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A Carillon Christmas
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.
Jimmy Leach Holiday Jazz Show at Whisperz Speakeasy
Jazz singer and trumpeter Jimmy Leach sings and plays all your favorite holiday favorites with his quintet at Whisperz Speakeasy. Songs by Elvis, Sinatra, Michael Bublé, Ella Fitzgerald, & Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan.
Handels Messiah with the Dayton Philharmonic
Enjoy an annual holiday tradition with the Dayton Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and Choir under the twinkling lights of the Schuster.
Woodland Lights
Walk the path to holiday fun at Woodland Lights - a half-mile wonderland of holiday lights, displays, and festivities! November 21-December 30, 2025
Family Movie Series at the Neon
Bring the family for fun, festive films this holiday season at The Neon. Merry Christmas!
Riverscape Ice Skating
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton. ⚠️ BE SURE TO CHECK FOR CLOSURE ALERTS BEFORE YOU GO! ⚠️
Dayton Art Institute Special Interest Tour – Food Tour
DAI’s Special Interest Tours are community tours with specialized themes! Explore the museum and invoke your creative spirit following the tour with a quick, make-and-take art activity.
Harlem Globetrotters in Dayton
Get ready for high-flying fun! Known as innovators of the game of basketball for decades, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters come to Wright State University's Nutter Center.
Trivia Wednesdays - Stranger Things
Stranger Things Trivia at On Par Jan 14, 7PM. Free to play, prizes for top teams. 21+ at 8:30 or once trivia ends.
Light Up Middletown
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour
STRAIGHT NO CHASER bring their Holiday Road Tourtour to the Schuster Center in Dayton this Christmas.
