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First Friday - A November to Remember Edition
November is here, and Downtown Dayton is embracing the season with plenty of ways to celebrate, explore, and enjoy everything the city has to offer!
Monster Jam at WSU Nutter Center
Monster Jam returns to the Nutter Center featuring the world's premier monster trucks. Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over Dayton!
Fall Classes at North Dayton Garden Center
Would you like more houseplants but don’t know where to start? Take Rick’s beginner classes at North Dayton Garden Center - Houseplant Care 101, General PropagationBonsai 101 💧🪴
STAND BY ME: The Film and Its Stars 40 Years Later
A Night of Reflection, Connection, and the Friendships That Shape Us with Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell and Wil Wheaton
Kettering Mayors Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us for the traditional lighting of the Kettering Mayor's Christmas Tree in Lincoln Park. All activities are free and open to all.
Love Actually In Concert
Fall in love with the holidays all over again at LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT coming to the Victoria Theatre November 28, 2026!
Pet Afflaire Gala
Humane Society of Greater Dayton: Join us for the 35th Annual Pet Afflaire Gala as we transport you to the rolling hills, vineyards, and timeless charm during “Tails in Tuscany.”
Fall Spirits: Tito’s Tasting at Wild Axe Throwing
Fall Spirits at Wild Axe: 1 hour of axe throwing and four cocktails for $50 plus fees. Thursday, November 5, 7–9 PM. Ages 21+. Only 25 tickets!
Frame of Mind Special Interest Tour
Explore the art beyond the artwork with Frame of Mind, a special interest tour at the Dayton Art Institute! Discover the fascinating art history behind the frames that surround and enhance works of art.
Yuletide Winter's Gathering
Kick off the season at the Yuletide Winters Gathering, Nov. 13-15 in storybook downtown Tipp City! Shop festive boutiques, find one-of-a-kind gifts, enjoy Santa photos, wagon rides, food trucks, and small-town holiday charm.
NMRA Annual Dayton Train Show
Dayton Train Show: vendor tables, lots of exhibitors, different gauges, memorabilia, souvenirs, mini-clinics, LEGO, books, trains. Doorprizes,food trucks
A Christmas Story: The Musical
Experience a holiday favorite like you've never seen it before! Based on the beloved Christmas classic, A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL is coming to the Schuster Center December 4-6, 2026.
