time with friendly goats. A Tag-Along ticket without cookies is available for a parent or helper accompanying a child, and it can be added only when a full Goats & Cookies ticket is purchased. Advance purchase is required. All sales are final.

Part of the Vandalia Kid-venture Series, this family friendly program at Vandalia Art Park features Dr. Insecta guiding kids through a close look at real bugs. Participants discover surprising facts, meet a variety of critters up close, and learn why insects play an important role in the world. The experience blends a playful spooky theme with accessible science, offering plenty of chances for giggles and squeals. Admission is free. For questions, contact Sara at smoyer@vandaliaohio.org.

Enjoy a relaxed Pokémon League session focused on casual play and conversation with fellow players. Tickets are available at the counter. Promotional items are offered while supplies last.

Enjoy small-scale train rides operated by the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society. Founded in 1984, the Society runs a 7.5-gauge, one-eighth scale miniature railroad through Carillon Historical Park, offering a family-friendly way to experience railroading up close. Schedule subject to change.

At Speakeasy Yoga in Dayton, Cassidy leads Parents + Pals, a 60-minute yoga class created for caregivers and children ages 0 to 5. The session welcomes every experience level and offers gentle movement, mindful moments, playful interaction, and simple bonding activities in a warm, supportive setting. Bring your little one, and everything else is taken care of.

At Victoria Theatre at Dayton Live in Dayton, wildlife filmmaker and National Geographic explorer Casey Anderson shares powerful stories and striking footage from encounters with predators such as grizzlies, mountain lions, and tigers, drawn from more than three decades in the field. Through vivid moments and personal reflection, he challenges common fears and encourages a deeper understanding of these animals, highlighting qualities that resonate with human courage, empathy, and survival. Presented as part of the Vital Impacts Student Speaker Series in collaboration with Changemaker Talent, the program blends storytelling with acclaimed imagery to illuminate the biodiversity crisis and the people and efforts working toward a sustainable future. Recommended for students in grades 4 through 12, this event is included in the Discovery Series of weekday field trip experiences for schools, designed to support curriculum connections in fine arts, science, and social emotional learning.