Christmas in Dayton
Christmas 2025 calendar of events for Dayton Ohio
There will be plenty of festive events and activities for all the family around Dayton and the Miami Valley this holiday season! From our family at Dayton Local to yours - Merry Christmas!
Christmas Events in Dayton
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Thursday, December 04 2025
Christmas 2025 - Gather your family and take a drive to enjoy Christmas lights from the safety and comfort of your own car! Here are 6 Christmas drive light displays around Dayton in 2025.
A Carillon Christmas
Thursday, December 04 2025
Featuring thousands of Christmas lights, traditional holiday fare, Santa Claus, live music, historical craft demonstrations, and so much more.
Angel Night Drive Thru: An Evening of Song & Celebration
Thursday, December 04 2025
Join Calvary Cemetery for our annual Christmas time celebration, "Angel Night." This is a free, family-friendly drive-thru event.
Clifton Mill Christmas Lights 2025
Thursday, December 04 2025
One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges.
Dear Santa
Thursday, December 04 2025
A special mailbox right here in the lobby of the Civic Center is waiting for your letters to Santa!
Deck The Diamond: Winter Spectacular at Day Air Ballpark
Thursday, December 04 2025
❄️NEW for 2025❄️ Step into a winter wonderland at Day Air Ballpark—Experience the enchantment of over 1.1 million dazzling lights and enjoy a festive lineup of holiday activities for the whole family!
Homerun the Holidays - Dick's House of Sport
Thursday, December 04 2025
🎄Celebrate the season with our Homerun the Holidays! The contest runs November 24-December 20, and each participant gets 3 swings per entry with one entry per day. 💰Entry Fee: $5 per entry and each entry gets 3 swings.
Ignite the Season
Thursday, December 04 2025
THURSDAY December 4th, 5:30p - 8:30p Join us for an evening of holiday cheer with local artisan vendors, food, wine, and pampering. Snag your friends and leave the stretchy pants at home—we're going to have a good time!
Land of Illusion Christmas Glow
Thursday, December 04 2025
Our Christmas Glow and Christmas Village and Drive-Thru are here to create memories and celebrate the season with your family! Middletown, OH.
Light Up Middletown
Thursday, December 04 2025
A Drive-Through Fantasy Light Display - Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Lori Daugherty: Bold Whispers
Thursday, December 04 2025
Dayton based, self taught abstract artist, Lori Daugherty, enjoys exploring and experimenting with the elusive encaustic medium. She finds that the encaustic medium provides a wealth of depth, breath, and texture.
ParkLights at Caesar Ford Park
Thursday, December 04 2025
Caesar Ford Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 250 LED light displays covering a mile long driving path.
Pyramid Hill Lights
Thursday, December 04 2025
Pyramid Hill's annual holiday light show! The 2-mile drive-through light show includes over 1 million lights as you immerse yourself in a journey to the North Pole filled with art and nature
Rikes Holiday Windows - downtown Dayton
Thursday, December 04 2025
Experience the magical Wintergarden Wonderland Windows at the Schuster Center.
Riverscape Ice Skating
Thursday, December 04 2025
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! ⚠️
Scrooge! The Musical
Thursday, December 04 2025
La Comedia's unique combination of delicious dining and Broadway-style live entertainment is "A Taste of Broadway" unlike anything else in Ohio! After your meal, your family will enjoy Scrooge! The Musical.
Virginia Ketterings Holiday Train Display
Thursday, December 04 2025
View this one-of-a-kind model train display, given to the community by Mrs. Virginia W. Kettering in the Stratacache Tower lobby.
Whispering Christmas
Thursday, December 04 2025
Enjoy the spectacular display of 2 million Christmas lights at Whispering Christmas in Eaton, Ohio.
Woodland Lights
Thursday, December 04 2025
Walk the path to holiday fun at Woodland Lights - a half-mile wonderland of holiday lights, displays, and festivities! November 21-December 30, 2025
City of Moraine Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 05 2025
Join us for our annual family holiday celebration in Moraine with Christmas music and carolers, cookies and hot chocolate, a visit from Santa Claus and the unveiling of the Christmas Light display.
Fairborn Hometown Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting
Friday, December 05 2025
Come to downtown Fairborn and see the annual tree lighting while enjoying the parade and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
First Friday: December - Holiday Fun Edition
Friday, December 05 2025
The holiday season is officially underway and you can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year during December First Friday!
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
Friday, December 05 2025
Join Us for a Gingerbread House Decorating Party! This is a free event but does require registration as there is limited space.
Handmade Holiday 2025
Friday, December 05 2025
The best handmade festival of the year with dozens of local makers and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, with food trucks, cocktails and so much more.
Holiday Pottery Sale
Friday, December 05 2025
Join us for our annual studio wide holiday sale. 2 days of all kinds of pottery made by the members and staff of JBCP. Perfect for holiday shopping and supporting local.
In The Christmas Mood With The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Friday, December 05 2025
D.D.A. Productions presents In The Christmas Mood With The Glenn Miller Orchestra at the historic Victoria Theatre
Kettering Mayors Christmas Tree Lighting
Friday, December 05 2025
Join us for the traditional lighting of the Kettering Mayor's Christmas Tree in Lincoln Park. All activities are free and open to all.
