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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!
Art For All Day - FREE ADMISSION at Dayton Art Institute
During “Art For All” Days, the Dayton Art Institute offers free admission to all museum guests, including special and focus collections.
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 💧🪴
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!
2026 Dayton Holiday Festival Grande Illumination
The Grande Illumination Dayton Holiday Festival traditional tree lighting and Dayton Children's Parade Spectacular in Lights - December 4
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
Clue
Broadway in Dayton ✨ Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! CLUE is at The Schuster Nov 24 - Nov 29, 2026
Lebanon Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival
Downtown Lebanon - Annual Lebanon Antique Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival.
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.
CLUE performed by Carroll High School
Don’t move a muscle, you’ll die laughing at the Carroll's production of CLUE. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep the audience guessing until the final twist!
Feast of Giving - Thanksgiving in Dayton
FREE Thanksgiving meal and celebration! Join us for our annual🦃 "Feast of Giving", a traditional Thanksgiving meal with fellowship, live music and engaging activities for kids all day long.
Dayton Pizza Week
Get ready to grab a slice 🍕 and discover your next favorite pizza! November 7-14 is Dayton Pizza Week
