Christmas 2018 calendar of events for Dayton Ohio - including the best Christmas lights, theater, fun things to do, places to go, and festive activities for all the family this holiday season! From our family at Dayton Local to yours - Merry Christmas everyone!
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All Aboard Nov & Dec - Take a half hour train ride to the decorated LM&M Junction to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! - Read More
Fairmont Athletic Booster’s Craft Show: Start your holiday shopping early! The 2018 Fairmont HS Athletic Booster’s Craft Show will be held November 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Read More
Help us feed the hungry in our area - all proceeds from the booth space rental, raffles and café sales go to local food missions. - Read More
Features homemade baked goods & candy, handcrafted goods, gently used Christmas decorations, used books, CD's, DVD's puzzles and games. Food and entertainment through the day - Read More
The Sugarplum Festival of Trees is an annual holiday extravaganza that kicks off the holiday season for the Miami Valley. - Read More
Saturday before Thanksgiving. We feature loacl crafters, artisans, vendors, Pictures with Santa, a kids holiday shoppe and so much more! - Read More
Handcrafted ornaments, Homemade baked goods, Many local vendors, Tyke shop, food and drink. Shop Local!! - Read More
The Annual Christmas in Historic Springboro will be held the weekend before Thanksgiving. - Read More
Fine art and fine craft "giftables" by 50+ local and regional artists. Installation design by Chris "Red" Newman. - Read More
The beloved TV classic RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. - Read More
We’re teaming up with local Pampered Chef Director Jennifer Jones, to make fun holiday goodies in our kitchen with special hot chocolate. - Read More
Enjoy milk & cookies with Santa in a gorgeous PRIVATE HOLIDAY SETTING unlike any other in the Dayton area! - Read More
FREE Admission. Shop Small with Local Businesses BEFORE Going To The Mall This Holiday. - Read More
110 acre Christmas Village with a Spectacular Animated Holiday Light Show and more. - Read More
Outdoor Christmas lights display at Sharon Woods viewed by patrons from the comfort of their own vehicle, depicting everything from Santa Claus and his elves to Godzilla. - Read More
Enjoy La Comedia Dinner Theatre's delicious buffet and the live stage production of the holiday classic "White Christmas." - Read More
What could be more charming than a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Town Center? - Read More
Kick off the holiday season as you mingle with family and friends at this festive celebration! - Read More
Downtown Greenville on Broadway. Offering free pony rides, food, stores open late. Music and entertainment. - Read More
Come discover the backstory of the great Santa Claus and learn what forged him into the legend that we know and love today. - Read More
Join us for a great day of shopping our 50+ vendors while supporting a great cause. All raffle proceeds go directly to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dayton. - Read More
Enjoy family weekends in downtown Dayton! Visit The Tike’s Shoppe, Wintergarden Wonderland, Virginia Ketterings Holiday Train display, ride the Sugarplum Shuttle, and more! - Read More
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton will be at the Greene for Black Friday with some adoptable animals looking for their forever homes! - Read More
View this one-of-a-kind model train display, given to the community by Mrs. Virginia W. Kettering in the Kettering Tower lobby. - Read More
Experience the magical Wintergarden Wonderland Windows at the Schuster Center. - Read More
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton. - Read More
A special shop run by kids for kids - and priced within a kid’s budget. - Read More
The Dayton Holiday Festival is your source for family-friendly holiday fun in downtown Dayton. - Read More
McPherson Town Historic District hosts its holiday home tour the weekend after Thanksgiving. - Read More
One of the country's finest -with millions of Christmas Lights illuminating the mill, the gorge, the riverbanks, trees and bridges. - Read More
Stock Up Wednesday at 2nd Street Market
Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs and tête-à-tête
Great Escape Game: Dayton's #1 Escape Room!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other Eric Carle Favourites
KMCF Heart to Heart
Sweet Sounds of the Holidays
40th Annual United Rehabilitation Services Telethon
Noël - Christmas Musical
Review: White Christmas at La Comedia
The Flyer Launch Party
Win a Thanksgiving Turkey!
Cut Christmas Trees at Youngs Dairy
Veterans Day Events around the Miami Valley