Dayton Littles · Oct 16–22

This weekend with little ones in Dayton

A Saturday that actually works: Saturday, Oct 17

  1. MorningArchaeology Day: Free Admission at SunWatch10am–4pmSunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park · Free
  2. LunchMarion’s PiazzaOpen 11am–11pmNine locations around southwest Ohio · $$
  3. After napFall Family Adventure at Wegerzyn Gardens3–7pmWegerzyn Gardens MetroPark · Free

Home by 1:30 for nap between lunch and the afternoon stop.

Our top picks this week

  1. Archaeology Day: Free Admission at SunWatchSaturday, Oct 17 · 10am–4pm; free tours 10:30am and 1:30pmSunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park · Free · Ages 3+
  2. Fall Family Adventure at Wegerzyn GardensSaturday, Oct 17 · 3–7pmWegerzyn Gardens MetroPark · Free · Ages 0+
  3. International Sloth Day with Patience the SlothSat, Sun · 1–1:30pmBoonshoft Museum of Discovery · $5 ticket plus museum admission · Ages 2+
  4. Family Open Studio at the Dayton Art InstituteSaturday, Oct 17 · 3–4:30pmDayton Art Institute · Free · Ages 2+
  5. Storytime at Full Circle BrewgardenSaturday, Oct 17 · 1–1:30pmFull Circle Brewgarden · Free · Ages 0–6

Checked October 16, 2026. Plans change, so check the event’s page before you head out.